The 225 Gal Monster

[Arvin R]

Thanks to @Coral reefer for the amazing deal on this tank.

Special thanks to @Srt4eric and @IOnceWasLegend and Eric's friend for helping move the tank!

Cleaning and painting the stand. Then need to repair the Euro bracing early this week. Hopefully have it set in place next weekend and start working on the plumbing.

Sump hopefully arrives this Thursday. I went with a Trigger Systems Triton 44 V2 that was open box on sale from BRS.

Anyone know a local source for black vinyl hoses by the foot?

Leaving the stand on the dollys for another day to give full dry time for the paint.

 

[Srt4eric]

Pet club usually has a good selection of hoses.

 

[Coral reefer]

Hydroponics stores often carry the black vinyl

 

[Kensington Reefer]

We are a great club!!

What’s the footprint of that beast?
Looks like fun
Looks very heavy

 

[Arvin R]

We are a great club!!

What’s the footprint of that beast?
Looks like fun
Looks very heavy

I definitely agree. When people say becoming a supporting member is the best investment in the hobby, they aren't kidding! And I hope that I'm doing my part and carrying that on and helping new members where ever I can!

Its 72Lx30Wx24H. The only thing that would've made it more perfect for me is if it was peninsula. It's definitely heavy.

 

[tankguy]

It’s reborn. Looking forward to seeing what you do with this.

 

[Kensington Reefer]

Live long
Grow big
Feed well
Love and admire
No pressure

Best fishes n happy reefing

 

[Arvin R]

Received my sump today but not very happy with the condition. One of the sumps internal baffle walls is cracked near the top and split from the side external wall about 3-4 inches. And a support for the bubble catch tray was broken clean off.

I've emailed BRS and will see what they say. I am probably leaning toward getting some weld on 4 and repairing it myself though.

 

[tankguy]

That’s a bummer for sure

 

[Devon]

Awesome project! Can’t wait to see it come together.

 

[Coral reefer]

If you can return I may have a sump to sell

 

[Arvin R]

If you can return I may have a sump to sell

I'll see what they say. It was an open box item but they stated it was like new/unused condition.

 

[Coral reefer]

I'll see what they say. It was an open box item but they stated it was like new/unused condition.

No worries on my end, just figured I’d let you know. Might open up your options with them knowing you don’t necessarily need it. What dimensions is that? I can measure the two I have

 

[Arvin R]

No worries on my end, just figured I’d let you know. Might open up your options with them knowing you don’t necessarily need it. What dimensions is that? I can measure the two I have

Sounds good. This one is 44x16x15. I like the big fuge section of this sump.

 

[popper]

They should send a free replacement. It's a PITA for them to return, track and dispose. Easier for them to give you a new one.

 

[Arvin R]

They should send a free replacement. It's a PITA for them to return, track and dispose. Easier for them to give you a new one.

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EDIT. That email as sent incomplete. They are providing a full refund and letting me keep the sump.

-Arvin

 

[Darkxerox]

I'm still waiting on the dang replacement part from the broken RO unit BRS sent me. First the guy says he'll expedite Monday then I ask yesterday for the tracking number and he said oops he forgot to submit the order. Now the ETA is like Sept 27th.

 

[popper]

Well their response was very lack luster.

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Should I post this on their fb ask-brs page?

-Arvin

WTF???

 

[Arvin R]

False alarm. The email sent incomplete on accident. They are giving me a full refund and letting me keep it.

 

[Arvin R]

I'm on my way to TAP Plastics and going to use weld on 4 to repair this for functionality