upgrading to 292+ Starphire

[steeldeep]

After several months of planning. tank has been ordered Lead time given was 2-4 upon completion. Thanks to all those who answered my questions. As I build, PLEASE feel free to make suggestions. I KNOW THAT I DON'T KNOW IT ALL.

Display Tank
Dimensions: 90"x30"x25"
Volume: approximately 292g
Glass: 1/2" Starphire Glass made by advance aqua tanks.
three overflow boxes. In each box is a 2 inch and a 1.5 inch bulkhead. overflow boxes are inside. One drain to sump and one to fuge and one go 600 gallon storage tank buried in the backyard for thermal control tank has been there for two years now during this summer the temperature maintains 78°

Filtration
Main Sump: 80g glass tank (48"x24"x17")
Refugium: 60g glass tank (24"x24"x24")
Frag Tank: 40g glass breeder tank (36"x18"x16")
Water Change: 150g
Quarantine: My current 180g tank (72"x24"x24")

Skimmer: home G6
Calcium Reactor: Deltec PF601
Fluidized Reactor 1 Deltec FR509
Kalkwasser stirrers deltec km500s


Pumps
Main Pump 1: barracuda
Closed Loop 2: Dart
Water Change Pump: 4-MDQ-SC/MDQX-SC


Display Water Movement
6x 1" Wavy Seas for the main return
2 four-way Oceans Motions for Closed Loop

Lighting three 400 watt metal halide 20K Radium
sunlight supply Blue Wave III 400 watt HQI
3 Lumenarc
Refugium: 2x 64" Compact Florescent


Stands
is 1.5 inch square tube 3/16 thick. It took 12 20feet to build the stand, hood and hood supports. Powder Coated

Stocking
-Planning on keeping mostly SPS corals with some lps corals -Clams

ControllerI think I want to go with the Neptune aquacontrooller III but I have not made up my mind yet. Any help in this category would be great.


I have already purchased just about everything but life stock, a good controller

[steeldeep]

material arrives. Now the fun begins over I will start to assemble. figure it will take about eight hours to weld.
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[steeldeep]

Current Tank
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[steeldeep]

Over the Thanksgiving holiday . I added another Rubbermaid trash can. and I rework whole system http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/586/76670P1010010.jpg http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/586/76670P1010005.jpg http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/586/76670P1010003.jpg
I installed chiller in two system. Disconnected thermal control tank for now .
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my wife would kill me if I drill hole in the wall . instead I went to Home Depot bought the doggie door set up for me to drill instead.

[steeldeep]

update today my friend Larry and I started building the stand. http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/584/76670P1010075.jpg
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[steve the plumb]

Nice do you think you will have enough flow?

[steeldeep]

To your questions Steve I think I will have plenty flow.
The barracuda will be on the main return.
One of the darts will pull double duty for the closed loop system and another part would be for protein skimmer feeds calcium reactor. The other dart pump will feeds the nozzles underneath the rocks.

[tacocat]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11317612#post11317612 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by steeldeep
One of the darts will pull double duty for the closed loop system and another part would be for protein skimmer feeds calcium reactor.

If the intake of this pump is low in the tank, it will drain your tank via the skimmer.


The other dart pump will feeds the nozzles underneath the rocks. [/QUOTE]

Is this going to be a closed loop?

[steeldeep]

Dart pulling double duty is not a closed loop the split is below the check valve .
Other dart is a closed loop underneath for the rock

[steeldeep]

Today I finished up the top hear some new photos and started building a light rack to.http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/584/76670P1010083.jpg
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[steve the plumb]

I was actually joking. I think you have way more than enough flow with all those pumps.

[steeldeep]

Update on the stand . today I finished it. I finished the light rat assembled the whole thing. Here are some new photos. After the photos finish grinding the welds . off to the powder coat
power coat should take about five days to finish.
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[mflamb]

Beautiful!!!
Great attention to detail.

[aqua11]

that is sweet!!!!!

[jcato]

that's one solid stand.

john

[erics3000]

600 gallon thermal tank.. Wow.. What state do you live in?

[steeldeep]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11350787#post11350787 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by erics3000
600 gallon thermal tank.. Wow.. What state do you live in?
upland so cal

[erics3000]

What are your 3 rubber maid pails for. I am guessing 1 is for ro storage the other mixing salt but the 3rd??

[js_bass]

This is going to be awesome

[steeldeep]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11358766#post11358766 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by erics3000
What are your 3 rubber maid pails for. I am guessing 1 is for ro storage the other mixing salt but the 3rd??
1 ro water 2 for mxnig salt and storage

[mike660r]

I really like your stand. Outstanding job on the hood.

[steeldeep]

today I picked up stand from powder coat . It took them four weeks to complete tomorrow I'll drop it off at the acrylic shop.
I am planning on using acrylic to enclose the stand and canopy. some new pictures tomorrow.

[TandN]

Good luck with the build sounds like it is gonna be sweet

[mike660r]

Are you planning to have clearance between the top of your tank and your hood? Or, will there be a an overlap that will seal the gap around the top?

