90 -> 120 in wall build w/ fishroom

[LowLi]

Fts from 10/11/19

should have restarted my 90 when i got back in 4-5 months ago instead of trying to revive it. I ended up getting a 120 for free from my LFS so i planned to go in wall with it so i can have auto water changer and everything else behind it. no more having to run lines across the house etc lol..

inspired by @Brett S https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/my-fully-automated-in-wall-220-visible-from-two-rooms.378035/

mom didnt want the tank in the house lollll shout out to my dad for putting it away after i came home with it from the lfs

tracing it from outside

outlets above and next to the tank.

and its in test fitting still need to clean sheet rock

view from outside.

Day 2 of the job

Day 3 of the job let the stone sit on the wood so it dosent slide down.

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Day 4

ignore the little piece of stone on the left bottom corner of the tank still want to cover the wood trim test fitting how to go about it..

 

[SPR1968]

It all looks great so far and thanks for all the pictures and the write up.

 

[LowLi]

It all looks great so far and thanks for all the pictures and the write up.

no problem!

If anyone has recommendations on how to plumb the dual corner overflow or any general suggestions pls leave em! Hoping to have the tank up in 1-2 months

 

[LowLi]

-snipped into thread-

hopefully grab some faux stone today to cover the wall

 

[LowLi]

sniped to thread

 

[LowLi]

-sniped to thread-

 

[LowLi]

started cycling my rock today

 

[Reefpuck]

Very cool looking build so far. Love the stone work.

 

[LowLi]

Very cool looking build so far. Love the stone work.

thank you been an idea of mine forever if i ever went in wall lol

 

[LowLi]

Tank is plumbed going to run the return with two water for now too check for leaks on plumbing

 

[LowLi]

Tank is filled with tap.

testing plumbing for leaks had an elbow leak a little bit slow drip put epoxy around it last night running pump now too check for leaks
Edit ended up cutting the pipe

Also made a drain to outside of the house with left over 1” pvc. Primary purpose is just to siphon water into it and for auto water changes

 

[LowLi]

I bought the sump used it has 2” bulk heads I believe for the drains. I left my drain pipe 1”

The sump makes allot of water noise if I extend the pipe too long it will make remove the filter sock impossible. I’m wondering I plumbed the drains wrong

 

[LowLi]

Tapping into water line for rodi machine

 

[LowLi]

Found a water line got the Rodi mounted

 

[LowLi]

pulling tank out and sanding for paint

 

[LowLi]

Forgot to attach pic above

 

[LowLi]

First coat

 

[LowLi]

Used some coaxial clips to hold rodi line

 

[LowLi]

Time to plumb mixing station wanted to use gravity for rodi and this helped save space lol

 

[ivanthereefnoob]

Time to plumb mixing station wanted to use gravity for rodi and this helped save space lol

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Just out of curiosity I'm also a do yourself guy but even doing it yourself that looks very expensive how much my money you got invested in that? If you don't mind me asking ?