RVANANO's 300 peninsula reef build - Page 9

johnike · 05/08/2014, 04:22 PM

Overachiever.

RVANANO · 05/10/2014, 06:19 PM

Yes sir

Here is the final sump tray. Epoxy finish on the outside and white plexiglass on the inside. Seems sealed with Momentiv rtv108.

Mrs. Music · 05/10/2014, 07:19 PM

Looks amazing Brandon!

EuroGTI · 05/10/2014, 07:41 PM

Awesome build.

I spy a oldschool vdub in the background. Yours? Looks pretty clean! Makes me miss my mk1

RVANANO · 05/10/2014, 07:54 PM

Thanks! I am a car guy first and foremost. I built that for my wife b/c she is a huge VW nut (I prefer BMW, Volvo, Nissan or Toyota myself) but I couldn't afford a 50's bus

It's an 85 cabriolet but I put rabbit trim and liftgate on it. Still needs a little more work before she can really drive it around. I stripped it down, painted it myself. PPG Mellow Yellow. I also shaved the side markers, fender trim and rocker trim. Installed coilovers, new steering rack, tie rods, brakes, re-built 84 GTI 1.8L motor, new clutch, all new OEM rubber, new trim, new windshield and some other stuff. Needs a new top, new carpet, fuel accumlator and a stereo.

d2mini · 05/11/2014, 06:17 AM

Sweet dub!

vitodog · 05/11/2014, 06:28 AM

Nice restoration on the VW. I completely restored my 1972 Karman Ghia a few years ago. I would post a photo but whenever I try to post I get an error message. And btw, the tank build is coming along nicely too.

johnike · 05/11/2014, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by johnike

Overachiever.

johnike · 05/11/2014, 06:30 AM

Oh, and Happy freakin birthday buddy!!!

Lilmatty5dimes · 05/18/2014, 07:42 PM

Sorry to hear about your stand problem. I'm glad to see you never threw in the towel. I'm sure once its all finish your family will be spend a lot of time admiring all your hard work.
This build is outstanding. Cant wait to see some more.

RVANANO · 05/19/2014, 08:46 AM

Thanks!!

I am just waiting on the cabinet builder to skin the stand then the real fun will begin. Here is an empty FTS with the sump tray in place.

dcmartinpc · 05/19/2014, 09:14 AM

Can't wait to see the cabinets! I am actually re-joining the large tank club myself!!! I wish I was doing mine as a corner tank at least, but it will be only an in wall

60 x 36 x 24 - 225 Gallons. My basement layout unfortunately limits placement...

Excited to see this come together!!!

Don

igot2gats · 05/19/2014, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RVANANO

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Why the extended long stand? Just curious.

I know it sounds like a broken record, but your build is ridic. Keep the pics coming...

New house, and new tank look heavenly.

RVANANO · 05/19/2014, 10:40 AM

I had originally thought it would help with the structural integrity but also, that section is to house and access plumbing and electrical.

michika · 05/20/2014, 04:31 PM

Originally? Do you have new plans for it? With the right face (maybe inset with a door to cover the controllers, etc.) it will look great. My old 180 had a shape like that and it was fantastic, it's nice not always needing to bend down or over. The key seems to be in how well you tie it visually into the rest of the tank's motif.

Sugar Magnolia · 05/20/2014, 07:36 PM

Brandon, you may have already covered this so I apologize if you did. Where is your electrical connection? Is is on it's own circuit? GFCI I'm sure.

RVANANO · 05/21/2014, 06:48 AM

Catherine, there will be doors covering that space. The cabinetry will be floor to ceiling. I had the stand designed so that all the doors will be 18" wide. The electrical connection is under the house now but will be run through the floor into the stand by the column. Dedicated 20 or 30 amp circuit with GFCI.

d2mini · 05/21/2014, 03:56 PM

Brandon, if I may make a suggestion, run 2-4 different circuits if possible. Not that one couldn't handle the entire tank, but this way if something was to trip one circuit, the whole tank won't go down, just whatever was on that one circuit. And don't use arc fault breakers! Total PITA!

