Innovative Marine 170 Build

Thomas Danho

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Hi All,

Just wanted to show off my new build! I am been waiting for my 170 from innovative marine and it has finally arrived! From the packing to the overall quality, Innovative marine has really out done themselves! 5 doors that open so you can access the sump from anywhere, aluminum stand, 1-inch thick glass, and over from one side of the tank to the other, Euro bracing, I can go on forever!




I will have more pictures to come and will be reviewing the new Innovative marine Helio 1000 Watt PTC Smart heater soon!

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Welcome to R2R!!!!

LET THE FUN BEGIN!!!!
Hi All,

Just wanted to show off my new build! I am been waiting for my 170 from innovative marine and it has finally arrived! From the packing to the overall quality, Innovative marine has really out done themselves! 5 doors that open so you can access the sump from anywhere, aluminum stand, 1-inch thick glass, and over from one side of the tank to the other, Euro bracing, I can go on forever!




I will have more pictures to come and will be reviewing the new Innovative marine Helio 1000 Watt PTC Smart heater soon!

IMG_2239.jpg IMG_2240.jpg IMG_2241.jpg IMG_2247.jpg IMG_2262.jpg IMG_2266.jpg IMG_2309.jpg IMG_2310.jpg
 
One question on plumbing - looks like drains and returns all go to the same place?
 
One question on plumbing - looks like drains and returns all go to the same place?
I have not plumbed the return yet, I ran out of blue pipe LOL! But All the drains are in the same place and the return is in the middle.
 
The fun continues!
 

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I see you have a lid sitting there...where did you get that?

Is that the DIY from the IM website? If so...does it fit well?
 
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Also...what are you mounting those lights on? I don't want to hang lights from the ceiling...but doesn't that type of tank prevent you from using clamp on light mounts?
 

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