I just received word that my new tank is almost complete and should be ready for pick up this weekend. It's been long overdue and well over 3 MONTHS wait AND lots of careful research. I figured creating a build thread would be appropriate to share with everyone. Please feel free to share your opinions and suggestions. This is my first MONSTER tank so I am still a noobie, any ideas would be greatly appreciated. 
I want to pay special thanks to Kendragon, Hulon, and Cjfrontlovr for answering all my silly questions (I had plenty)
. Also, house 64 for the referral to John @ Advance Acylics (Please let me know if you need his contact info) for having the time and patience with this custom build.
The Master Plan:::
Custom 2x2" 3/16" steel stand, sand blasted and powder coated in white.
450 gallon 96x36x30" with 3/4" acrylic all around. One large center overflow box with two 2" drains and one 2" return. There will be a "T" within overflow box splitting into 1.5" returns each side of box. I wanted to do an external overflow box, but with the limited space i have, i wanted to maximize tank size rather than smaller tank with external box. I did some research on Durso or beanie animal PVC in the overflow box to reduce overflow noise. But i'm not sure which is more efficient or exactly how it should be done? suggestions are welcome.
Filtration::: Two different systems
72x24x20" custom sump built specifically for 4 filter socks and large K1 moving bed compartment
W Lim Wave I 3000 GPH 1/15 pump.
Closed loop glass media filtration
W Lim Wave 1 3000 GPH 1/15 pump
57 Watt Aqua UV light.
Below are a few pictures of tank and stand at the shop. I will update with pictures and details once the tank arrives. I haven't decided what lighting to use yet nor have any ideas with the aquascaping.
I want to pay special thanks to Kendragon, Hulon, and Cjfrontlovr for answering all my silly questions (I had plenty)
. Also, house 64 for the referral to John @ Advance Acylics (Please let me know if you need his contact info) for having the time and patience with this custom build. The Master Plan:::
Custom 2x2" 3/16" steel stand, sand blasted and powder coated in white.
450 gallon 96x36x30" with 3/4" acrylic all around. One large center overflow box with two 2" drains and one 2" return. There will be a "T" within overflow box splitting into 1.5" returns each side of box. I wanted to do an external overflow box, but with the limited space i have, i wanted to maximize tank size rather than smaller tank with external box. I did some research on Durso or beanie animal PVC in the overflow box to reduce overflow noise. But i'm not sure which is more efficient or exactly how it should be done? suggestions are welcome.
Filtration::: Two different systems
72x24x20" custom sump built specifically for 4 filter socks and large K1 moving bed compartment
W Lim Wave I 3000 GPH 1/15 pump.
Closed loop glass media filtration
W Lim Wave 1 3000 GPH 1/15 pump
57 Watt Aqua UV light.
Below are a few pictures of tank and stand at the shop. I will update with pictures and details once the tank arrives. I haven't decided what lighting to use yet nor have any ideas with the aquascaping.
very nice!