Rob's 300 Gallon Deep Dimensions! - Page 3

Mike S · 11/20/2013, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by robert s b.

Im considering buying the 60" ATI power modules to supplement the Kessils, Just waiting until after Thanksgiving is killing me. Having all my stuff ready to go! My wifey doesn't want the house looking like a Construction Zone when we have our family over.

That would give you a ton of light. My tank is the same dimensions and I've started with two 4x80w ATI fixtures over it. I had been thinking that I'd add leds to them but after taking some par readings it probably wouldn't be necessary. If I do it it will probably just be to get a little more pop.

The stand looks great btw. I need to skim mine still and it is definitely giving me some ideas.

ChrisColumbus · 11/20/2013, 10:30 PM

By the way, your finished stand looks amazing. Nice job.

robert s b. · 11/22/2013, 12:26 AM

Sump Finally delivered! Thing is Huge!!

4 probe holders and 3 ATO tube holder, Advanced Acrylic threw these in for free, those guys are awesome and did a great job!

Large Fuge compartment

GrizFyrFyter · 11/22/2013, 12:29 AM

Looks sweet.

You home tomorrow afternoon?

robert s b. · 11/22/2013, 12:32 AM

Late afternoon, need to help my clients move into their new home and have to pick up my 300g stock tank right after, maybe 5pm

GrizFyrFyter · 11/22/2013, 12:39 AM

Cool. I'll be in Stockton until 5 or so, I'll stop by on my way home to get some frags if you're up for it.

robert s b. · 11/22/2013, 12:42 AM

Ok guys, going to need some expert input and advise. I need to purchase some lights to compliment my 3 Kessil A360W's. I am considering ATI 60" 4x80 Powermodules or Sunpower 6x80, or Buy 3 more Kessil A360We which are the new Kessils coming out.

what do you guys think?

Good_GReef · 11/22/2013, 12:48 AM

That is one heck of a beautiful stand you crafted, just had to say. Hard to believe you're a rookie at it from the finish work. Water and fish now!!! Just kidding

robert s b. · 11/23/2013, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Good_GReef

That is one heck of a beautiful stand you crafted, just had to say. Hard to believe you're a rookie at it from the finish work. Water and fish now!!! Just kidding

Haha, my wife said the same thing, she couldn't believe I built that stand. I took a few days off and it was a wrap!

Newbie Aquarist · 11/23/2013, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by robert s b.

Ok guys, going to need some expert input and advise. I need to purchase some lights to compliment my 3 Kessil A360W's. I am considering ATI 60" 4x80 Powermodules or Sunpower 6x80, or Buy 3 more Kessil A360We which are the new Kessils coming out.

what do you guys think?

Thought, going with the size of your tank why dont you run the Kessils down the middle and place two 60" T5s on each side with coral+ and blue+ or fiji purple?

GrizFyrFyter · 11/23/2013, 08:58 AM

Tank and stand are looking great.

ridetheducati · 11/23/2013, 01:45 PM

What skimmer do you plan to use? The sump is 20" tall, will you have enough space to get the skimmer in there?

GrizFyrFyter · 11/23/2013, 01:45 PM

I'm curious how he's going to get the sump in the stand, it's a beast

GrizFyrFyter · 11/23/2013, 01:46 PM

Just curious, why don't you run the plumbing through the wall and into the garage?

robert s b. · 11/23/2013, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ridetheducati

What skimmer do you plan to use? The sump is 20" tall, will you have enough space to get the skimmer in there?

Im using the ATB 1050a v1.5 which is 22" tall. My stand is 34", will not have a problem for fitment. Luckily I didn't buy the standard stand which is only 29"

robert s b. · 11/23/2013, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GrizFyrFyter

Just curious, why don't you run the plumbing through the wall and into the garage?

We have the laundry room, behind the tank. But my wife has all the upgraded cabinets in there. I have already discussed it with her, and has been a heated battle everytime

, I would have to chuck the sink, counter top and cabinets to house the sump in there and she is not having it. I have my ATO reservoir, my RODI unit and dosing reservoir already in there, I didn't ask her, when I did it, funny thing is she didn't notice the tubes going into the wall until I told her. I used cable wall plates and made it look nice and tidy. I am planning to put all my electrical ie: Apex unit and all the electrical plugs in that room as well.

GrizFyrFyter · 11/23/2013, 02:29 PM

Gotcha, I didn't look that close, just assumed the garage was on the other side. First thing that comes to mind is to just run plumbing through that room out of sight but I don't know the details or if you even want life support in the garage.

NaClTDog · 11/24/2013, 04:38 PM

I have a marineland stand under my 300dd. After seeing yours, I bet you that your stand could hold 600 gallons!

triggreefer · 11/24/2013, 08:36 PM

I am so amazed how great your stand looks.....great job!

MHG · 11/25/2013, 06:08 AM

I like how high you built it. That is the one thing I HATE about the Marineland stand is how low it is... I need to be on my knees or sitting to see in the factory stand. Plus how they think you can fit anything in a stand with 24" clearance is beyond me...

robert s b. · 12/01/2013, 07:40 PM

Did my background with Plastidip, turned out great. Used 2 cans, that cost around $7.00.

All dried up..

robert s b. · 12/01/2013, 07:50 PM

Now its time to get dirty, family members are gone from thanksgiving. Time for the breakdown, setting up the 300G stocktank and laying out the 18" travertine tile.

