Starting my build for a 75g lookthru
 

I'm starting my build of a 75 gallon setup...I have a nook that is 51"x23" that I plan on putting the tank in (see picture). I'm planning on cutting a window on the other side so you can view the tank from the living room and the office. I'm in the process of building a stand that will have a granite/quartz top. Looking for suggestions/recommendation/warning on my build. Thanks to all!!

PK

Here's the start of the build of the base and top of the stand. 2x4's pocket drilled, with a center brace.

Following!

Love the idea of the look through

RO/DI unit arrived yesterday! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...964ac0b909.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...2e476b2730.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...6a5fd3d7e6.jpg

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Nice start.

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Mounted my RO/DI unit in the laundry room. Initial intention was to hook it up to the washing machine cold water line. The 'Y' fitting I bought wouldn't play well with the hose adapter that came with the RO/DI unit and kept leaking. I'm thinking if abandoning using the washing machine line and buy a faucet diverter and hook it up to my utility sink. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...36452a4b05.jpg

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Stand is built, now time to cut the wall to make the window on the other side of that wallhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...93547e85e0.jpg

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Ok, so, I've squashed the look through idea...I purchased a 100 gallon 48x20x24 eurobraced tank from SCA... I'm getting their sump, skimmer and return pump as well. Steve was great to deal with. Need to run a new outlet for my lights and purchase some rock and sand. I feel like I won't have any meaningful livestock in there until spring of 2019, because I want to do this right. I'll post more photos once I get more accomplished. I figured if I purchased the tank, that would motivate me to finish the space

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Installed GFCI outlet. Tank will arrive today. Had to re-configure the stand due to where the holes are drilled in the tank. It's getting real now! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...9fb178c070.jpg

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It's been a hot minute since I've had time to work on this. I'm planning on gluing some think plastic sheeting around the 3 walls surrounding the tank. Installed an outlet up high for my lights planning on installing a vent in the back of the cabinet.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...9d30010b11.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...c8b6dba95f.jpg

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Set up a 20 gallon QT tank today!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...33fb94ee17.jpg

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Dry fit the plumbing. I'm using the bean method ( I think lol ). Gate valve on my return to fine tune and ball valve on main drain.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...ebcea88e69.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...b87b543826.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...9b216204fa.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...5a48c4402c.jpg

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Looking good, I am getting ready to do a room remodel/ tank build thread soon

Water is going in. My RO/DI only does 50 gpd so it's going to take a while. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...9e9af6967c.jpg

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Looks like a fun project! Have you figured out lighting or stock yet? Are you running a refugium?

Yeah, I ordered the 48" reefbreeders photon v2+. I will set up a small refugium with some chaeto and sand. Lots to learn

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Tank is running. Lights arrive tomorrow, getting up to Temp and salinity, then will seed with live rock. Here we go. .https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...6f2e653cf8.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...b5ec782f62.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...76f9b9ca1f.jpg

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Lights came in today. I think I'm going to end up hanging them from a shelf I plan to install a couple of feet above the tank. Overall, pretty happy with how things have turned out so far. Need to cycle now. The waiting game continues...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...139b164e26.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...11e200030a.jpg

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Tank's been up and running for a few weeks now. Coral all seem happy. My Jewel damsel and fire fish love to interact, but my banggai Cardinals just chill in the back mostly.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...4ba6e786ec.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...489f3644bb.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...c98e1f6d9e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...2172ce5630.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...1c60382a80.jpg

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