135 in-wall tank build (1 Viewer)

[bkoppes]

The build has started. Guessing it will be ready for corals in 6-8 weeks.

Tank details:
Custom built 48" x 30" x 22" starphire front with external overflow (almost coast-to-coast), will be front side viewable with front access


Equipment so far:
(3) MP 40s
Lighting - Tek 8 bulb T5, supplemented with LED's
Skimmer - need to purchase
Sump - 40 breeder
Tunze ATO
Bubble Magus doser
Apex controller (adding camera in front and on sump for remote monitoring)

 

[bkoppes]

Pictures

This thread will be picture heavy!! Will update. Have had the tank for about 5 months and winter is on its way, so its time to get moving on this build.

Let the fun begin.....


Front view before - tank in background on floor

Back view before hole

Cutting sheetrock

Painted the inside of closet, will be painting stand also.

Front view of hole - cut larger hole so I will have front access on top, will use trim around tank for clean look.

Start of stand...glued and screwed (The stand will eventually have 2 pieces of plywood and foam before putting the tank on.)

 

[Merkurfan]

:biggthumpup: nice!

 

[Kyle52288]

Funny. I was just thinking today about if you ever got this build going. :beerchug:

 

[Fragtastic Reef]

Its not filled yet?

It looks great so far man! :beerchug:

 

[bkoppes]

:biggthumpup: nice!

Thanks

Funny. I was just thinking today about if you ever got this build going. :beerchug:

Ears were ringing huh, started it just for you buddy!!

Its not filled yet?

It looks great so far man! :beerchug:

Not yet..... :nuts:

 

[RaysReef]

Glad to see this finally going...lol eventually I'll get mine going too :biggthumpup:

 

[Flounder]

Looks good! Is that going to be a large fish room behind it?

 

[deneed4spd]

Just a thought but why not allow it to be viewable from the front and right side since its on a corner?

 

[Jboulerice]

Just a thought but why not allow it to be viewable from the front and right side since its on a corner?

+1 on that Idea although it looks like you already committed a little by now...

 

[Rafa]

+1 on that Idea although it looks like you already committed a little by now...

+2 on that

 

[Nanofreak79]

WOW! It's been almost a year since you told me about this! Can't wait to see the finished product. I will deffinetly be following this one! Congrats!:biggthumpup:

 

[bkoppes]

Just a thought but why not allow it to be viewable from the front and right side since its on a corner?

+1 on that Idea although it looks like you already committed a little by now...

+2 on that

Wanted to center the tank in the wall.

 

[Rafa]

pfffttt... easy fix, get a bigger tank

 

[deneed4spd]

:beerchug:

 

[bkoppes]

pfffttt... easy fix, get a bigger tank

And a divorce?? LOL

 

[Kyle52288]

And a divorce?? LOL

LoL I know that feeling!!

 

[Adam G]

Awesome start! Looking forward to tracking the progress!

 

[bkoppes]

Wow, already a month since the last update. I am slow at this.

The stand is done.

Cooked the rock tonight.

Mag 12 and sand purchased today.
Picking up SWC 230 Cone Skimmer at swap.

Pretty much just need the tank on the stand, plumb, baffle the sump, drill rock(maybe), paint trim.

Will be wet within 2 weeks and guessing I will be ready for corals in by the end of the year at the latest, that should give it 4 weeks to cycle :greenguy:

 

[Fragtastic Reef]

Already sounds sexy enough and there is no dang pictures! :coolmad: