Joshs do over 28 gal jbj

[josh88]

Ok guys I've decided to start my tank thread. It's going to be slow, meaning when the budget allows, but it should be very interesting, and be loaded with pictures. So hope I don't bore you.

here it was......

here it is all empty

after I removed the acrylic sheet I had on the bottom of the tank to support the bottom paine of glass

This is the sides of the sump section of my jbj, very easy to remove. It was some kind of durable adhesive film on it. Just raised an edge and peeled off.

Front view of tank before removel of sump section

back view of back sump before removel

finally got under the back baffles of the sump. I have small hands but jeez it was hard to fit my hand inbetween the baffles to cut the silicone.

And its out

side by side. It's made the tank 3.5" wider or longer.
Only thing I have left to do is to clean it up better, and take the silicone off along the edges, to re-silicone the tank. There will be a ton more pics of the progress
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[user 26995]

You definitly will not bore us. Following along and looking forward to more pics.

 

[Peppie]

Nice job Josh.
I wont get board watching you redo your tank. I think Krish did something like this a LONG time ago.

 

[josh88]

Actually he did. its half the reason I decide to do it. And because I wanna have the ability to get a better skimmer, and more room in the tank.

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[josh88]

Update pics of progress

before I started cleaning the silicone residue

after I started

back side residue removed

all residue was piled up to show how much was really on there

This is me cleaning the edges to get ready to re-silicone the bottom paine of the tank


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[josh88]

this is a close up of the job done on the bottom of the tank.

these really came in handy, I didn't even use any Goo gone, nothing but a paint scraper, and a blade.
This is what I have left to do, which will be tonight

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[josh88]

left corner gone

Right corner gone

bottom paine completely cleaned of silicone

Already kinda point less to of me to post pic's of each before and after. But oh well I'm excited to be diving into making the tank how I want it. Selfish me
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[iroll253]

You really gave that thing some depth! Nice work man.

 

[Krish]

Nice strip down! I did this to an aquapod before and made my own backwall.


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[user 26995]

not pointless at all.
its helpful to others that might want to take on the same or similar project.

 

[josh88]

@ Krish- I know buddy, your tank is what gave me the push to do this, except I won't be doing that with this tank, but I have another surprise for everyone in a couple of weeks
Ok guys so since this aspect of the tank is done and I will update with more pics of me re-siliconing when I find black silicone that's aquarium safe.
Let's talk pipe diameter
So since I'm aiming for 35-40 times the flow rate in the tank I'll probably get a 1200gph return pump and use a ball valve to tune in the return so that I can keep a good varity of coral. Should I have 2 or 1 gravity overflows, and at what diameter should the returns be. I've also been looking into overflows and am leaning towards the stockmans overflow, due to its ability to keep the water drain quiet. Unless you guys have any input on that area. Any help.

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[iroll253]

I cant remember what the heck that overflow is called that everyone is using now days, is a modified version of the herbie. Id use a herbie overflow or something similar. That way you have the quietness of one pipe being on a siphon and the other pipe as your safety.

 

[Peppie]

Bean animal.
3 pipes 1 full siphon, 1 partial siphon, 1 emergency

 

[josh88]

That sounds like some complicated plumbing......lol. So how's it look as far as plumbing

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[josh88]

Ok guys sorry for The late update got busy with work, kids and family. But here's the updated pics

this is a pic of the outside of the tank. I'm resiliconing the outside as well.

this is about 1/4" on both sides. I felt like this should be good enough. Hopefully

completely taped off. Ready to silicone today.

I'm using this edger for my corners the upper left side. Ok guys be ready for more pics later today

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[josh88]

Ok silicone is done on the inside.

the next pics are areas of the silicone are not smooth, maybe uneven pressure on the silicone edger.

The next step is drilling the tank. That happens next week.
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[swifter]

i'm excited to see where this goes. Looks like you have a lot going on. out of curiosity, what prompted you to remove the silicone from the tank and replace it?

 

[Jesse_emel]

What brand/type of black silicone did you use? can you post a picture of the container? Looks good so far.

 

[josh88]

@swifter-

I had an acrylic sheet over the glass to give a bit more support to the bottom paine of glass. The clear silicone I used adhered to the original silicone of The tank.
@Jesse- I Just bought petco black aquarium silicone. Works good

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[SeaLion]

I hope there is an update soon because I have never seen anyone gut a jbj like that. Looking forward to seeing how it develops and what lighting you pick.