[steeldeep]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11557713#post11557713 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mike660r
Are you planning to have clearance between the top of your tank and your hood? Or, will there be a an overlap that will seal the gap around the top?
I will have a overlap that will seal the gap around the top

[JE]

where did you take it for powder coating? did you cap the ends?
john

[tamortman]

looks good can't wait to see it come together

[steeldeep]

stand from powder coat .
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[cbui2]

great updates and awesome job on the stand, what type of drawer slides did you use and weight rating?

[JE]

nice. from experience i would recommend plastic caps on those open hole and silicone them water tight. :)

i like the white!

[mflamb]

Great job on the stand. :D

[steeldeep]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11786079#post11786079 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jjb81speed
nice. from experience i would recommend plastic caps on those open hole and silicone them water tight. :)

i like the white!

I have already repurchase the plastic caps I am planning on Salem
with 5200 suet made by 3M use for Marine installations
the place I had my powder coat done was up in Ventura County called Bell's powder coat.

[steeldeep]

Thanks Mike
tomorrow on Friday I will pick up my stand from my friend Robert who owns American plastics. I decided to use plastic to enclose the stand that way I don't have to worry about stains or wood warping due to the heat and moisture.

Mike I am planning on using AC3 and 2 of the DC8 1 DC4 to integrate my system plus hook up a PC with a touchscreen
and two cameras one inside the sump area and one for the front of the tank that way when I'm on the ocean be able to check on my system. On my research I have found people and like yourself are having problems with the DC8 can you give me more input. Before I spend $1000 on the Neptune system .

[aqua11]

need updates

[erics3000]

man that looks nice...I like the white too...It give it a cleaner look than black..

[steeldeep]

it’s almost been nine weeks for me. I haven’t been able to work on tank. I tore up my right knee. Had to have surgery done on my knee. Some of my friends are coming over to my house this weekend to lift the tank up on the stand. So I can start plumbing the return lines and the discharge. on May 21 will be moving the new tank in the house and removing old tank l thank it will be one long week .

[steeldeep]

this afternoon I went to Lowe’s to pick up some pvc pipe fittings I was only able to pick up two thirds of my list here’s a pitcher what $300 buys now be able to start plumbing this weekend.

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[ConcreteReefer]

That powdercoated stand is the Tits!!

Make sure you cycle those ball-valves monthly to prevent any sticking issues.

Great Tank!

[steeldeep]

start plumbing the return lines . on May 21 will be moving the new tank in the house and removing old tank
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[johnwin84]

Wow nice tank..i see you are located in Upland..if you have time check out Iemas.us. We are the local club for the IE.

[Ratpack]

Very nice set up you have in the works. I am going to tag along to see how it comes out!

[steeldeep]

Tonight I started taking down the canopy. Remove metal highlights and vho lighting .
Now the real work begins !
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As you can see in the picture .
After I moved the tank from its location I will have to do some drywall repairs.
So this doesn’t happen again I will be installing 2 4 x 8 seats of PVC plastic behind the tank to prevent damage .
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[steeldeep]

New update yesterday we lifted the tank onto the stand.
last two days have been plumbing out the returns and drains
hopefully tonight I'll be able to glue all the PVC up . More updates to come.
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[chrismhaase]

This looks identical to Mike's build. I have seen his in person and it is stunning. It appears you are taking a similar track. As for your questions about the Aqua Controller by Neptune, I love my AC Jr. I only wish I would have had the foresight to buy the AC 3 instead of making my impluse buy. O well.

Couple questions
1. What touch screen are you thinking of using and where will it be located? Ie will it be splash protected?
2. What cameras are you going to integrate with it and how? I am interested in doing this at my house.
3. Did you make a decision yet on the controllers? Here is a good link just in case you haven't seen it yet. http://www.aquariumcontrollers.com/

[mflamb]

Thanks Chris. I definetly love the upgraded light rack/slides that are height adjustable.

I'm interested in what you do with the cameras. That's part of my plan also, but my knowledge in this area is limited.

[steeldeep]

Chris & Mike sorry haven’t been able to get to you guys regarded your questions. Just spent the last seven days removing my old tank and replace it with the new tank I would get up at eight o’clock in the morning I would go to bed about three or four in the morning
I will be using to infrared cameras made by swann one camera will be in light rack the other will be underneath stand the third camera is a wide-angle lens it will be positioned in front of the tank
All three cameras will be connected to the PC I build for this project circuitboard I am using is made by swann model is pc4 super DVR to net touchscreen monitor I will be using is nec accusyna lcd 52vm

[steeldeep]

More updates
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preparation for tear down
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[all my rocked and fish and coral's
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removal of old stump
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had to do some drywall repair due to water splash on drywalll
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this is my old stump installed new quarter-inch baffles
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my four-year-old son

[steeldeep]

updates
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my intakes for the pumps
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more plumbing
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return lines with sea Swirl

[steeldeep]

Updates
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had to run to new lines 15 amps each
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2 15 amp circuits 1 20 amp circuit

[steeldeep]

Updates
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186 pounds a-based rock
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fill up the tank for the first time

[steeldeep]

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[steeldeep]

Updates
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here is the manifold I built to feed my calcium reactor
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here's my electrical panel I will be using this temporary
until the aqua controller arrives
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here's my lightning tree 400 20 k metal highlights 2 160 vho and 2 64 watts compacts
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this is the PC and built for the aqua controller to connect and my three cameras to integrate to system I will remote access from this point
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this is touchscreen monitor will be using
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here's a picture with the system 90% up all I need is to hook up the controller already have remote access from a laptop to the system more detailed to come.

