Neptune Aquatics 435G SPS Display Tank Build

[robert4025]

Finally! tank came in from LeeMar today.... 60"x36"x26". Starphire glass is soooo awesome!

Couple more weeks for the refugium sump and stand to be completed and we're gonna get this baby rolling like a super star!

 

[Coral reefer]

What the hole in the bottom not in the overflow going to be for?

 

[robert4025]

What the hole in the bottom not in the overflow going to be for?

It's for tank draining during WC.

 

[Elite]

I think I see a scratch Robert... I will give you $100 for that tank ..

:bigsmile:

 

[robert4025]

I think I see a scratch Robert... I will give you $100 for that tank ..

:bigsmile:

I think you need to get your eyes checked out...

 

[iCon]

Wow...Awesome **

Question - Why the hole in the bottom for draining water during wcs? Seems like if a valve were to fail/crack/leak you drain the whole tank. Why not 1/4 way from the top or something to limit the amount of water that 'could' get drained?

 

[sfsuphysics]

Ok, now who's going to carry that into position??

not it!

 

[melly mel]

Nice Robert! Thats gonna be one nice setup.

 

[650-IS350]

Looking good Robert. Will try to venture out there one of these days again to check out the tank .

 

[sfboarders]

That is Bad 2 Da Bone!!! SIC!!!

 

[robert4025]

Wow...Awesome **

Question - Why the hole in the bottom for draining water during wcs? Seems like if a valve were to fail/crack/leak you drain the whole tank. Why not 1/4 way from the top or something to limit the amount of water that 'could' get drained?

I am trying to minimize too many visible plumbing parts in the tank. Also, yes there is a chance of a leaking valve. However, that shouldn't be a problem as long as the structural integrity of the bulk head used is uncompromise. If you use a double threaded bulkhead, you can temporarily plug either sides of it to replace any defective part from the opposite side without having to drain the entire tank.

 

[fingerwrinkles]

Robert, I did the same (bottom drain) in my new setup and it has proved very helpful ... so easy to drain the entire tank without any hoses, pumps, etc.

 

[iCon]

Wow...Awesome **

Question - Why the hole in the bottom for draining water during wcs? Seems like if a valve were to fail/crack/leak you drain the whole tank. Why not 1/4 way from the top or something to limit the amount of water that 'could' get drained?

I am trying to minimize too many visible plumbing parts in the tank. Also, yes there is a chance of a leaking valve. However, that shouldn't be a problem as long as the structural integrity of the bulk head used is uncompromise. If you use a double threaded bulkhead, you can temporarily plug either sides of it to replace any defective part from the opposite side without having to drain the entire tank.

Thanks for the explanation. This whole monster tank thing is new to me Can't wait to see it up and running!

 

[slim_jim989]

Looking good are u going to go swiming in it first though

 

[CookieJar]

Looking good are u going to go swiming in it first though

+1
You're small enough to fit in it, right? If not see if you can trade a frag w/ Gimmito to borrow his kids so you can get a pic of them swimming in it.

 

[gimmito]

Looking good are u going to go swiming in it first though

+1
You're small enough to fit in it, right? If not see if you can trade a frag w/ Gimmito to borrow his kids so you can get a pic of them swimming in it.

My kids will pose in your tank for frags ! :bigsmile:

 

[Euphyllia]

The tank is much more stunning in person. Can't wait to see it running.

 

[robert4025]

Got the skimmer in today and it's HUGE!

Stand should be ready next week! Now, only if I can get Gen to stop lolli gagging on the refugium....

 

[jellygeee]

Wow. That is a HUGE skimmer.

 

[sfboarders]

That's not HUGE. It's a MONSTER!