Lakeviewink 120g

[lakeviewink]

I just acquired this beauty in a trade. I'm not too sure of the age, condition, etc. but I love the dimensions(48x24x24).

I'm installing a C2C(Calfo) overflow fashioned from smoked glass, I couldn't get black glass very easily or cheaply up here in Petoskey, and I have two 1" Durso style drains and one 3/4" emergency drain(per Bean Animal recommendation) coming from some bulkheads and street elbows purchased through Glass-Holes

.Also have a 1" underneath the C2C, reduced to 3/4"m loc-line for a return. The GPH will be controlled by valves on the drains to Sump. The Sump will have an approx. 20g fuge contained in a 55g long. I figure it will have something around 30-35 gallons running through it.

Presently, I have a Rio Hyper-Flo 17 putting out about 900 GPH after head pressure. This is currently running on my 80g system and I will be switching everything over, in one long day, very soon. Also, for redundancy, and adjust-ability I have a Gen-X pcx40 on a separate return to 3/4" loc-line on the other end from the first. I also have turned the tank into rimless with eurobracing since it is an older model 1/2" glass with no center brace.

I am about half way done with the stand and canopy build, still just framing.

I'm Just getting started on this so here are a few photos............

 

[Mstansbery]

Now thats a REAL C2C!! GLWYB!!

 

[lakeviewink]

Now thats a REAL C2C!! GLWYB!!

yes, lol, thank you. It is installed now, I will be posting more recent photos very soon. I wanted to get the full benefit of a C2C.

 

[lakeviewink]

my existing system

75g w/ 15g sump

 

[wysiwyg]

welcome to r2r keepus updated on your new system. love the 75g

 

[swannyson7]

That tile mosaic is awesome! Any similar plans for the 120?

 

[Dowtish]

excited for your new tank, but that stand is crazy different and cool!

 

[lakeviewink]

wow, thanks everyone. After the change-over the stand is up for grabs, anyone who wants to come to northern Mich. lol, I just don't want to ever have to move it again, it weighs a ton, literally. I'll throw in the tank too!

 

[lakeviewink]

That tile mosaic is awesome! Any similar plans for the 120?

no way Jose`. I didn't do the tile work, I picked it up from a local reefer and its just too big and heavy. Did I mention it is HEAVY?

 

[BarbH]

Your currenet system looks great and the mosaic work on the stand is definitly unique. Good luck with your new build will be following along.

 

[lakeviewink]

more recent pics

chaeto tumbler

 

[Steelerfan747]

Pretty nice. Will you be going rimless in the build? Good luck with it. Looks great

 

[revsgirl]

Very nice!! Lookin' forward to following along! Your existing system is awesome! :D

 

[lakeviewink]

Pretty nice. Will you be going rimless in the build? Good luck with it. Looks great

yes, I'm waiting on the glass for the brace. With the C2C along the back and sides all I need is the front euro-braced.

 

[lakeviewink]

Very nice!! Lookin' forward to following along! Your existing system is awesome! :D

Thank you very much!

 

[revhtree]

Cool! When are you going to get the tank wet?

 

[lakeviewink]

Just finishing the stand( not going quickly) and formulating the change-over plan. I'm shooting for the 1st of the month. I have to go to the wife's family reunion downstate this weekend, then I'm good to go, hopefully. My biggest problem is that I'm putting the new tank right where the old one is. I'm getting a 100g Rubbermaid for a temp tank.

 

[lakeviewink]

a little progress on the stand; taking longer than expected but now I'm ready for sand,caulk,and paint.
tight fit for the skimmer, lol.

 

[revhtree]

Looking good!

 

[lakeviewink]

Well, after a small delay due to life happening, I have an update. I just ran a freshwater leak test and to make sure all my engineering is sound. Everything is running awesome, the C2C overflow is awesome and the BeanAnimal drains are silent and sweet. I just need to drill one last emergency drain and then I'll be ready to roll, finally. It has taken way longer than I thought it would for this design and build but it has been so much fun. I love evey little bit of this hobby.

Now, for the big change-over, hopefully this Sunday. Wish me luck..................

Runnin' the fresh test-

I still have to put the doors back on the stand too. Thanks for looking