Gregs peninsula wall tank build

[Jonesyg]

With the go ahead from management I can now start my dream project!

This is my build thread for my new 550 litre peninsula wall tank build.

 

I will be building the tank into the wall between the wash room and my office, currently I have a reefer 250 and a frag tank which I will move livestock and equipment across from to the new tank. 

 

I will post updates throughout the build, comments and suggestions are welcome!

[Jonesyg]

Tank has arrived, big thanks to @Deividasbörjare2 for the help with delivery and smooth purchase! 

[Jonesyg]

Today work has started on removing existing cabinets to make space for the new tank stand.

 

[Thomas Salt]

Looking good, thanks for sharing your upgrade! 

[Jonesyg]

Started work on the tank frame today. Need to finish the sump area and plywood then paint / seal. 

[Jonesyg]

Tank stand finished, next job is to move the water outlet and electrical sockets before cutting the wall. 

 

I used 120x45mm C24 wood and 15mm marine ply for the tank and sump area. An extra middle support will be added in front of the sump once equipment is added.

[Jonesyg]

Yesterday the plumber came and moved the water outlets and drain, this weekend I am hoping to have the hole cut in the wall and the tank in place. 

I also finished a custom overflow weir and lid. 

 

 

[Jonesyg]

Finally got the hole cut in the wall and some cabinets in place! 

[Jonesyg]

And managed to get the tank on the stand, need to cut the hole for the plumbing and Continue with the cabinets and work top.

 

[Jonesyg]

Today i have fixed the floor supports in the crawl space, I used two 95x95 beams spanning 4 joists, then attached 4 1.5T floor props which are sat on concrete plates. This is capable of handling much more weight than required, but i prefer the extra safety! 

 

[Jonesyg]

Started work on the rock scape last night, trying to go for a natural looking scape with space for corals. 

 

[Jonesyg]

Work has started on the plumbing today, starting with the return pipework. Added valves for frag tank, reactor and one spare. I also added connection points for the UV system. 

My previous tank had the UV feed draining to the sump, this time I will try it plumbed back into the return to the tank, adding a valve after the UV to regulate the flow and not create negative pressure over the bulb. 

I will also add a fixed pipe from my mixing station for easier water changes  

 

[Jonesyg]

Not so much progress the past week, UV installed and return pump ordered. 

 

[Flurpen]

Tack för senast, blir kul att se när du börjar fylla på det sen! 

[Jonesyg]

Slow progress lately, still awaiting return pump to be delivered but have the Tropic creations roller filter in place

[Jonesyg]

Decided to make a button box to connect to the Apex break out box for controlling equipment and triggering Feed cycles. Should be much easier than messing with the app!

 

 

[Jonesyg]

Now the tank has been filled with water at last! Some changes to the sump was needed to get the correct water height for the roller filter. I will move some live rock and bio balls from the 250 system across and hopefully start transferring fish in a few weeks. When the 250 is empty I can then start moving across the Apex systems and fixing the electrical cabinet. 

Still lots of work to do in both the office and fish room !

 

[Jonesyg]

Lots of work in the past week, flooring and decorating is nearly finished in the office, cycling of the tank is well underway. Today lighting was added 2 x XR15 pros and 1 XR30.

Getting close to starting to move livestock across from the 250!  

[Thomas Salt]

Looking good! 

[Jonesyg]

Bit more progress this week, 250 tank has been moved and a smaller QT tank is now in its place. All corals have been moved over and are doing well. 

[MichaelE]

2 hours ago, Jonesyg said:

Bit more progress this week, 250 tank has been moved and a smaller QT tank is now in its place. All corals have been moved over and are doing well. 

Looking good. By the way, it’s a bad idea to have the uv installed completely horizontal like that as you won’t be able to completely fill it with water which will make it vastly less effective. 

[stigigemla]

If You have the connections to UV upside it is enough to tilt it 1 cm to keep it totally free from air.

[Jonesyg]

@MichaelE @stigigemla I was very tight on space in the end so it ended being the only place for it, the sump area ended up being smaller than I wanted due to the height requirement of the tank on the other side of the wall.  I pushed through max flow a few times to try and clear any trapped air but there is probably some stuck at the end of course. If it becomes an issue I can always re do that section of plumbing, I have extra valves prepared also for future additions.