*d2mini's new 200g Reeftastic Build* - Page 2

liverock · 04/05/2012, 08:07 AM

You can snorkel the site while I dive...is only 20 feet deep.......and gets lots of pics topside!

Richard TBS
www.tbsaltwater.com

Deckoz2302 · 04/07/2012, 01:38 PM

D2 - your tanks have been pretty awesome. I don't want to sound off but I have a question for you. I'm from a different forum but figured I could ask you. I am having a 4ft x 4ft x 18inch cube built by greatlakesaquariums for the house I am having built. I was curious who your stand builder was for your cube? Anyway thanks in advance if you consider sharing

rb1685 · 04/18/2012, 10:21 AM

I felt privelaged to see your 130g in person last year, and I followed the build from that point on. I will definitely be following this.

Where'd you guys move to? Still in Houston?

BIG_KAHUNA · 04/18/2012, 11:08 AM

Awww here comes the BOOM!!!

taggin' along =P

packman90 · 04/18/2012, 11:55 AM

Great build, can't wait to see more

A_Z · 04/18/2012, 02:16 PM

Following! Your last build was one of my favorites. You are looking for a sump? I have to admit a custom made Trigger Systems would be pretty cool.

Flyboy17 · 04/19/2012, 06:40 PM

Looking forward to following along on this one Dennis. I am "borrowing" several of your ideas from your cube for my upcoming build after my move in June. Can't wait to see what you come up with this time.

Chris

packman90 · 04/19/2012, 06:49 PM

I am on board for this one.

P-Daddy · 04/20/2012, 04:26 AM

This is awesome! I might be planning something pretty similar, just can't decide for sure where I want the tank. Either way my sump will be in my garage, and humidity was one of my first concerns. Here in PA I'm not sure how warm my garage will get in the summer, my garage is also part of my home and not detached in any way.

I've been leaning toward the use of Rubbermaid stock tanks myself for the exact reasons you described, you can get a high water volume sump on the cheap.

If vented with a fan on a controller would you really need to frame up your tank room?

PS: I want to come snorkel/dive to pick rock! I'd eat the airfare on that for sure! Hell I'd even buy you a few drinks!

wrxreefer823 · 04/20/2012, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-Daddy

This is awesome! I might be planning something pretty similar, just can't decide for sure where I want the tank. Either way my sump will be in my garage, and humidity was one of my first concerns. Here in PA I'm not sure how warm my garage will get in the summer, my garage is also part of my home and not detached in any way.

I've been leaning toward the use of Rubbermaid stock tanks myself for the exact reasons you described, you can get a high water volume sump on the cheap.

If vented with a fan on a controller would you really need to frame up your tank room?

PS: I want to come snorkel/dive to pick rock! I'd eat the airfare on that for sure! Hell I'd even buy you a few drinks!

Being a fellow PA resident, I would advice against putting the sump in a garage, unless your garage has A/C ducts ran to it, OR if you'll be running a chiller. Days like today would be fine, but once the temps climb into the high 80's or low 90's, you'll be kicking yourself in the arse!

On the other hand, it would be a cheap way to heat your tank! Lol... Which brings me to my next point, the winter months. You'll want one helluva heater!

EvilChicken · 04/20/2012, 07:01 PM

So how soon to getting the new tank in?

dtum · 04/22/2012, 12:28 PM

Can't wait to see the new tank. Glad to be able to start following this thread right from the start.

tandldel · 04/22/2012, 02:31 PM

Can't wait to see this one. Subscribed.

d2mini · 04/22/2012, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rb1685

Where'd you guys move to? Still in Houston?

Fulshear, but still working in Houston.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvilChicken

So how soon to getting the new tank in?

Hmmm... good question. It's been a solid month so far so another few weeks?

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrxreefer823

Being a fellow PA resident, I would advice against putting the sump in a garage, unless your garage has A/C ducts ran to it, OR if you'll be running a chiller. Days like today would be fine, but once the temps climb into the high 80's or low 90's, you'll be kicking yourself in the arse!

