My 270 G. Tank! 72"x37"x24"
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Topic: My 270 G. Tank! 72"x37"x24"
Posted By: troyholl
Subject: My 270 G. Tank! 72"x37"x24"
Date Posted: February 17 2012 at 1:32pm
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My wife and I currently have a 90 gallon tank (48x18x24) and are considering adding a large cube and building a fish room. Here is a picture of the existing tank! I'm thinking a 48x36x24 or 48x48x24 for the size. Any suggestions on finding a tank or having one built locally?  ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
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Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: February 17 2012 at 1:36pm
Couple more pics. From my phone so they aren't the greatest...  ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: Enthalpy
Date Posted: February 17 2012 at 1:57pm
| Chad Carter does a great job at building aquariums. He built my rimless starfire ~90 gal tank. |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: February 17 2012 at 2:04pm
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Do you have his contact info? ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: Enthalpy
Date Posted: February 17 2012 at 2:15pm
| http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=54300&KW=&title=fs-baby-green-fungia-plate-corals" rel="nofollow - http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=54300&KW=&title=fs-baby-green-fungia-plate-corals If he was curious who you're talking about my name is Justin. |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: February 17 2012 at 2:36pm
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Thanks! ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: February 17 2012 at 4:24pm
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I also build high quality aquariums. Let me know and I can sent you portfolio pics ------------- Aquarium Maintenance,Consulting,Custom Built Glass Aquariums Rimless/Euro,24Hr Emergency Service 8015485201 Www.UtahAquariumDoctors.com [email protected] |
Posted By: dmanshep
Date Posted: February 17 2012 at 4:29pm
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Troy as someone who has owned a 4x4x2 I would love to chat with you about it.. May be able to share some ideas with you.. Pm me if your interested |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: February 17 2012 at 6:36pm
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Certainly !! I sent a PM to both of you! ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: February 17 2012 at 8:36pm
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Hey Troy! Glad to see you here. Seems like forever unless I just hadn't noticed. Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: February 17 2012 at 9:10pm
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Thanks Adam. I knew it had been a while but didn't realize my last post was almost 4 yrs ago! Been busy but man time flys fast! ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: February 18 2012 at 1:08pm
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Here is a cool Aquarium i built 3 years ago, Check out the link http://reefbuilders.com/2009/11/09/ice-age-aquarium-neatest-empty-tank/" rel="nofollow - http://reefbuilders.com/2009/11/09/ice-age-aquarium-neatest-empty-tank/  ------------- Aquarium Maintenance,Consulting,Custom Built Glass Aquariums Rimless/Euro,24Hr Emergency Service 8015485201 Www.UtahAquariumDoctors.com [email protected] |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: February 18 2012 at 1:33pm
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Isn't this still in the store? I think I saw it there or somewhere else. It certainly is creative. I would be incredible to see it filled with livestock! ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: February 18 2012 at 2:07pm
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You can see it filled with livestock.... at my house. See if I can upload a pic sometime. Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: February 18 2012 at 2:11pm
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Cool! I would love to see a picture! ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: February 18 2012 at 2:40pm
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Adam you have it? ------------- Aquarium Maintenance,Consulting,Custom Built Glass Aquariums Rimless/Euro,24Hr Emergency Service 8015485201 Www.UtahAquariumDoctors.com [email protected] |
Posted By: AquariumGuy
Date Posted: February 20 2012 at 12:21am
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If you decide not to go custom look at the Marineland DD 200g it 48"x36"x27"tall. its my favorite tank that i sell. Link to build thread on RC
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Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: February 20 2012 at 5:32pm
