Well, today is the day

The build out of the aquarium is set to begin today. We have moved the TV in the living room from where it was, as the new aquarium going to be right there.

The tank is set to be 240 gallons, rimless, measuring 96"x24"x24". Made out of a newer generation acrylic which is scratch resistant.

The 4-chamber sump filter is going to be built along side the tank, and plumbed directly into the tank with PVC for both intake and return.

Sump measurements are 50x16x18 (roughly 62 gallons)

The intake is going to be an internally drilled/threaded PVC elbow. Return pump is about 1200 gph. Return tank is also going to be one way only, so water cannot back down into the filter if the pump stops for whatever reason.

Both intake and outtake are going to have ball valved attached to them.

The 9ft stand which is set to be built today in place is going to be made out of cinder blocks to match the look of the industrial loft I live in.


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"wow" im going watch this thread, this is going to be better then a soap

Is that sarcasm kazzy?

It would be very dramatic if I was doing it myself. I don't have a single construction bone in my body LOL...

A professional construction builder friend of mine is doing it all, and I get to "help."

Congrats Jcannonb.... I can't wait to see this!!!

Please take LOTS of pics!!!

Pics and videos at the end of each day of progress made

I promise

The materials for the tank are supposed to be in Monday/Tuesday

noooo! sarcasm, i just love watching a plan come together, x

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I started a flickr account. It is finally real

The materials for the stand have been delivered!

Stand Work Started
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Stand Work Continues
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I have made something similar to this. But i made a 265 with plywood sides and backing and glass front, It took me about a couple weeks, But it was worth it! I like your idea too Going to be great

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Here we go!!!
and the audiance is following his every move, just to make sure they don't miss out on any action.

Man, that thing is gonna be huge, i expected it big ,but the stand looks promising allready.
Scratch free acrylic?
any more info on that subject?
Sounds very interresting.

it won't be long now, for once you're into the action, time flies by...

There's NODDY!

I have been waiting patiently for you all day :-P

Any feedback you have please don't hesitate to tell me as we go!