Help the 200 gallon Innovative Marine External Peninsula Thread

[Mywifeisgunnakillme]

Bartered with local custom wood worker to make the bar around the tank... i think its gunna ridiculously nice.... oak, epoxy top etx..

 

[flourishofmediocrity]

Can I come over for a beer when it's done? I just plumbed my saltwater mixing station today.

 

[Mywifeisgunnakillme]

Can I come over for a beer when it's done? I just plumbed my saltwater mixing station today.

Sweet, hell yeah. In addition to the homebrew set up, and kegerator, even bought a very nice still for making any thing from vodka, to gin, to whiskeys! combo reflux and pot still... learning there but formally educated on the brewing so i think i can do it..

Anyway, anytime-- free booze and brews and frags too... thats the idea anyway...

We live on a dead end gravel street right near the harbor... all the neighbors have garage bars and just open the doors in the summer... so trying add to the neighborhood, lol!

 

[VikS]

This will look so nice!

 

[Mywifeisgunnakillme]

Quick impulsive change in lighting set up, lol...

and

Four Kessil 500X's (35 degree reflectors) and six Kessil 360X's (35 degree reflectors). Parallel rows of 5 every foot lengthsie, each using the recessed aluminum light trim above, is the thought...

Then an ATI 8 bulb T-5 fixture and 2 Actinic Reefbrite LEDs down the middle of the tank.

Everything recessed in the ceiling.

Basic installation: T5 fixture will still be able to be lowered and raised electronically for maintenance and access to the Kessils and electronics... Basically a hole in the canopy ceiling the size of the T5 fixture for the t5 fixture to go up and into the canopy for lighting and then to drop down for maintenance and access to kessils--if that makes sense..

All of the lights will be about 34 inches from the top of the tank... So that's almost five feet to the bottom of the tank... Thoughts on making this work better or installation or controlling light spill???

Pretty sure i want totally recessed lighting after watch the BRS video on the Kessil 500X's! I think this is doable based on the wordwide corals tank with radiums many feet about it... thoughts?

 

[flourishofmediocrity]

Quick impulsive change in lighting set up, lol...

and

Four Kessil 500X's (35 degree reflectors) and six Kessil 360X's (35 degree reflectors). Parallel rows of 5 every foot lengthsie, each using the recessed aluminum light trim above, is the thought...

Then an ATI 8 bulb T-5 fixture and 2 Actinic Reefbrite LEDs down the middle of the tank.

Everything recessed in the ceiling.

Basic installation: T5 fixture will still be able to be lowered and raised electronically for maintenance and access to the Kessils and electronics... Basically a hole in the canopy ceiling the size of the T5 fixture for the t5 fixture to go up and into the canopy for lighting and then to drop down for maintenance and access to kessils--if that makes sense..

All of the lights will be about 34 inches from the top of the tank... So that's almost five feet to the bottom of the tank... Thoughts on making this work better or installation or controlling light spill???

Pretty sure i want totally recessed lighting after watch the BRS video on the Kessil 500X's! I think this is doable based on the wordwide corals tank with radiums many feet about it... thoughts?

That should be a lot of light I would think.

 

[Mywifeisgunnakillme]

That should be a lot of light I would think.

For sure... I think this will be way cooler for the bar setup--not hanging fixture and super clean....

But we might look like Smurf's and Blue Man Group sitting around the bar! hahahaha

 

[Mywifeisgunnakillme]

Bring your sun tan lotion! Good tanning service for Washingtonians during the winter!! ;Wacky

 

[TheWB]

Not sure how I missed this build, I like to try and keep up with everything local. Totally jealous of the tank, the garage setup and your diy skills. Following along to see how it all turns out.

 

[Mywifeisgunnakillme]

Dialed in framing for lights. Had to raise the garage door lifter motor/assembly.

T5's and reefbrites (ATI Fixture with add on reefbrights) in middle. Can be raised and lowered for maintenance. Kessul 500x's and 360x's mounted flush with the ceiling on tracks. Bar around the base of the tank...

Fun just building this as i go for sure!!

 

[Mywifeisgunnakillme]

Dialed in framing for lights. Had to raise the garage door lifter motor/assembly.

T5's and reefbrites (ATI Fixture with add on reefbrights) in middle. Can be raised and lowered for maintenance. Kessul 500x's and 360x's mounted flush with the ceiling on tracks. Bar around the base of the tank...

Fun just building this as i go for sure!!

 

[VikS]

Dialed in framing for lights. Had to raise the garage door lifter motor/assembly.

