The 210 Project by Kingfish

[kingfish]

On July 25th, I took possession of a 210 G acrylic tank from a the coworker of a close friend. The tank is 65L X 24W X 36H. The acrylic once inch thick. I hand NAGA drill and provide me with 5-1.5 inches holes for close loop. 1 return and 4 outputs.

 

In preparation for this project, I decided that I wanted to have a drain source , water supply, exhaust fan, and a dedicated circuit in a

close proximity to the tank therefore so I don

[encideought]

wow...nice jack hammerin'

 

I wonder how many people on the board can say they needed a jack-hammer to install a tank...impressive

[Chad]

Any project that begins by using a jackhammer is, simply, just awesome.

 

Good work so far!

[Coral Hind]

Setting up a new tank is always fun! I'm looking forward to the rest of the story.

[kingfish]

thank everyone for the comments. I had those 5- 1.5 holes drilled in the tank for a closed loop system but I didn't think about a pump selection, all I knew is that I wanted a closed loop system. Can you all provide some recommendation? I'm look for flow higher than 2500 gph and low wattage if possible. I haven't start conducting my own research but I will within the next month or around christmas . I am sure I will be purchasing a 4 way ocean motion as I start to purchase equipment for my set up.

[Coral Hind]

Any water in the tank yet?

[kingfish]

I am slowly make progress on my tank project.

 

This photo is as of March 27, 2011

 

 

 

Canopy mounted to ceiling with door tracks. I still need to install lights and plumb tank

 

 

SIDE VIEW

[kingfish]

It will be a year working on this tank 25July 2011. Nevertheless, I've been making progress. I have run water in the tank to check for leaks. Photos below layout my progress to date. I plan on being up in running within the next four weeks if all all goes well.

 

 

undersump setup with closed loop, ocean motion, reeflo dart, ati bubble master skimmer

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3. System hooded to drain underneath tank

 

4. Water mixing station in progress

5. uv and doser

6. power switch on homemade canopy