Rick's 300 Gallon Baltimore Build

[rfrankle]

Rfrankle I have used these in the past for projects although I don't know how they hold up vs salt water I have used them for basement washer dryer applications running them to a slop sink

https://www.homedepot.com/p/AquaPro-1-3-HP-Utility-Sink-Pump-55011-7/206852252

Thanks ... I’ll bounce it off my plumber.

 

[William Norman]

RFrankle another take on option #1 is to attach black cloth to a rod or pvc. and drap it against the back. - it would be easy to pick up. you might have to weight the bottom of the cloth. You place the rod on the top of the tank and then it drapes across the back you could add additional rods for sides.

If you attach the cloth tightly to the rod, you wont be able to see that the back is not painted.

Here is another option - > I wonder how long it will stay in place. but it looks good -

 

[chefjpaul]

Great stuff!

 

[rfrankle]

RFrankle another take on option #1 is to attach black cloth to a rod or pvc. and drap it against the back. - it would be easy to pick up. you might have to weight the bottom of the cloth. You place the rod on the top of the tank and then it drapes across the back you could add additional rods for sides.

If you attach the cloth tightly to the rod, you wont be able to see that the back is not painted.

Here is another option - > I wonder how long it will stay in place. but it looks good -

The info in the video was great .... thanks for sharing.

I took some “quality Home Depot time” and was brainstorming in the curtain rod aisle but nothing clicked.

I did notice that they now sell 2’x4” 1/4” sheets of white pvc. That would definitely by cheaper than the starboard or acrylic and I’m guessing that it could be painted. It could be used instead of the foam board in your example because it could get wet.

 

[lcj2046]

Following

 

[rfrankle]

Work has started on the stand ... but it wasn't as smooth as I had hoped for.

I had planned to simply use construction adhesive between the blocks to hold them together. I'm sure that this would work but the product that I bought was (a) expensive and (b) really difficult to get out of the caulk gun. I'm not certain why but my hand and arm are killing me from the workout. I finished three rows and headed off to Home Depot to purchase mortar to finish the remainder tomorrow.

 

[rfrankle]

Mortar was definitely easier!

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[rfrankle]

Made some nice progress on the stand build and getting ready for work on the actual tank ...

 

[rfrankle]

I'm very excited about the next step of the project ... the actual tank which will be 10' x 2' x 2' with dual "Herbie" overflows on each side. I will retrofit my old 120 to be the sump.

I spent months researching where to purchase the tank and, as important, how it would get into my basement and onto the stand. Every avenue posed a ton of logistical issues. Initially, I was looking only at glass but it seemed like the additional weight only added to the complications. I've never had an acrylic tank before but had not ruled it out.

On a whim - while I was researching and brainstorming on this - I wondered if the tank could be delivered in pieces and constructed right where it would be needed ???? The whole basement is a big DIY and I got hooked on the idea. Long story ... short - I made a connection with a local acrylic fabricator who agreed to fabricate the parts in his shop and come to my house to assemble the tank - if I would serve as his "apprentice" (actually he said extra set of hands) during the job.

Stay tuned!

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Looking good!

 

[dbraun15]

Nice start and remodel. Keep us posted.

 

[rfrankle]

Nice start and remodel. Keep us posted.

Thanks ... will do

(a little nervous about this part of it)

 

[rfrankle]

A very interesting experience ... The side panels have been attached to the front panel. I learned about "pinning", shimming", and "running solvent".

 

[rfrankle]

A very productive day ...

-- A new back door was installed (the old one needed to be removed to move the hot tub out)

-- The electrician arrived and began to do his thing ... including adding additional circuits, some outlets, lights, and switches.

-- I did some framing work in areas other than the fishroom

-- And .... most importantly .... the back was put on the tank this afternoon.

 

[WilRams]

Hey! I’m in Owings Mills myself! Good to see a local reefer. Great build. Shoot me a message if you ever need a hand.

 

[dbraun15]

Sweet! I grew up in Chicago, but now live in South Louisiana...miss the possibility of a basement build, but don't miss the snow/cold.

 

[rfrankle]

The top is in place and it's looking like a real tank!

 

[najer]

Great work, keep it up. :)

 

[rfrankle]

The overflows are in ...

 

[chefjpaul]

Soooooo sweet!
Thanks for sharing details