My 125 Gallon Fish Tank Almost Done

[steveo32]

Buller looks great !! I especialy like how the the tank sits up a looks like it just touches the cieling but dosen't shrink the tank. You a nice full wall look. And to agree w/ Herman a brass pole would complete the room, and when the wife asks just tell her its to satify your dream of being a Fireman lol j/k

 

[bueller]

Thanks,

I finally got the plumbing done today!! take that off the list of too do"s:

bueller

 

[bueller]

Started working on the closed loop system, Starting to come together
Here's a few Pictures:

 

[junglebase]

Hey John, awesome job you are doing there!....

 

[reefman]

nice planning n building. when did u start? i assume u started be4 this thread. though this should not be rush, i can't wait till u get it all running.

 

[bueller]

Thanks, it's getting there. Now I have to get the pump [2 of them] 1 for the closed loop and 1 for the return from the sump. Was thinking on going with the gen x 8500 pump for the sump return. but don't know Which one to get for the closed loop.....Any Suggestions.

Bueller

 

[bueller]

what about This one...Anyone use this pump:

WP-DP42000
Dolphin DP-2000 Pond-Tank Master In-Line or Submersible Pump. 115V, 60 Hz, dual purpose design allows the unit to be used externally for In-Line operation or as an under water submersible pump. 1 inch Hose barb or FPT inlet outlet, includes 18 foot grounded electrical cord. Includes two additional fountain heads. 200 watts.
Weight: 12 Lbs.

2000 gph

 

[bueller]

Reefman:

Started The Project About 2 Months Ago

 

[bueller]

well, just made this for the sump [credit to melev for the idea ]. 4 in fan...kicks alot of air. the question is: Do you think I will still need a few fans in the canopy for heat issue's. There will be 3 - 175 mh's in the canopy. the tank will be in the basement which is the coolest room in the house during the summer.

What ya Think:

 

[bueller]

decided to not go with the SCWDS and just hard plumb it. started finishing it up today. will use a mag 24 for the closed loop.

 

[smoknreefrs]

i wold use a reeflo dart. is 3600 gph and only about 145 watts. not to mention is has nearly no heat xfer and is whisper quite.

 

[bueller]

that pump sounds good, but will i have a problem reducing the inlet from 2 inches to 1 inch?

Bueller

 

[bueller]

finally finished the closed loop system for the 125 gal. tank...it just got done filling up [For the last 2 days ] about 3 hours ago. NO LEAKS!!!!! the pump for the closed loop [picture] is a little noisy but I'll live with it for now. here's a few Pictures. I should be receiving my rock by the 17th....Can't wait!

Bueller

 

[SuRFeR BoY]

so so sweet!!!! cant wait to see the progress. i have to say the whole set up is extremely nice!!

 

[madhouse]

is it safe to use a metal clamp on your return pump..?

 

[junglebase]

Hey John, The chaetos are calling your name!... nice going with that tank...

 

[bueller]

Thanks,

all clamps / screws used on the tank are stainless steel. Alex, I will take you up on that offer and your skimmer is kicking butt!!

 

[junglebase]

Thanks,

all clamps / screws used on the tank are stainless steel. Alex, I will take you up on that offer and your skimmer is kicking butt!!

Hey John, just let me know when you need those chaetos (i hope the weather warms up soon, canopy hint hint).. and im glad about that skimmer, i can see it works well... let me know what size those clamps are, I think i have those plastic clamps.. much more safer....

 

[crox99]

Try to get rid of those steel clamps......sweet set up and I can't wait tp see the final project done. :thrash:

 

[bueller]

I will change them out, Alex I'm on vacation next week, maybe I'll take a ride out to see your tank. They say were getting a big storm for tues night [alot of snow] but will put that canopy together when the weather gets better

Bueller