zoozilla May 17, 2009 Share May 17, 2009 Around Sept '08, we had the opportunity to relocate from a townhome to a single-family home down the street. Seeing that I had more space available, I couldn't pass up an upgrade (with the wife's blessing of course) For reference: Old Setup = 120 gallon + 20 gallon sump The bulk of the planning and acquiring equipment went on through most of September and October; with the build beginning at the end of October. I started out with the usual conceptual diagrams/drawings: Layout - http://www.wamas.org/forums/index.php?auto...si&img=5351 Manifold - http://www.wamas.org/forums/index.php?auto...si&img=5332 Rockwork - http://www.wamas.org/forums/index.php?auto...si&img=5331 ------------------ Current Specs ----------------------------------------------------- Tanks: 150 Gallon AGA and Stand (Thank you Trockafella) 100 Gallon Rubbermaid Sump 50 Gallon Rubbermaid Frag Tub 20 Gallon Fuge Lighting: 2 x 250W 14K Phoenix on HQI PFO Ballast (Main Tank) 2 x 110W Super Actinic VHO (Main Tank) 6 x 54W TEK T5 (Frag Tank) 1 x 36W Compacts (Fuge Tank) Circulation/Flow: 2 x Vortechs MP40W (Main) 4 x MaxiJets (Frag) Return: 1 x Reeflo Baracuda (Used to feed entire system) Filtration: 1 x Reeflo ORCA 250 Skimmer 1 x Grey Seas Aquatics Media Reactor 1 x Algae Scrubber Dosing: 1 x Austin Oceans Kalk Reactor 2 x Medical Dosers for 3 Part Brain: 1 x AC Jr. Stay tuned... More to come... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMsAquarium May 17, 2009 Share May 17, 2009 Nice concept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla May 17, 2009 Author Share May 17, 2009 (edited) Here are photos from the beginning of the build: < O, where to cut this thing out? > <Peeling the Paint> Edited May 17, 2009 by zoozilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla May 17, 2009 Author Share May 17, 2009 (edited) <Moving It in place> <StockMan Durso for the CPR Overflow> <Manifold> <Trim painted & Water Test... Lol... Should have done this before putting tank in place and plumbing > Edited May 17, 2009 by zoozilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boret May 17, 2009 Share May 17, 2009 LOOKING GREAT!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla May 17, 2009 Author Share May 17, 2009 (edited) <Engine Room> I went with "Live Framing" for the rockwork: <1 Pillar with Squiddly for reference> <The 2nd Pillar in place. Added a couple of Hippos and Maroon Clown > Edited May 17, 2009 by zoozilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla May 17, 2009 Author Share May 17, 2009 Thanks JM and Boret. Will have more pics shortly. Having problems with Photobucket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla May 17, 2009 Author Share May 17, 2009 (edited) <Initially, everything was held in the frag tank. It was about two weeks after laying down the sand that I began placing corals in the main.> <My old RBTA and Clowns> Edited May 17, 2009 by zoozilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamainva May 17, 2009 Share May 17, 2009 Very nice set up..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla May 18, 2009 Author Share May 18, 2009 Thank You Bamainva. Btw, how's your tank coming along? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla May 18, 2009 Author Share May 18, 2009 <Progression of the Main tank> Oct '08: Feb '09: May '09: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtfleming May 18, 2009 Share May 18, 2009 verrrrrrrr;yyyyyyyyyyyy nice, guess you got rid of the clowns and rbta. Some schooling fish would look cool in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamainva May 18, 2009 Share May 18, 2009 Thank You Bamainva. Btw, how's your tank coming along? My tank is coming along well. I think it is about time to enjoy it and watch things grow. Is that toadstool the small frag you got from me? If so, that is some very nice growth. Keep posting the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan May 18, 2009 Share May 18, 2009 Awesome, awesome, awesome. The entire set up is just amazing! A must see. I'm so glad you posted the pictures. A really beautiful set up. Fantastic job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla May 18, 2009 Author Share May 18, 2009 verrrrrrrr;yyyyyyyyyyyy nice, guess you got rid of the clowns and rbta. Some schooling fish would look cool in there. Yep... The RBTAs started to walk around too much and I was afraid they would get chewed up by the Vortechs. The hosting clowns went with the first RBTA I sold. All my fault, I procrastinated on plumbing in the Anemone tank Schooling fish would be a great addition Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtfleming May 18, 2009 Share May 18, 2009 always the chromis hehe, threadfin cardinals, anthias. black stripe cardinals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla May 18, 2009 Author Share May 18, 2009 My tank is coming along well. I think it is about time to enjoy it and watch things grow. Is that toadstool the small frag you got from me? If so, that is some very nice growth. Keep posting the pics. +1 on sitting back and watching them grow. Still trying to tweak the R.H.F 3-part LOL, I wish. You're green-polyped toadstool is in the frag tank still happily growing. Will work on getting more pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla May 18, 2009 Author Share May 18, 2009 Awesome, awesome, awesome. The entire set up is just amazing! A must see. I'm so glad you posted the pictures. A really beautiful set up. Fantastic job. Jan- Thank you... Thank you... It was great to meet you. My frags from our trade are doing awesome. I was really meaning to post this thread back when I had my 120. Laziness on my part. Thanks for the needed push Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla May 18, 2009 Author Share May 18, 2009 (edited) always the chromis hehe, threadfin cardinals, anthias. black stripe cardinals. The dependable Chromis A very good list to choose from indeed. Thanks. Now, only if my dreaded 3" Domino Damsel will play nice Edited May 18, 2009 by zoozilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dell2go May 18, 2009 Share May 18, 2009 Awesome, Dan. Keep them pics coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate May 18, 2009 Share May 18, 2009 Looking Good Man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla May 18, 2009 Author Share May 18, 2009 Thank you Dell2Go and Nate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefhunter May 18, 2009 Share May 18, 2009 Whoa! Now I have to come to your house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla May 18, 2009 Author Share May 18, 2009 Whoa! Now I have to come to your house! Lol, thanks! Was wondering what it would take to convince you to possibly come out this way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendalat May 18, 2009 Share May 18, 2009 (edited) Dan, The tank is very nice. I have to stop by again soon. Edited May 18, 2009 by Bendalat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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