Terry's 180 Peninsula Reef build. - Page 7

codydemmel4 · 04/08/2016, 07:55 AM

very very nice build terry. I will be following along as I build my 180.

terry4505 · 04/08/2016, 08:16 AM

Thank you!

Update time.

Operation move the sump to the basement has taken a few steps forward. With the help of a friend (Gary T. if you know him) I started to get the plumbing for the sink and drain in the basement figured out. Should be finished this weekend, which will allow me to move the sump to the basement sooner rather than later:

terry4505 · 04/10/2016, 07:57 PM

Well, today was finally the day.

The plan from the start of the build process (which was about a year ago now if you count planning), was to move the sump to the basement. There was no sink down there, no water, and no drain. Problem solved (see above).

Today, with the help of a local reefer who graciously volunteered his time, we ran the hot and cold water and plumbed in the drain for the sink.

To make this happen, I had to (in no particular order):

-Plumb the drains and the returns
-Drill hole through my brand new bamboo floors that I damn near killed myself installing
-rerun the drain and return plumbing that was previous set up
-Move all of the sump, equipment, Apex stuff etc. downstairs
-Set up the RO/DI
-Turn everything on and hope for the best.

Aside from a few small hiccups (and a few too many trips to Lowe's, as always is the case when I am going a project), everything went swimmingly. I am currently sitting in the living room, where it is so quiet it feels like something is wrong. Love the skimmer, but damn that thing is loud.

At some point I am going to have to upgrade the return pump (something like a Jebao 15000) as the DCS 9000 is maxed out now. I also plan on plumbing in a frag tank and a remote fuge. But for now, shes moved:

Water lines:

Drains and returns:

Holes in my new floors for plumbing (as well as the Aquabus for the leak detector and ethernet for the Apex):

I just rotated the drain plumbing and connected with unions so I didn't have to replumb from the overflow:

Some cleaning up needs to take place under here, but what to do with all that space?

And the finished product:

I have some cleaning up to do. I need to put the dosing pump on a shelve, and a few other little things. But buy and large, this is how she is going to look. So glad to have this piece finished!

Capt_Cully · 04/11/2016, 03:49 AM

Ambitious endeavor with impressive results!

i like the open industrial look of nothing in the stand.

terry4505 · 04/11/2016, 05:11 AM

We've talked about just leaving it

champion6sigma · 04/11/2016, 02:53 PM

Do you have panels to enclose the stand ?

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champion6sigma · 04/11/2016, 02:54 PM

Beautiful tank. Amazing light setup. I'm envious of the space and the fish room!

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terry4505 · 04/11/2016, 06:06 PM

No, as of know there is nothing covering the stand.

I did some cleaning up today:

champion6sigma · 04/11/2016, 07:06 PM

Awesome. What camera did u use for pic? It actually looks really cool with stand covers.. In fact I have a hunch it makes the room look bigger spacious or more open by not enclosing stand. I would though , if it were my home, remove everything in stand lol. Maybe it's ocd. I would keep it empty. U have a dream system with out a sump under dt!

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champion6sigma · 04/11/2016, 07:08 PM

Cool Without covers. Typo

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jdantunes · 04/12/2016, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capt_Cully

i like the open industrial look of nothing in the stand.

I agreed. Looks great.

The only thing that I would look into is a way to enclose and hide your drain / return plumbing upstairs. Then a minimalist look will be completed.

Awesome job, Terry & Gary!

don_chuwish · 04/12/2016, 08:17 AM

Heck it's nice just to have the sump on a stand and out in the open, let alone isolated. Very jealous!

Gary Majchrzak · 04/12/2016, 05:56 PM

Nice!

block head · 04/12/2016, 08:20 PM

I love this hobby. Geek out, go crazy, or do almost nothing. Either way can work. Tom 's (the reef shoppe ) running tap water and plane Jane skimmer . You' ve bought all the toys Santa forgot to put under my tree. Congrats, i'd love to hear sales pitch that sold this project to the wife.

akmzero · 04/13/2016, 04:06 AM

Looks good without all the stuff under it

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Capt_Cully · 04/13/2016, 04:12 AM

Looks like it's floating. I bet it's something to behold in person. Very unique.

mrpergo · 04/13/2016, 05:49 AM

you can get corrugated black drain pipe to hide your plumbing and wiring. I seen over with the lawn pipe. Under 20 bucks.
Tank looks AWESOME Terry

CWImike · 04/13/2016, 06:58 AM

I think i would just put a panel on the inside of the stand at the end with the piping. the rest of the stand would still be open but the pipes would be blocked.

jdantunes · 04/13/2016, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CWImike

I think i would just put a panel on the inside of the stand at the end with the piping. the rest of the stand would still be open but the pipes would be blocked.

