300 gallon tank - the project begins!

[LowCel]

It looks like Murphy got me again. When I went to install the new pump I learned that it is about an inch longer. That wouldn't be a big deal if it weren't for the fact that I allowed just enough room for the old pump to fit.

Just made another trip to Lowes for two more ball valve / unions and some other goodies. I get to do some more plumbing!!!

 

[LowCel]

The tank is running!!! I still haven't been able to fix one of the very slow drips but I'm not giving up. None of the new plumbing is causing any problems.

It's amazing how much quieter this pump is. Now the only noise I have is from the returns down into the sump and a little noise from the overflows. Once I have the doors on the stand and put some foam sheeting around the back of the stand I think it will really help out.

Hopefully I will be able to work on finishing the stands tomorrow.

 

[LowCel]

I made a little more progress today.

First, received the acrylic hoods from www.glasscages.com and put the lights on the tank.

Next I started on the doors and trim on the stand.

Then I did some painting. I still have a little more trim work to do but I am getting closer. Still need to build the hoods and finish the 210 as well.

With the lights on.

 

[turbodog]

very nice

 

[tcarswell]

Sweet well done man.

 

[LowCel]

Taking a little break from the 300 to work on finishing up the 210 stand.

 

[LowCel]

Woohoo, dining room is a dining room again!!!!

 

[Hap3niz]

wow, sooo awesome man!! i went through every page in awe!
you did some awesome work and i can't wait to see what you throw in the new tank!!

 

[mfk4life]

i can't wait to see what you throw in the new tank!!

Same here. lol What are you planning on putting in there?

 

[LowCel]

I'm planning on a pretty heavy stocking list for it. I'm thinking about one male and two female fancy guppies.

Just for the heck of it, here are a couple of pics from the upstairs balcony.