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Ok.... was away for the weekend but back home now. Here is what I'm looking at doing. This room use to be my office; but I lost it to my wife's Gym setup and I got regulated to a sitting room upstairs. She has now got too much equipment for this room so I "might" get it back.  If I do I can put a great size tank here:  And she will move her equipment to the main family room where we currently have our existing tank along with a couch and table...  There is a great size closet behind the wall in the office that I could turn into a fish room. Its about 8x10 in size and there is plumbing and a drain going into the floor that I could access as well. Originally I was thinking of a 4x3x24 or 4x4x24 cube but I'm now thinking that the wall it would go on is 6'6" wide so maybe a 5x3x27" or 5x3x30" tank would be better. The sump, Ref, etc. can site in the closet/fishroom. Thoughts??? ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: February 28 2012 at 10:46am
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We are underway! We moved 2/3 of the exercise equipment out of the new "fish" room into the family room and we picked out new flooring to replace the carpet. We have a Cabinet to move from the family room that will require some fixes to the tiles in that area. Hopefully that will happen next week. I have Eric (fire shrimp) coming over tonight to talk tanks! I'm now thinking going with a 5x3x27" or 6x3x27". I really want a "cube" like tank but one as large as I can get down the stairs and into the room! Starting to think equipment. Ideas are welcome! ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: February 28 2012 at 9:48pm
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Ok... just made the plunge and ordered a 72"x37"x24" tank with Starfire glass on the two viewable sides from Fire Shrimp! Also ordered new hardwood floor for the Library/Fish viewing room as well! Lots to do!! ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: February 28 2012 at 9:49pm
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I guess the motto is "Go Big or Go Home"!! ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: February 29 2012 at 7:45am
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Awesome. Same size as my tank (I think). This will be great! Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: February 29 2012 at 8:00am
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Adam, Cool! I'll be asking for lots of advice as things move along! ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: Ann_A
Date Posted: February 29 2012 at 9:14am
I would also add...or Go Home Big! (with a big tank of course  )This sounds like it'll be a fun project to follow! Good luck and have fun! Don't forget to post pics as things move along.  ------------- http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53856&title=annes-65g-rsm-reef" rel="nofollow - RSM 250 Reef |
troyholl wrote:Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 02 2012 at 1:33pm
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Things are moving along a bit. The tank is on order and Eric has the glass on the way! I've been cleaning up the closet that will become the fish room. Also tore out a cabinet in the family room that had to go to make room for the wife's gym equipment that is moving out of the way for the new Library/Study/Fish room. The hardwood that will replace the carpet is on order and will be installed in a week or two. Right now I'm planning out a few things: * I'm going to go with 4- Ecotech Radian LEDs to light this baby up! *2 Vortech MP40's from my 90 Gallon and 2- MP10's that will be new. I'm planning on selling the 90-gallon tank when the move is completed * Reeflo Hammerhead pump for the return * Neptune Apex control just because I can't resist having control of my system from an iPad or iPhone! I'm thinking of having Elite-Aquatics build the sump as I think their custom sumps look darn good! I want my fish room to be very clean, organized, and just as much a show-room as the main Library/Study/Fish room will be. I'll also put in a Frag tank as well as a quarantine tank into the fish room. Hope to pick up those from someone selling used on this site! I also need to find a builder for the stand; someone who can do a good job matching up the style of the existing bookshelves in the library. Give me suggestions!! ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: grassfairy
Date Posted: March 02 2012 at 2:19pm
| I would contact Dion Richins, he is your guy for cabinetry. Check out their website, the have built some amazing stands and canopies. |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 02 2012 at 2:48pm
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Thanks. I'll contact him. I'll likely get a few quotes... ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: MIK3B
Date Posted: March 02 2012 at 4:12pm
+1 on Tyler's (Elite-Aquatics) work - he is the Master...2 words: Meticulous Craftsmanship |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: March 02 2012 at 10:41pm
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Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 02 2012 at 10:45pm
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Dion... Nice looking builds on your site; I look forward to talking to you! ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: March 18 2012 at 12:16am
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Your Aquarium is 90% completed, I will take a few pics tomorrow.
