Mike's 220 gal build

[FreahSaltyGuy]

So it begins. I put the stand outside (still need to skin the stand and put doors etc this is just the skeleton) with the 180 on top and the 75 gallon sump below. Filled the 180 all the way as well as the overflows to check for any leaks over the next few days. Had some scares along the way but you have helped settle those fears. Got a majority of the return line glued just needs to be painted black. The back of the tank will be painted using black PlastiDip. Today spent the day cutting some wood like the 3/4" plywood it sits on for both tanks, plumbing etc.
Still left to do:
Drain lines
Paint back PVC black
PlastiDip back glass
Install Acrylic baffles in sump
Skin the cabinet, install barn doors, paint
Test system full run (skimmer, pump, etc)
And whatever else I can't think of....exhausted it's been a long day

Stay tuned......

 

[ashburn2k]

Mike? the Walmart Mike?

 

[FreahSaltyGuy]

Mike? the Walmart Mike?

Nope the Manteca Mike lol

 

[Kensington Reefer]

@FreahSaltyGuy
Pardon my confusion
What are the dimensions of that tank?

 

[FreahSaltyGuy]

@FreahSaltyGuy
Pardon my confusion
What are the dimensions of that tank?

Holy cow I'm glad you asked. It's 72x24x29 so it's actually a 200 gallon tank isn't it lol!??

 

[Kensington Reefer]

Glass...heavy!

 

[ashburn2k]

arent u the guy who had the same tank before but the other one had a bad silicon job and u had to get another same tank ?

 

[FreahSaltyGuy]

Glass...heavy!

Ya I'm laying on the couch and took 2 Tylenol to stop the throbbing in my back as we just brought it into the house to finish the cabinet & plumbing. It is GIANT!

 

[FreahSaltyGuy]

arent u the guy who had the same tank before but the other one had a bad silicon job and u had to get another same tank ?

Not quite. I had a larger Acrylic tank that was almost the same size but was 30" wide instead of 24". The acrylic tank had a tiny crack about 1/8" at the very top front that I just couldn't do it. Lol.

 

[Kensington Reefer]

Ya I'm laying on the couch and took 2 Tylenol to stop the throbbing in my back as we just brought it into the house to finish the cabinet & plumbing. It is GIANT

Giant...
Size is relative
there is a 450 and 2: 300
The fish will enjoy the 30” height

The tank pictured is 30” tall, 24”x66”

Speedy recovery to ya

 

[FreahSaltyGuy]

Giant...
Size is relative
there is a 450 and 2: 300
The fish will enjoy the 30” height

The tank pictured is 30” tall, 24”x66”

Speedy recovery to ya

Well I'm glad to hear they will like the 30" that was honestly one concern I had was that it was too deep for reef tank. But after having it setup in the house it's like a perfect size and fits right on the wall that is the same length.
Btw what is that yellow/blue fish on the left there. Looks beautiful.

Hey maybe you can help with this- UV should I plumb it through a manifold and then the out go straight into the tank?

 

[Kensington Reefer]

Well I'm glad to hear they will like the 30" that was honestly one concern I had was that it was too deep for reef tank. But after having it setup in the house it's like a perfect size and fits right on the wall that is the same length.
Btw what is that yellow/blue fish on the left there. Looks beautiful.

Hey maybe you can help with this- UV should I plumb it through a manifold and then the out go straight into the tank?

Hit me with pm
We’ll chat
I hate manifolds BTW

 

[Kensington Reefer]

Oh, the yellow fish is a foxface

 

[ashburn2k]

Not quite. I had a larger Acrylic tank that was almost the same size but was 30" wide instead of 24". The acrylic tank had a tiny crack about 1/8" at the very top front that I just couldn't do it. Lol.

what happened to the tank

 

[FreahSaltyGuy]

I gave it to a friend who said he was going to keep an Arowana in his garage lol

 

[FreahSaltyGuy]

Plasi-dipped the back of tank, finished plumbing last night. Water test tank outdoors for about 4 days. Filling up in house now, so far everything great no leaks no issues. Thanks to everyone who has helped me along the way especially when I panicked!!!
A very special THANK YOU to @Arvin R for being the guy I leaned on, bugged like hell when I really wanted to overthink everything, he gave me that extra boost of confidence on doing things right. Thank you Arvin!! I owe you! Can't wait to buy some beautiful corals from you to fill this beast!
Next up draining, mixing saltwater, sand, rockwork and finishing the stand by enclosing it and staining the finish wood and of course waiting for the cycling. Stay tuned!!

 

[Kensington Reefer]

IMHO
I would put the skimmer on the other side of the brace in the sump

 

[FreahSaltyGuy]

IMHO
I would put the skimmer on the other side of the brace in the sump

I decided to go against the grain and put the fuge before sump lol. I still have to install all the baffles which I forgot to mention. I know I'm gonna get slack for it.

 

[Kensington Reefer]

I decided to go against the grain and put the fuge before sump lol. I still have to install all the baffles which I forgot to mention. I know I'm gonna get slack for it.

It’s yours...
Do as you please

 

[FreahSaltyGuy]

It’s yours...
Do as you please

totally, but I still respect the opinions of others and have listened to many including your awesome info. I'm going to try this first and if it doesn't go well I'll move it. Luckily I have a big open space below that makes it somewhat easy to change.