Or a side not deep cabinet made of formica dark wood grain or even using same flooring boards that you used. In the cabinet you can hide plumbing and have a couple of shelves for cleaning supplies and dry foods.

terry4505 · 04/13/2016, 08:14 AM

I was laying in bed thinking about the stand last night. I think I am going to frame it out in some 3-4" trim (either white, or light grey like the walls), with "walls" between each section, with the center and right section wide open and the left section closed with a door for the electronics etc. That way, you will never see the plumbing unless you walk around the back of the tank, and I have a place to keep things.

mrpergo · 04/13/2016, 11:48 AM

sounds like a good plan

EGS25 · 04/23/2016, 03:49 PM

This tank is fantastic great job with the setup! Lots of inspiration for my upcoming build so thanks!

Capt_Cully · 04/23/2016, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terry4505

I was laying in bed thinking about the stand last night. I think I am going to frame it out in some 3-4" trim (either white, or light grey like the walls), with "walls" between each section, with the center and right section wide open and the left section closed with a door for the electronics etc. That way, you will never see the plumbing unless you walk around the back of the tank, and I have a place to keep things.

I don't get it.....but I trust you....

terry4505 · 04/24/2016, 06:23 AM

Like this:

Capt_Cully · 04/24/2016, 06:43 AM

04/08/2016, 07:55 AM	#151
codydemmel4 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Center Valley PA Posts: 1,479	very very nice build terry. I will be following along as I build my 180. __________________ -Cody SPS Dominant 180 gallon. Link to my tank: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2618245

04/11/2016, 03:49 AM	#154
Capt_Cully Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 13,574	Ambitious endeavor with impressive results! i like the open industrial look of nothing in the stand. __________________ People say cars are a bad investment. Those people don't have reef tanks. Current Tank Info: 120, Radion Gen 2 Pro x 2

04/11/2016, 02:53 PM	#156
champion6sigma Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: texas Posts: 538	Do you have panels to enclose the stand ? Sent from my BlackBerry PRIV using taptalk __________________ My initial build page - soon to be updated when its not an embarrassment :) http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2538593

04/11/2016, 02:54 PM	#157
champion6sigma Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: texas Posts: 538	Beautiful tank. Amazing light setup. I'm envious of the space and the fish room! Sent from my BlackBerry PRIV using taptalk __________________ My initial build page - soon to be updated when its not an embarrassment :) http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2538593

04/11/2016, 07:06 PM	#159
champion6sigma Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: texas Posts: 538	Awesome. What camera did u use for pic? It actually looks really cool with stand covers.. In fact I have a hunch it makes the room look bigger spacious or more open by not enclosing stand. I would though , if it were my home, remove everything in stand lol. Maybe it's ocd. I would keep it empty. U have a dream system with out a sump under dt! Sent from my BlackBerry PRIV using taptalk __________________ My initial build page - soon to be updated when its not an embarrassment :) http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2538593

04/08/2016, 08:16 AM	#152
terry4505 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rochester, Ny Posts: 663	Thank you! Update time. Operation move the sump to the basement has taken a few steps forward. With the help of a friend (Gary T. if you know him) I started to get the plumbing for the sink and drain in the basement figured out. Should be finished this weekend, which will allow me to move the sump to the basement sooner rather than later:

04/10/2016, 07:57 PM	#153
terry4505 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rochester, Ny Posts: 663	Well, today was finally the day. The plan from the start of the build process (which was about a year ago now if you count planning), was to move the sump to the basement. There was no sink down there, no water, and no drain. Problem solved (see above). Today, with the help of a local reefer who graciously volunteered his time, we ran the hot and cold water and plumbed in the drain for the sink. To make this happen, I had to (in no particular order): -Plumb the drains and the returns -Drill hole through my brand new bamboo floors that I damn near killed myself installing -rerun the drain and return plumbing that was previous set up -Move all of the sump, equipment, Apex stuff etc. downstairs -Set up the RO/DI -Turn everything on and hope for the best. Aside from a few small hiccups (and a few too many trips to Lowe's, as always is the case when I am going a project), everything went swimmingly. I am currently sitting in the living room, where it is so quiet it feels like something is wrong. Love the skimmer, but damn that thing is loud. At some point I am going to have to upgrade the return pump (something like a Jebao 15000) as the DCS 9000 is maxed out now. I also plan on plumbing in a frag tank and a remote fuge. But for now, shes moved: Water lines: Drains and returns: Holes in my new floors for plumbing (as well as the Aquabus for the leak detector and ethernet for the Apex): I just rotated the drain plumbing and connected with unions so I didn't have to replumb from the overflow: Some cleaning up needs to take place under here, but what to do with all that space? And the finished product: I have some cleaning up to do. I need to put the dosing pump on a shelve, and a few other little things. But buy and large, this is how she is going to look. So glad to have this piece finished!