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Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 18 2012 at 9:09am
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Ok; to catch everyone up... great progress is being made! 1st; the demo in the fish room/equipment room has been completed. I ripped out most of the existing closet style organizers out of the room; carpet is gone, and the wiring has begun! 
The 1st of the equipment has began to arrive! Here is the return pump I'll be using; its a Reeflo Hammerhead Gold!  FireShrimp (Eric D.) has got the glass and the tank construction is moving fast! I think he's excited to build the even bigger tank that is after mine!!  Finally.... the new Hardwood floor for the LIbrary/Fishroom is 95% done! The glue is setting over the weekend and the trim will be finished on Monday.  ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 18 2012 at 9:15am
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To add a couple more pieces of the plan! As I mention above, the tank is being custom built by Eric at Aquarium Creations! The sump; a frag tank; and the skimmer I will be using are being custom build by Tyler at Elite Aquatics!! I can't wait to see them! And the stand/build in bookcase is being built by Dion Richins! I purchased the 50 Gallon CAD lighting Artisan tank that SnowSfsr was selling as a QT. I also purchased his lighting and sump (also from Tyler) as well! I guess you can say I'm keeping it within the club!! ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: DLindquist
Date Posted: March 18 2012 at 12:38pm
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I'm all about "going big". However, that Hammerhead is a lot of pump. I would venture to say- too much pump. What are your plumbing schematics? We started with the same sized pump and soon downgraded to the Barracuda, which still had to be throttled back. ------------- A government strong enough to give you everything you want, is powerful enough to take everything you have. |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: March 18 2012 at 1:11pm
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Wow this is going to be beautiful! ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: Josh95
Date Posted: March 18 2012 at 1:18pm
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Yea, those reeflo pumps do work, they just move SO much water. If you wanted to stay with a huge pump like that you could do 2 overflows or maybe even more. ------------- Josh M. Phone: 406.471.1334 |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 18 2012 at 1:31pm
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I'll have two return lines; will split them into two each, and will be feeding a frag tank and refs as well. ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: Josh95
Date Posted: March 18 2012 at 1:48pm
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alright, you should be alright then. Any idea what powerheads your going to use? 2 MP40s? ------------- Josh M. Phone: 406.471.1334 |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 18 2012 at 2:01pm
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2 MP40s and 2 MP10s ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: DLindquist
Date Posted: March 18 2012 at 2:16pm
Josh, I'm curious at to what makes you assume he'll be alright? Troyholl, I hope you don't mind the discussion- Early estimates lead me to believe your DT and total volume will be very close to ours. We have dual 1" drains which bump to a 2" return on the way back to the sump (approximately 16' away). I also feed a 75G isolation tank through the return and have a manifold set up for a UV sterilizer and a mongrove grow out. With all that, I've still had to throttle the pump to about half capacity to allow the DT drains to keep up. Maybe I missed the details, how far away will your "fish room" sit and is it on the same floor or a different level? ------------- A government strong enough to give you everything you want, is powerful enough to take everything you have. |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 18 2012 at 2:24pm
I'm worried to and might go to a smaller pump. The room is just behind the tank so its not got to push very far. What pump do you have? ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: DLindquist
Date Posted: March 18 2012 at 2:30pm
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We are running the Reeflo Barracuda. I would have probably gone with an even smaller pump. However, that would have meant redoing our plumbing. The Hammerhead and Barracuda share the same footprint and fitting size. Anything else would have required modification. Not something I wanted to mess with. If you're interested- http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49282&title=our-265-gallon-upgrade-blond-naso ------------- A government strong enough to give you everything you want, is powerful enough to take everything you have. |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 21 2012 at 8:00am
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Here is an updated picture of the tank. Eric says it will be done by the end of the week, and Dion started on the stand Monday. The HW floor get done today and I've decided to put tile in the equipment room and I'm hoping to have that going by Friday/Sat.
 ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: sunflashx
Date Posted: March 21 2012 at 8:48am
It's not a big deal if it is. Just call Reeflo and buy a Barracuda or a Goby impeller and swap it out. They're about $30. *edit*I'm assuming they interchange like the rest of the Reeflo Pump lines, but I'm not 100% certain that particular line can swap impellers.
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Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 21 2012 at 8:54am
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I thought only the "Hybrid" models allowed for the impeller to be swapped out? I got the Gold model not the hybrid. ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: sunflashx
Date Posted: March 21 2012 at 9:26am
To the best of my knowledge, the "hybrid" just includes the extra impeller with the package. When I was shopping, Reeflo themselves told me the normal Hammerhead, Goby, Barracuda all interchange. I ended up with the high head line since I pump from my basement and and they all interchange. Tarpon, Wahoo, Marlin... ------------- http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=46633" rel="nofollow - 90G Display, 75G Basement Sump, "DIY" Avast Skimmer, DIY LED Array |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 21 2012 at 9:35am
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cool... I'll probably just try it the way it is, and if the flow is too much I'll see if it can be changed out! ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 21 2012 at 9:37am
Hardwood in the "Library/Fish Room" is done!!   ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: sunflashx
Date Posted: March 21 2012 at 10:24am
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Using a smaller impeller will use less electricity than throttling back the flow on the outlet with a ball/gate valve. Whatever that's worth to you. ------------- http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=46633" rel="nofollow - 90G Display, 75G Basement Sump, "DIY" Avast Skimmer, DIY LED Array |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: March 21 2012 at 3:26pm
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I had my Hammer head throtteled down about 40%. It was pumping 25 line ft from the basement with all 4 holes in a 180 all glass being utilized as returns. Here is the begining of Troys Stand. Frame has been fabricated and the build up is being done now. ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 21 2012 at 3:33pm
Sounds like I may have to throttle back even more as I'll only be pushing a few feet not 25' with 4 returns as well. Pics of the stand??? ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: March 21 2012 at 4:07pm
I cant get them to #($$&%&^$#* post!!  ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: March 21 2012 at 4:08pm
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Bout time! ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 21 2012 at 6:01pm
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Nice!!! Can't wait to see the finished tank on top of the finished stand! ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: Akira
Date Posted: March 21 2012 at 8:47pm
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OMG just read all of this with no conclusion !!!!!!! I cant wait to see it together ..... |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 21 2012 at 9:35pm
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Unfortunately the conclusion will take a while! One my work is crazy busy, and two... I'm headed on a business trip next week and a vacation in early APril to Hawaii! We are working towards the delivery of the stand and tank next Friday though and Tyler should also have the sump and frag tank done. The skimmer may take a little bit longer. I also am going to try and put down tile in the equipment room... maybe as early as this weekend. No plumbing will happen until mid APril though...  ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: Elite-Aquatics
Date Posted: March 21 2012 at 10:13pm
Your sump started taking shape tonight, I will post pics soon ------------- Premium aquarium filtration! |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 21 2012 at 10:16pm
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COOL!!! ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 21 2012 at 10:18pm
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Its pretty cool to have three really skilled members of the club working on such critical parts of my build!! ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: March 21 2012 at 10:35pm
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Posted By: Elite-Aquatics
Date Posted: March 21 2012 at 10:46pm
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Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: March 22 2012 at 2:51pm
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Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 22 2012 at 8:21pm
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More progress! I also made the decision to put down tile in the equipment room with about 8" trim around the walls to help contain any spillage and to keep the walls from getting wet. We will pick out tile this weekend and get the tile put down during the week next week with the goal of having it in place before the tank, stand, and sump arrive. Its in the equipment room so it won't be in the way of the tank move but regardless I'd like to have it done. After that will be stands for that room that I'll build after our vacation in April.... ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: March 23 2012 at 10:34am
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Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 23 2012 at 1:26pm
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Cool! Is the tanks drilled now, or do you do that after the silicone is all set? ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: March 23 2012 at 1:53pm
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It will be tomorrow... ------------- Aquarium Maintenance,Consulting,Custom Built Glass Aquariums Rimless/Euro,24Hr Emergency Service 8015485201 Www.UtahAquariumDoctors.com [email protected] |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 23 2012 at 2:12pm
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Great. Did you see my text about the timing next Friday with the stand install? ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: Ryan Thompson
Date Posted: March 23 2012 at 2:30pm
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Hopefully I have posted this in time and save you some headaches and money. How thick is that glass? If it is 1/2" or thicker, MP10s won't work. They hold on glass 3/8" or thinner. People have tried 1/2" but the pumps don't last that long. 4 Radions won't cover that size tank. You will need 6 total. 2 rows of 3 to cover the 37" front to back and get enough PAR with the 24" depth.
