Kevnjeep February 7, 2014 Share February 7, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytelighter February 7, 2014 Share February 7, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevnjeep February 7, 2014 Author Share February 7, 2014 Thanks Ill look into it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 February 8, 2014 Share February 8, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevnjeep February 10, 2014 Author Share February 10, 2014 Yea I repainted everything befor I put the tank on. How did you get the back of your 120 like thar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevnjeep February 12, 2014 Author Share February 12, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevnjeep February 16, 2014 Author Share February 16, 2014 Hoods all finished I'll be posting pics soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef February 16, 2014 Share February 16, 2014 Hoods all finished I'll be posting pics soonIt's been 7 hours...how much longer is later????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevnjeep February 17, 2014 Author Share February 17, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevnjeep February 17, 2014 Author Share February 17, 2014 Sorry for the grammar errors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef February 17, 2014 Share February 17, 2014 Looks really good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevnjeep February 17, 2014 Author Share February 17, 2014 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonloco February 17, 2014 Share February 17, 2014 Love the canopy, following.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime February 18, 2014 Share February 18, 2014 Looks really nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevnjeep February 20, 2014 Author Share February 20, 2014 Here is the light bar from the top before paint and crown molding. Here is a dry fit Another dry fit pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevnjeep March 4, 2014 Author Share March 4, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime March 4, 2014 Share March 4, 2014 Apex setting up is always...fun. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevnjeep March 5, 2014 Author Share March 5, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevnjeep March 5, 2014 Author Share March 5, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevnjeep March 7, 2014 Author Share March 7, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt March 7, 2014 Share March 7, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Puckstable March 7, 2014 Share March 7, 2014 Those lights are awesome. Best light for the money IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevnjeep March 12, 2014 Author Share March 12, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevnjeep March 12, 2014 Author Share March 12, 2014 O and cliff I owe you one for making me aware of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevnjeep April 15, 2014 Author Share April 15, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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