Pacific Reefs 65g Cylinder 360!

[Pacific Reefs]

Well I finally picked up a cylinder tank that I always wanted. The measurements are close to 28"tall by 30" diameter. I've been so tied up with work that I haven't had the chance to take many pictures or even finish the setup. Here is where I am at right now:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/PacReef/hood.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/PacReef/360.2.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/PacReef/360.1.jpg



Lighting
2x 250w Metal Halide AB 10k Bulbs
2x Reef Optix II reflectors
Blue Wave Dual Magnetic Ballast
PFO 2x32w PC retro kit

Flow & Return
Mag 12 seems to give it plenty of flow

Filtration
Not yet installed but the skimmer is an Aqua C EV180 w/ Mag7
AES sump that is fuge ready.

I've had a lot of fun setting this tank up. I broke down my 92g and transferred what would fit into this tank. I used gutter guard on the overflow to attach rocks with cable ties. Still haven't finished the aquascaping yet.

And of course my inspiration is Teddan's 195g cylinder pictured below:
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/93945New_lights.JPG

[osiris4evr]

thats awesome was it custom build just for you or is there like a website you can order it from?

[Pacific Reefs]

Thanks. It was custom built by a local acrylic tank builder. He just ordered the cylinder piece and attached the bottom, eurobrace, and the overflow. The overflow has 3 holes on the bottom. There was an extra 1" bulkhead to run the wires from the lights and fans. He also built the stand and canopy.

[frederickk]

Wow I love the shape of it. Very nice looking!

[addicted_2_reef]

Can I ask how much the tank was?

[Capt_Cully]

very nice!

[Pacific Reefs]

Thanks for the compliments. Hopefully by next week I will have finished the rest of the aquascaping. I have some rocks sitting in a bucket that I am drilling and cutting to fit in the tank.

addicted_2_reef you got PM

[Pacific Reefs]

Some of the corals:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/PacReef/corals3.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/PacReef/corals4.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/PacReef/corals1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/PacReef/corals2.jpg

[frederickk]

Nice! wow that's going to be awesome!

[Eel-byte]

Awesome!

[sirjohn]

Beautiful tank Pacific! I love non-conventional-sized tanks.

Your lighting is impressive; you can keep anything you want under those lights. Do the fans alone help you keep the temp down or are you using a chiller?

Any chance we can get a pic of the sump area? :)

[Pacific Reefs]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10773047#post10773047 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sirjohn
Beautiful tank Pacific! I love non-conventional-sized tanks.

Your lighting is impressive; you can keep anything you want under those lights. Do the fans alone help you keep the temp down or are you using a chiller?

Any chance we can get a pic of the sump area? :)

I really thought I would have to run a chiller, but the fans are working really well. No temp increase with the halides on. One blows in the other out.

I will take a pic of the sump as soon as I get a chance. Thanks!!!

[55semireef]

I love the shape of the tank. Is that a gigas in there?

[bigginapk]

I have seen this tank in person and it is a beautiful tank! very neat concept.

[zach0660]

nice!

[RayRay]

WOW! Beautiful tank!
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[tripinpn01]

is there any distortion on cylindrical tanks?

nevertheless, beautiful tank!

[sirjohn]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10773716#post10773716 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Pacific Reefs
I really thought I would have to run a chiller, but the fans are working really well. No temp increase with the halides on. One blows in the other out.

I will take a pic of the sump as soon as I get a chance. Thanks!!!

Good to know. I ran one on a 90 gallon once and I couldn't stand the noise.

Where's the picture of the sump area? Come on, get with it! We want more pics! (Aren't you glad you started a build thread now, eh?) ;)

[Pacific Reefs]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10775690#post10775690 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 55semireef
I love the shape of the tank. Is that a gigas in there?

It's actually a Squamosa....tuff to tell from the pic but I will take a better one for you. I have 3 clams in there now including a Crocea and a Derasa.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10787762#post10787762 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bigginapk
I have seen this tank in person and it is a beautiful tank! very neat concept.

Thanks...after you came over I moved it! I am going to get some Purple Up to speed up the coralline growth thanks to your recommendation. Most of the rock was sitting at the bottom of my 92g I had before.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10789178#post10789178 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tripinpn01
is there any distortion on cylindrical tanks?

nevertheless, beautiful tank!

There sure is....makes it tuff to take pictures. It's not the most ideal to clean either. It's a love/hate relationship with this tank.

[Pacific Reefs]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10789586#post10789586 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sirjohn
Good to know. I ran one on a 90 gallon once and I couldn't stand the noise.

