The Beginning Of My 300g Restaurant Build - Page 4

US Marine Coral · 12/02/2010, 02:40 PM

Did you use a sanding block with the 1000 grit? or how did you go about sanding out the bigger scratches. I have 1 deep one in my tank I need to get rid of.

chewieee · 12/02/2010, 02:42 PM

I just ended up using my hands (Which was a pain) But im sure you could use a block just make sure you go in all different directions against the scratch.

bioreef29 · 12/02/2010, 02:55 PM

tagging along very cool tank build learning alot about the buffing process

Just2Many · 12/02/2010, 05:40 PM

Yeah I'm learning about the buffing too.

purplereef · 12/05/2010, 07:40 AM

So how many more scratches do you have to buff out? How long do you think before you have water in the tank? Awesome build by the way.

chewieee · 12/05/2010, 09:15 AM

Well you see, this tank is 9 years old and was fresh water for that whole time. It was used and abused. There are seriously a ton of scratches. I have spent at least 12 hours of complete buffing time so far on the tank. I expect i should have it plumbed and water tested in the next week or so. You will see pics ASAP

muttley000 · 12/22/2010, 08:18 PM

Hey Chewieee, how is the tank coming? I'm guessing the restaurant business is pretty busy through new years eve

Wannabeoceangrl · 12/22/2010, 08:37 PM

I'm stalking you. Can't wait to see finished product!!

chewieee · 12/23/2010, 03:06 PM

Updates coming soon..... This is crazy time at the restaurant wioth xmas parties etc... so been extremely busy. The sanding and buffing is done. I will post pics soon.

strout · 12/23/2010, 08:05 PM

Tagging along to see how it all turns out. How bout a pic or two of the tank you have at the house. We need to see some water.

Trademark · 12/23/2010, 10:56 PM

I have also been helping with a buffing job on a 4'x4'x18" cube with center overflow. The tank had some major scratches in it. We DA'd it with 1000grit and then 1500grit. The Novus should be here in the morning, It sure has been a process but it will be worth it when its done.

chewieee · 12/29/2010, 12:23 PM

Heres some pics of my tank at home to hold you guys over for a bit till i get more of the picture for the 300g uploaded.

chewieee · 12/29/2010, 01:04 PM

Ok Painted the back of the 300g black

chewieee · 12/29/2010, 01:06 PM

Next step is drilling my overflows, they need to be on the right side of tank because underneath the tank as you can see are beer coolers. So i built a cabinet to the right of the tankfor my sump and equipment.

chewieee · 12/29/2010, 01:07 PM

For the overflows im just building DIY 90 degree overflows with strainers, (pictured below) its 2 2" bulkheads so the drain is 2 2" PVC

knpjdad · 12/29/2010, 02:13 PM

Another Ohio Guy hanging on for the show! Can't wait to see it in person!

hllywd · 12/29/2010, 02:53 PM

Nice to know you're around knpjdad. I'm in Findlay too.

knpjdad · 01/04/2011, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hllywd

Nice to know you're around knpjdad. I'm in Findlay too.

I think you bought some fish tank stuff from me a long time ago... That's when I lived on Northtowne..

hllywd · 01/04/2011, 11:49 AM

hmmm.... I don't remember anything fom Northtowne, but maybe...

ScarabIII · 01/30/2011, 09:01 AM

Any updates on this is it done yet? Me and wife are heading up to Mentor today might stop in and have lunch.

chewieee · 01/30/2011, 09:55 AM

Sorry we re only open for dinner mon thru Saturday

ScarabIII · 01/30/2011, 04:34 PM

chewieee noticed that after I posted. Then I went and checked out your web site. Wife is interviewing for a job at Avery on Tuesday.

chewieee · 02/04/2011, 03:32 PM

A few Updates

chewieee · 02/04/2011, 03:33 PM

chewieee · 02/04/2011, 03:35 PM

Here is the hole drilled for one of the returns, 1" 1/2" return one on this side and also running a pipe behind and around to the other side of the tank

12/02/2010, 02:42 PM	#77
chewieee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mentor,OHIO Posts: 677	I just ended up using my hands (Which was a pain) But im sure you could use a block just make sure you go in all different directions against the scratch. __________________ 75g mixed reef, 40g breeder SPS, 300g Mixed Reef Restaurant Tank Current Tank Info: 75g Reef Tank, 30G DIY Sump/Fuge, Aqua C EV 120 Skimmer, 100 lbs Live Rock, Icecap 660 4X54W T5 Retro, 40g Breeder SPS Tank, Octopus extreme 160, ATI powermodule 6X39W

12/02/2010, 05:40 PM	#79
Just2Many I love Saltwater! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallmadge, Ohio Posts: 1,063	Yeah I'm learning about the buffing too. __________________ "Quality only happens when you care enough to do your best." Current Tank Info: Small Ocean

12/05/2010, 07:40 AM	#80
purplereef Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chardon, Ohio Posts: 1,442	So how many more scratches do you have to buff out? How long do you think before you have water in the tank? Awesome build by the way. __________________ Proudly Contrailing the World since 1999. Current Tank Info: 120xl Elos.