Try Houston. lol
I'm looking into the EcoPlus Commercial Grade chillers.
The 1/2 hp can take a 220g tank down 30 degrees.

drummereef · 04/27/2012, 12:27 AM

Really excited to see this come together. Loved your previous tank. The new place look even more beautiful than the last, congrats. Good luck!!

Prince916 · 04/27/2012, 01:51 AM

Forget the tank. Your house must be huge. Lol

Lpabsolute · 04/27/2012, 07:02 AM

WOW can't wait to see more. Love the house/tank setup. Keep those pics coming.!

laredo300c · 04/27/2012, 07:08 AM

How about pics of your beautiful home from views to where your tank will be,, while we wait for the tank.

d2mini · 05/15/2012, 11:25 AM

Tank is almost here! Might ship out this week from DSA. Fingers crossed.

Meanwhile, progress has been uber slow, but I got a few things done. For one, I got the garage floor professionally coated/chipped.
Then I got a sink for the garage (had it plumbed during the house build) and hooked that up along with my RO/DI unit.

Now I'm investigating shelving options and leaning towards some commercial steel boltless shelving.
It's powdercoated so it will be rust resistive and the shelves are rated at around 1200lb capacity per shelf. These will go in that angled area to the left of the red tool chest and will hold a bunch of equipment.
But I may mix it up and also build some 2x4 shelving to hold some of the bigger items, especially if I go with a large rubbermaid sump.

liverock · 05/15/2012, 11:47 AM

Looking good Dennis!
Check into linex.....for coating your stands....is great stuff

http://www.sarasotalinex.com/

I use it on my boat.....indestructible!

Richard TBS
www.tbsaltwater.com

Taqpol · 05/15/2012, 11:58 AM

Man oh man, that garage looks GOOD!

Did you decide to not wall off the fish area from the rest of the garage?

d2mini · 05/15/2012, 12:41 PM

Thanks, Richard!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taqpol

Man oh man, that garage looks GOOD!

Did you decide to not wall off the fish area from the rest of the garage?

Thanks!
Ya, walling off the garage is last thing I want to do.
Temps have been in the high 80's and so far the garage has remained pretty comfy. The door is insulated and seals up tight, and two of the 4 walls are insulated. The garage also faces northeast. I'm currently looking at the EcoPlus line of commercial chillers. I think something like the 1/2 hp will cover my needs. And I am also thinking of installing an exhaust fan in the ceiling to help pull out the humidity and keep my tools from rusting.

drummereef · 05/15/2012, 08:59 PM

Looks great! Hard to beat a clean garage.

rcpaul · 05/15/2012, 09:40 PM

Really jealous of your garage! Totally depressing me

d2mini · 05/16/2012, 08:38 AM

haha, ya well bikes and stuff were still outside. I hadn't gotten everything back into the garage. And now that angled corner left of the red tool chest is piled with reef stuff. But I do love my new floor!

04/07/2012, 01:38 PM	#27
Deckoz2302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 5	D2 - your tanks have been pretty awesome. I don't want to sound off but I have a question for you. I'm from a different forum but figured I could ask you. I am having a 4ft x 4ft x 18inch cube built by greatlakesaquariums for the house I am having built. I was curious who your stand builder was for your cube? Anyway thanks in advance if you consider sharing __________________ [img]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/Neverblu/mew.jpg[/img] Current Tank Info: 25g Mixed rimless

04/18/2012, 11:08 AM	#29
BIG_KAHUNA Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: 4.815 S 162.342 E Posts: 478	Awww here comes the BOOM!!! taggin' along =P __________________ Scott

04/22/2012, 02:31 PM	#38
tandldel Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 384	Can't wait to see this one. Subscribed. __________________ Oceanic 37 Reef,Radion,mp10w,LifeReef CLF1 sump-SVS2-24Skimmer & Refugium. Current Tank Info: Oceanic 37 Reef

04/27/2012, 12:27 AM	#40
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	Really excited to see this come together. Loved your previous tank. The new place look even more beautiful than the last, congrats. Good luck!! __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

04/27/2012, 07:02 AM	#42
Lpabsolute Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Johns Island, SC Posts: 2,021	WOW can't wait to see more. Love the house/tank setup. Keep those pics coming.! __________________ "Do not float above me when I'm drowning in the abyss......float away from me.........float away" Current Tank Info: 54g Corner Reef Tank......and......5.5g Nano Reef Tank......and......20g Long Reef Tank.......and......27g Cube

04/05/2012, 08:07 AM	#26
liverock RC Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Tampa Posts: 3,836	You can snorkel the site while I dive...is only 20 feet deep.......and gets lots of pics topside! Richard TBS www.tbsaltwater.com

04/18/2012, 10:21 AM	#28
rb1685 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 8	I felt privelaged to see your 130g in person last year, and I followed the build from that point on. I will definitely be following this. Where'd you guys move to? Still in Houston?

