Rev's 400+ Gallon Basement Inwall

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Hey guys! Not much to update except that we will be moving in on May 14th and the real planning of the tank can start taking shape!

I did find out that the concrete slab is 6" thick. As a bonus the whole basement has poured concrete walls (no blocks) that are 6" thick and 8" thick at the front wall!

 

[hybridazn]

Almost time to start building! Yaaay!

 

[d2mini]

This has EPIC POSSIBILITIES written all over it.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

HAHA! Well we will see about that!

 

[JPSika08]

Good luck with the move Rev! Hope it all goes smoothly.

 

[d2mini]

HAHA! Well we will see about that!

The ball is your court now, Boss. Don't let me down. :D

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

The ball is your court now, Boss. Don't let me down. :D

ROFL! I'm no boss but I do like to play some bball!

 

[ATB USA]

Also I am obviously going to need a new skimmer. I want one that can handle the load but I don;t have to have a Ferrari either. Ideas?

ATB of course!

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

ATB of course!

Heck of a skimmer for sure!!

 

[Ryan Moeller]

I thought I was excited about getting a 100gal Rimless built by Reef Savvy! I couldn't imagine a tank of the size you're going to get!! I emailed Planet Aquariums to try to get a quote for a tank build, and I haven't heard back from them yet. It's been almost a week. I'm wanting a tank that is 60" x 24" x 18" with 1/2" glass, black background and a ghost overflow. Can't wait to see this thread come along! :D

 

[ATB USA]

Here is the plan for your sump.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQNWoXTMFjg

 

[Bronc]

Here is the plan for your sump.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQNWoXTMFjg

Wow!!!!!

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

I thought I was excited about getting a 100gal Rimless built by Reef Savvy! I couldn't imagine a tank of the size you're going to get!! I emailed Planet Aquariums to try to get a quote for a tank build, and I haven't heard back from them yet. It's been almost a week. I'm wanting a tank that is 60" x 24" x 18" with 1/2" glass, black background and a ghost overflow. Can't wait to see this thread come along! :D

Very cool! FYI they don't sell direct to consumer. You have to get a quote from a local fish store.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Here is the plan for your sump.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQNWoXTMFjg

That is CRAZY!!! Can you send me a link to this video via a drop box? I would like to show this on FB!

 

[Lowell Lemon]

Well I don't have to pay for the house all at once that let me make payments! :) Plus the cost of living is low where I am at and houses are not as expensive as many places in the country. Plus the guy I was talking about has a Ferrari! Ha!

Also if I wasn't in the industry I couldn't put together a system like I am talking about. I can get a few deals....;)

It pays to have friends in the industry!

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

It pays to have friends in the industry!

Who said I'm getting it direct? LOL!

 

[Lowell Lemon]

Hey guys! Not much to update except that we will be moving in on May 14th and the real planning of the tank can start taking shape!

I did find out that the concrete slab is 6" thick. As a bonus the whole basement has poured concrete walls (no blocks) that are 6" thick and 8" thick at the front wall!

Now all you have to do is set a few thick acrylic panels, epoxy coat the walls and flood the basement. No need for a 360 gallon tank when you could have your own ocean...lol.

 

[Lowell Lemon]

Who said I'm getting it direct? LOL!

Hey what are friends for if not to help you acheive your dreams as you help them acheive their's?

You could get it direct but you would have to settle for Acrylic instead of glass..lol.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Hey what are friends for if not to help you acheive your dreams as you help them acheive their's?

You could get it direct but you would have to settle for Acrylic instead of glass..lol.

HA! So true!

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Ok so I know I have been all over the place and I'm thinking out loud here but I would like your input on my substrate. I LOVE LOVE LOVE SAND! That being said I have always had a problem keeping it clean over the years even with diligent maintenance. I am considering bare bottom with a few wrasse dens for some sanding sleeping spots.

Thoughts?