12/05/2010, 09:15 AM	#81
chewieee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mentor,OHIO Posts: 677	Well you see, this tank is 9 years old and was fresh water for that whole time. It was used and abused. There are seriously a ton of scratches. I have spent at least 12 hours of complete buffing time so far on the tank. I expect i should have it plumbed and water tested in the next week or so. You will see pics ASAP __________________ 75g mixed reef, 40g breeder SPS, 300g Mixed Reef Restaurant Tank Current Tank Info: 75g Reef Tank, 30G DIY Sump/Fuge, Aqua C EV 120 Skimmer, 100 lbs Live Rock, Icecap 660 4X54W T5 Retro, 40g Breeder SPS Tank, Octopus extreme 160, ATI powermodule 6X39W

12/22/2010, 08:18 PM	#82
muttley000 MTS Sufferer! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 1,926	Hey Chewieee, how is the tank coming? I'm guessing the restaurant business is pretty busy through new years eve __________________ Next step on the system is adding A 90 gallon! Current Tank Info: 475 multitank system is now running! Several hundred gallons of additions planned!

12/02/2010, 02:40 PM	#76
US Marine Coral Moved On Join Date: May 2010 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 163	Did you use a sanding block with the 1000 grit? or how did you go about sanding out the bigger scratches. I have 1 deep one in my tank I need to get rid of.

12/02/2010, 02:55 PM	#78
bioreef29 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 19	tagging along very cool tank build learning alot about the buffing process

12/22/2010, 08:37 PM	#83
Wannabeoceangrl Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 81	I'm stalking you. Can't wait to see finished product!!

12/23/2010, 03:06 PM	#84
chewieee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mentor,OHIO Posts: 677	Updates coming soon..... This is crazy time at the restaurant wioth xmas parties etc... so been extremely busy. The sanding and buffing is done. I will post pics soon. __________________ 75g mixed reef, 40g breeder SPS, 300g Mixed Reef Restaurant Tank Current Tank Info: 75g Reef Tank, 30G DIY Sump/Fuge, Aqua C EV 120 Skimmer, 100 lbs Live Rock, Icecap 660 4X54W T5 Retro, 40g Breeder SPS Tank, Octopus extreme 160, ATI powermodule 6X39W

12/23/2010, 08:05 PM	#85
strout Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Biloxi Mississippi Posts: 767	Tagging along to see how it all turns out. How bout a pic or two of the tank you have at the house. We need to see some water.

12/23/2010, 10:56 PM	#86
Trademark Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Potomac, IL Posts: 776	I have also been helping with a buffing job on a 4'x4'x18" cube with center overflow. The tank had some major scratches in it. We DA'd it with 1000grit and then 1500grit. The Novus should be here in the morning, It sure has been a process but it will be worth it when its done.

12/29/2010, 12:23 PM	#87
chewieee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mentor,OHIO Posts: 677	Heres some pics of my tank at home to hold you guys over for a bit till i get more of the picture for the 300g uploaded. __________________ 75g mixed reef, 40g breeder SPS, 300g Mixed Reef Restaurant Tank Current Tank Info: 75g Reef Tank, 30G DIY Sump/Fuge, Aqua C EV 120 Skimmer, 100 lbs Live Rock, Icecap 660 4X54W T5 Retro, 40g Breeder SPS Tank, Octopus extreme 160, ATI powermodule 6X39W

12/29/2010, 01:04 PM	#88
chewieee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mentor,OHIO Posts: 677	Ok Painted the back of the 300g black __________________ 75g mixed reef, 40g breeder SPS, 300g Mixed Reef Restaurant Tank Current Tank Info: 75g Reef Tank, 30G DIY Sump/Fuge, Aqua C EV 120 Skimmer, 100 lbs Live Rock, Icecap 660 4X54W T5 Retro, 40g Breeder SPS Tank, Octopus extreme 160, ATI powermodule 6X39W

12/29/2010, 01:06 PM	#89
chewieee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mentor,OHIO Posts: 677	Next step is drilling my overflows, they need to be on the right side of tank because underneath the tank as you can see are beer coolers. So i built a cabinet to the right of the tankfor my sump and equipment. __________________ 75g mixed reef, 40g breeder SPS, 300g Mixed Reef Restaurant Tank Current Tank Info: 75g Reef Tank, 30G DIY Sump/Fuge, Aqua C EV 120 Skimmer, 100 lbs Live Rock, Icecap 660 4X54W T5 Retro, 40g Breeder SPS Tank, Octopus extreme 160, ATI powermodule 6X39W