[steeldeep]

Update
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[mflamb]

Great work. Great attention to detail. What fish are in there?

[Electrobes]

I love the computing set up, but are you worried about corrosion with it being that near to the tank??

[Bax]

Wow! Nice work!

[gig]

sweet, got anymore on the camera setup? pics, setup? etc?

[steeldeep]

Great work. Great attention to detail. What fish are in there?
hey Mike thanks this is my list of fish

Six Line Wrasse
Sailfin/Algae Blenny
Black cap
6 Lyretail Anthias
Lyretail Anthias, Red, Male
Flame Angelfish
Green Mandarin
Blue Tang
Sailfin Tang
Bristletooth Tomini Tang
Orange shoulder

[rlxwcapt]

I love the stands. I have seen alot of stands but that is one on the best.

[steeldeep]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12626603#post12626603 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Electrobes
I love the computing set up, but are you worried about corrosion with it being that near to the tank??
no not worry about the corrosion. because electronics I used is marine grade . plus the top will be Close . on each side will be using 4 inch fans to suck air into the top and 2 10 inch fans sucking air out through air ducts pump air to the outside

[steeldeep]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12630329#post12630329 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rlxwcapt
I love the stands. I have seen alot of stands but that is one on the best.
I cannot take full credit for the stand . Most of the credit goes to mflamb I took his design and modified the light rack and made some improvements of his design.

[mflamb]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12631882#post12631882 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by steeldeep
I cannot take full credit for the stand . Most of the credit goes to mflamb I took his design and modified the light rack and made some improvements of his design. Thanks, but your upgrades make your stand the ultimate.

[aqua11]

Wow! Nice work!

[Endy0430]

cool tank nicely done.... where's the link for the live feed?

[DaveMorris]

Could you elaborate a little more on the electronics? What software/hardware combo are you using for the cameras? It all looks great. I am wanting the same kind of remote monitoring capabilities for my 300g setup.

[savichus]

Nice tank! BTW what is the size of the square pipe that you used to build your stand? Is it 1-1/2" x 1-1/2"?

[MBZ]

Great set up!

Mark

[mflamb]

Yo dude, way past due for an update!!!

[Eels&Lions]

Wow! This is definitely an awesome build. Holy crap I hope my first big tank build will look good as yours.

I seriously need to take some classes and learn how to weld.

[StripestheEel]

great setup, two thumbs up

[wjfrank07]

Very nicely done.

[Takifugu3469]

Wow...this is by far the nicest setup I've ever seen.

[samson78945]

very nice set up! that is sure a great stand. i love building my own things out of metal! keep us updated with pics. how does that pc remote work?

[JayS]

I may have missed it but I just finished reading the entire thread. Who built the tank? Also I never saw a picture of the skin on the stand... ?????

[chrisqueenz]

Wow, sweet build. Would love to see some more tanks pics

[scottkel]

any update on the build? would love to see more pics...

scott

[steeldeep]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13272098#post13272098 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mflamb
Yo dude, way past due for an update!!!

Sorry guys it's been a long time for me to update. I've been out of the country for several months. My wife has been taking care of my aquarium and I've been overseeing it through Neptune's controller in my video cameras I have set up. This weekend I will take some new photos. The tank is doing very well.

[steeldeep]

here are some new photos of the tank .
I will take some more pictures and bring you up to date my camera just died
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[stunreefer]

SWEET! :thumbsup:

Thats a helluva stand man, great job!

I'm loving the touchscreen with cameras, cant beat that for securtiy and peace of mind...

[steeldeep]

new photos http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/523/76670bl.jpg http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/521/76670ne.jpg http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/585/76670100_0012.JPG http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/583/76670sm.jpg

[aqua11]

Wow! Nice work!

[gig]

hey steeldeep, in case you missed it, I replied to you in this thread...

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=13717815#post13717815

[aqua11]

any update on the build?

[xXReefXx]

wow super nice tank!!

[jaxspsreef]

sweet build!!

[steeldeep]

More updates to come.

[c-me-fish]

Agreeing with some of the other comments on the stand, it looks great. I'll have to have a metal one made for my next build!

[Padrino]

Interesting to see how the tank has progressed and what has changed over the last 2 years, The stand was sweet, however we never saw it fully completed with all the acrylic.

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