Saltnewbie's new project......120gal

[SumThinhWong]

I started this build last year and its still going...I'm trying to hit it hard now and its finally starting to come together.

The stand is thick gauge steel 2x2 and 1x2 Mig welded by myself and powder coated black

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The tank i got used from another member....It was one of those deals you can say no to(even if the wife already said no tank upgrade). I took it home and inspected it. Good tank no big scratches but the silicon did need replacing so i spent a few days cutting down the tank and resealing it with motive rtv100 silicon. Leak tested it for 3 days to make sure no leaks. I even ran two maxijet mod pumps in there to try and simulate actual use

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I just finished the sump today and will start the plumbing process hopefully it wont take too long

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[pjracer]

Looking good. Nice work on the sump and the DIY frame. If i had the welding skills i may have attemted a frame for mine.

 

[SumThinhWong]

Started the plumbing on the tank hopefully i can water test the tank soon

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[ctaylor81]

Looking good Thinh, glad to see some progress. Let me know if you need any help, I owe you one!

 

[SumThinhWong]

finished the plumbing I decided to paint it black to try and hide the plumbing a little more. I also resin and glassed the bottom tray so that it would be able to hold water. the tray should hold about 3-4 gallons of water minus the sumps displacement.

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[SumThinhWong]

Decided to change to the high output impeller at 0' is 4300 and at 4'its at 2900. i really like the reeflo dart snapper hybrid

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[SumThinhWong]

did the water test and i think the dart impeller may be to much for what i need

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[jred25]

I just got the same pump for my new build. I love it.

 

[bimmerzs]

Man that look's nice and clean. [smilie=lol.gif] I'm loving that sump too bro......what's the chance of you making one for me????? [smilie=lol.gif] [smilie=lol.gif]

Cheers,

 

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@bimmerzs wrote:

I know I want one too


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[SumThinhWong]

Anytime I'm fairly cheap in labor just chips and beer...... [smilie=lol.gif]

 

[bettalover]

Looks good

How does the wife think about the tank blocking her picture LOL

 

[SumThinhWong]

I wasn't allowed to even get an upgrade so she's already hot about that... Thaw tanks not in it final location it's actually going to replace the 72 in the living room

 

[cabi]

It looks great!

 

[JBsmurf]

Looking fantastic! Tagging along to see how it goes!! BTW i feel your pain my wife is going to be on fire when i tell her im upgrading **EEEKKK** it will be a slow upgrade for me for sure.

 

[hanjin]

Nice...
What's the tank dimension?

 

[washingtond]

Everything is looking good.

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[SumThinhWong]

its been a long while since i updated but heres a few update pictures. Ive gotten everything transferred with no mishaps by slowly filling the tank and cycling all three tanks at the same time all in one continuous loop. Ive been able to build the stand skin and doors. After that i finally understand why cabinet builders charge so much to build a stand.

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[washingtond]

Great to see you posting again...

 

[SumThinhWong]

yeah between work and everything thats going on i barely have anytime to work on my tank and check the boards. I think things are starting to settle down and getting better. Im trying to trim the stand tonight that way i have this weekend to start staining the wood.