sethsolomon November 30, 2016 Share November 30, 2016 So traded for this tank and using it as my next canvas. In my past tank builds I have tried to plan and follow a theme and it never ends up what I plan. So this one I am just going to go with the flow and see where I end up at. I have not decided if I want to move my 70g into this tank yet still pondering things and going to take my time setting this tank up.So far on equipment: 225g DD Dual Corner overflow tank Bubble Magus D9 Skimmer Reef Octopus Vios-6 Return Pump Life Reef LCR-1 Calcium reactor (Working on fixing it since I broke the pump when getting it out of the sump of the 150g I had) 40g breeder sump from my 150g Finnex Planted+ 24/7 Refugium Light 2x Jebao RW-15's (I think I may be trading these for 2x RW-20's) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon November 30, 2016 Author Share November 30, 2016 I was working on making my rock structures 2 nights ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon November 30, 2016 Author Share November 30, 2016 And the tank before I start digging in and making it optimal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.eclipse November 30, 2016 Share November 30, 2016 Following! I love the size of this tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon November 30, 2016 Author Share November 30, 2016 (edited) Here was my first shot at the rock stack. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzFwmcVoCco Edited November 30, 2016 by sethsolomon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon November 30, 2016 Author Share November 30, 2016 (edited) Here is the rockwork for round 2 and after removing the back left overflow to make it a Peninsula tank and removing one of the large branch rocks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMUGtR6kejI Edited November 30, 2016 by sethsolomon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruleyii November 30, 2016 Share November 30, 2016 I was working on making my rock structures 2 nights ago. The right structure looks like a young godzilla, or one of the 7 dwarfs hihoing to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apcoleman November 30, 2016 Share November 30, 2016 Looks great. Are you just plugging the holes from the old overflow or using them for a closed loop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon November 30, 2016 Author Share November 30, 2016 Looks great. Are you just plugging the holes from the old overflow or using them for a closed loop? I am plugging them. having a closed loop only in 1 corner would be kinda weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon November 30, 2016 Author Share November 30, 2016 Tonight I plan on making an insert so I can have a bottom to the stand and not have the sump sitting on the carpet. And start the slow filling process with RO/DI water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon December 1, 2016 Author Share December 1, 2016 Here is a couple of days worth of RO/DI water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ford December 1, 2016 Share December 1, 2016 That's gonna be sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon December 2, 2016 Author Share December 2, 2016 Things are happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon December 2, 2016 Author Share December 2, 2016 (edited) Adding a removable bottom for when I move and have to move the tank. Added a PVC mat in case something leaks it wont make a mess. This new D9 is crazy constant and adjustable. So much room for activities! Edited December 2, 2016 by sethsolomon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon December 3, 2016 Author Share December 3, 2016 So this is what happens when you dump a whole box of salt into a tank :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon December 4, 2016 Author Share December 4, 2016 Shelf made for my master flex pump right above my CaRx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarta78 December 5, 2016 Share December 5, 2016 Following. I need to stop by your place to check this out. Looks really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon December 5, 2016 Author Share December 5, 2016 And here is what it looks like when you dump 140 lbs of sand into a tank :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkiboy December 6, 2016 Share December 6, 2016 following - fun times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstContact December 6, 2016 Share December 6, 2016 Looks awesome, what fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon December 6, 2016 Author Share December 6, 2016 Woke up to a crystal clear tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon December 7, 2016 Author Share December 7, 2016 (edited) Tank cleared up, Fixed one of my halide reflectors, and evened out the sand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0J1zF1gTJQ Edited December 7, 2016 by sethsolomon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstContact December 7, 2016 Share December 7, 2016 Nothing better than a brand new set up! Tonga looks incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon December 7, 2016 Author Share December 7, 2016 Nothing better than a brand new set up! Tonga looks incredible! Thanks! Yah i hope it looks better once I get coral growing on it. Picked up 4 maricultured colonies today so I will post some pics tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon December 8, 2016 Author Share December 8, 2016 Got some new gems cooking in my 70g waiting for this tank to be ready! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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