Keep up the awesome work, brotha!

johnike · 05/21/2014, 03:59 PM

What Dennis said. I have 4 20A GFCI protected dedicated circuits.
I only use half of it, but I got it!!

venomcc · 05/21/2014, 07:43 PM

So I recently took apart my island 150 gal as I will be leaving the hobby for a bit. I remember the most difficult thing were water changes. Moving that much water around that often and getting the living room wet were not the most fun things to do. My wife wasn't thrilled on water change days. Therefore, I set up commercial grade feeder pumps to run a continuous water change system through ro/di lines with my apex. I think those pumps were the best investment I made in making my reefer life easier.

RVANANO · 05/22/2014, 01:56 PM

I am not sure what can be done with the electrical since it's already done for the most part but I will ask.

I plan on running a pump and plumbing from the garage to the sump to help with water changes.

Sugar Magnolia · 05/22/2014, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d2mini

Brandon, if I may make a suggestion, run 2-4 different circuits if possible. Not that one couldn't handle the entire tank, but this way if something was to trip one circuit, the whole tank won't go down, just whatever was on that one circuit. And don't use arc fault breakers! Total PITA!

For a tank Brandon's size I think this is an excellent idea!

RVANANO · 05/23/2014, 08:30 AM

I think it's a great idea and will ask the electrician about it when he comes back to run the wiring and box through the floor and into the cabinet.

michika · 05/24/2014, 01:23 PM

I did that and it's so worth it for the peace of mind. I did three circuits; each one has a heater and a circulation pump of some kind and a set of lights.

I recommend you plan out your redundancy plans at the same time, e.g. generator, etc. as it gets costly to change wiring if you're past the finishing stage. New paint never matches the old stuff. -.-

RVANANO · 05/25/2014, 05:19 PM

House is already wired for generator

And I keep it in the crawl space right near the hookup so I don't have to drag it all the way from the garage.

05/10/2014, 06:19 PM	#202
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	Yes sir Here is the final sump tray. Epoxy finish on the outside and white plexiglass on the inside. Seems sealed with Momentiv rtv108. __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

05/10/2014, 07:54 PM	#205
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	Thanks! I am a car guy first and foremost. I built that for my wife b/c she is a huge VW nut (I prefer BMW, Volvo, Nissan or Toyota myself) but I couldn't afford a 50's bus It's an 85 cabriolet but I put rabbit trim and liftgate on it. Still needs a little more work before she can really drive it around. I stripped it down, painted it myself. PPG Mellow Yellow. I also shaved the side markers, fender trim and rocker trim. Installed coilovers, new steering rack, tie rods, brakes, re-built 84 GTI 1.8L motor, new clutch, all new OEM rubber, new trim, new windshield and some other stuff. Needs a new top, new carpet, fuel accumlator and a stereo. __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress Last edited by RVANANO; 05/10/2014 at 08:11 PM.

05/11/2014, 06:17 AM	#206
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Sweet dub! __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

05/11/2014, 06:28 AM	#207
vitodog Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 1,226	Nice restoration on the VW. I completely restored my 1972 Karman Ghia a few years ago. I would post a photo but whenever I try to post I get an error message. And btw, the tank build is coming along nicely too. __________________ Current Tank Info: 124.7 gal. Reef Savvy D/T, Trigger Systems 36" sump, Octo Elite 150-S, GHL Mitras LX7 x 3, Profilux3, Masterflex 7550-30 Peristaltic pump, Vector M1 return Pump, MP40w QD x 2

05/19/2014, 08:46 AM	#211
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	Thanks!! I am just waiting on the cabinet builder to skin the stand then the real fun will begin. Here is an empty FTS with the sump tray in place. __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

05/08/2014, 04:22 PM	#201
johnike Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bureau County Illinois Posts: 5,406	Overachiever.

05/10/2014, 07:19 PM	#203
Mrs. Music Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sylvania, OH Posts: 636	Looks amazing Brandon!

05/10/2014, 07:41 PM	#204
EuroGTI Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 194	Awesome build. I spy a oldschool vdub in the background. Yours? Looks pretty clean! Makes me miss my mk1

05/11/2014, 06:30 AM	#209
johnike Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bureau County Illinois Posts: 5,406	Oh, and Happy freakin birthday buddy!!!