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Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 23 2012 at 2:56pm
Thanks! I wasn't aware on the mo10 limitation. I've seen pics of them on larger tanks so that is a surprise. I had not purchased them yet so no big deal. Yes, I know I'll need more Radians. Either 5 or 6 is my plan. Not sure if I could make 5 work or not. ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: Ryan Thompson
Date Posted: March 23 2012 at 3:03pm
For me, I would look at the tank as 2 separate portions. You are lighting 2 areas of 36x37 instead of 1 area that is 72x37. You will want 3 Radions over each 36x37 area. 2 might work but I think you would be limited on corals and placement. If you aren't dead set on the Radions, there are other options that may work well for you. Ecoxotic, Pacific Sun and Reeftech are all good companies to look into as well. I am not a huge Pacific Sun fan but that is because of their old distributor and a VERY long story. Their products seem top notch though. I personally use Ecoxotic stuff and have been happy with it. This is all MY opinion though. I am sure you have done extensive research on the topic. |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 23 2012 at 8:23pm
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So the question becomes, do I now go with 4 MP40's... or maybe just add an MP60 to go with the two MP40s... ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: Elite-Aquatics
Date Posted: March 24 2012 at 9:11pm
Here is your sump minus the blue eurobrace (yet to be installed). Nevermind the extra acrylic around the edges, it gets flush cut after its finished.  ------------- Premium aquarium filtration! |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 24 2012 at 9:29pm
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Looking good! I'm VERY excited to see the BLUE eurobracing as well! I really like the one you did with Red, and I think blue will be even more cool! I made a bit of progress today. Seems like I worked harder than the results show, but at least its moving in the right direction. I wired in a fan today along with a dehumidifier switch. In addition I have about 75% of the room wiring completed. I'm running two dedicated 20amp circuits into the room. The hard part in both the wiring and the fan is the fact my basement is finished and I have to tell you; for the inexperienced electrician that I am... pulling wiring through my basement was a #$%@#^ difficult job! I'm close though... would have been done but its 9:30pm and I ran short on wire and I really don't want to visit home depot again today! ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 26 2012 at 6:05am
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Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 29 2012 at 7:52pm
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Tomorrow is the big tank install day!! Dion will be here to install the stand and Eric will deliver and place the tank later... and then Dion will finish up the stand!! Excitement!! Also I finished up the equipment room tile today.  ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 30 2012 at 11:33am
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In progress pics! Movies and final pictures to follow up tonight.... Dion and Eric have great teams and both did an awesome job! I would certainly recommend them to everyone for their builds, they do awesome work!      ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: superchud
Date Posted: March 30 2012 at 11:37am
| Very cool! |
Posted By: BobC63
Date Posted: March 30 2012 at 11:43am
That is looking TOTALLY SWEEEEET ! 
