Reef Keepers 220 Sps Build

[Kevin Tran]

I just called concept. They said there is no need for foam. He said they don't recommend it for the rimmed tanks

That good than, I am just looking ou for you. In this case my tank is set up wrong then

 

[reef keeper]

To be honest I doubt it matters lol. Your stand is built like mine : park a truck on it and then drop a plane on it. Still level lol.

 

[heath]

that is too funny, you guys are crazy...

 

[EricTMah]

Congrats buddy!

Now the real fun begins!

Lets get that build thread going

Sony Xperia Z3

 

[teebone110]

Schweet!

Congrats on the safe arrival.

 

[reef keeper]

Tomorrow is what I call "majority of the plumbing" day and I'll be finishing up some painting and sealing the stand with silicone to prevent over the edge leaks lol.

I'll keep you up to speed with a photo a minute

I also need to get to JTs and get my sock holder.

And.... Because of the screwing around with the first movers I could t get out to get my sump glass. Monday. Grrrr.

 

[AdInfinitum]

Congrats! Beautiful dimensions...that is going to be so nice to 'scape.

 

[jeffopentax]

Very nice! I'm sure you've inspected every inch of it. Do you recommend concept aquariums?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[reef keeper]

I inspected it with a flashlight. No bubbles in the seams. No chips, cracks or smacks lol. I would not hesitate to go with them again. Value for money? Absolutely. Great customer service? 100%

They are really nice guys and they build one hell of a tank. I paid right around $1500 including tax and shipping. That's just a little more than a reef ready perfecto 180 gallon.

 

[reef keeper]

I've got the plywood for the back and sides of the cabinets now. I will be painting and attaching them tomorrow. Monday, I pick up the glass for the sump and get that finished. Then Tuesday I can move the sump under the tank, get my last 2 bulkheads for the overflow, finish up the plumbing and then.... Aquascaping!!!

I got the loc line in today and did 2 of the overflow pipes. I'm going to cut one a bit shorter. I need to tap it and put the airline in.







And an exploded view

 

[heath]

looking good, that is some serious pipe there..

 

[heath]

I got the loc line in today and did 2 of the overflow pipes. I'm going to cut one a bit shorter. I need to tap it and put the airline in.

did you have fun putting the lock line together,,

 

[reef keeper]

Inch and a half. I actually am knocking it down to an inch after the gate valve. I'm only running around 1000 gph through the sump so 1 1/2 isnt necessary. The emergency and secondary drains are both 1 1/2" so I'll have no worries about flooding.

I can't believe I do t have enough inch and a half bulkheads. And a 1 1/2 street elbow. Amateur.

Locline was easy. Put the parts in hot water. Without that? Screwed

 

[heath]

just be thankful that you don't live in Woodstock, there is nothing here for plumbing parts..

 

[reef keeper]

Lol. Hamilton is a little weak too on a Saturday. It's raining all day tomorrow so hopefully I can get a lot done.

 

[J_T]

Well, at least you won't need a couple people to lift my part of this project into your place

Nice job on the overkill of the stand. I think some people overlook just how much is sitting on those boards

 

[heath]

there are some things that you should not skimp on, insurance companies don't like fish tanks..lol..

 

[reef keeper]

Thanks for the sock holder JT. It's awesome!! My only issue is how nice it is and it's going to be hidden away in that ugly ass 125 down below lol.

I always overbuild my stands. This one especially. All 2x6 top and legs and a 2x4 bottom covered in 3/4" ply. I'm going to spray foam under the cabinet where the pumps are going to be. That should knock down the vibration a bit.

Tonight I test fit the plumbing and glued up the drain pipes. I installed 2 of the 3 drain pipe supports on the back of the stand and got the backs painted and installed on the shelving. Tomorrow I get the glass for the sump and will be putting that in. Tuesday the sump goes down below and then I can finish up the plumbing and begin aquascaping!! Wednesday the water starts. That's almost 3 days of filling. Brand new RO. Then I'll mix the salt in while it's running.

 

[heath]

woohoo, its about time..lol..

 

[reef keeper]

Lol. No kidding. Tomorrow is work in the am and then work play on the tank. Once the glass is in the sump it's going to be a fast ride from there.

Jeez I am getting excited.

Once the tank is in its final spot I need to shim it (floor is out by 1/4". As it fills I'll just leave the shims in until it's full. That way if the floor sinks (dricore subfloor) I can level it out.

They did such a nice job.