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08/17/2014, 06:53 PM | #1 |
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95 Gal Drop off tank build
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I've never tried to describe a build before so bear with me. I loved the idea ever since I seen a tank on Google. With the help of Sketch-up, I had a friend willing to put it together for me. I used the 18 inch measurement. He used 7/16 think acrylic. We ended up placing the overflow tower right before the drop off. One inch for the intake and 3/4 for the return. I got a megaflow overflow kit. (If I had to do it again, I would have drilled two returns and two intakes. I also would've made the tower bigger to be able to get inside easier. I'll add more to this as I can, but hopefully it's a good start. Drop off Tank.jpg IMG_1698.jpg IMG_1699.jpg IMG_1768.jpg Weiser |
08/18/2014, 06:44 PM | #2 |
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Great build. Hes got a ton more pictures. Stay tuned!
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08/18/2014, 07:03 PM | #3 |
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Cool, the weird thing is I have had dreams of a tank just like this. LOL
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08/18/2014, 07:26 PM | #4 |
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this is gonna be interesting tagging along?
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08/19/2014, 02:26 PM | #5 |
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Ok, I'll tag along too..
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08/19/2014, 04:53 PM | #6 |
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Okay tag alongs I'll try to be as detailed I can and thanks for any feedback.
The first two pics below are of the over flow I used and the sump I got with the a super Reef Octopus XP 1000SSS I picked up of craigslist. Mega-Flow-Overflow-Accessory-Kit.jpg Ruby-36-Sump-.jpg The next pictures are of the stand build. I used three sheets 3/4 x 4 x 8 oak panels & four 2 x 4's from Menards. Two and half inch deck screws and Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue. I got most of my ideas from this forum. I don't think his on anymore but his username is RedEDGE2k1....See link below http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...169964&page=36 Original-Design.jpg The red mark in the picture is what I decided to move because I didn't have much head room if I left it in that configuration. New-opening.jpg As you can see I used a butt load of screws. Side-view-1.jpg Well that's all for today. I'll try to get some more in as soon as I can. Let me know if I need more detail and questions are welcome. Weiser |
08/20/2014, 09:56 AM | #7 |
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Awesome!! im stoked to see this done! Will you be adding a small power head in the drop off to keep junk from settling?
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08/23/2014, 07:58 AM | #8 |
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Sorry everyone, I've been super busy. I'll get back to this as soon as I can.
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08/26/2014, 05:03 PM | #9 |
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Hi everyone, I don't know how else to describe the steps but I've attached some new pics of the stand build.
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08/30/2014, 12:55 PM | #10 |
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Hi everyone, I thought I would keep adding pictures.
If you have any questions just ask. Doors-and-trim-1.jpg Doors-and-trim-2.jpg test-fit-1.jpg Test-fit-2.jpg Thanks in advance for any feedback. Weiser |
08/30/2014, 04:52 PM | #11 |
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Looking good.
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08/31/2014, 05:39 AM | #12 |
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Love drop off tanks. Following along
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08/31/2014, 07:11 AM | #13 |
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Hi everyone, here are today's pics.
small-door-inner-wall.jpg stand-sump-view.jpg I realized I couldn't take the sump out unless I removed the tank, so I make a side access. Side-of-stand-with-sump-access.jpg side-sump-and-stand.jpg Side-of-stand-with-sump-access-2.jpg That's all for today. Thanks for viewing. Weiser |
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09/01/2014, 08:32 AM | #15 |
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Happy Labor day everyone.
Here's more of mine. This is all of the trim work and canopy. Just before prime and stain. IMG_2002.jpg IMG_2003.jpg IMG_2004.jpg IMG_2005.jpg IMG_2008.jpg Weiser |
09/01/2014, 09:59 AM | #16 |
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This came out really well. I like the look of drop off tanks also. How are you lighting and what is going in it?
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09/01/2014, 10:19 AM | #17 |
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I picked up the Current USA Orbit Marine LED Saltwater Reef Lighting System 48" to 60".
For now, I'm starting out slow. Just reef safe fish. I don't think the light is good enough for LPS, just some softies. I'll know more after a year or so. Next plan is RO/DI system and auto top off. |
09/05/2014, 07:00 PM | #18 |
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Hi everyone. Here's the latest and greatest.
Let me know if you have any questions. IMG_2014.jpg IMG_2015.jpg IMG_2016.jpg IMG_2020.jpg IMG_2026.jpg Weiser |
09/05/2014, 07:45 PM | #19 |
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Nice build. Great work on the stand.
I've seen some pics of drop offs. What a cool concept! Following along.
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09/05/2014, 08:56 PM | #20 |
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Wow I love this type of tank and looks like this is going to be a great one. I'll be following along with this one
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09/07/2014, 08:50 AM | #21 |
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Morning everyone!
I thought I'd tell you guys that in the smaller section of the stand is where I installed a power strip that would normally be in DJ equipment. An idea I got from someone here. Also that inner wall doesn't go all the way up. This way I have access for wiring. There's a false wall in the center where the two cabinet doors meet for easier access to the sump. I got the cabinet doors from Cabinet Door Depot. Got their name from here as well. (Thank you, by the way) Great doors and really nice people to work with. I couldn't swing the stainless hinges, so for now so I got some from Menards and I keep the oiled so they wont rust. Don't get the self closing! They left a gap and you could see the refugium light. The holes in the stand and the canopy are for the four inch CPU fans I installed. I left room for a second one on the canopy just in case. You'll also notice I placed a vent hole in the top of the canopy. I placed a little cover so the light wouldn't shine up from the water. I'm staining it a dark espresso. You can also see that I should have made the tower a bit bigger. Hope you're enjoying the pictures. IMG_2028.jpg IMG_2029.jpg IMG_2031.jpg IMG_2035.jpg Weiser |
09/07/2014, 04:51 PM | #22 |
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Wow! I can't wait to see it with water and fish! If you don't mind, how much do you have into this so far? A drop off tank has been a dream of mine for a while now.
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09/07/2014, 06:59 PM | #23 |
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Wow.. I don't even want to think about it. I never told the wife how much. I just picked some stuff up here and there. I would guess around 1100 or so, not counting the tank.
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09/08/2014, 03:02 PM | #24 |
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[IMG]http://************.com/files/2012/01/dropoff-reef-aquarium-6.jpg[/IMG]
obviously reef builders links are not liked on here........LOL I saw this one a while ago and it is awesome, I would love to do this type of tank. Will be following this thread to see your progress. Steve |
09/10/2014, 06:35 PM | #25 |
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Well everyone, here are the last of the photos.
Hope you enjoyed the pics. Let me know if you have any questions. IMG_2075.jpg IMG_2114.jpg IMG_2115.jpg IMG_2117.jpg Weiser |
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