New Lagoon Build 775 gallon

[oceana]

Here is what i did today. we started the build on our new lagoon. approx volume will be just over 775 gallons when all is said and done.
For the last few weeks we have been getting ready to build this tank. First we had to start by walling in the garage, i ran all new insulation, electrical and drywall. then we put down an epoxy floor cover and installed a drain. All that was finished this past week so today I started the build.
tank specs
The lagoon is 15'x2'x3',
the sump will be 100 gallons,
Lighting 6 250 radium halides
DIY reflectors (very much like EliteIII's)
3 gallaxy ballast
2x reeflo 6000 black fin pumps
2x euroreef skimmer
1/2 HP aqualogic chiller
4 20 amp dedictated breakers
16 outlets
6 switches
Below are the pics of what i built today.
finished most of the stand but i still need to add a few braces and 3/4" plywood bottom and sides. I will post more pics tomorrow once i do more. as always i have already way over built this stand. load capacity of the stand when done should be more then 15000 pounds. the tank should not weight any more then around 7000. I figure better safe then sorry

 

[meowzer]

What do you plan on keeping in it?

 

[pezenfuego]

Now I'm salivating. Finally, a really good thread arises. I was getting bored. It's looking awesome and I am going to watch your progress. Give Bang a run for his money.

Subscribed.

 

[oceana]

Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3053279
What do you plan on keeping in it?

alittle bit of everything. what ever it is there will be alot of it lol

 

[reefaholic33]

I will be watching this one......Great build!

 

[spanko]

Tagged!!

 

[cooskid]

Originally Posted by PEZenfuego
http:///forum/post/3053284
Subscribed.
X2

 

[oceana]

our first inhabitant. RUN BAILEY RUN

 

[bdg7884]

Subscribed! This should be fun

 

[jonbrekke]

subscribing now, I love a mondo tank!

 

[tonysi]

Nice!I'll be waiting to see this build to the end.

 

[jtt]

subscribed.

expectations are high my friend

 

[oceana]

no new pics tonight but today i cut about 7 inches off all the legs because i felt it was to tall. you will view from the top so i wanted it to be something you could sit at or lean over easy for the best view.
I also skinned the inside with a layer of 3/4 floor ply and then 1/4 inch foam which will act as a buffer in case any big rock fall in the reef. on top of that will go the liner which is 45mil firestone. once i start that part this week i will get pics.

 

[cooskid]

I calculate the tank being 673 gallons, either way, that is a huge tank. I would love to have it. Can't wait to see it done.

 

[pezenfuego]

Originally Posted by CoosKid
http:///forum/post/3054323
I calculate the tank being 673 gallons, either way, that is a huge tank. I would love to have it. Can't wait to see it done.
If you add the sump then it's 773.

 

[cooskid]

Thank you for setting me straight, I missed that part somehow. I would LOVE to have that tank.

 

[oceana]

Originally Posted by PEZenfuego
http:///forum/post/3054325
If you add the sump then it's 773.
correct, thanks! I then just rounded up two gallons since it seemed easier to remember.

 

[oceana]

finished lining the inside and tonght put down a layer of foam to help protect the liner if anything really heavy and shard were to ever fall on it. tomorrow i will put in the bulk heads and liner

 

[coral keeper]

VERY NICE!!!!!!

 

[scottallert]

i really want to do this, it seems cheaper then a display tank, plus looking down at corals looks nicer.