A Reef Tank in the Desert - +/- 1,400 gallon system - Page 3

danfeig · 05/18/2012, 04:26 PM

These are all of the guys (and gal) from Simply Elegant Aquatics, that made the install happen seamlessly. We were all done by noon. It probably would have been done earlier if I would not have been snapping so many darn pictures!

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jjk_reef00 · 05/18/2012, 05:26 PM

Amazing looking tank, I'm glad you guys got it in place safely.

TheFishTeen · 05/18/2012, 06:31 PM

Awesome! Did this actually happen today or are you just posting it today?

attaboy · 05/18/2012, 07:02 PM

Love it, simply amazing!!!

What type of lighting are you going to use?

Also, do you have measurements for the sump you could share (PM me if possible)?

How do you plan to clean the glass, razor blade on a stick?

autodave · 05/18/2012, 08:34 PM

I enjoy watching the progression, Thanks for sharing!

danfeig · 05/18/2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Nwehrman

Very interested and will follow along!

Nicole

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Nicole. Glad to have you following along!

danfeig · 05/18/2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by drummereef

Excited to see the progress on your new build. Looks great!

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Originally Posted by mrbncal

oh baby . . . this is going to be sweet

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Originally Posted by laredo300c

You know it's going to be a good one, when you have wall construction and an electrician is called out. I can imagine the electrician, " you are going to put a WHAT here? Following along

Thank you guys for the compliments. It has been a lot of fun. Glad you guys are here and following the progress!

danfeig · 05/18/2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFishTeen

Awesome! Did this actually happen today or are you just posting it today?

FishTeen, this all happened today/this morning. Things have been progressing real, real quick. Tomorrow the dry wallers come to the house for repairs, tape and texturing. Sunday morning, we start plumbing.

Thank you for following along!

rcharliesam · 05/18/2012, 09:25 PM

Tank build turned home renovation. Congrats on getting it all in place.

danfeig · 05/18/2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by attaboy

Love it, simply amazing!!!

What type of lighting are you going to use?

Also, do you have measurements for the sump you could share (PM me if possible)?

How do you plan to clean the glass, razor blade on a stick?

Thank you attaboy! It has been a long, long day. I am going with LED's and will add more information about them tomorrow. As far as the sump measurements, 6'x3'x2'.

As far as cleaning the glass... definitely some long sticks, strong magnets and a lot of elbow grease!

Glad you are following along!

shaggy · 05/18/2012, 11:11 PM

Looking great....that tank and sump combo is sweet...

NEPTHEA · 05/18/2012, 11:38 PM

very nice start. Can't wait till its finished

bugs713 · 05/19/2012, 01:26 AM

Beautiful!!
I love your rock columns! I thought mine was tall at 29".... How are you going to secure them in the tank? I built mine with PVC frame and did a lot of drilling and chiseling also; I used all Marco Key Largo rock.
Lighting has been a concern for me from the start, what have you decided for yours?
I am currently using 2 250 14k and 20k halides, but will be doing a 72 Cree LED DIY with one of the halides as supplement as I'm not sure I will get the par needed with LED alone, my 185 is 38" tall. I just hate the heat and energy needed for halides, but will see.
I will be following along as you are building my future tank

Check out my ongoing build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2139179

Best of luck and patience to you!

Crazy_Beaver · 05/19/2012, 03:47 AM

Cant wait to see some water in there....

EricSIny · 05/19/2012, 05:35 AM

great progress so far! this is really moving along nicely and quickly.

will you have a drain plumbed into your home main drain for easy water changes?

laredo300c · 05/19/2012, 05:47 AM

WOW, great tank, great sump, great team. Good install

danfeig · 05/19/2012, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rcharliesam

Tank build turned home renovation. Congrats on getting it all in place.

Thank you rcharliesam. It is definitely coming along. I can't consider this a full on renovation. We have lived through 3 renovation and two add-ons in our old house and before we moved here, spent six months renovating.

I am glad that you are following along!

danfeig · 05/19/2012, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by shaggy

Looking great....that tank and sump combo is sweet...

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Originally Posted by NEPTHEA

very nice start. Can't wait till its finished

Thank you for joining me shaggy and NEPTHEA. The finished build will take some time, but I am very happy. I am waiting for the dry waller to show up this morning so he can fill in all the holes and clean up the place!

danfeig · 05/19/2012, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bugs713

Beautiful!!
I love your rock columns! I thought mine was tall at 29".... How are you going to secure them in the tank? I built mine with PVC frame and did a lot of drilling and chiseling also; I used all Marco Key Largo rock.
Lighting has been a concern for me from the start, what have you decided for yours?
I am currently using 2 250 14k and 20k halides, but will be doing a 72 Cree LED DIY with one of the halides as supplement as I'm not sure I will get the par needed with LED alone, my 185 is 38" tall. I just hate the heat and energy needed for halides, but will see.
I will be following along as you are building my future tank

Check out my ongoing build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2139179

Best of luck and patience to you!

Thank you Bugs713! First off, your avatar freaks out my wife! I have reviewed your thread before and a number of your postings in the Phoenix (FRAG) forum.

Welcome!

Apache Junction??? You aren't too far. I used to constantly go through there on my way to Canyon or Apache lakes.

As far as the rock columns, I didn't use any pvc or rods and don't feel that I will need to in the aquarium. They are heavy, balanced and secure! I had them sitting outside in the sun waiting for the concrete to fully cure and they withstood a major windstorm. The challenge that I foresee will be getting them into the tank itself.

I will address the lighting later today. Thank you for joining me!

ladybugs · 05/19/2012, 09:06 AM

Your tank look nice

allsps40 · 05/19/2012, 05:28 PM

Sweet. Dope sump you got and a sick tank. Now get to work I wan to see more

danfeig · 05/19/2012, 07:01 PM

It has been a busy day. The excitement continues.... Nothing like yesterday with the tank install, but a day filled with more planning and preparing.

