Possibly... the World's Slowest Tank Build

[Johnd651]

So ... i am going to start working on a DIY RODI... i think. Here's the other thread.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/diy-rodi-with-greensand-filter.661010/

 

[Johnd651]

Questions on basement sump plumbing thread
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/30ft-of-horizontal-plumbing-sump-in-stacked-stone-basement.666454/

 

[Johnd651]

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/my-shopping-list-whats-missing.668980/#post-6784429
So, the spot changed, which also means the setup changed. It will be a custom 42x36x18 with 2 sides showing. I have started putting together a shopping list, wondering what I might be missing.

Category	Item
Tank and Stand
117 gallon	Tank (42*36*18)
	Stand
40B	Sump
	Sump Baffle Kit
300W	Heater
	-Controller
	Skimmer
Lighting
	Tank Light
	Sump Light
Rock and Sand
	Sand
	Live Rock
	Dry Rock
	-Epoxy
	Shelf Rock
	Foundation Rock
Pumps
	Return
	Wave
Water
	RODI
	-RODI Pump
	-Pressure Gauge
	Salt
	Testing Equipment
	Dual Reactor
	-GFO
	-Carbon
Mixing Station
	Plumbing
	Pump
	Container

 

[Johnd651]

So as I previously mentioned, the spot changed, which means dimensions changed. It will be custom 42x36x18h. I'm waiting on some quotes to come back, but haven't decided rim or rimless. I've attached some pictures of where it will be (cardboard mock up...of course once the corner is all cleared out) and its sitting 32in high right now, but I think I'm going to raise it to 36-40" for viewing comfort. I am planning on a 40B sump in the stand under it, and hanging lights above it (got an outlet in up high).

Where should the overflow go though? Corner or center?

Also, with it being an old house the floor joists are very well supported on the 1.5ft wide footer, but I will be adding one brace at the center below the floor.

 

[JoshH]

I would do a centered overflow vs the corner, if you need to do any maintenance on it it will be a huge pain in the back corner is this going to be an internal overflow? Looks like it but just wanted to confirm...

A tank that size I would suggest a Eurobraced design as well

 

[Johnd651]

I would do a centered overflow vs the corner, if you need to do any maintenance on it it will be a huge pain in the back corner is this going to be an internal overflow? Looks like it but just wanted to confirm...

A tank that size I would suggest a Eurobraced design as well

Yes, all builders have said eurobraced. And either 1/2 " or 12mm glass.

 

[JoshH]

Yes, all builders have said eurobraced. And either 1/2 " or 12mm glass.

Who have you reached out to for builders??

And I'll be evil in regards to the Eurobracing and say, you know you want it... ;) :p

 

[Johnd651]

SC Aquariums
Advanced Acrylics
TankMe USA - BUSY_
Glass Cages
CTC Custom
Miracels Aquariums
Custom Aquariums

Narrowed it down to SCA or Glass Cages. Just hard to beat SCAs prices.

 

[Johnd651]

Who have you reached out to for builders??

And I'll be evil in regards to the Eurobracing and say, you know you want it... ;) :p

that single piece of eurobracing on top does look amazing. I have always seen multiple pieces siliconed together.

 

[Johnd651]

Who have you reached out to for builders??

And I'll be evil in regards to the Eurobracing and say, you know you want it... ;) :p

Here's one of the drawings I received from SCA

 

[Katrina71]

SC Aquariums
Advanced Acrylics
TankMe USA - BUSY_
Glass Cages
CTC Custom
Miracels Aquariums
Custom Aquariums

Narrowed it down to SCA or Glass Cages. Just hard to beat SCAs prices.

Glass Cages. Tell them I sent you for a quote...

 

[count krunk]

I highly recommend a slim overflow that exits thru the back vs one that extends all the way to the bottom. Saves a lot of space.

 

[Johnd651]

Glass Cages. Tell them I sent you for a quote...

Joe was super responsive, but since then, someone else was supposed to send drawings, e.t.c.... nothing. I'll call and email and Joe will respond saying someone else will get it done, and then nothing again.

 

[Katrina71]

Joe was super responsive, but since then, someone else was supposed to send drawings, e.t.c.... nothing. I'll call and email and Joe will respond saying someone else will get it done, and then nothing again.

Ooooooh. Please mention my name.

 

[siggy]

Awesome build you have going on. The tank build is cool too ;)

 

[JoshH]

I highly recommend a slim overflow that exits thru the back vs one that extends all the way to the bottom. Saves a lot of space.

In this case a slim external overflow would actually cost space instead of save it. He can't move the tank 4-5 inches off the wall because of the doorways where it's going he would then have to take that 4-5 inches off the size of the tank. Which means losing a significant amount of real estate inside the tank to do so :)

 

[JoshH]

that single piece of eurobracing on top does look amazing. I have always seen multiple pieces siliconed together.

It's a rare thing although apparently it's catching on. I also love that the Eurobracing on my tank sits on top instead of inside the tanks edge which lends itself to a much cleaner look. :)

 

[Joe Glass Cages]

Joe was super responsive, but since then, someone else was supposed to send drawings, e.t.c.... nothing. I'll call and email and Joe will respond saying someone else will get it done, and then nothing again.

Thanks Katrina. Great to talk with you this afternoon John. Our goal is to reply and assist every request in a timely manner. We are sorry this didn't occur for you. We are on it.

I wanted to share the picture I sent you with custom smoked gray tinted euro-bracing. We are having so much fun innovating. More to come!

 

[Johnd651]

Making some slow progress. Bought a used rodi from a local reefer leaving the hobby (moment of silence), but for a couple extra dollars, he threw in everything he had left. So, its starting to happen, my reef equipment collection is beginning to form. Couple heaters, coupe pumps, refractometer, nets.

 

[Johnd651]

I do have some questions about the booster pump and where it goes. Any ideas?

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/adding-drinking-ro-and-booster-pump-to-rodi.673996/