My 320G Build.

[bui]

Ok, more like 317 Gallons. I'm planning to build a
94"x30X26" acrylic fish tank.

Before I proceed with the build, I want to reflect
on some of my previous fishtank.


My first saltwater fishtank was in
2005.

Then
in 2006 I upgrade to a 240 Gallons.

Then a
tragedy hit me in 2008, went on a business trip and my kallawaser dump it
content into the sump and in turn cause my skimmer to overflow into the drain.
Then my topoff fill it with fresh water. By the time I get home, my saltwater
tank is basicly a fresh water tank. I was surprise that all of my fish survive
but not most of my corals didnt. So happen a few month later my daughter have
asthma also, so I decide to call it quit.

A year went by and I have the
itches for a fish tank again. I didnt want to commit to all the headache again
so I decided to go with fresh water.

Youtube
of my fresh water tank.

Tuan's 240 Gallons Planted Discus Tank - YouTube

But
freshwater never did it for me so I sold my freshwater tank and now thinking of
getting back into a saltwater tank. I want to do it right this time. Build it
the size I alway wanted and using the best equipments.

So the road lead
me back to saltwater once again, last attempt.

 

[bui]

Here is a start of new project, my motorized metal fishstand. Giving it a test run. The actuator could
raise or lower it by 1 1/2 feet up or down. It is kinda slow but it would work
for me since the only time I need to raise it, is when i'm cleaning the
tank.

Fish stand - YouTube

 

[revhtree]

Wow great stand! Can't wait to see this unfold! Take lots of pics!

 

[skinz78]

Great job on the stand, I love it! Keep the updates coming!

 

[bui]

Ok, got 4 of this heatsink to use for the LED lighting. Will get a friend to cut it in half.

 

[MaxCanada]

subscribing...cant wait to see this come together

 

[AsphaltPays]

Tagging along ..Great looking stand


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[KSzegi]

Wow, great stand .....welcome back to the hobby, following along!

 

[bui]

Ok, heatsink is cut and fan is mounted on it.

 

[bui]

Some of the LEDS hava arrived.

 

[fsu1dolfan]

Dig that stand!!! Cant wait to see more!!

 

[bui]

LEDs light plan.

I was thinking of using a total of 256 LEDs in following amounts.

64 - XML warm white
128 XTG - Royal Blue
32 Violet
32 Red

 

[revsgirl]

Your previous tanks were simply beautiful!! Love the fresh water too!! Can't wait to see what you come up with for this one!!

 

[bige]

I like those discus. You got a lot of solder ahead of you. Can't wait.

 

[bui]

I was searching thru the site trying to found out how many people galvanized their metal stand. I can't found anyone who does. I wonder why, I pay an extra $200 to have my stand hot dip galavanize then powder coat. Wonder if it worth the extra money now.

 

[bui]

While waiting for some of the other stuff to arrive..I play around with the rock layout on my old tank. This tank is sold but the guy havent come to pick it up yet.

 

[Furiousreefer]

Hello Mr. Bùi,

Can't wait to see all those LEDs in action.

 

[skinz78]

Looking good!

If you plan on using any type of putty for the aquascaping I highly recommend Epo Putty, it sets up like concrete, you're rock will break before it does. It's best to use it before the rock is wet.

 

[bui]

More update

Ok, sorry for the delay but was a little busy with work.
Finish up with stand and getting the LEDS started.

Here is my stand all skinz.

 

[bui]

Plumbing

Waiting for my tank but here is some of my plumbing supply.