(First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

new updates, some of the work past couple of days. all the plumbing for overflows, returns, skimmer and reactors are done. now that the sump is in place I will begin working on the intake for all the pumps, then water testing for all tanks will be performed this weekend to ensure fine tuning and hopefully no flaws, knock on wood and I do have plenty of them.
here are some pic's

 

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Too Cool!!!

Keep those pic's coming and let us follow along in your great adventure...

Nice you are able to start out with a "dream tank" from the getgo - lots of help available here if/when you need it.

 

ok here are some updates couple days later from being up all night again till 5am, been busy all week and finally got some work done yesterday. sump was drilled and bulks were installed also connections had been made for all pumps intake and water testing will be coming up next.. this is what I use rigid hole saw and what can i say this thing cuts like butter.

 

here are the final stages of plumbing unless something else comes up, also I will be starting on my cabinet and lighting since parts came in on friday
this was done about 1 week later since i needed a break from getting high on pvc fumes. the rest of the connections into the sump for skimmers, reactors, overflows, and etc. ball and gates valves was used throughtout the entire system to ensure any fine tuning or maintenence needed to be done.

 

few days later, here are some specs for my custom light rack which will be fully motorized.. i wanted to do something very different since i loved to dream, so please slap me already to wake me up one day when this is over lol. of course this is a one man job so few extra parts was used to lend a helping hand.


hopefully this will give you some ideas how this will turn out..
heavy duty stainsteel slides were installed (500lbs holding capacity w/full extension), next cabinet plywood (7ply) and 2x10 was cut then treated with 6coats of spar finish over couple days.

 

here are some more pic's

 

here are some updates, since I been busy working all this week and finally got some work done on Sunday. first thing on the list was to frame support for 2x10 then box in the light rack and hopefully my plans is to finished the light rack and cabinet this week, unless something comes up.

here are some pic's,

 

ok here are the latest update, and yes I did skip work to start on my cabinet. 1st thing I did was to make template using 2x4, then screw on to the cabinet cover so router can be used to make perfect cut & edges. sorry but didn't have time to take pictures of that. next was to round all edges down then 5 layers of spar finish to coat the back. next 2" strips was cut & sanded down for cabinet stopper then doors was cut and sanded also. finally mounted back onto the wall. tomorrow agenda--doors hinges, canopy and trimming.

 

hinges are almost done since i only purchased 6 pc's, but found out need total 9, since the doors are extra large (25"W x 31"H) 2 on each is fine but 3 is alot better. so two outside doors are done and will work on middle doors tommorrow, HD here i come again.

 

ok here are some more updates, since shop was busy today and I couldn't skip work. i skip dinner instead, he he
my extra pair of slides came in today, so first thing was to support the light rack sides again and with a pair on each side (total max weight rated 1000lbs). yeah I have that much weight on my rack then stainless steel 316 nuts and bolts were use to hold them in place.


next in line was to finish front cabinet and probably molding and trimming this weekend. as for right now i need a break, ha ha i'm human after all