my new tank build

[MarkF]

Is the overflow going inside what you've already built? Any logic to drilling it after the build instead of before?

Keep the info coming, I may want to follow your footsteps one day.

 

[Deep Dive Coral]

I use a custom blend and weld on 16. I went with 1/2" because it's going to be am open top.

 

[Deep Dive Coral]

I prefer to build the tank and water test it first so that if there are any leaks I can easily take care of it without things in the way. After the water test tonight I will drill and then build my overflows around the bulkheads. Going with 1.5" bulkheads for the overflows. And 3/4 for the return from my sump. This does not include the closed loop.

 

[latino277]

Looks good man... moving along very quickly.

 

[pmoneyt]

Nice didn't know you do wood work as well. We will have to talk have a few projects that I wouls like to do

 

[Deep Dive Coral]

definstely pmoney. So I glued the other side just now. Here is a question. Does anyone know or know where to find out what kind of flow a 1.5" bullhead alows with an overflow.

 

[DallasNYC]

Looking very nice...

Theres a calculator over on RC for drain sizes..
http://reefcentral.com/calc/drain.php
It seemed pretty accurate for my set up.

So you glued the side pieces standing up like that or did you lay them down so there was a load on the glue seam?

 

[Deep Dive Coral]

if I tell you that then I will be giving away my building secrets. LOL. Jk. Um all seams are glued with a load on it. Slot of turning and flipping.

 

[Deep Dive Coral]

What does minimum linear overflow size mean?

 

[DallasNYC]

That would be the usable length of the overflow box edge.

 

[russianmd]

I am sure you already know this (and have heard this from others), but your stand is totally fine.

I am always amazed when people pursue such amazing projects... Good luck, and more picks will always elicit more coments :wineglass(cheers).

 

[Deep Dive Coral]

Thanks alot. More pics to come I promise. So I oredered my lighting last night. Also can someone put this whole linear thing in laymans terms. My tank is 24" tall. I want to use only 1overflow. With a 1.5" bulkhead. That should be about 1000gph. This will keep up with my return pump. All help is usefull.

 

[Deep Dive Coral]

hey guys here are some new pics. here is the tank after water testing and now the bulkheads drilled in with the tank on the start of the stand. the stand will not be completed till after all the plumbing is done. and the canopy will not be completed till i get my lighting.

 

[Deep Dive Coral]

i have to build the overflow boxes, do the plumbing, build the sump, build the ATO tank, and then start the tank. can anyone tell me what is the best way to move all my live stock from tank to tank. i dont want to re cycle the tank. thanks to all that looks and comments.

 

[Deep Dive Coral]

today I will be working on the overflow boxes. And starting the canopy. Once I get my reactor I will start the bottom half project.

 

[Wolverine57]

I was at Rich's home lastnight so this tank clean and well put together.
Great job partner! No wonder why, you have not finish mine....LOL