Zen's 580 Gallon Starphire In-Wall

ZenMan · 08/04/2009, 09:30 PM

I am in the middle of remodeling my basement, and I decided to turn my fish room into a new 580 gallon reef tank.

My 225 is currently plumbed into my basement. Decided to go big and looked at placing a 8' long tank where my sump, protein skimmer, and three-part dosing currently occurs.

I almost ordered an 8' tank but after measuring the area again, I was 3" short of being able to put in an 8' tank. I would have to move a wall plus I want two external waveboxes on the right side, and that would extend the length another 5". So once the wall has to move, I thought why not go even bigger? My current sump sits in an area next to a bathroom, so I broke down the wall between the current "sump" room and bathroom, and the new 10' long tank will extend into the bathroom by a little less than three feet.

So I'm ordering a three sided starphire tank from A.G.E. 3/4" Starphire, 1 1/4" PVC bottom, stainless steel bracing along the top. External overflow and two waveboxes on right panel. 10' x 3' x 31". 580 Gallons.

Should have tank drawings soon. Will put two holes for a closed loop, and will run 4 Vortechs, and 2 external Tunze Waveboxes.

Will re-use a lot of the equipment on my current 225. Reeflo Orca 250, Four 400W Radiums in Lunenarc 3's driven by Galaxy Ballasts with supplemental VHO actinics.

I should have taken some pictures of the "before" but all I have is where I'm at today.

woowoodengy · 08/04/2009, 09:32 PM

subscribed =)

Ed Reef · 08/04/2009, 10:05 PM

Dang....this is going to be one awesome build - love your dimension.

strout · 08/05/2009, 06:18 AM

I will be watching. Looks like your off to a good start already.

dougie · 08/05/2009, 06:30 AM

looks like a good start

il watch this one.

frank40 · 08/05/2009, 01:36 PM

looks like its going to be a great build, looking forward to it

rapture · 08/05/2009, 01:56 PM

+1

iLLwiLL · 08/05/2009, 02:04 PM

I love it . . ."I couldn't fit an 8' tank so I got a 10'er and started demoing". subscribing to this one for sure!

~Will.

flyingace2005 · 08/05/2009, 02:50 PM

Wow! This is going to be impressive. Can sombody post a link for this tank manufacturer?

Jflip2002 · 08/05/2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by flyingace2005
Wow! This is going to be impressive. Can sombody post a link for this tank manufacturer?

http://www.acrylicandglassexhibits.com/

What, only a 10 footer? Couldnt go big and fit a 12 footer? lol. Long and didnt compromise depth with 36", I like it. Probably the perfect size (huge) tank.

LooseHip · 08/07/2009, 11:06 PM

going to be sweet... subscribed!!!

subman719 · 08/08/2009, 11:11 AM

Joining thread, This will be incredible! Can't wait!

ZenMan · 08/17/2009, 04:39 PM

Here's the latest. Just finished drywall and texture in the basement, and I moved my sump to the bathroom so that I can tile the floor where the new tank will sit.

Still waiting on CAD drawing of the new tank to approve. I'm told they are at least six weeks out from delivery, but I hope I can get it by Thanksgiving.

I will have to do a custom wood stand as I left a lot of the existing wall in place. There was plumbing in the wall that would have been a lot of trouble to move so I will just build a stand, attach it to the existing walls and use a piece of 3/4" plywood across the top.

Pictures:

Skimmer in bathroom. The sump is actually in the shower. Note wasteline from skimmer dumps straight into toilet

elijaher · 08/17/2009, 06:09 PM

tagged alone

Rickyrooz1 · 08/17/2009, 06:20 PM

Tagging

mgers21 · 08/22/2009, 06:57 PM

nice build so far! tagging...

Mayesj101 · 08/22/2009, 08:02 PM

Tagged...this sounds like it's going to be a fun build.

Mayesj101 · 08/22/2009, 08:02 PM

Tagged...this sounds like it's going to be a fun build.

