The big one, build thread.

[CherryCorals]

Here we go, promised pics of my new big tank.

The tank is a build in place Miracles tank measuring 95" x 42" x 26". Its front and back panels are 3/4" starfire.

Overflows are on each 42" end.

I plan no closed loop, I am happy with the Vortechs for circulation.

Drystacked concrete block stand, cores filled with concrete.

42" bottom sitting on the stand and back panel bottom bead going on.

Back and one side on.

All the glass is in, next Eurobracing.

Euro's on, now just fine tuning

Cool wall mount CA reactor from Bob @ ReefMania!

Cool wall mount twin media chambers on the right.

 

[Breakin Newz]

This makes me want too make my own big tank ( = , Looks good man!

 

[CherryCorals]

A special thanks to Seachem for the Kona Coast substrate(which I will post pics of later), Marco Rocks for 400lbs of choice rock headed my way this week, Reef Mania for the awesome custom acrylic goodies, and of course Miracles for the kick butt glass work.

I have a Reef Keeper Elite with Net and all the goodies that will be running the show and letting me know whats going on via my I phone when I am on the road.

 

[premilove]

wow so how long did it take to build the tank in place? who built that tank? i am planning on a shallow 200-300 tank for my basement, but there is no way that a tank that massive can fit through my basement door..

 

[CherryCorals]

Miracles built it and I got to help!

Took about 4 hours.

 

[JR's Reef]

Sweet tank! Cant wait to see it up and running. How long will it take for the tank to cure?

 

[Rabidgoose]

Very nice, I am getting a bit twitchy for a larger tank....:bigsmile:

 

[Poseidon]

Concrete and I-Beams! Very Cool. How many I beams run the length Todd?

 

[ficklefins]

how much did those glass panels weigh?

 

[mpoletti]

Is this in a business or home application?

Awesome stuff as always

 

[stunreefer]

Yeeaaaaah!!!

Congrats bro, that's freekin' awesome!

 

[CherryCorals]

A better pic of the media chambers Bob made for me.

 

[CherryCorals]

Backside with the Plasma emitter on,

 

[MarvinsReef]

sa-weeet!! looking forward to seeing the beast in person...

 

[Raptor]

Looks nice todd! It doent look like youre helping. Looks like youre doing the robot while he builds the tank. LOL

 

[REEFSLAIR]

Impressive. Can't wait to see it finished..