Where's the picture of the sump area? Come on, get with it! We want more pics! (Aren't you glad you started a build thread now, eh?) ;)

Ok ok. Give the people what they want. I just moved the tank out of the corner. I had an external sump and switched to one inside the tank. Hope to take pictures tonight after work. Sorry for the delay! ;)

[2fishy]

I can't wait to see the new pictures! I could think of a couple places to put a tank like that in my house! Maybe even two!:lol:

[skeeter-doc]

looks great! what is that pictured in the last photo?

[Pacific Reefs]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10789983#post10789983 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by skeeter-doc
looks great! what is that pictured in the last photo?

Thanks. I don't know the exact name but it was labeled as "brain coral" at the LFS :)

[Pacific Reefs]

When I had the tank in the corner I ran the AES sump externally for a few days. There was only one problem....noise. WIth the AquaC hooked up and the sump running it was just too loud for me in my townhouse. I even used a t-pipe for where the water entered the sump, but it still sounded like Shamu stadium when I went to watch TV.

Here is the AES sump. I really wanted to use it since it's great for a fuge.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/PacReef/sump1.jpg


Here is the sump I am working on now. It was from my 92g corner and fits perfectly in the tank. Just no room for anything else. I will have to find a place to mount my PC ballast.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/PacReef/sump2.jpg

[Pacific Reefs]

In it's new location. I have to play with my camera settings. It really washes out the colors.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/PacReef/360.3.jpg

My Nigripes pair in their Magnifica. You can see how it's hard to take pictures with the shape of the tank. I've had the clowns for over 2 years and the anemone for 2 months.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/PacReef/360.4.jpg

[Pacific Reefs]

I've noticed the coralline algae starting to spread more. I added 15 turbo snails to help with the nuisance algae.

[Pacific Reefs]

My puffer P Diddy. I haven't changed his name to Diddy yet. He has been with me for 2 years. I hope to have a larger tank to put him in when he gets bigger.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/PacReef/360.5.jpg

[Pacific Reefs]

I've been dripping Kalk and using some Purple up and the coralline is starting to spread more. I should be able to finish the sump area this weekend. I have been debating if I will keep the Aqua C or sell it for a EuroReef RS100. Any comments?

[frederickk]

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[Pacific Reefs]

A few updates on the tank.

With actinics...finished the rockwork to the top.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/PacReef/360.6.jpg

A huge thank you to Rich Durso for the directions on how to build the quietest standpipe ever.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/PacReef/360.8.jpg

Not much room to stick your hand in the tank with the eurobrace and rocks
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/PacReef/360.7.jpg

[Pacific Reefs]

Once the coralline takes off and the tank is more established, I hope to add a few nice sps corals to the tank.

[Bret61081]

Nice tank...ever have any problem with the puffer nipping at the corals?

[Pacific Reefs]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10868349#post10868349 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bret61081
Nice tank...ever have any problem with the puffer nipping at the corals?

Thanks. The puffer has never nipped at any corals or at least I haven't seen him. He is the most interactive fish I've owned. He comes out of his cave to see you. He also follows you around begging for food. I feed him meaty foods once or twice a day. Occasionally he will grab a snail or hermit. I have only seen him puff up once since I've had him and that was due to this mean clown tang I used to have. I should have a larger home for him next year because I know he will outgrow this tank.

[original-reefland]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10867586#post10867586 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Pacific Reefs
A few updates on the tank.

A huge thank you to Rich Durso for the directions on how to build the quietest standpipe ever.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/PacReef/360.8.jpg



Welcome! Your tank is looking good! Nice job. :thumbsup:

[edwing206]

Thank looks very nice. Really love the shape of the tank.

[sirjohn]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10867586#post10867586 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Pacific Reefs
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/PacReef/360.8.jpg


Now THAT is an awesome rock wall and overflow Pacific! Great job.

How did you attach the rock to the overflow walls?

[Pacific Reefs]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10906382#post10906382 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by original-reefland
Welcome! Your tank is looking good! Nice job. :thumbsup:

Thanks Rich. Your tank is very inspirational.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10906861#post10906861 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by edwing206
Thank looks very nice. Really love the shape of the tank.

Thank you. I visited the Rain Forest Cafe at Disney and they have 3-4 large cylinder tanks and some are connected together. They are massive.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/PacReef/11_lg.jpg

[Pacific Reefs]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10915433#post10915433 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sirjohn
Now THAT is an awesome rock wall and overflow Pacific! Great job.

How did you attach the rock to the overflow walls?

Thanks John. I purchased some thick plastic net material at Lowes called Gutter Guard and connected the rock by drilling holes and using zip ties. You can see the ties here:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/PacReef/zip.jpg