535freak · 08/22/2009, 08:23 PM

I wish I could have gotten a 10 footer but I had to settle for an 8 footer. Looks like a great build.

herostar · 08/23/2009, 01:26 PM

Skimmer draining into toilet...

BRILLIANT

subman719 · 08/23/2009, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by herostar
Skimmer draining into toilet...

BRILLIANT

It looks a little uncomfortable when you really have to "go"

Lightsluvr · 08/23/2009, 03:17 PM

Exciting time while you await your tank... Too bad you couldn't use their steel stand in order to get the three year warranty...

Did Tom at AGE suggest the stainless braces in lieu of the usual euro-bracing? Because of the length of the tank?

Tagging along for sure from another satisfied AGE owner!

LL

amore169 · 08/25/2009, 10:40 PM

very nice dimensions.

08/04/2009, 09:30 PM	#1
ZenMan Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 574	Zen's 580 Gallon Starphire In-Wall I am in the middle of remodeling my basement, and I decided to turn my fish room into a new 580 gallon reef tank. My 225 is currently plumbed into my basement. Decided to go big and looked at placing a 8' long tank where my sump, protein skimmer, and three-part dosing currently occurs. I almost ordered an 8' tank but after measuring the area again, I was 3" short of being able to put in an 8' tank. I would have to move a wall plus I want two external waveboxes on the right side, and that would extend the length another 5". So once the wall has to move, I thought why not go even bigger? My current sump sits in an area next to a bathroom, so I broke down the wall between the current "sump" room and bathroom, and the new 10' long tank will extend into the bathroom by a little less than three feet. So I'm ordering a three sided starphire tank from A.G.E. 3/4" Starphire, 1 1/4" PVC bottom, stainless steel bracing along the top. External overflow and two waveboxes on right panel. 10' x 3' x 31". 580 Gallons. Should have tank drawings soon. Will put two holes for a closed loop, and will run 4 Vortechs, and 2 external Tunze Waveboxes. Will re-use a lot of the equipment on my current 225. Reeflo Orca 250, Four 400W Radiums in Lunenarc 3's driven by Galaxy Ballasts with supplemental VHO actinics. I should have taken some pictures of the "before" but all I have is where I'm at today. __________________ 670 Gallon 3 Sided Peninsula with four MP60s and two Tunze 6305s that output only half their stated flow! Current Tank Info: 670 Gallon Acrylic In-Wall

08/04/2009, 09:32 PM	#2
woowoodengy Upgrading my 20gal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago/Glenview Posts: 1,230	subscribed =) __________________ Twitter is my personal customized news feed. It only tells me what I want to hear. Current Tank Info: never big enough

08/04/2009, 10:05 PM	#3
Ed Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Currently Based in China Posts: 4,060	Dang....this is going to be one awesome build - love your dimension. __________________ Ed ~ Art is an adventure into an unknown world, which can only be explored by those willing to take the risks. ~ Current Tank Info: Ed Reef’s Shallow Crest Inspired ART

08/05/2009, 06:30 AM	#5
dougie Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NSW AUSTRALIA Posts: 607	looks like a good start il watch this one. __________________ Steve Irwin, still my hero, and never forgotten. Current Tank Info: 210 gal, 7x2x2, LED, mp60's. mixed reef.

08/05/2009, 02:04 PM	#8
iLLwiLL Codename: Dutchess Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the danger zone Posts: 933	I love it . . ."I couldn't fit an 8' tank so I got a 10'er and started demoing". subscribing to this one for sure! ~Will. __________________ Shallow 80 sps grow out and a Tech 70 softie / macro / gorg seahorse play pen.

08/05/2009, 06:18 AM	#4
strout Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Biloxi Mississippi Posts: 767	I will be watching. Looks like your off to a good start already.

