Author Topic: Blown76Mav's 150 build (Read 9243 times)

Blown76mav · « **on:** February 01, 2009, 17:36:23 »

I guess its time to make a post about my 150 build. After being in the hobby for only a few months I have realized my 65g wasn't going to cut it. After talking with Mikki and seeing her tank build I knew I needed to start looking for something a little bigger. After looking I found a 150 rr tank and stand. Now all I had to do was convince the wife it needed to be in the house.

Well it didn't take to much as she wanted her livingroom back. So I had to remodel a room, make some shelves and a closet and I was set.

With the tank in the house I had to do A LOT of cleaning. The previous owner didn't clean anything. As I started I began to wonder what I had gotten myself into. I kept telling myself it will all be worth it in the end. Over the next week I cleaned, scrubbed and breathed vinager. After it was clean I put black vinyl on the back of the tank so I didn't have to smell paint fumes.

Now with the tank cleaned and the back taken care of it was off to the basement....

Blown76mav · « **Reply #1 on:** February 02, 2009, 00:29:33 »

After cleaning I then had to tackle the basement. This is what was in my way. After removeing the bookshelf and the cabinet I got to work on building my sump stand.

Next up priming, painting,plumbing and sump building.......

jungliztkruger · « **Reply #2 on:** February 03, 2009, 00:33:25 »

yep... im getting jealous

Riderc82 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 03, 2009, 16:19:16 »

looking good

MechanicalEngineer · « **Reply #4 on:** February 03, 2009, 16:54:59 »

Ooook..not funny...please continue! I want more pictures! You can't start..and leave us hanging. I mean, I know it's a build thread, but who takes more than a day building & setting up a tank from start to finish???

Blown76mav · « **Reply #5 on:** February 03, 2009, 17:05:21 »

I should have some more pics tommorow IF the UPS guy delivers my stuff. Waiting on my Reeflo Skimmer

I do have the bench painted though.

lazylivin · « **Reply #6 on:** February 03, 2009, 21:03:56 »

Nice cleaning job man. I bet your arms are pretty sore after that one. My tank could use some cleaning....are you for hire?

I bet your sump is already done though....where are those pics at?

Blown76mav · « **Reply #7 on:** February 03, 2009, 21:34:51 »

You would think I'd have the sump done, but I'm waiting on the skimmer to get here. They say it has a 13x17 footprint, I want to make sure before I spend 200 on acrylic. Once its here look out for some more pics.

Blown76mav · « **Reply #8 on:** February 04, 2009, 16:14:57 »

Here's a picture to hold you over. Finally got the stand painted

Still waiting on the ups guy

Blown76mav · « **Reply #9 on:** February 04, 2009, 17:55:21 »

The ups man just dropped of some stuff and I have to go back to work :'(

Blown76mav · « **Reply #10 on:** February 07, 2009, 19:19:09 »

Got some more work done today. Maybe MAYBE next weekend I can have water going in. I've got some electrical stuff to do....

aquavista99 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 07, 2009, 20:20:57 »

Looks great! I love it when UPS leaves presents at my door. Very nice job on the plumbing as well!

Blown76mav · « **Reply #12 on:** February 08, 2009, 15:20:01 »

Ok, gonna post a question here. Would you build an extension for the 30 gallon quarantine tank or turn it sideways like in the pictures. On the other side of the pipe is going to be a custom acrylic sump 48x16x16 so thats not an option.

Thanks

Lonnie

slandis3 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 08, 2009, 15:32:13 »

i would build an extension, that way it will give you a little more work area

Blown76mav · « **Reply #14 on:** February 08, 2009, 16:01:28 »

Thats what I was thinking just wanted a 2nd opinion. I should have built the table longer but didn't think I was going with such a big skimmer.

Baggerhog · « **Reply #15 on:** February 08, 2009, 17:53:44 »

Bigger is better right?

Blown76mav · « **Reply #16 on:** February 09, 2009, 09:23:04 »

Quote from: Baggerhog on February 08, 2009, 17:53:44

Bigger is better right?

Thats my thinking.

slandis3 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2009, 09:26:18 »

Quote from: Blown76mav on February 09, 2009, 09:23:04

Thats my thinking.

Ya know, the 240g I might be selling is bigger than a 150g

Blown76mav · « **Reply #18 on:** February 09, 2009, 09:49:32 »

Oh, the temptation...... My wife found the thread for the 240 cubes and promptly told me NO don't even think about it.

ohioreef · « **Reply #19 on:** February 09, 2009, 10:49:19 »

Quote from: Blown76mav on February 09, 2009, 09:49:32

Oh, the temptation...... My wife found the thread for the 240 cubes and promptly told me NO don't even think about it.

I wish I could get my wife to peruse the forum!

Blown76mav · « **Reply #20 on:** February 12, 2009, 14:42:33 »

Well after battling with the flu for a few days I finally got some work done on the sump. I still need to install the fug, the top brace and drill for the return pump but its close. Maybe this weekend.... Oh well I guess I could post a preview or two on what its going to look like. No the wood will not be staying just getting an idea on how high to make the skimmer stand.

Riderc82 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 12, 2009, 14:56:39 »

Looks great, How long did it take you to make the sump? Seeing that beauty makes me want to take my center brace up and get a custom sump

Blown76mav · « **Reply #22 on:** February 12, 2009, 15:09:42 »

I've got three hours in it so far, and maybe another 1 or so to finish it.

Joel · « **Reply #23 on:** February 12, 2009, 15:52:37 »

What's a "fug"

Looks awesome Lonnie.

Blown76mav · « **Reply #24 on:** February 25, 2009, 09:41:21 »

Well, I guess I need to finsh this. I finally got the last of my work done. While I was waiting on the sump to dry, I installed the eggcrate, sand and some water.

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