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    Gary's Oceanic Illuminata 57 build

    Sure, sounds good. Weekends are better because this is a personal project.
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    Gary's Oceanic Illuminata 57 build

    Thanks! I'm learning!
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    Gary's Oceanic Illuminata 57 build

    What do you guys think of this. I still have the sponge in there. I would love any suggestions of what to use instead of that! I rearranged the innards to move the skimmer to the inlet side. The water level dropped to 12" on the inlet side and 10" (guessing) on the outlet. The refugium is ~6.5"...
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    Gary's Oceanic Illuminata 57 build

    I have an immense respect for tank assembly. I've never had a tank fail because of glue joints, but funny story... About 2 years ago I built a ~800 gallon tank. It was all 1" acrylic. To save water we transfer it between 3 tanks. One of our techs got the bright idea that if he tipped the tank it...
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    Gary's Oceanic Illuminata 57 build

    Thank you for your suggestions. I really appreciate it! I'm using Weldon 4. The edges will be a machine finish. I work at a machine vision/robotics company. A lot of what we do is underwater inspections and have made quite a few acrylic enclosures so this one shouldn't leak. You are probably...
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    Gary's Oceanic Illuminata 57 build

    Dang, I posted a picture of the sump design on a different thread, but it didn't have all the innards. I wish I had posted the pictures earlier! :frown: It sounds like this sump will be revision 01. The sponge is there to keep sand out of the pumps. It sounds like it's not a good idea at all...
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    Gary's Oceanic Illuminata 57 build

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    Gary's Oceanic Illuminata 57 build

    I was afraid of that with the skimmer. Being pretty new to this (for a second time) I went with advice from some friends. This sump layout is similar to one in a friends tank. The feet are a suggestion too. If any water gets under there it will dry up. That's why we went with the 1/2 for the bottom.
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    Gary's 55 gallon tank build

    I slightly changed my direction and started a new thread here: http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/f12/garys-oceanic-illuminata-57-build-63383/#post652601
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    Gary's Oceanic Illuminata 57 build

    2 sumps started as 4 sheets of acrylic. An hour on the table saw and it's ready for machining. For these I am using double back tape on a plastic sheet. If I make more in the future, I will make a vacuum plate. I will start machining on Saturday.
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    Gary's Oceanic Illuminata 57 build

    Here's the sump design. The water enters on the left where it passes though some filter material. The chamber below that is for media bags. The the water flows out into the refugium. From there it flows through a sponge into the skimmer/pump chamber. The left chamber volume is about 9 gallons...
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    Gary's Oceanic Illuminata 57 build

    Originally I was building a reef tank out of an old 55 gallon tank I got from a friend. But as time went on, I decided that I wanted something a little nicer. I picked up the Illuminata and the matching stand from Sierra Pets this week. Here's the plan for the equipment: Sump: home made with...
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    Gary's 55 gallon tank build

    I'm even more amped now! My son and I just discovered Barrier Reef in Renton! For the reef tank I picked up an Octopus NWB 110 skimmer and an Aquafx Barracuda RO/DI. The new tank and stand should be here around Thursday!
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    Gary's 55 gallon tank build

    Krish, Thanks for the link to the pictures. For the second time in my life, the aquarium bug bit me. I think I'm going to keep the tank in the first picture the same and make it a saltwater fish tank. What I really wanted in the first place was a reef at home so I think I am going to get the...
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    Gary's 55 gallon tank build

    JJMoneyman, I'm not a great woodworker. It wouldn't look very good if I did it myself. I ordered the Illuminata and should have it next week.
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    Gary's 55 gallon tank build

    I'm trying to get my hands on a Oceanic Illuminata stand. I might try and change the tank trim to black if I get one.
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    Gary's 55 gallon tank build

    WOO HOO!! Supplies are starting to show up!
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    Gary's 55 gallon tank build

    I've decided that this stand needs to go. I don't like how it looks. If anyone has any suggestions for a nice stand that matches the trim on the tank, please let me know! Thanks!
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    Gary's 55 gallon tank build

    I recently picked up a used 55 gallon tank from a friend that is upgrading. It's been a few years since I've had an aquarium so this seemed like a good time to get going again! Here's a list of what I have and what is on order. I will build by own sump. Hydor Koralia Evolution 550 power head...
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    Hello RF!

    I started a thread on the build. Let me know what you think! http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/f12/garys-55-gallon-tank-build-63226/
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