My 125 Gallon LED Reef Penninsula tank build - Page 3

mccorry · 02/12/2013, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by project-roc

I would keep an eye on the back of the couch for mold/mildew being so close to the moisture. Wife may not like the tank if it ruins the couch!

I plan on putting some barrier fabric on the back slots when completed...

mccorry · 02/12/2013, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kegogut

What kind of Top is going on it? Canopy or open top?

Canopy. Gotta frame the mounting supports first.. then going to enclose the light fixture inside a canopy... prob 6"-7" tall.

mccorry · 02/15/2013, 01:46 PM

Not much to update at this point....

Currently running a dedicated circuit / GFCI for the tank from the breaker box.

I continue to have issues with my sunset/sunrise controller. They thought it was a capacitor, but I just replaced it last night and it still isn't working correctly.
Going to box it up and send the board to CA for the manufacturer to repair.....

Oh well....

smklaw · 02/15/2013, 01:51 PM

"Gotta frame the mounting supports first.. then going to enclose the light fixture inside a canopy"

Can you explain this? Are you using rods throught the heat sink?

mccorry · 02/16/2013, 10:21 PM

I was going to... but I think, now, that I'm going to frame the fixture into the 1"x2" support grid for the canopy.

Midwestmade · 02/25/2013, 07:48 PM

Thanks for showing this. Awesome job with the detailed pictures.

SaltY305 · 02/25/2013, 08:08 PM

Awesome sump!

mccorry · 03/06/2013, 07:15 PM

Been a bit.... Got busy with some other stuff plus a vacation for a week.

Been mounting equipment and plumbing. Here are some updated shots.

Electrical equipment in stand....

Sump in stand....

Stand completed....

Plumbing underway...

Live sand and dry rock here!

sp0k · 03/06/2013, 09:43 PM

nice up date..how much was the sand? i have the same tank and how much LR you got in?

mccorry · 03/06/2013, 09:57 PM

I've got about 60 lbs. in my 55 gallon reef that will move over... this was an additional 50 lb. of dry. I've got another 20 lbs of base rock on it's way, still.

Ended up paying around $400 for the rock, the sand, and a 200 gal. box of Instant Ocean salt.

bpcardona · 03/11/2013, 09:25 PM

I gotta say, I am worried about you sofa.

adamblackburn22 · 03/11/2013, 09:31 PM

I'm not worried! Just hurry up already

sp0k · 03/12/2013, 09:50 AM

Lol right.....any pic with the tank on the stand..? To get a better feel of it..lol

joeyhatch11 · 03/12/2013, 02:00 PM

Awesome build

TropTrea · 03/12/2013, 09:01 PM

As long as you have at least 6" between the tank and the couch it should not be an issue. You are putting a canopy over the tank?

Love the way your getting everything to fit under the tank. It looks like it will be a great set up with the exception of the visable pipes.

mccorry · 03/16/2013, 04:51 PM

Some updates.... Plumbing is done, as is the initial framing for the canopy.

Plumbing finished up....

Canopy framing underway...

schatzi · 03/16/2013, 06:38 PM

Very nice! Do you plan to put a cabinet around the end plumbing?

mccorry · 03/16/2013, 07:08 PM

The wife wants to block off the couch side with a vertical divider. The other side will be hidden by a plant on a plant stand (that can be moved).

schatzi · 03/16/2013, 08:58 PM

I know you mentioned you didn't want to drill the glass and I understand the apprehension, but it's not as hard as you think, and the bit doesn't cost as much as you might think, in the long run I think you would be happier with a drilled overflow rather than using the siphon box. I was lucky my tank came reef ready, but I did drill two holes for the closed loop and am glad I did.

janey · 03/17/2013, 01:40 PM

Nice Job on the Lights ..

sp0k · 03/17/2013, 04:16 PM

im liking it .....really cool

mccorry · 03/23/2013, 07:11 AM

Some updates.....

Canopy build is underway.....

Sanding and Staining started.....

janey · 03/23/2013, 03:11 PM

Nice, What kinda of wood did use to build the canopy ?

mccorry · 03/23/2013, 04:34 PM

Red oak boards. 1x

sp0k · 03/24/2013, 09:17 AM

Very co update..nice Canopy..my is open at the top..dont know if i will keep it like that

02/15/2013, 01:51 PM	#54
smklaw Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 106	"Gotta frame the mounting supports first.. then going to enclose the light fixture inside a canopy" Can you explain this? Are you using rods throught the heat sink? __________________ Scott Current Tank Info: 160 corner, 225 and currently planning/pricing 325-400

03/06/2013, 09:43 PM	#59
sp0k Registered Member. Join Date: May 2012 Location: vegas Posts: 136	nice up date..how much was the sand? i have the same tank and how much LR you got in? __________________ The great question... which I have not been able to answer... is, "What does a woman want? Current Tank Info: in the works Current Tank Info: 125g 40g sump..all in the making

03/11/2013, 09:25 PM	#61
bpcardona Trying to hard Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lake Alfred, Fl Posts: 871	I gotta say, I am worried about you sofa. __________________ --Brian--- Tanks: 220G DT - 55G custom sump - 40G frag - 40G QT - Livestock: Clowns - Blonde Naso Tang - Blue Hippo Tang - Diamond Watchman Goby - Molly Miller -

