Arkonen May 1, 2014 May 1, 2014 (edited) So I never did a build thread when I started my 125 back in 2012... Figured I might as well make this thread ahead of time for my 150 while everything is being hashed out. Tank is being ordered this week through ERC and stand/tank will be delivered in the next few weeks. -----Tank----- Marineland/Perfecto 150 gallon Starphire Cube (36" X 36" X 27") Drilled corner overflow -----Stand----- DIY stand -----Sump----- Aqueon Proflex Model 4 -----Filtration----- Avast CS1 Skimmer with Swabbie Hydra Aquatics FR-45 Biopellet Reactor piped to CS1 (Nitrates haven't risen above 5, so haven't plugged it in line) Reef Octopus 4" waste collector -----Controller----- Neptune Apex full with WXM, AFS, AWM, lab grade pH probe, temp probe, ORP probe, breakout box, 2 - EB8's -----Flow----- 3 X Vortech MP40w ES (1 on left and right, and 1 on back) Quiet One 3000 Return Pump -----Lighting----- 2 X AquaIllumination Hydras controlled via Apex AWM (Have 3rd ready but need to change mounting rail to accommodate it) -----ATO----- Tsunami AT1 ATO (thinking about upgrading to the Tunze Osmolator as this one has failed on me 2x before... thoughts?) Tunze Osmolator 3155 -----Dosing----- Bubble Magus BM T01 Dosing Pump 3 X Bubble Magus 1.5l dosing container BRS dosing chemicals (Alk, Mag, Calc) Brightwell Aquatics Microbacter7 Brightwell Aquatics Reef Biofuel I will update more as I have info Edited August 5, 2014 by Arkonen
Arkonen May 6, 2014 Author May 6, 2014 Did a mockup of the stand design. Went and got the lumber this evening.... Should hopefully be able to put it together tomorrow/Wednesday weather permitting.
DuffyGeos May 14, 2014 May 14, 2014 Setting up for a very cool tank. One question- Unless I am missing something, like where your dim. lines on your drawing are actually terminating, you have a 36x36 tank, why is the stand not square? Looks like it will be 39x42? I understand the extra all around, but why not 39x39 or 42x42? Looking forward to seeing it come together.
Arkonen May 14, 2014 Author May 14, 2014 Setting up for a very cool tank. One question- Unless I am missing something, like where your dim. lines on your drawing are actually terminating, you have a 36x36 tank, why is the stand not square? Looks like it will be 39x42? I understand the extra all around, but why not 39x39 or 42x42? Looking forward to seeing it come together. You are right on the dimensions 39" x 42". I wanted it to be slightly wider for the space it was going into (couldn't stick out too far in the front but could go wider), and to accommodate my sump dimensions. I had to modify the design a bit to include an extra vertical stabilizing 2x4 on each leg to prevent rotational force. How about some pics?! Lol definitely will need to post some soon. I got the stand built/painted and in the house and the tank arrived Saturday. Richard from ERC delivered the beast to me and helped carry it in. Got to meet his pup Samson (I think that was his name) who is a sweetheart. Tank is on the stand and has water in it... Need to finish the wiring as it looks like an electric octopus on my floor right now. I have some additional rock arriving on the 15th from Marco Rocks including some shelf pieces and a column piece. Once that arrives and things are in place I will post some stuff .
DCReefer1964 July 24, 2014 July 24, 2014 How is this going? Never got those pictures! +1 I have the same build going on need some idea !!! Update
Arkonen July 24, 2014 Author July 24, 2014 I totally forgot I had this thread going... Definitely will get on those pics soon. Should have them up this weekend at the latest.
Arkonen July 24, 2014 Author July 24, 2014 Is this gonna be a walk around tank or in the corner of a room? Tank is nestled next to a half-wall so it is viewable on 3 sides, but walkable on 2. All the side panels on the stand are velcro-ed on, so they are easily removable.
dante411x August 3, 2014 August 3, 2014 Oh I wanna see what happens here. This is exactly the tank I've been considering going to.
DCReefer1964 August 4, 2014 August 4, 2014 (edited) Wow.....July 24th was a long weekend. Pics? Here you are Duff. This should help until he gets off his Butt Inspiration Dave Edited August 4, 2014 by DCReefer1964
DCReefer1964 August 4, 2014 August 4, 2014 Do you think it meets Marco's standards ? That is the real test.
dante411x August 5, 2014 August 5, 2014 So. And Dave, I'm not trying to hijack your thread here. Just asking questions that hopefully will be relevant to you. Is this a tank that you could keep a blue tang in? As well as a yellow and sailfin. My main concern with going to the 150 cube is that I'd have to get rid of my girlfriends goddarn dory. It's the only thing keeping my tank going so far, so not an option. And I'd much rather do this tank than have a 200 dd built.
dante411x August 5, 2014 August 5, 2014 (edited) And I know how to double post. Edited August 5, 2014 by dante411x
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