04/18/2012, 11:55 AM	#30
packman90 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 99	Great build, can't wait to see more

04/18/2012, 02:16 PM	#31
A_Z Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 546	Following! Your last build was one of my favorites. You are looking for a sump? I have to admit a custom made Trigger Systems would be pretty cool.

04/19/2012, 06:40 PM	#32
Flyboy17 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 9	Looking forward to following along on this one Dennis. I am "borrowing" several of your ideas from your cube for my upcoming build after my move in June. Can't wait to see what you come up with this time. Chris

04/19/2012, 06:49 PM	#33
packman90 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 99	I am on board for this one.

04/20/2012, 04:26 AM	#34
P-Daddy Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 118	This is awesome! I might be planning something pretty similar, just can't decide for sure where I want the tank. Either way my sump will be in my garage, and humidity was one of my first concerns. Here in PA I'm not sure how warm my garage will get in the summer, my garage is also part of my home and not detached in any way. I've been leaning toward the use of Rubbermaid stock tanks myself for the exact reasons you described, you can get a high water volume sump on the cheap. If vented with a fan on a controller would you really need to frame up your tank room? PS: I want to come snorkel/dive to pick rock! I'd eat the airfare on that for sure! Hell I'd even buy you a few drinks!

04/20/2012, 07:01 PM	#36
EvilChicken Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 16	So how soon to getting the new tank in?

04/22/2012, 12:28 PM	#37
dtum Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 861	Can't wait to see the new tank. Glad to be able to start following this thread right from the start.

04/27/2012, 01:51 AM	#41
Prince916 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 549	Forget the tank. Your house must be huge. Lol

04/27/2012, 07:08 AM	#43
laredo300c Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: laredo tx Posts: 646	How about pics of your beautiful home from views to where your tank will be,, while we wait for the tank.

05/15/2012, 11:25 AM	#44
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Tank is almost here! Might ship out this week from DSA. Fingers crossed. Meanwhile, progress has been uber slow, but I got a few things done. For one, I got the garage floor professionally coated/chipped. Then I got a sink for the garage (had it plumbed during the house build) and hooked that up along with my RO/DI unit. Now I'm investigating shelving options and leaning towards some commercial steel boltless shelving. It's powdercoated so it will be rust resistive and the shelves are rated at around 1200lb capacity per shelf. These will go in that angled area to the left of the red tool chest and will hold a bunch of equipment. But I may mix it up and also build some 2x4 shelving to hold some of the bigger items, especially if I go with a large rubbermaid sump. __________________ -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.

05/15/2012, 11:47 AM	#45
liverock RC Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Tampa Posts: 3,836	Nice! Looking good Dennis! Check into linex.....for coating your stands....is great stuff http://www.sarasotalinex.com/ I use it on my boat.....indestructible! Richard TBS www.tbsaltwater.com

05/15/2012, 11:58 AM	#46
Taqpol Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 2,205	Man oh man, that garage looks GOOD! Did you decide to not wall off the fish area from the rest of the garage? __________________ ^ Click on my username and 'Visit Taqpol's Home Page!" to view my 220 gallon custom Miracles tank! -Alex

05/15/2012, 08:59 PM	#48
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	Looks great! Hard to beat a clean garage. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

05/15/2012, 09:40 PM	#49
rcpaul Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Belleville il Posts: 32	Really jealous of your garage! Totally depressing me

05/16/2012, 08:38 AM	#50
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	haha, ya well bikes and stuff were still outside. I hadn't gotten everything back into the garage. And now that angled corner left of the red tool chest is piled with reef stuff. But I do love my new floor! __________________ -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.