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Posted By: tileman
Date Posted: March 30 2012 at 3:04pm
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Very Beautiful setup. ------------- 335G Reef TOTM. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2015/2/aquarium ReefKeepers TOTM Feb. 2012 http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....k-of-the-month & |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: March 30 2012 at 4:55pm
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I think I found my next tank. I wasnt going to upgrade with the new home but..........This one is definetly sweet! ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 30 2012 at 5:51pm
Dion, If you choose to upgrade let me know. I've got a great cabinet maker/stand builder who I can turn you on to! ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: March 30 2012 at 5:53pm
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Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 30 2012 at 5:55pm
Ok.... here are some more of the install pictures.... of the final product!   \ ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: March 30 2012 at 5:57pm
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Wow that is beautiful! ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 30 2012 at 5:58pm
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I actually had more than one GIANT event going on today. In addition to the huge tank install, I had a platform being installed at work that required a HUGE 350 ton crane to lift onto the roof. I run the IT department at work, and we are putting in new air conditioners over the data center.. I don't have the pic of the lift itself but here is one of the crane and another of the platform installed... So I ran from my "Home" install to my "work" install in the afternoon.   Now imagine for a second.... if this crane had been necessary to lift my even larger fish tank into the house!! Now that would be a tank! ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: Christianwaisath
Date Posted: March 30 2012 at 5:59pm
| So amazing! |
Posted By: 08TRDOFFROAD
Date Posted: March 30 2012 at 6:05pm
| I don't post on here very often, but I though this build is excellent!!! It is nice to know that there are local people that are so capable to help build such an awesome system. I will have to remember that in the future when the time comes for my next upgrade! I will continue to follow this build! Can't wait to see it full and stocked! |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: March 30 2012 at 6:44pm
Here is the inception. And the finished product! Yes this can be done for you!!!!  ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: March 30 2012 at 6:47pm
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We want to thank Troy for giving us the opportunity to build this Aquarium for him and his family. This Aquarium/Stand canopy Looks Amazing Even Better in person, This was a fun Build And was great working with Dion on getting this done. See you on the next build next month
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Posted By: 08TRDOFFROAD
Date Posted: March 30 2012 at 7:52pm
| I don't want to hijack Troy's build, but Eric...do you offer a warranty on your tanks? |
Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: March 30 2012 at 8:22pm
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Yes, Just like any Aquarium Manufacturer We warranty the craftsmanship and of course leaks For 3 years provided this is on a quality stand. Just like any Aquarium Manufacturer we don't cover damages caused from the aquarium we fix/replacement of the aquarium. I stand behind my quality and craftsmanship, I am local so you wouldn't have to ship it back like other company's.
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Posted By: Lurkerz
Date Posted: March 30 2012 at 8:30pm
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WOW! I can almost see myself working from these pics right down in the building under one of those radome platforms :) I was wondering what that crane was there for. I thought maybe they had to lift a large system up on the roof. Fantastic tank By the way
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Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: March 30 2012 at 8:47pm
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Lurkerz, Yep... the crane was there to lift the platform in the picture along with all the A/C units. We are doing a major renovation to the Data Center... Troy ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: Rex
Date Posted: March 31 2012 at 8:50am
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Man Troy, your setup looks fantastic. It's always nice to give to our local businesses. The customer service that is attached to it is priceless. Thanks for sharing your build with us. ------------- http://zip-zero.com/wmas/imageUpload.php |
Posted By: jdinchak
Date Posted: March 31 2012 at 9:20am
| Awesome setup! |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: April 01 2012 at 8:59am
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I put the short tank delivery movie together on my iPhone this am... here goes!! ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: April 01 2012 at 11:03am
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Cool video but now I am upset, I didnt know I was going bald on the back of my head ------------- Aquarium Maintenance,Consulting,Custom Built Glass Aquariums Rimless/Euro,24Hr Emergency Service 8015485201 Www.UtahAquariumDoctors.com [email protected] |
Posted By: troyholl
Date Posted: April 01 2012 at 12:32pm
Oops. Sorry! ------------- Troy Hollingsworth Riverton, Utah 270 Gallon "Custom" Tank |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: April 01 2012 at 12:33pm
ROFLMAO!!!!! ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: tileman
Date Posted: April 01 2012 at 2:29pm
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