T5's and reefbrites (ATI Fixture with add on reefbrights) in middle. Can be raised and lowered for maintenance. Kessul 500x's and 360x's mounted flush with the ceiling on tracks. Bar around the base of the tank...

Fun just building this as i go for sure!!

Are you building this all on your own or have hired help? It looks very professional and way beyond what I can do.

 

[flourishofmediocrity]

Are you building this all on your own or have hired help? It looks very professional and way beyond what I can do.

I know, right?

 

[Mywifeisgunnakillme]

Are you building this all on your own or have hired help? It looks very professional and way beyond what I can do.

Thanks man! Just by myself. Twenty years ago i worked as a framer for a couple years, so as long as i stick to what i know, i can do alright

The garage is more challenging because the floor is purposesly not level (slopes down towards the garage doors to let out water). So i have to be careful or lines, walls, etc can look not straight. The tank and lights will be 100% level, with a combination of leveling where the stand sits and adjusting the canopy framing. I can hide the slope in the trim so you wont notice... Thats the goal anyway!

My buddy has helped with electrical, that's his professuon, and something i need done right with wife and kids and all...

 

[VikS]

Thanks man! Just by myself. Twenty years ago i worked as a framer for a couple years, so as long as i stick to what i know, i can do alright

The garage is more challenging because the floor is purposesly not level (slopes down towards the garage doors to let out water). So i have to be careful or lines, walls, etc can look not straight. The tank and lights will be 100% level, with a combination of leveling where the stand sits and adjusting the canopy framing. I can hide the slope in the trim so you wont notice... Thats the goal anyway!

My buddy has helped with electrical, that's his professuon, and something i need done right with wife and kids and all...

When do you think your tank will see water? One of things I was worried about is not much warranty remaining on the tank if it keeps sitting.

 

[Mywifeisgunnakillme]

I think i can get water it by the end of June, working one partial day each weekend. The warranty is a good point, but compared to the cost of the remodel, gear, and eventual livestock--it's a lesser expense in actuality.

This is my fourth IM tank, and im really impressed with the build quality so i guess i havent worried about it! At least if it leaks, its the garage and six inches lower than my house, lol...

 

[flourishofmediocrity]

I think i can get water it by the end of June, working one partial day each weekend. The warranty is a good point, but compared to the cost of the remodel, gear, and eventual livestock--it's a lesser expense in actuality.

This is my fourth IM tank, and im really impressed with the build quality so i guess i havent worried about it! At least if it leaks, its the garage and six inches lower than my house, lol...

if its a slow leak, that's half a auto water change for free! LOL

 

[flourishofmediocrity]

My buddy has helped with electrical, that's his professuon, and something i need done right with wife and kids and all...

i wish i had a buddy good with electrical. i got a quote for $1000 for 1 outlet on 1 20amp circuit about 10 ft from the panel

This is my fourth IM tank, and im really impressed with the build quality so i guess i havent worried about it! At least if it leaks, its the garage and six inches lower than my house, lol...

I have 3, all brand new, all dry still. i really like them, they seem very well made and really nice to look at (even when dry and empty )

 

[Mywifeisgunnakillme]

i wish i had a buddy good with electrical. i got a quote for $1000 for 1 outlet on 1 20amp circuit about 10 ft from the panel

I have 3, all brand new, all dry still. i really like them, they seem very well made and really nice to look at (even when dry and empty )

I know how u feel!! My 200 gallon has not been out of its wooden box, lol!!

I still love walking past it, lol. Soon enough. And actually the slow build up process has allowed me to plan things a lot better and thorough, so i can't complain!

Nothing great happens quickly. I had to build an attic to replace the garage i was taking over as a fishroom!

If all you have is a single 20 amp being added, maybe you could read up doing it yourself or maybe fish the wires and put in the outlet yourself?

Where are you living? I think my buddy is leaving his union gig and starting to work for a small electrician gig. He might be cheaper than $1000.

 

[flourishofmediocrity]

I know how u feel!! My 200 gallon has not been out of its wooden box, lol!!

I still love walking past it, lol. Soon enough. And actually the slow build up process has allowed me to plan things a lot better and thorough, so i can't complain!

Nothing great happens quickly. I had to build an attic to replace the garage i was taking over as a fishroom!

If all you have is a single 20 amp being added, maybe you could read up doing it yourself or maybe fish the wires and put in the outlet yourself?

Where are you living? I think my buddy is leaving his union gig and starting to work for a small electrician gig. He might be cheaper than $1000.

I live in between Snohomish and Monroe. When the weather cools off this week I probably will put in the outlets and run the wires myself the only thing I’m a little nervous about is putting the circuit breaker in.