05/18/2014, 07:42 PM	#210
Lilmatty5dimes Moved On Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: PSJ, FL Posts: 2,235	Sorry to hear about your stand problem. I'm glad to see you never threw in the towel. I'm sure once its all finish your family will be spend a lot of time admiring all your hard work. This build is outstanding. Cant wait to see some more.

05/19/2014, 09:14 AM	#212
dcmartinpc Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Niles, MI Posts: 331	Can't wait to see the cabinets! I am actually re-joining the large tank club myself!!! I wish I was doing mine as a corner tank at least, but it will be only an in wall 60 x 36 x 24 - 225 Gallons. My basement layout unfortunately limits placement... Excited to see this come together!!! Don __________________ I glue animals to rocks... Current Tank Info: 225G 5x3x2, 2 x 400w Radium on Dual PFO HQI, 2-Blue+, 2-Actinic, 2 x MP40w ES, 2 x Maxspect Gyre and 60 Cube LPS, 6-Blue+, 2-Purple+, 2xMP40w ES. Common 150 Rubbermaid sump. All driven with an Apex. Last edited by dcmartinpc; 05/19/2014 at 10:10 AM.

05/19/2014, 10:40 AM	#214
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	I had originally thought it would help with the structural integrity but also, that section is to house and access plumbing and electrical. __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

05/20/2014, 04:31 PM	#215
michika red headed step child Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Land of Polar Bears & Poutine Posts: 1,994	Originally? Do you have new plans for it? With the right face (maybe inset with a door to cover the controllers, etc.) it will look great. My old 180 had a shape like that and it was fantastic, it's nice not always needing to bend down or over. The key seems to be in how well you tie it visually into the rest of the tank's motif.

05/20/2014, 07:36 PM	#216
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	Brandon, you may have already covered this so I apologize if you did. Where is your electrical connection? Is is on it's own circuit? GFCI I'm sure. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

05/21/2014, 06:48 AM	#217
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	Catherine, there will be doors covering that space. The cabinetry will be floor to ceiling. I had the stand designed so that all the doors will be 18" wide. The electrical connection is under the house now but will be run through the floor into the stand by the column. Dedicated 20 or 30 amp circuit with GFCI. __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

05/21/2014, 03:56 PM	#218
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Brandon, if I may make a suggestion, run 2-4 different circuits if possible. Not that one couldn't handle the entire tank, but this way if something was to trip one circuit, the whole tank won't go down, just whatever was on that one circuit. And don't use arc fault breakers! Total PITA! Keep up the awesome work, brotha! __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

05/21/2014, 03:59 PM	#219
johnike Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bureau County Illinois Posts: 5,406	What Dennis said. I have 4 20A GFCI protected dedicated circuits. I only use half of it, but I got it!!

05/21/2014, 07:43 PM	#220
venomcc Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 53	So I recently took apart my island 150 gal as I will be leaving the hobby for a bit. I remember the most difficult thing were water changes. Moving that much water around that often and getting the living room wet were not the most fun things to do. My wife wasn't thrilled on water change days. Therefore, I set up commercial grade feeder pumps to run a continuous water change system through ro/di lines with my apex. I think those pumps were the best investment I made in making my reefer life easier.

05/22/2014, 01:56 PM	#221
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	I am not sure what can be done with the electrical since it's already done for the most part but I will ask. I plan on running a pump and plumbing from the garage to the sump to help with water changes. __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

05/23/2014, 08:30 AM	#223
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	I think it's a great idea and will ask the electrician about it when he comes back to run the wiring and box through the floor and into the cabinet. __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

05/24/2014, 01:23 PM	#224
michika red headed step child Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Land of Polar Bears & Poutine Posts: 1,994	I did that and it's so worth it for the peace of mind. I did three circuits; each one has a heater and a circulation pump of some kind and a set of lights. I recommend you plan out your redundancy plans at the same time, e.g. generator, etc. as it gets costly to change wiring if you're past the finishing stage. New paint never matches the old stuff. -.-

05/25/2014, 05:19 PM	#225
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	House is already wired for generator And I keep it in the crawl space right near the hookup so I don't have to drag it all the way from the garage. __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress