Chuck's 150 Gallon Reef Project

[ChuckG]

I "thought" I would be able to empty the 65 gal and pull it from the wall today. Didn't quite get that far. But it is empty.

[ChuckG]

Almost another day has passed and the 65gal still isn't out of the wall. Water is drained and the substrate is removed. It was nice to see that the plenum I had built into the bottom was still uncomprimised by sand. This thing sure went in easier than it is coming out though. I didn't make the holes for the overflow and return lines big enough to be able to remove the bulkheads if I needed to when I installed this thing. I kind of just slipped it into place. It's a bit hard trying to lift a 65gal tank when you do not have access to the sides of it. SO - quarter inch by quarter inch, I have finally lifted it enough so the bulkhead nipples will clear the wooden frame. Anyone got a spare minute to help me slide this thing out of there?

[ChuckG]

Mission Accomplished: All tanks have been removed from the Fish Room. Now have to start gutting it just to get the Fuge out. I built around it when I set this thing up.

[ChuckG]

During the RAG downtime I was able to completely stablize the 30 gal holding tank. Now I have to clean up the messes I've made over the past week because one of my daughters will be in town next week. THEN the real fun begins with gutting the fish room, running electrical wireing the way I want it, etc., etc.

This isn't a pretty set up - but it will work temporarily

[olsaltybastard]

It's always reassuring that someone else is always willing to go deeper than I ever would. Your temporary setup looks nicer than some displays!

[atlantic reefer]

Originally Posted by olsaltybastard

It's always reassuring that someone else is always willing to go deeper than I ever would. Your temporary setup looks nicer than some displays!

So True.

Very nice progress

Shane

[Rich31274]

So another weekend is upon us. Am looking forward to seeing some additional progress on your project.

[ChuckG]

Things are at a stand still at the moment. My wife made me stop making messes and actually do some cleaning up because one of my daughters is here for the weekend. After she leaves tomorrow I can tear the place up again. I plan on gutting the fish room, cutting the hole in the wall and running some electrical lines during the evening hours of this coming week as long I have the energy after working all day.

[ChuckG]

BTW: Can someone change the title? I've decided on a slightly bigger tank. It'll be a 150. 48x24x30

[phlounder]

Changed the title for ya! You had to go 10 gallons bigger than me huh?