794 gallon ply tank build

[mr.reef24]

can't wait to see this tank done

mr.reef24

 

[greenterra]

Nice job with the fiberglass! I've done some work with fiberglass "it aint easy." How many layers did you say you were using? Ever consider using a bit of carbon fiber or even a kevlar weave? Maybe save a few layers in the overall scheme, probably offset the cost difference. Anyway awesome job!

Thanks for the comment. See post 66 for mat used.

 

[cockroach]

You said this build would be slow and steady not swift and stunning! That is looking sweet as.The all black finish is killer.

When are you looking at starting the filtration and stand?

If this has been covered before just tell me and I will go through it again more thoroughly but what are planning to stock it with?

 

[greenterra]

can't wait to see this tank done

mr.reef24

Haha..that makes 2 of us

Some more progress. All things going well, I should be ordering the glass next week. In the meantime I have been sorting out the lids and the plumbing. I have decided to use large cannisters instead of a wet/dry now. I think they will be better for retaining the heat in the water as this is all outside. Plus they will be more compact to a degree. Between them they will still hold about 50L of media. This working in conjunction with a couple of large internal filters should be plenty. Anyway,pic time

First pics are of the plumbing. Nearly an inch internal diameter. 31 holes throughout the spray rail. Their combined area is just a little less then the 3 return pipes so I can fine tune it later.



Notice the holes in the inlet pipes just below the spray rail. This will break the siphon should a cannister spring a major leak. Without this, it could drain right down to the bottom of the inlet pipe. Something we should all do with all our cannister setups. This way, it can only drain to the hole should something go wrong.



I will just use stainless steel hose clamps to attach the hoses.



Lids are in place. I was happy with the way they look. I used clear polycarbonate panels by Laserlite. Guaranteed against hail damage and UV treated so it should stand up to fish and lights with ease.
Had to come up with a system to stop any fish jumping out. I used 2 different diameter pipes so one just slides through the other.To take a lid out, I just slide the tube out the way to get full access.




Here you can see it with the tubes fully in place. Nothing will be jumping out of here in a hurry.



That's it for now. Cheers

 

[greenterra]

You said this build would be slow and steady not swift and stunning! That is looking sweet as.The all black finish is killer.

When are you looking at starting the filtration and stand?

If this has been covered before just tell me and I will go through it again more thoroughly but what are planning to stock it with?

Haha..you posted while I was organizing pics.
Stand will just be 2 layers of evenly spread besser bricks with foam between the tank and the bricks.
Stock I have already for this tank.

festae


gold saum


bocourti


pearsei


jag


rd


midas


trimac?


texas


I also have a younger male dovii that I am tossing up on trying. Don't have a current pic of him. Others will come as I find them. Hopefully a couple of Aros and some viejas in the mix as well.

 

[superleggera123]

u inspire me lol

 

[greenterra]

u inspire me lol

lol..Glad I inspire someone.

I am already contemplating building a second one to sit next to this one in the future. I was thinking the same size but divided straight down the center with 2 panes of glass instead of 1. So I would have around 400g each side. I was thinking Dovii pair 1 side and Umbee pair the other. I could then get rid of all my other tanks and just stick with the 2 big ply tanks.

 

[Ramesh]

Your are a pro mate, very clean, neat.
Your have really planned well and put everything together well. It's going to be a killer setup when stocked.

 

[leg89]

really a reference for future builders! congrats nothing else to say, a reference

actually, could .. should ...no... MUST make an article out of it!

 

[greenterra]

Your are a pro mate, very clean, neat.
Your have really planned well and put everything together well. It's going to be a killer setup when stocked.

really a reference for future builders! congrats nothing else to say, a reference

actually, could .. should ...no... MUST make an article out of it!

Many thanks for the kind words fellas.