Here it is.

[FMF0331]

Pics

Few more

 

[ed4]

ELOS makes some nice tanks . Why is the bottom of the tank like that in the first pic. Looks like lines of black silicone and oreo cookies. Good luck with the build!

It's their multi-pane bottom, which consists of 2 layers of glass. Those black blobs act as a load bearing cushion between the glass.

Tom, the tank looks good & I'm very jealous. Hit me up when you're ready for the plumbing.

 

[Alex]

I would go submersible. That tank is awesome, can't wait to see more pics of it!

i agree with the submersible comment, take a look at the waterblaster pumps. with that setup you could go with a WB 7000 or higher depending on your load.This would make it more clutter free.

 

[kenconnect]

Guess u will have to hang the light fix. Since there's no middle brace.. Really nice looking tank. Can't wait to see it full

 

[BobNY]

Nice tank! Looking forward to following the build.

 

[Macropora]

Few more

Is that the ELOS brand stand in the second pic?

 

[FMF0331]

Yes it's the elos stand, looking to raise it about 5 inches - making a platform for it to sit on. Also thinking of leaving the doors off, i think the plumbing/skimmer /sump is part of the art of a reef tank

 

[Macropora]

It's their multi-pane bottom, which consists of 2 layers of glass. Those black blobs act as a load bearing cushion between the glass.

How thick is each panel stacked on top of each other? I understand the cushion part, but thought it would just be one layer of glass.

 

[Macropora]

Yes it's the elos stand, looking to raise it about 5 inches - making a platform for it to sit on. Also thinking of leaving the doors off, i think the plumbing/skimmer /sump is part of the art of a reef tank

Looks better with the doors on and it'll be quieter. Not all art looks good overexposed :biglaugh:. Most of my art sits in the basement with the main tanks upstairs.

 

[ed4]

How thick is each panel stacked on top of each other? I understand the cushion part, but thought it would just be one layer of glass.

On my tank IIRC it's 3/8" each, I believe. It's definitely not 1/2".

 

[Macropora]

On my tank IIRC it's 3/8" each, I believe. It's definitely not 1/2".

No wonder the tank is so heavy, lol.

 

[FMF0331]

+1 on the 3/8

 

[mbg75]

I have some Styrofoam if u need it

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[FMF0331]

Thanks mike for your offer on the foam, cleaning out the sand that you gave me in the backyard with the garden hose in this weather is not helping. Maybe i should wait until spring to set this new tank up

 

[Macropora]

Thanks mike for your offer on the foam, cleaning out the sand that you gave me in the backyard with the garden hose in this weather is not helping. Maybe i should wait until spring to set this new tank up

No you don't... :tongue1: The silicone will dry by Spring time, so you'll need to keep it full with saltwater, LOL. Let's get that bad boy setup. Let me know if you need help.

 

[FMF0331]

Hey macro - with this thing weighing over 10000000 lbs , i'll be sure to call you.

 

[FMF0331]

Washing sand

Took the opportunity today to wash some sand. Thank you to those members who gave me the sand. Also raised the tank stand about 2 inches with the 2x4. Not sure if i like it - just a mock setup

 

[rkaragozler]

imo, using the 2x4 that way will bow either upward or downward depending on grain, where their is no pressure, I would suggest using 2-3 pieces of 3/4" plywood glued and screwed together, or turn the 2x4 the other way, if turned it will only be 3 1/2" height, versus 1 1/2.

 

[JARRETT SHARK]

imo, using the 2x4 that way will bow either upward or downward depending on grain, where their is no pressure, I would suggest using 2-3 pieces of 3/4" plywood glued and screwed together, or turn the 2x4 the other way, if turned it will only be 3 1/2" height, versus 1 1/2.

Plus one!!!! Nice tank and can't wait to see filled up

 

[Macropora]

I understand the need to have support in the middle of the stand, but that leaves you using either the left or right side to hide your art, lol. Either that or the sump will be outside the cabinet.