Kevnjeeps 120 build

[Kevnjeep]

Hey guys I started building my 120 gallon rr oceanic tech tank. I am taking this one nice and slow to make sure everything is done the way I want it. I will be updating regularly as the build continues. Please feel free to ask questions and give suggestions.

Here is the first group of pics

Here are the hinges that came with the stand (used)

Here are the new soft close hinges I installed

Here is the new hardware I installed

I decided to install a bathroom vent fan on the side of the stand to suck fresh air into the stand. I used a filter to stop bad fibers getting sucked in. And I used a bathroom fan because of how strong/quite they are. The above pic is what I used and the next few pics are of it installed

 

Here is the 40 breeder I am using as a sump. I first drew what I wanted from the sump on paper than measured and drew In marker on the tank where the baffles we're going to go

Here are the baffles installed I cut the thickest plexiglass I could find on my table saw as tight as I could. Then I used reef safe 100% silicone. Since I cut them so tight I didn't need to use blocks to hold up the bubble trap. Everything sealed perfect. The far right is the intake, skimmer and Kalk reactor, second is a fuge and third is return, ato , bio pellet, and carbon reactor.

Here I cut out 2 4" squares out of one piece of plexiglass for my filter socks.

Here is a pic of the socks installed (well one of them) Ias u can see the pipe goes down into the sock. But because of how I cut out the squares the pipe holds the sock in place and I can still remove the sock. (This happened by accident but love it

Here is an over all sump pic

 

Next will be the hood build

[Nytelighter]

Awesome progress and handicraft!!!  Just one little nugget you might want to look into.  I've read of people having issues with acrylic baffles expanding over time and cracking the sump.  I'm not 100% sure but I would research a bit and see if it warrants attention or not.

[Kevnjeep]

Thanks Ill look into it

[DCReefer1964]

Take the time to paint or cover the stand floor and wall while you are still dry. It will pay off in the long run.

[Kevnjeep]

Yea I repainted everything befor I put the tank on. How did you get the back of your 120 like thar

[Kevnjeep]

So it looking like snow Thursday so I will be building my hood!!! If any one has any ideas or input I would greatly appreciate it.

[Kevnjeep]

Hoods all finished I'll be posting pics soon

[smallreef]

Hoods all finished I'll be posting pics soon

It's been 7 hours...how much longer is later?????

[Kevnjeep]

Lol sorry. My daughter took my pad which had the build pics on her sleepover so I only have a few finish pics. I'll upload the rest at a later time.

Here's the pics of the hood doors before sanding and paint. I used 1x2 to build the outside frame than routed out a channel in the center 1" deep and 1|4 " wide. I than took a piece of 1|4 plywood and cut it to size and inverted it into the 1 by. I than clamped and glued everything tight. Next I added a piece of 1|4 " fancy trim on the inside panel to give it some design. I that. Filled all gaps sanded and painted.

Here is the inside of the hood. As uyou can see everything is painted white to help reflect the light. Also you can see the light bar I made out of 1by. My two other lights are on back order for another few weeks so I only have the one installed in the center.

 

Here are the pictures of the full setup. Everything was built out of 1by and trim screwed together. I filled all holes so there will never be rust. I will add other pics later of the build. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

[Kevnjeep]

Sorry for the grammar errors.

[smallreef]

Looks really good!

[Kevnjeep]

Thanks

[londonloco]

Love the canopy, following....

[YHSublime]

Looks really nice!

[Kevnjeep]

Here is the light bar from the top before paint and crown molding.

Here is a dry fit

Another dry fit pic

[Kevnjeep]

Sorry not a lot of posts I'm taking this one reeeaallll slow. I've been fine running everything for the past two weeks not much change. I'm getting my apex tonight!!! So I'll be setting that up for the first time. Wish me luck

[YHSublime]

Apex setting up is always...fun. Good luck!

[Kevnjeep]

So I got most of it set up! Def a lot more intense than I though. There are so many more options than ppl make out to be. A few words of advice for ppl setting up.

 

-Calibrate your ph probe it does not come -calibrated

-the user name is "admin" the password is "1234" to access online. (Pic 1)

-save a picture of your network address

-have fun and don't rush

 

Here are a few pics

[Kevnjeep]

 

Here is where you need to put "admin" in as username and "1234" as the password

 

Here is the package

 

Here is all the components. Very easy to hook up

 

Here is the display

 

Here is a taste of what one of the port set ups looks like

[Kevnjeep]

Got my lights!!! They are ocean revive arctic t247. The new full spectrum with built in timers. Gooodddd these lights look amazing the full spectrum is perfect and the setup is extremely easy. The built in timer has separate timers for full spectrum and blue. They come with a remote and 2 hanging kits. The light only has one power supply! So enough said here are the pic

[matt]

Nice lights! I've thought about the s026 should I go to a bigger tank. Heard what you have is even cooler....but same spectrum.

[Cliff Puckstable]

Those lights are awesome. Best light for the money IMO.

[Kevnjeep]

They are amazing I'm glad I waited for the ones with timers and (1)!!!! Plug lol I know it might sound dumb but it makes life so much easier. They are a great company to work with as we'll. I say go for OCEAN REVIVE

[Kevnjeep]

O and cliff I owe you one for making me aware of them

[Kevnjeep]

So it's been awile the tank has cycled planning on adding coral soon since my 2 shrimp and snails have been fine for a month. Yea I'm taking it slow lol.