150gallon Money PIT!!

Just started the build on this tank about a month ago its been alot of hard work. I got the tank used it needed some tlc and i have been trying to do
this build the wright way. I just finished the stand and now i have the tank all plumbed and ready to set in my office. One of my lfs is going out of business and although it sucks it has helped me get things at prices you wouldnt believe. I got new bulbs, magnet cleaner, salt, super sea squirt, fittings, bulkheads, almost everything you can imagine and only spent prob 500 on everything i needed to finish my build and im talking thousands of dollars worth. let me know what you guys think so far.

 

Very nice. Looks like youve put a lot thought into it. Keep us posted on the build. Looks like its going to be a nice one.

 

excellent start n2. and what a great deal you got. lookin forward to your progress. keep those camera batteries charged.

 

Nice job so far! Definitely sounds like a deal - and you are doing a great job.
I really liked the rear shot of the plumbing you did.

Unfortunate about the LFS closing, but you are well on the way to giving some used equipment a whole new breath of life! It is going to look awesome in your office.

Keep up the terrific effort.

 

This is not your first BBQ, looking at the plumbing!!!!

 

Thanks guys and this is my second tank i just sold my 55gallon so i could finish this one so all my live stock is in a 50 gallon tub. I cant wait to get this one going next week im ready to see how well the closed loop system with the super sea squirt does.

 

I love the cherry stand! Looking really good so far.

 

sump

Here are some pics of the sump i built it my self seems to work perfect.

 

Thats a cool sump, I like the way you did the mini algea scrubber... keep us updated on how well it actually works once its up and running full time.

 

Are those the Energy saving flood lights (coils) or normal. I would think normal ones would get too hot. REALLY COOL sump!!!! Hope it works as good as it looks~!!