Filling up the tank.

Transferred everything over..and set up the lights.

Tank Moved!!

Carpet ripped out and ready for tile install..

All done!!!

GrizFyrFyter · 12/01/2013, 08:11 PM

Exited yet?

robert s b. · 12/01/2013, 08:24 PM

Very!

robert s b. · 12/01/2013, 11:08 PM

Is this worth saving, it's about 200lbs of sand, which is about 10 yrs old.

11/22/2013, 12:32 AM	#55
robert s b. Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Elk Grove, Ca. Posts: 1,930	Late afternoon, need to help my clients move into their new home and have to pick up my 300g stock tank right after, maybe 5pm __________________ Robert Current Tank Info: 300G DD, Edge 80g Frag Tank

11/22/2013, 12:48 AM	#58
Good_GReef Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 130	That is one heck of a beautiful stand you crafted, just had to say. Hard to believe you're a rookie at it from the finish work. Water and fish now!!! Just kidding __________________ Eat. Pray. Reef. Repeat. Current Tank Info: 120g reef with horrifically giant gbta and rbta hosting maroons, scooter blenny, duncan, zoas, monti, starry blenny, foxface, filefish, peppermint shrimp gang. 30 gallon cube Reef, zoas, xenia, clown, mandarin, chalices, lps, acan, mini maxi anemone

11/23/2013, 01:45 PM	#62
ridetheducati 20 and Over Club Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 2,968	What skimmer do you plan to use? The sump is 20" tall, will you have enough space to get the skimmer in there? __________________ "Send more paramedics" Current Tank Info: 300g DD, SPS dominated, Apex, Tunze 6125s, ATB 1050, 400w MH, and Geo 618 Ca Reactor

11/25/2013, 06:08 AM	#70
MHG Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,919	I like how high you built it. That is the one thing I HATE about the Marineland stand is how low it is... I need to be on my knees or sitting to see in the factory stand. Plus how they think you can fit anything in a stand with 24" clearance is beyond me... __________________ MHG (LIRA Member) 60G Cube, Kessil 360's

12/01/2013, 07:40 PM	#71
robert s b. Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Elk Grove, Ca. Posts: 1,930	Did my background with Plastidip, turned out great. Used 2 cans, that cost around $7.00. All dried up.. Last edited by robert s b.; 12/01/2013 at 07:51 PM.

11/20/2013, 10:30 PM	#52
ChrisColumbus Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 41	By the way, your finished stand looks amazing. Nice job.

11/22/2013, 12:26 AM	#53
robert s b. Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Elk Grove, Ca. Posts: 1,930	Sump Finally delivered! Thing is Huge!! 4 probe holders and 3 ATO tube holder, Advanced Acrylic threw these in for free, those guys are awesome and did a great job! Large Fuge compartment

11/22/2013, 12:29 AM	#54
GrizFyrFyter Moved On Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento / Arden Posts: 1,154	Looks sweet. You home tomorrow afternoon?

11/22/2013, 12:39 AM	#56
GrizFyrFyter Moved On Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento / Arden Posts: 1,154	Cool. I'll be in Stockton until 5 or so, I'll stop by on my way home to get some frags if you're up for it.

11/22/2013, 12:42 AM	#57
robert s b. Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Elk Grove, Ca. Posts: 1,930	Ok guys, going to need some expert input and advise. I need to purchase some lights to compliment my 3 Kessil A360W's. I am considering ATI 60" 4x80 Powermodules or Sunpower 6x80, or Buy 3 more Kessil A360We which are the new Kessils coming out. what do you guys think?

11/23/2013, 08:58 AM	#61
GrizFyrFyter Moved On Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento / Arden Posts: 1,154	Tank and stand are looking great.

11/23/2013, 01:46 PM	#64
GrizFyrFyter Moved On Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento / Arden Posts: 1,154	Just curious, why don't you run the plumbing through the wall and into the garage?

11/23/2013, 02:29 PM	#67
GrizFyrFyter Moved On Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento / Arden Posts: 1,154	Gotcha, I didn't look that close, just assumed the garage was on the other side. First thing that comes to mind is to just run plumbing through that room out of sight but I don't know the details or if you even want life support in the garage.

11/24/2013, 04:38 PM	#68
NaClTDog Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 55	I have a marineland stand under my 300dd. After seeing yours, I bet you that your stand could hold 600 gallons!

11/24/2013, 08:36 PM	#69
triggreefer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 37	I am so amazed how great your stand looks.....great job!

12/01/2013, 07:50 PM	#72
robert s b. Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Elk Grove, Ca. Posts: 1,930	Now its time to get dirty, family members are gone from thanksgiving. Time for the breakdown, setting up the 300G stocktank and laying out the 18" travertine tile. Filling up the tank. Transferred everything over..and set up the lights. Tank Moved!! Carpet ripped out and ready for tile install.. All done!!!

12/01/2013, 08:11 PM	#73
GrizFyrFyter Moved On Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento / Arden Posts: 1,154	Exited yet?

12/01/2013, 08:24 PM	#74
robert s b. Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Elk Grove, Ca. Posts: 1,930	Very!

12/01/2013, 11:08 PM	#75
robert s b. Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Elk Grove, Ca. Posts: 1,930	Is this worth saving, it's about 200lbs of sand, which is about 10 yrs old.