80 Gallon Deep Blue Build (48x24x16)

calli · 08/28/2018, 08:14 PM

This one might take a bit as I am awaiting a basement renovation to be completed, however, I did get started on the tank tonight.

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Dsekula · 08/28/2018, 09:19 PM

Nice, sounds like my situation (long drawn out build while I renovate the house lol). What did you do to the tank? Is it replacing an existing dt?

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calli · 08/29/2018, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dsekula

Nice, sounds like my situation (long drawn out build while I renovate the house lol). What did you do to the tank? Is it replacing an existing dt?

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I did have a 65 Gallon back in the day (before children and wife) and now I am getting back in the hobby now that I have children and they are old enough to appreciate it.

I will have the tank backing on to the laundry room and the sump and water station will be in behind the wall. Hence waiting for the basement to be finished.

I will still be collecting more equipment as we go along and doing what I can to prepare. I will be hooking up the RO/DI unit above the laundry sink later this week or early next week.

azsoccerpop · 08/29/2018, 09:14 AM

Ha! I'm 6 months so far on my 150 gallon upgrade build. I have been redoing all the floors and have the carpet coming next week. One nice thing is there is no rush so you can plan and replan as needed. And I was able to save more and buy what I really wanted this time. Good luck

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calli · 08/29/2018, 09:38 AM

Taking my time is key. The last time I rushed in and didn't even use a sump.

Quantized · 08/30/2018, 11:56 AM

How will you plan out the plumbing? By hand, CAD program, or just wing it?

calli · 08/30/2018, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Quantized

How will you plan out the plumbing? By hand, CAD program, or just wing it?

I am going to build the stand and cut an access hole behind the DT to the laundry room where the sump will be on the floor. I don't see it being that complex. (Maybe I am wrong but we will see)lol

I will have a manifold installed from the beginning for extras if needed.

08/28/2018, 08:14 PM	#1
calli Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 512	80 Gallon Deep Blue Build (48x24x16) This one might take a bit as I am awaiting a basement renovation to be completed, however, I did get started on the tank tonight. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08/29/2018, 09:14 AM	#4
azsoccerpop Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 232	80 Gallon Deep Blue Build (48x24x16) Ha! I'm 6 months so far on my 150 gallon upgrade build. I have been redoing all the floors and have the carpet coming next week. One nice thing is there is no rush so you can plan and replan as needed. And I was able to save more and buy what I really wanted this time. Good luck Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08/28/2018, 09:19 PM	#2
Dsekula Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Sterling Posts: 271	Nice, sounds like my situation (long drawn out build while I renovate the house lol). What did you do to the tank? Is it replacing an existing dt? Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk

08/29/2018, 09:38 AM	#5
calli Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 512	Taking my time is key. The last time I rushed in and didn't even use a sump.

08/30/2018, 11:56 AM	#6
Quantized Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: So Cal Posts: 36	How will you plan out the plumbing? By hand, CAD program, or just wing it?