04/11/2016, 05:11 AM	#155
terry4505 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rochester, Ny Posts: 663	We've talked about just leaving it

04/11/2016, 06:06 PM	#158
terry4505 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rochester, Ny Posts: 663	No, as of know there is nothing covering the stand. I did some cleaning up today:

04/11/2016, 07:08 PM	#160
champion6sigma Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: texas Posts: 538	Cool Without covers. Typo Sent from my BlackBerry PRIV using taptalk __________________ My initial build page - soon to be updated when its not an embarrassment :) http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2538593

04/12/2016, 08:17 AM	#162
don_chuwish Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 345	Heck it's nice just to have the sump on a stand and out in the open, let alone isolated. Very jealous! __________________ In transition... 120G redo.

04/12/2016, 05:56 PM	#163
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41,560	Nice! __________________ over 24 years experience with multiple types of marine aquarium systems see Upstate Reef Society Forum on RC and FB GOOGLE JUNIOR'S REEF Current Tank Info: 84x24x30 265g reef past TOTM honors

04/12/2016, 08:20 PM	#164
block head Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: spencerport ny Posts: 2,619	I love this hobby. Geek out, go crazy, or do almost nothing. Either way can work. Tom 's (the reef shoppe ) running tap water and plane Jane skimmer . You' ve bought all the toys Santa forgot to put under my tree. Congrats, i'd love to hear sales pitch that sold this project to the wife.

04/13/2016, 04:06 AM	#165
akmzero Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 254	Looks good without all the stuff under it Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk

04/13/2016, 04:12 AM	#166
Capt_Cully Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 13,574	Looks like it's floating. I bet it's something to behold in person. Very unique. __________________ People say cars are a bad investment. Those people don't have reef tanks. Current Tank Info: 120, Radion Gen 2 Pro x 2

04/13/2016, 05:49 AM	#167
mrpergo Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hilton,N.Y. Posts: 398	you can get corrugated black drain pipe to hide your plumbing and wiring. I seen over with the lawn pipe. Under 20 bucks. Tank looks AWESOME Terry __________________ 75 gal.,80#LR,20 gal sump, skimmer,pair of RW-8's Pair of Ocellaris Black & White Clowns, Pair of Kaudern Cardinal,One Spot Foxface, Bi-color Blenny, Tomini Tang,Yellow Watchman Goby, Green Mandarin

04/13/2016, 06:58 AM	#168
CWImike Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Canajoharie, NY Posts: 27	I think i would just put a panel on the inside of the stand at the end with the piping. the rest of the stand would still be open but the pipes would be blocked.

04/13/2016, 08:14 AM	#170
terry4505 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rochester, Ny Posts: 663	I was laying in bed thinking about the stand last night. I think I am going to frame it out in some 3-4" trim (either white, or light grey like the walls), with "walls" between each section, with the center and right section wide open and the left section closed with a door for the electronics etc. That way, you will never see the plumbing unless you walk around the back of the tank, and I have a place to keep things.

04/13/2016, 11:48 AM	#171
mrpergo Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hilton,N.Y. Posts: 398	sounds like a good plan __________________ 75 gal.,80#LR,20 gal sump, skimmer,pair of RW-8's Pair of Ocellaris Black & White Clowns, Pair of Kaudern Cardinal,One Spot Foxface, Bi-color Blenny, Tomini Tang,Yellow Watchman Goby, Green Mandarin

04/23/2016, 03:49 PM	#172
EGS25 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 43	This tank is fantastic great job with the setup! Lots of inspiration for my upcoming build so thanks!

04/24/2016, 06:23 AM	#174
terry4505 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rochester, Ny Posts: 663	Like this:

04/24/2016, 06:43 AM	#175
Capt_Cully Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 13,574	__________________ People say cars are a bad investment. Those people don't have reef tanks. Current Tank Info: 120, Radion Gen 2 Pro x 2