The starting point on a new 150g build

Subject: The starting point on a new 150g build 2/3/2011, 2:07 pm

Well I thought that i would start a build thread for my new 150g tank.

First step get tank........................done
Brand new 60 x 24 x 25 tank
The starting point on a new 150g build Newtank

The starting point on a new 150g build Newtank

now the new skimmer
The starting point on a new 150g build Newskimmer

In the process of getting the materials for my stand and sump. Hopefully I will
have everything in the next week to start setting it up

Subject: Re: The starting point on a new 150g build 2/3/2011, 2:08 pm

It looks great!
Whats your next step!

Subject: Re: The starting point on a new 150g build 2/3/2011, 2:29 pm

I am hoping to start building the stand in the next few days

Subject: Re: The starting point on a new 150g build 2/3/2011, 2:34 pm

dude did you get my PM bout them skimmers?
180g predator skimmers!

Guest

Awesome, I cant wait to see the build process!!!!

Subject: Re: The starting point on a new 150g build 2/3/2011, 9:20 pm

very nice tank cant wait to see the stand

Subject: Re: The starting point on a new 150g build 2/3/2011, 10:09 pm

that tank looks familiar where did you get it i bet it cost a fortune

Subject: Re: The starting point on a new 150g build 2/4/2011, 1:14 am

just a small one lol!

Subject: Re: The starting point on a new 150g build 2/4/2011, 4:48 am

I see it has an overflow on the back. Did you get a sump with it or are you going to build one ?
Ray

Subject: Re: The starting point on a new 150g build 2/4/2011, 8:04 am

Very nice start!! Can't wait to watch the build! yes

Subject: Re: The starting point on a new 150g build 2/4/2011, 4:49 pm

That tank looks familiar....lol

Subject: Re: The starting point on a new 150g build 2/4/2011, 6:09 pm

welcome aboard brother

Subject: Re: The starting point on a new 150g build 2/9/2011, 12:37 am

new pics added

Subject: Re: The starting point on a new 150g build 3/3/2011, 12:03 am

Ok I have been very busy with work and life, However I have made some progress on get this tank set up. It is not up yet but its in progress.

Here are some updated pics and comments.

I am building my stand out of 1.5" steel tubing with a wall thickness of 3/16. The stand is not completely welded
yet, it is just tack welded. Will finish all the welding and cleaning up the welds tomorrow.

Here is the material
The starting point on a new 150g build Steelframe6

The starting point on a new 150g build Steelframe6

Top and Bottom of the stand
The starting point on a new 150g build Steelframe4

The starting point on a new 150g build Steelframe5

Have added the legs
The starting point on a new 150g build Steelframe10

The starting point on a new 150g build Steelframe9

and just some additional pics of the tack welding
The starting point on a new 150g build Steelframe8

The starting point on a new 150g build Steelframe3

The starting point on a new 150g build Steelframe7

After the welding and cleanup, I intend to prime the frame and coat it. I am not
quite sure what I am going to coat the stand with but I am leaning towards
herculiner.

Ok well the gusset plates have been added and also added some tabs to us to anchor the wood facade

The starting point on a new 150g build Steelframewithgusets3

The starting point on a new 150g build Steelframewithgusets3

The starting point on a new 150g build Steelframewithgusets1

The starting point on a new 150g build Steelframewithgusets4

I finished grinding down the welds and got it primed.

Well one step closer to getting this thing ready for wood. The steel frame has now been primed and is ready
for the Hurculiner. I will start applying this tomorrow after work.
The starting point on a new 150g build Standprimed

The starting point on a new 150g build Standprimed

Well I was not going to let all the rain we got this weekend stop me from working on the stand.The steel frame has now got a really nice coat if truck bedliner on it and is now ready for the wood facade.
The starting point on a new 150g build Steelframehurculined

The starting point on a new 150g build Steelframehurculined

While I was waiting for the steel frame to dry, I started on my sump.
The starting point on a new 150g build Sumpunderconstruction

I could not let this weekend end without getting some wood (Birch) on the steel frame.
The starting point on a new 150g build Woodfacade

Ok it is starting to look alot more like a stand now, instead of just a steel frame.

The starting point on a new 150g build Skinned2

ok got home to late yesterday to actually do any wood working, so I thought that I would work on the baffles for my sump.
So here are the first set of baffles (skimmer side), these will just inset into the tank with some silicone between them and the glass.
The starting point on a new 150g build Skimmersidebaffles

The starting point on a new 150g build Skimmersidebaffles

Here are the first set of baffles installed in the sump
The starting point on a new 150g build Closeupofbaffles

The starting point on a new 150g build Skimmersidebaffles-1

Subject: Re: The starting point on a new 150g build 3/3/2011, 12:30 am

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME

Nice work truly yes

I hope you keep the site posted with fresh pic's of your build. I am about to move at the end of April to a new Home been wanting to build my own and Upgrade to larger tanks myself seeing your build is just the fix I needed Thanks. I have felt like a whale in a fish bowl need more water and bigger tank. Have fun,good luck. Everything looks top notch truly the quality craftsmanship is excellent.

Subject: Re: The starting point on a new 150g build 3/3/2011, 12:40 am

Thanks, it is taking me longer than I had intended but when you work till 4:30 and it gets dark at 6:30 doesn't leave much daylight left.

I will keep this thread updated

Subject: Re: The starting point on a new 150g build 3/3/2011, 4:28 am

its hard to tell by the small pics but watch your height on that center baffle.
looking though good congrats!

Subject: Re: The starting point on a new 150g build 3/3/2011, 8:25 am

totally understand the center baffle is 1" off the bottom of the tank

Subject: Re: The starting point on a new 150g build 3/3/2011, 8:32 am

very nice. built to last that is for sure!!!

Subject: Re: The starting point on a new 150g build 3/3/2011, 8:37 am

Larry, not the bottom of the tank the top. how high does the sump water have to go before it can flow over the top of the center baffle?

Subject: Re: The starting point on a new 150g build 3/3/2011, 9:31 am

nice larry!
what do you plan to light this tank with?
are you gona try n rig up some leds? or go with some MH's?
goin great so far

Subject: Re: The starting point on a new 150g build 3/3/2011, 2:31 pm

cwhip wrote:: Larry, not the bottom of the tank the top. how high does the sump water have to go before it can flow over the top of the center baffle?

I understand what you are saying now, However the water is going under the center baffle.

Subject: Re: The starting point on a new 150g build 3/3/2011, 2:31 pm

alkomist wrote:: nice larry!
what do you plan to light this tank with?
are you gona try n rig up some leds? or go with some MH's?
goin great so far

I am going to light it with T5's and led's

Subject: Re: The starting point on a new 150g build 3/3/2011, 2:52 pm

bbandu wrote:

cwhip wrote:: Larry, not the bottom of the tank the top. how high does the sump water have to go before it can flow over the top of the center baffle?

I understand what you are saying now, However the water is going under the center baffle.

ok good luck!

Subject: Re: The starting point on a new 150g build 3/5/2011, 7:20 pm

Ok I did not get as much accomplished as I wanted to but that is ok, will work on it some more when I get back.

The canopy is coming along nicely.
The starting point on a new 150g build Canopy2

The starting point on a new 150g build Canopy2

The starting point on a new 150g build Canopy

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