The drywall guys came first thing this morning to begin filling all of the holes, taping and texturing. Unfortunately, this will be a few day process. I was hoping to have the drywall work completed today so that I could paint tomorrow before the tile workers show up. But no such luck. We did get all of the holes patched and the first round of texturing. Even with the 100 degree temperature outside, the drywall mud will take a while to dry.

The drywall guys will come back on Monday so they don't interfere with the tank plumbing that will be occurring tomorrow. I spent the better part of the afternoon and the Home Depot, Lowes and Ace Hardware getting all of the pvc and pipe fittings.

Tomorrow will be an exciting day!

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geemanaz · 05/19/2012, 09:23 PM

Nice tank Build
Next time in Tucson might have to hit you up and come see it in person.

TprMoore · 05/19/2012, 11:15 PM

Absolutely awesome vision and build, good luck on your journey! +1 Subscribed!

danfeig · 05/19/2012, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by geemanaz

Nice tank Build
Next time in Tucson might have to hit you up and come see it in person.

I'd be happy to show you once it is all set up and established. As much as I am in a hurry, I will be taking things slowly once it comes to selecting livestock, quarantine and placement.

Thanks for following. Let me know when you come to town.

05/18/2012, 04:26 PM	#51
danfeig RC Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,747 Blog Entries: 1	These are all of the guys (and gal) from Simply Elegant Aquatics, that made the install happen seamlessly. We were all done by noon. It probably would have been done earlier if I would not have been snapping so many darn pictures! [IMG][/IMG]

05/18/2012, 05:26 PM	#52
jjk_reef00 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,476	Amazing looking tank, I'm glad you guys got it in place safely. __________________ I need more fish tank appliances! --Ed Current Tank Info: 375 FOWLR

05/18/2012, 07:02 PM	#54
attaboy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 272	tank Love it, simply amazing!!! What type of lighting are you going to use? Also, do you have measurements for the sump you could share (PM me if possible)? How do you plan to clean the glass, razor blade on a stick?

05/19/2012, 01:26 AM	#63
bugs713 In-A-Gadda-Divita! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Apache Junction, AZ - USA Posts: 2,345	Beautiful!! I love your rock columns! I thought mine was tall at 29".... How are you going to secure them in the tank? I built mine with PVC frame and did a lot of drilling and chiseling also; I used all Marco Key Largo rock. Lighting has been a concern for me from the start, what have you decided for yours? I am currently using 2 250 14k and 20k halides, but will be doing a 72 Cree LED DIY with one of the halides as supplement as I'm not sure I will get the par needed with LED alone, my 185 is 38" tall. I just hate the heat and energy needed for halides, but will see. I will be following along as you are building my future tank Check out my ongoing build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2139179 Best of luck and patience to you! __________________ O\|\|\|\|\|\|\|O

05/19/2012, 05:28 PM	#71
allsps40 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,627	Sweet. Dope sump you got and a sick tank. Now get to work I wan to see more __________________ __________ Current Tank Info: Past reef tanks: 20H softy, 29G mixed reef, 55G mixed reef, 40B sps dominant mixed reef and 75G sps dominant mixed reef. No tank currently

05/18/2012, 06:31 PM	#53
TheFishTeen Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,677	Awesome! Did this actually happen today or are you just posting it today?

05/18/2012, 08:34 PM	#55
autodave Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Menifee,Ca. Posts: 484	I enjoy watching the progression, Thanks for sharing!

05/18/2012, 09:25 PM	#59
rcharliesam Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 83	Tank build turned home renovation. Congrats on getting it all in place.

05/18/2012, 11:11 PM	#61
shaggy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 47	Looking great....that tank and sump combo is sweet...

05/18/2012, 11:38 PM	#62
NEPTHEA Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: NW FLORIDA Posts: 268	very nice start. Can't wait till its finished

05/19/2012, 03:47 AM	#64
Crazy_Beaver Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Athens, Hellas Posts: 684	Cant wait to see some water in there....

05/19/2012, 05:35 AM	#65
EricSIny Moved On Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 440	great progress so far! this is really moving along nicely and quickly. will you have a drain plumbed into your home main drain for easy water changes?

05/19/2012, 05:47 AM	#66
laredo300c Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: laredo tx Posts: 646	WOW, great tank, great sump, great team. Good install

05/19/2012, 09:06 AM	#70
ladybugs Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 52	Your tank look nice

05/19/2012, 07:01 PM	#72
danfeig RC Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,747 Blog Entries: 1	Busy Day, more work completed It has been a busy day. The excitement continues.... Nothing like yesterday with the tank install, but a day filled with more planning and preparing. The drywall guys came first thing this morning to begin filling all of the holes, taping and texturing. Unfortunately, this will be a few day process. I was hoping to have the drywall work completed today so that I could paint tomorrow before the tile workers show up. But no such luck. We did get all of the holes patched and the first round of texturing. Even with the 100 degree temperature outside, the drywall mud will take a while to dry. The drywall guys will come back on Monday so they don't interfere with the tank plumbing that will be occurring tomorrow. I spent the better part of the afternoon and the Home Depot, Lowes and Ace Hardware getting all of the pvc and pipe fittings. Tomorrow will be an exciting day! [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

05/19/2012, 09:23 PM	#73
geemanaz AZ FRAG Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 540	Nice tank Build Next time in Tucson might have to hit you up and come see it in person. __________________ Sent By Nexus 6 Current Tank Info: Nano In The Wroks

05/19/2012, 11:15 PM	#74
TprMoore Moved On Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 310 Blog Entries: 2	Absolutely awesome vision and build, good luck on your journey! +1 Subscribed!