08/05/2009, 01:36 PM	#6
frank40 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: nyc Posts: 125	looks like its going to be a great build, looking forward to it

08/05/2009, 01:56 PM	#7
rapture Moved On Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mesa az. Posts: 475	+1

08/05/2009, 02:50 PM	#9
flyingace2005 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 454	Wow! This is going to be impressive. Can sombody post a link for this tank manufacturer? __________________ --Joe S. Current Tank Info: 400 gal SPS system

08/07/2009, 11:06 PM	#11
LooseHip Foaming Conehead Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CO Posts: 1,002	going to be sweet... subscribed!!!

08/08/2009, 11:11 AM	#12
subman719 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 353	Joining thread, This will be incredible! Can't wait! __________________ Bob "Fish are Friends, NOT Food!" - Finding Nemo Current Tank Info: 90 Gal - Mixed Reef, 75 gal and 40 gal holding tanks. 20 gal mini reef and several fish only PICO tanks.

08/17/2009, 04:39 PM	#13
ZenMan Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 574	Here's the latest. Just finished drywall and texture in the basement, and I moved my sump to the bathroom so that I can tile the floor where the new tank will sit. Still waiting on CAD drawing of the new tank to approve. I'm told they are at least six weeks out from delivery, but I hope I can get it by Thanksgiving. I will have to do a custom wood stand as I left a lot of the existing wall in place. There was plumbing in the wall that would have been a lot of trouble to move so I will just build a stand, attach it to the existing walls and use a piece of 3/4" plywood across the top. Pictures: Skimmer in bathroom. The sump is actually in the shower. Note wasteline from skimmer dumps straight into toilet __________________ 670 Gallon 3 Sided Peninsula with four MP60s and two Tunze 6305s that output only half their stated flow! Current Tank Info: 670 Gallon Acrylic In-Wall

08/17/2009, 06:09 PM	#14
elijaher Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kansas City,Missouri Posts: 1,188	tagged alone

08/17/2009, 06:20 PM	#15
Rickyrooz1 Acropora Nut Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Posts: 2,453	Tagging __________________ 120 Gallon Acropora dominated tank, barebottom, APEX Controller, ATI Sunpower 8x54w, Skimz SM163, Jebao DCT 6000 return pump & two Jebao OW-40. Current Tank Info: SPS Dominated

08/22/2009, 06:57 PM	#16
mgers21 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: southwestern MI Posts: 127	nice build so far! tagging...

08/22/2009, 08:02 PM	#17
Mayesj101 Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 122	Tagged...this sounds like it's going to be a fun build.

08/22/2009, 08:23 PM	#19
535freak Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 126	I wish I could have gotten a 10 footer but I had to settle for an 8 footer. Looks like a great build.

08/23/2009, 01:26 PM	#20
herostar Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 1,024	Skimmer draining into toilet... BRILLIANT __________________ Do a good turn daily. Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic (Est. 2007)

08/23/2009, 03:17 PM	#22
Lightsluvr Tangaroa to 500 gallons Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,855	ETA? Exciting time while you await your tank... Too bad you couldn't use their steel stand in order to get the three year warranty... Did Tom at AGE suggest the stainless braces in lieu of the usual euro-bracing? Because of the length of the tank? Tagging along for sure from another satisfied AGE owner! LL __________________ Click on my username and select "Lightsluvr's Home Page" for a recap of our build thread - AGE Hybrid Tank in a 500G system with dedicated fish room. (Takes a few minutes for photos to load) Leave a note if you stop by... Current Tank Info: 350G AGE Hybrid reef tank. 500G+ total water volume. Three sumps for filtration. Barracuda Gold return and Hammerhead Gold closed loop pumps. DIY T5 light system on rails. MP40W x3 to supplement closed loop. 130G Water management system.

08/25/2009, 10:40 PM	#23
amore169 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,250	very nice dimensions. __________________ Arnie. Current Tank Info: 400 Gallon Starphire Rimless. 8 A360WE Kessils with controller. Sfiligoi Infinity DDE 6X250 light fixture. Bubble King Internal 300 Deluxe. 215 Gallon Oceanic Starphire Ultimate FOWRL. 34 Gallon Solana.