Gimmito's 450 Gal L-Shaped Display

[gimmito]

Gen came over and drilled the dt for 1 1/2" schedule 80 bulkheads and helped me drill the fuge for 1" bulkheads.

 

[gimmito]

I bought a bunch of schedule 80 bulkheads, uni-seals, & a hole cutting kit at Bulk Reef Supply (20 % off the schedule 80 plumbing

). The hole saw set was less than 15 bucks...you can't beat it. I drilled the frag tank stand for the bulkhead to go through. I wanted to drill out either the frag tank or sump underneath for a quick water change...what do you guys think ? I'm also going with a 2" bulkhead and elbow for the return pump, since I don't have alot of room to play with next to the sump.

Up next is to buy a bunch of 8' x 12' sheets of frp to line the hood, sump, & frag tank area and order the reeflo hammerhead so I can start plumbing.

 

[gimmito]

3" hole for bulkhead and plumbing.

 

[gimmito]

I reworked the stand a bit, now I just need to wrap it with frp.

 

[gimmito]

I traded some frags with a fellow reefer for this used quarantine tank. It measures roughly 2' x 2' and has 6 cubicles that measure 8" x 11" x 8". I remember talking to Matt Wandell during the SF Tank Tour, he mentioned they use similiar systems to acclimate their fish and inverts at the Steinhart Aquarium. It's made by a company named Minireef...anybody heard of these them ?

 

[gimmito]

I got a chance to finish up the electrical for the tanks. I added 15 additional outlets for the main display, frag tank, fuge, & qt. Now I have to rock it and cover the rock w/FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic).

 

[gimmito]

I finished the manifold the other day. It has five 1 1/2" outlets that will probably be reduced to one 1". I'm thinking of using the new Oceans Motions omniflex nozzles. The flow can be fine tuned by the 5 tru unions ball valves which can be broke open for easy service.

 

[gimmito]

Gen dropped off my qt that needed a little tlc..It turned out better than expected.

 

[gimmito]

I traded a shelf system for another 29 sump with my buddy Michael.

 

[gimmito]

I built a couple of shelves for the qt and sump. I just need to wrap it with frp.

 

[gimmito]

My garage is slowly turning into a fishroom.

 

[gimmito]

Here's some pic's of some nice fiji totoka live rock that I got from Patrick (FinalPhaze987). Some really large interesting pieces w/red & purple coralline. I'm cooking them right now while I get to installing those frp panels.

 

[gimmito]

A little idea how large some of these pieces are.

 

[gimmito]

My friend Ethan helped me run some double wall duct to my solar attic fan. I'll be installing a panasonic whisper quite fan which will be controlled by a thermostat I bought from Jon (Jar).

 

[gar732]

Wow, Awesome build. Can't wait to see some water in it.

 

[Troylee]

killer job bro!!!!!! love the diy..... cant believe i never saw this build...lol

 

[gimmito]

Thanks guys....I have a few threads on the tank and I totally forgot to update this one (whoops !). I'm trying to finish up a second story addition/remodel, thus the slow progress. Once I get the final signed off, you guys will see a lot more action. :xd:

 

[inactive]

D...u....d...e......


*faint*

 

[blankenship76]

What a project!

 

[TopNotchCorals]

Gen built my tank also and told me about this tank a few months back,he told me you live right around the corner from me,you definitely "have to" let me come check this beast out bro