New Tank Build/swap 75gal Rebuild

[Sewerat]

Ok yesterday was a hectic busy day, driving from St Thomas to brantford and back home again, picking up tanks, stands, lights, pumps....boy it was busy.

So my game plan is I am tearing down my 90 gal corner tank to prepare the floor and space for a large tank to be placed there at some time. I got a 75 gal yesterday and got a new stand for it. Boy I hate those building instructions, about midnight I got it all done and in location. Cut a hole in e floor for pipes to be run to sump in basement, need to drill a couple holes in the tank yet. Also picked up a 40 gal tank and a 20 gal sump to be used on a separate system for a frag tank in the basement.

Once I get the holes cut into the 75 I will begin filling it up and the. Start to look at transferring the stuff out of the 90 and into the 75. Once I have my aquascape and gravel set how I like it I will transfer over the occupants from the 90 and then proceed to tear it out of the system and remove it from the room.
Pics to follow

 

[Sewerat]

Ok a quick update with a couple pics. Package arrive today with a couple bulkheads, a couple valves, and a few fittings, along with 2 drill bits. So I turned tank on its side and went to town on it. One more 1" hole drilled to make the bean animal system and one 3/4" hole for a return pipe.

 

[EricTMah]

Looking good. Nice stand

 

[saltyair]

Nice
Did something happen to the 90 gal? We normally get bigger as we get more addicted lol

 

[Sewerat]

I need to move the 90 out of the corner to make room to put the 150. So the 75 is a downsize upscale holding tank. Lol

 

[saltyair]

Ahhh so the addiction has taken hold lol

"Hi my name is Dave and im addicted to saltwater reefing"

 

[bart84]

Looking good.

 

[Sewerat]

Got the plumbing done tonight, what a job that was. Filled with 40gals water so far, need to make more tonight, will get up and running by morning and pics to follow. Used about 50' of 1"pvc and 20' of 3/4 to plumb 3 returns and 1 feed. I think I need a nap now, glue smells nice

 

[Sewerat]

Starting to transfer over the rock and inhabitants.

 

[Sewerat]

It's still a huge mess but it's operational right now.

 

[theyangman]

come drill my tank for me please.....

 

[Sewerat]

What one tony?


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[theyangman]

I need to drill my 36 gallon tank. I need two holes, larger one for a drain, and smaller for return.

 

[Sewerat]

I can handle that. Lol 1", 3/4", 14mm 5/8" is what I've got. If you want bigger would need to order an drill bit. Tank has to be empty for me to do it and you need to verify its not tempered.

 

[Sewerat]

Transferred about 95% of tank mates over tonight, still have some snails and crabs to catch. But almost got it all. Anyone need some live sand? I think there's close to 3 bags in the bottom of the 90. I'll take some out for the 75 but if anyone wants some?? Pics when tank clears up again and lights are on.

 

[Sewerat]

Starting to look like a real tank.

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[saltyair]

What kind of leds? And the spread lens? Are you seeing disco balling? Or just the photo?

 

[Sewerat]

Black frag rack adding shadows, stirred water on surface add shimmer to wall. The lights are reefbar pro. Still kinda getting lights set up and figured out.

 

[saltyair]

cool - are you able to adjust your whites? what colour are the whites (cool or warm) greens? and reds?

 

[bart84]

Looks good.