175g Zoa Garden build

I have a very interesting dilemma. I aquired a 48” x 48” x 17” tank recently that I’m having thoughts of setting up in my Man Cave. My wife would get her living room back and I could have a lot of benefits as well. Being a fresh build, I could customize it fully to make it as maintenance free as possible. I would have to break down the 200 and sell it. The surface area would be the same, 2,304sq. inches. Plus, I'm thinking of only needing 2 of my LED fixtures for coverage. My third LED, I can put over the frag system. The only major hurddle would be drilling the bottom for bulkheads. Everything else would only be a matter of doing it.

First possible dibs on the 200 if you sell it... Lol! I love that tank. I'd try to buy it for sure.

So my vote would be for the 48". Only because I'd hope to buy the 200. I like the 200 much more! Haha! The 48" would be amazing if you set it up with a tall stand and a center overflow, but I really like your current tank more. Either will be beautiful and jaw dropping. :-)

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1823130&highlight=volcano+tank

Just sayin...

Nice idea......but is it deep enough for your fish?
No?

I want that one, that one, that one and.......that one.

I think it could look great, and like the volcano tank, you could even make a small area of mangroves in a back corner perhaps?
My only concern would be fish jumping out.

Would be interested in the 200 as well.

I would keep the 200, that tank is amazing!!!

200 gallon frag tank?
I would also keep the 200
You can never have enuf tanks.

I would keep the 200 also. I joke about the volcano tank...unless you're gonna do it.

No volcano tank here. I am contemplating some form of waterfall feature maybe? This would be the time to plan.

DonnieP wrote:I would keep the 200, that tank is amazing!!!

Thanks Donnie

I would sell me the 200.

Yeah? And just where would you put it? You don't have room for a third tank.....so you would have to sell one?
I can be there in about an hour!

I'm going to drill it tomorrow Looking for the proper lay-out ... surfin' the web tonight.

Scary. Oh and I would so build a volcano in the back.

Two 1 1/4" drain pipes, two 6x10" overflow (32 linear inches) should handle 2,000 gph flow. That's 11.4 turnover rate through DT & Sump. I'll design a seperate Refugium system not to exceed 5x turnover.

Any drilling yet?

Within an hour or so

Show the holes!!!! (o:

Ok, for now I'm planning on keeping both. So this will be my 175g Zoa Garden build thread. Finished plan will be an incredible Zoa Garden with a few added surprises.
Pic #1 "Day 1" This on it's original 24"tall stand


Leak test, still on old stand.


Going hole crazy!


All holes drilled


New stand framed up. 31 1/2" tall


Custom built panels for the stand are in the works:)
Custom cut 1/2" glass overflows can be picked up tomorrow & bulkheads to arrive by Saturday.

That's going to hold a lot of zoas.

J.Davis wrote:Ok, for now I'm planning on keeping both.

Is the key word "I"??? :-)

From what you told me about your plans, with the erupting volcano, the choreographed fountains and underwater lighting, I think it will be spectacular!

I'm jealous man, can't wait to see it in person!

Any updates?

Grimreefer wrote:Any updates?

Just did! Seriously though, it will take some time. Picked up the glass overflows. Hope to install them this weekend. Also doing some cabinet work in my wifes kitchen... gotta keep those brownie points up!