12/29/2010, 01:07 PM	#90
chewieee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mentor,OHIO Posts: 677	For the overflows im just building DIY 90 degree overflows with strainers, (pictured below) its 2 2" bulkheads so the drain is 2 2" PVC __________________ 75g mixed reef, 40g breeder SPS, 300g Mixed Reef Restaurant Tank Current Tank Info: 75g Reef Tank, 30G DIY Sump/Fuge, Aqua C EV 120 Skimmer, 100 lbs Live Rock, Icecap 660 4X54W T5 Retro, 40g Breeder SPS Tank, Octopus extreme 160, ATI powermodule 6X39W

12/29/2010, 02:13 PM	#91
knpjdad Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Findlay, OH Posts: 216	Another Ohio Guy hanging on for the show! Can't wait to see it in person! __________________ Living vicariously via reefcentral! Current Tank Info: :( Had to tear down all my tanks due to a move...

12/29/2010, 02:53 PM	#92
hllywd Premier World Traveler Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,293	Nice to know you're around knpjdad. I'm in Findlay too. __________________ "The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it..." J.M. Barrie Current Tank Info: 210 AGA RR, Apex, 3x Kessil A360W & 2x 80W T5s, GEO 618 Ca Rx, BM220 CS2 skimmer, Tunze 6100s, 42" ETSS/AE Tech refugium/sump

01/04/2011, 11:49 AM	#94
hllywd Premier World Traveler Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,293	hmmm.... I don't remember anything fom Northtowne, but maybe... __________________ "The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it..." J.M. Barrie Current Tank Info: 210 AGA RR, Apex, 3x Kessil A360W & 2x 80W T5s, GEO 618 Ca Rx, BM220 CS2 skimmer, Tunze 6100s, 42" ETSS/AE Tech refugium/sump

01/30/2011, 09:01 AM	#95
ScarabIII Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Akron, Oh. Posts: 85	Any updates on this is it done yet? Me and wife are heading up to Mentor today might stop in and have lunch.

01/30/2011, 09:55 AM	#96
chewieee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mentor,OHIO Posts: 677	Sorry we re only open for dinner mon thru Saturday __________________ 75g mixed reef, 40g breeder SPS, 300g Mixed Reef Restaurant Tank Current Tank Info: 75g Reef Tank, 30G DIY Sump/Fuge, Aqua C EV 120 Skimmer, 100 lbs Live Rock, Icecap 660 4X54W T5 Retro, 40g Breeder SPS Tank, Octopus extreme 160, ATI powermodule 6X39W

01/30/2011, 04:34 PM	#97
ScarabIII Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Akron, Oh. Posts: 85	chewieee noticed that after I posted. Then I went and checked out your web site. Wife is interviewing for a job at Avery on Tuesday.

02/04/2011, 03:32 PM	#98
chewieee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mentor,OHIO Posts: 677	A few Updates __________________ 75g mixed reef, 40g breeder SPS, 300g Mixed Reef Restaurant Tank Current Tank Info: 75g Reef Tank, 30G DIY Sump/Fuge, Aqua C EV 120 Skimmer, 100 lbs Live Rock, Icecap 660 4X54W T5 Retro, 40g Breeder SPS Tank, Octopus extreme 160, ATI powermodule 6X39W

02/04/2011, 03:33 PM	#99
chewieee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mentor,OHIO Posts: 677	__________________ 75g mixed reef, 40g breeder SPS, 300g Mixed Reef Restaurant Tank Current Tank Info: 75g Reef Tank, 30G DIY Sump/Fuge, Aqua C EV 120 Skimmer, 100 lbs Live Rock, Icecap 660 4X54W T5 Retro, 40g Breeder SPS Tank, Octopus extreme 160, ATI powermodule 6X39W

02/04/2011, 03:35 PM	#100
chewieee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mentor,OHIO Posts: 677	Here is the hole drilled for one of the returns, 1" 1/2" return one on this side and also running a pipe behind and around to the other side of the tank __________________ 75g mixed reef, 40g breeder SPS, 300g Mixed Reef Restaurant Tank Current Tank Info: 75g Reef Tank, 30G DIY Sump/Fuge, Aqua C EV 120 Skimmer, 100 lbs Live Rock, Icecap 660 4X54W T5 Retro, 40g Breeder SPS Tank, Octopus extreme 160, ATI powermodule 6X39W

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