I got me a WOODY

[withoutaclue661]

Filling with fresh RO water, this is going to take forever. I didn't want to use tap water for fear of lingering phosphate that soaks into the foam. I was going to run it with the closed loop for a couple weeks and let everything leech out that needs to. While it's running, I'm going to get the sump and the rest of the plumbing going.

Next after that is the led's. I was going to do an 85 led's array but I'm going to put in 100 to start. There will be room for expansion if needed.

 

[james-lee]

Getting closer!

 

[withoutaclue661]

Getting closer!

No kidding, not sure what I'm going to do with my time when it's done. Maybe another 4 year build?

 

[lowbudget]

wow this thing must weight a ton

 

[withoutaclue661]

wow this thing must weight a ton

With the pillars out tank with background weights about 300lbs. When it comes time to move it in the house, I'll be needing volunteers. Pizza and beer will be provided

 

[lowbudget]

where is little rock ca. been following your beast from the begining

 

[withoutaclue661]

where is little rock ca. been following your beast from the begining

Right next door to palmdale, about 50 miles north of Burbank

 

[lowbudget]

not bad not bad. let us know

 

[xmas_one]

Awesome job on the rockwall/scape, can't wait to see it all set up!

 

[withoutaclue661]

Awesome job on the rockwall/scape, can't wait to see it all set up!

You and me both. I'm shooting for late February to get it running. Still lots to do.

 

[withoutaclue661]

not bad not bad. let us know

Thank you, I definitely will

 

[deaclauderdale]

Hey Brian the build looks amazing man! Let me know when you plan on moving the tank so I can lend a helping hand.

Reef keeping is life!

 

[withoutaclue661]

Hey Brian the build looks amazing man! Let me know when you plan on moving the tank so I can lend a helping hand.

Reef keeping is life!

Hey John good to see you back in the game. I would definitely appreciate the help

 

[withoutaclue661]

Small update, been busy with work so not a lot of progress. I had a 110g tank in the back yard with 1/2" glass. I took the whole thing apart, cut it down to size and built an 80g sump. Definitely liked working with wood better than glass.

Haven't water tested yet going to try and do that this weekend. If that's good, just need to finish plumbing. Then I can start the cycle while I put the lighting together

 

[deaclauderdale]

No fuge section?

Reef keeping is life!

 

[withoutaclue661]

Fuge section is on the far left for now. Will probably set up a remote refugium down the road

 

[withoutaclue661]

Water tested the sump over the weekend and it did leak or explode so that's good. I need to build a new stand because the sump won't fit underneath the other one. Once that is done I can get everything moved in and start setting up

 

[withoutaclue661]

Wife went shopping for an hour this morning, figured I would surprise her when she got home.

 

[withoutaclue661]

It's in. Front view.

View from the hallway

Thanks to everyone who offered to help. My son and his buddies were over so we just made it happen. The tank with background was about 300lbs. The foam holds the water which easily added another 50-60lbs. It sucked and 5 of us really had a hard time, especially since most of the weight is on the back

 

[jbaeza83]

Looking good Brian. What does the fish room look like? Is the sump going to be under the tank or off to the side?