Shallow reef tank Tank rebuild!
 

Hi everyone I am redoing my tank and I'm going to try and keep track of it on here. The tank is a 8'x 24"x 14" tall acrylic.. It has coast to coast overflow with three 1.5" drain lines. The pics are from about 2 years ago when things were going great. Most stuff died so I'm redoing things and here we go! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...39e49a9ac2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...0e457b7ed8.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...0931532f9c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...b83c0db193.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...2e5fa94151.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...61ed45e45c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d4cba483be.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...2d3e9f5e4b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...6f695604ed.jpg

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Got some of the rocks put together, then I will somewhat build the closed loop around them to make sure everything has good flowhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...5abbb275f0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...0ebd94ac7c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...62fd4fed18.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...b41a23bff9.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...6116029356.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...110d758091.jpg

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Got a start on the stand for the sump. Still need more supports but it's a start. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d2ccd1c95b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...906878ed0c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...4b165a89e5.jpg

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Got the new sump today. It's actually a wave tank, I'm just converting it. 8' long x 22" widehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...c286f92e52.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...73cb9fdfdf.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...07fca48714.jpg

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It’s coming along well

Thanks. I'm making my reef great again, haha!

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Started adding the outlets today, 8 of them will be on their own switch split up between two circuits. And a third circuit running some regular outlets. All switches will be grouped together at one side of the sump. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d2d897ddff.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...27b50fca8a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...fe1ef08042.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...ba10c8d39e.jpg

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No pics of coral yet, but I got the wire ran from the switches to the outlets and started putting up drywall. Maybe tomorrow, adding a tee to the main sewer line so all water changes, skimmer waste, and ro waste will be tied into that line. Getting therehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...388bd933c2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...068834ba36.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...52c3e74796.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...751925ccdc.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...a407a2ca5a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d43d5aebf1.jpg

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Nice build. Circuits were a huge part in my current build. I went so far as to upgrade my panel to accommodate my new basement sump room build.

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Thanks I agree. I've always used multiple circuits. I know 4 power strips plugged into one outlet can't be good, haha. Not that I never did it in the past. I also try and keep my outlets above my tank.



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Got the drywall up and first coat of mud on. Wired in the switches and most of the outlets today. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d778ebcfcc.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...875874b22a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...07cadd4058.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d4eef270f1.jpg

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I used these boxes when I realized I didn't plan the layout keeping them above the water line.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...adf8b200c6.jpg

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I almost got those, I think I planned it where the ones I have will work, but if not I'll get the one like you have.

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All primed. Almost ready to start plumbing https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...6c496e6af4.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...8810b7f805.jpg

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This side painted and out covers on. Almost ready for plumbing https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...cf6001266d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...42ccf84feb.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...2218c62e55.jpg

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Getting closerhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...e3260974df.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...9b39888e1f.jpg

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I definitely need to stop renting so I can build something like this, Sweet set up.

Thanks

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Added a drain today for skimmer, water changes, and ro wastehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...bf4105947f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...c48e3bd958.jpg

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Nice job. Makes maintenance life so much easier

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Definitely

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Got the pump where it's going to sit, drilled one of the lids for the (x3) 1.5" drainlines and cut lid to access the socks. Next, to add a frag tank inside the sump as part of it, some water will go through frag section, the rest will flow behind it, all flow is from left to right. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...432a695cc4.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...7e8080b704.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...790e4c1a78.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...1a45cee6fd.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...fa42a47848.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...640e6cda9f.jpg

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Got the frag tank built inside the sump. It's 4' x 13"deep x 11" tall. There will be live rock behind it in the main part of the sumphttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...0e5fd116f9.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...2909a7463c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d80d8f3616.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...62201b1a27.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...6470e74352.jpg

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Getting Closerhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...2408d7f028.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...609e37a5fa.jpg

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Wow really nice tank

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