Well to say this thread is well over do is an understatement. *I will log and keep track of this tank build through its ups and downs. *This is the second tank I will have ever built for myself. *This system will be an almost "no holds back" kind of system as I have thrown almost every dollar possible at this tank.
Now there are a few people that I would like to give a huge shout out for help making this happen,
Jeff (Orideth) - Huge thanks for making the light rack
Manny, John, & Team at Advanced Acrylics - Phenomenal Job on the sump guys
Chad (Mr. Brooks) - I cant thank you enough for the skimmer, but not only that. *Thanks for being an Awesome friend and helping me out with the direction that I am going in with this tank.
Jorden (calistyle) - thanks for the huge support and showing me what not to do with my tank.
Sean (luckysfrags) - Huge thanks for helping me move everything into my room.
And thanks to all my fans or haters (you know who you are haha
)
*Now for the good stuff:
Tank Size:
54.6 Gallon Leemar Rimless Starfire 30"x24"x18" *1/2" Glass Left Corner Overflow.
Stand Size:
36"x28"x41" Poplar and Douglas Fir 2x4, 3 side accessible, open back (for now), French Cleat door holders.
Sump Size:
Custom Advanced Acrylics Sump with 3x 4" filter sock bracket, adjustable skimmer baffle, probe holder, dosing tube holder, splash guard, built in ATO reservoir.
I would love give a huge shout out to AA for the amazing sump. *If you are thinking of ordering a sump from them, you will not be dissapointed. *
Lighting:
2x Ecotech Radion XR30W Gen 3 Pro
2x Hamilton Technology 23" ArubaSun 2x24W T5 + LED System - V-Shaped
Huge shout out to Jeff for making this possible!
[size= 4]Pumps:
2x Ecotech Vortech MP40QD
1x Tunze 1073.040
1x Tunze 1073.050
Heating/Cooling:
1x Tunze AT-5000 Chiller
2x Ehime Ebo Jeager 100watt Heater
Controller:
Neptune Systems Apex w/ Lab Grade pH & ORP
PM2 w/ Lab Grade Conductivity
WXM
ALD
AFS
MPR[/size]
Auto Top Off:
Tunze Osmolator Universal 3155 Auto Top Off
Dosing:
4x Neptune Systems DS
Reactors:
2x Next Reef MR1 GFO/GAC Reactor
Protein Skimmer:
ATB 840 v3.0
Huge shout out to Chad from ATB USA for the great customer service!
Tank is currently in my room, *I am waiting on my spears unions to come in, once they arrive the tank will be plumed and water will be added. *To start i am going to go bare bottom with stone tiles from Lowes to cover the bottom of the tank (Thanks Jake Adams). *I was hoping to have the tank wet by this weekend but what is another few days? *Here is the current state that the tank sits in.
Now there are a few people that I would like to give a huge shout out for help making this happen,
Jeff (Orideth) - Huge thanks for making the light rack
Manny, John, & Team at Advanced Acrylics - Phenomenal Job on the sump guys
Chad (Mr. Brooks) - I cant thank you enough for the skimmer, but not only that. *Thanks for being an Awesome friend and helping me out with the direction that I am going in with this tank.
Jorden (calistyle) - thanks for the huge support and showing me what not to do with my tank.
Sean (luckysfrags) - Huge thanks for helping me move everything into my room.
And thanks to all my fans or haters (you know who you are haha
)*Now for the good stuff:
Tank Size:
54.6 Gallon Leemar Rimless Starfire 30"x24"x18" *1/2" Glass Left Corner Overflow.
Stand Size:
36"x28"x41" Poplar and Douglas Fir 2x4, 3 side accessible, open back (for now), French Cleat door holders.
Sump Size:
Custom Advanced Acrylics Sump with 3x 4" filter sock bracket, adjustable skimmer baffle, probe holder, dosing tube holder, splash guard, built in ATO reservoir.
I would love give a huge shout out to AA for the amazing sump. *If you are thinking of ordering a sump from them, you will not be dissapointed. *
Lighting:
2x Ecotech Radion XR30W Gen 3 Pro
2x Hamilton Technology 23" ArubaSun 2x24W T5 + LED System - V-Shaped
Huge shout out to Jeff for making this possible!
[size= 4]Pumps:
2x Ecotech Vortech MP40QD
1x Tunze 1073.040
1x Tunze 1073.050
Heating/Cooling:
1x Tunze AT-5000 Chiller
2x Ehime Ebo Jeager 100watt Heater
Controller:
Neptune Systems Apex w/ Lab Grade pH & ORP
PM2 w/ Lab Grade Conductivity
WXM
ALD
AFS
MPR[/size]
Auto Top Off:
Tunze Osmolator Universal 3155 Auto Top Off
Dosing:
4x Neptune Systems DS
Reactors:
2x Next Reef MR1 GFO/GAC Reactor
Protein Skimmer:
ATB 840 v3.0
Huge shout out to Chad from ATB USA for the great customer service!
Tank is currently in my room, *I am waiting on my spears unions to come in, once they arrive the tank will be plumed and water will be added. *To start i am going to go bare bottom with stone tiles from Lowes to cover the bottom of the tank (Thanks Jake Adams). *I was hoping to have the tank wet by this weekend but what is another few days? *Here is the current state that the tank sits in.