03/12/2013, 09:50 AM	#63
sp0k Registered Member. Join Date: May 2012 Location: vegas Posts: 136	Lol right.....any pic with the tank on the stand..? To get a better feel of it..lol __________________ The great question... which I have not been able to answer... is, "What does a woman want? Current Tank Info: in the works Current Tank Info: 125g 40g sump..all in the making

03/12/2013, 09:01 PM	#65
TropTrea Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: SE Suburbia Wisconsin Posts: 2,910	As long as you have at least 6" between the tank and the couch it should not be an issue. You are putting a canopy over the tank? Love the way your getting everything to fit under the tank. It looks like it will be a great set up with the exception of the visable pipes. __________________ Dennis B. Current Tank Info: Main tank 120 Gallon, 432 Watts T-5's plus 30 Watts of LED's, Frag 40 Gallon tank 234 Watts T-5's, 3 Frag tanks all 40 Gallon with LED lighting between 60 and 84 Watts. All LEDs are DIY Oh and then there is fresh water tanks 270 gallons

02/15/2013, 01:46 PM	#53
mccorry Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grove City, OH Posts: 153	Not much to update at this point.... Currently running a dedicated circuit / GFCI for the tank from the breaker box. I continue to have issues with my sunset/sunrise controller. They thought it was a capacitor, but I just replaced it last night and it still isn't working correctly. Going to box it up and send the board to CA for the manufacturer to repair..... Oh well....

02/16/2013, 10:21 PM	#55
mccorry Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grove City, OH Posts: 153	I was going to... but I think, now, that I'm going to frame the fixture into the 1"x2" support grid for the canopy.

02/25/2013, 07:48 PM	#56
Midwestmade Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wisconsin Rapids, WI Posts: 54	Thanks for showing this. Awesome job with the detailed pictures.

02/25/2013, 08:08 PM	#57
SaltY305 Registered Member. Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Miami Beach Posts: 158	Awesome sump!

03/06/2013, 07:15 PM	#58
mccorry Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grove City, OH Posts: 153	Been a bit.... Got busy with some other stuff plus a vacation for a week. Been mounting equipment and plumbing. Here are some updated shots. Electrical equipment in stand.... Sump in stand.... Stand completed.... Plumbing underway... Live sand and dry rock here!

03/06/2013, 09:57 PM	#60
mccorry Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grove City, OH Posts: 153	I've got about 60 lbs. in my 55 gallon reef that will move over... this was an additional 50 lb. of dry. I've got another 20 lbs of base rock on it's way, still. Ended up paying around $400 for the rock, the sand, and a 200 gal. box of Instant Ocean salt.

03/11/2013, 09:31 PM	#62
adamblackburn22 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hanford,CA Posts: 582	I'm not worried! Just hurry up already

03/12/2013, 02:00 PM	#64
joeyhatch11 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 40	Awesome build

03/16/2013, 04:51 PM	#66
mccorry Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grove City, OH Posts: 153	Some updates.... Plumbing is done, as is the initial framing for the canopy. Plumbing finished up.... Canopy framing underway...

03/16/2013, 06:38 PM	#67
schatzi Professional amateur Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: JC, MO Posts: 513	Very nice! Do you plan to put a cabinet around the end plumbing? __________________ 125g Mixed Reef, 46g predator tank, 25g fuge, 39g frag/fuge, 70g sump, 29g clown tank.

03/16/2013, 07:08 PM	#68
mccorry Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grove City, OH Posts: 153	The wife wants to block off the couch side with a vertical divider. The other side will be hidden by a plant on a plant stand (that can be moved).

03/16/2013, 08:58 PM	#69
schatzi Professional amateur Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: JC, MO Posts: 513	I know you mentioned you didn't want to drill the glass and I understand the apprehension, but it's not as hard as you think, and the bit doesn't cost as much as you might think, in the long run I think you would be happier with a drilled overflow rather than using the siphon box. I was lucky my tank came reef ready, but I did drill two holes for the closed loop and am glad I did. __________________ 125g Mixed Reef, 46g predator tank, 25g fuge, 39g frag/fuge, 70g sump, 29g clown tank.

03/17/2013, 01:40 PM	#70
janey Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: PA - Poconos Posts: 559	Nice Job on the Lights ..

03/17/2013, 04:16 PM	#71
sp0k Registered Member. Join Date: May 2012 Location: vegas Posts: 136	im liking it .....really cool __________________ The great question... which I have not been able to answer... is, "What does a woman want? Current Tank Info: in the works Current Tank Info: 125g 40g sump..all in the making

03/23/2013, 07:11 AM	#72
mccorry Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grove City, OH Posts: 153	Some updates..... Canopy build is underway..... Sanding and Staining started.....

03/23/2013, 03:11 PM	#73
janey Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: PA - Poconos Posts: 559	Nice, What kinda of wood did use to build the canopy ?

03/23/2013, 04:34 PM	#74
mccorry Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grove City, OH Posts: 153	Red oak boards. 1x

03/24/2013, 09:17 AM	#75
sp0k Registered Member. Join Date: May 2012 Location: vegas Posts: 136	Very co update..nice Canopy..my is open at the top..dont know if i will keep it like that __________________ The great question... which I have not been able to answer... is, "What does a woman want? Current Tank Info: in the works Current Tank Info: 125g 40g sump..all in the making