The Upgrade begins

[TexasMFK31]

So, I am upgrading my 475 main tank to a ~800G monster. Underneath will be 2 additional tanks that will house additional fish. Keeps them all in the same footprint. There will be 2 overhead sumps along with an Ultima II running the monster. The bottom 2 tanks will have internal filtration due to space/height clearances. Lastly, they all will be on a drip system. Tonight, I took my leftover wood from my 475 build and begin the 1st of the bottom tanks, dimensions of 60x24x16. This will house the UJ bichirs during the move. Their new tank will be 60x30x16 to get more volume and space. Not much photos to show other than the mock up. Getting glue and screws tomorrow to begin assembly! This will be an ongoing thread for close to a year. Look forward to sharing this build with you all.

 

[Lsey81]

Tagging along for this one so I can learn !

 

[fishhead0103666]

Same.

 

[Matteus]

So are you also keeping the 475 running or just replacing it? Good luck with the build. Look forward to seeing your progress.

 

[TexasMFK31]

So are you also keeping the 475 running or just replacing it? Good luck with the build. Look forward to seeing your progress.

The 475 is getting replaced. Hopefully someone in the area will purchase it.

 

[FishBeast]

Wow! Nice!

 

[TexasMFK31]

Update on the tank, got it glued and screwed over the weekend. Today, got the 1st coat of pond shield on it this morning. Dry 24hrs then get the other coats Saturday. Then to order glass and filtration. In front of the brace will be a smaller, feeding top that will be screwed to the brace. The back will have a removable piece of acrylic to cover it up nicely. Exciting stuff to say the least!

 

[Reefer43]

Looks like a nice project. Subscribed

 

[TexasMFK31]

Final coats in this weekend. Now to purchase glass, silicone the seams and leak test.