Veedubshafer's 150 build.

Well, I guess I need to make an official build thread since i've turned into this reef nerd all of a sudden. As some of you may recall I bought a bunch of stuff including a 150 for $100 that I found on craigs list. Well money's hard to come by for me right now so I am starting off slowly. Just got done making my own corner overflow walls yesterday.
Heres the basics of what the build will include:
150gal. 72x18x29
DIY canopy
steel stand will be overlayed to match canopy
DIY dual corner overflows
55 gal.sump/fuge
blueline 70HD return pump
custom PVC return manifold
sump buddy 40 skimmer
DIY 2x400 MH with undecided reflectors

Much more to be added.

Heres a pic of the tank (was real dirty but cleaned up good) and the DIY overflows:

 

No kind (or even unkind) words? LOL

 

does that mean the bottom of your 150 is drilled? or are you going to drill holes low on the back? I'm asking since I have a 150 and trying to decide if I can drill the bottom or if I should follow CrazyA's and do a coast to coast with a bean-animal overflow.

 

I"m drilling low on the back.

 

very exciting! cant wait to see the tank progress!

 

how rigid are the over flows you made? look like theyre pretty thin,wondering if they'll collapse when the tank is full of water

 

They aren't real thick. The acrylic is really tough though. Other than that the shape they are makes them strong too. The are actually a little thicker than the overflows that come in all glass brand tanks. They will have water 3/4 or more the way up them anyway but will be strong enough incase something would happen to make the overflows run dry.

 

nice start cant wate to see more!

 

you got a heck of a deal on the equipment...this is where those DIY skills, patience and enthusiasm come into play.

keep up the nice work. soon you will have tons of space for your fish and corals!

 

Shoot Veedub, the overflows look like nice craftsmanship, good job. Drilling the back seems to be a good choice. I found a faded sticker on mine that read the bottom was tempered so if you do decide to drill the bottom make sure its legit to do so.

What method of stand pipe you gonna go with?