James404's 225g+ SPS Dominant

[James404]

Since I am moving into a new house this week I decided it was time to take that opportunity to upgrade :)

First a pic of my current 80g setup thats been up since May:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4360/37039245262_06854b7f25_c.jpg

Heres a Pic of what my kitchen looks like with all the stuff for the new tank waiting to be moved to the new house:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4339/37039245452_d22061eb67_c.jpg



Current Equipment List (All this is bought already):

210G AGA Non Reef-Ready Tank (72x24x30)
Custom Oak Stand and Canopy Built by Dayton Cabinets
100LBS BRS Pukani Rock, 150LBS Live Rock from existing Setup
80LBS Seaflor Special Grade Reef Sand
TheFilterGuys Ocean Reef +1 RO/DI System
4 x MP40wES
Glass Holes 1500gph overflow kit
Panworld 100PX-X Return Pump
Super Reef Octopus XP-3000 External Skimmer
Bubble Blaster HY-2000 to feed skimmer
Bubble Magus BM-T01 Dosing Pumps
3 x Lumatek 400w e-ballasts
3 x Lumenmax 2 Reflectors
3 x 400w Radium 20k's
2 x 30" Blue Reefbrite LED strips
Reefkeeper Lite L3 with SL1 Controller with Float Switch
Vertex 3L Zeovit Reactor + ZEO starter Kit

[James404]

Livestock:

Heres my current livestock that will be transferred over:

Fish:
Yellow Tang
Regal Tang
2 x Clarkii Clowns
Royal Gramma
Spotted Mandarin
Swallowtail Angel


Coral:

SPS
Tyree Icefire Echinata
Ultimate Frags Jose Rainbow
ORA Pearlberry
ORA German Blue Polyp
ORA Pink Birdsnest
ORA Green Birdsnest
ORA Scripps Purple Acro
ORA Purple Acro Nana
ORA Hawkins Echinata
ORA Phils Granulosa
ORA Purple Stylo
ORA Green Montipora Capriconis
ORA Marshal Island Green Fuzzy Acro
ORA Rose Mille
ORA Borealis
ORA Ice Tort
ORA Blue Bottlebrush
ORA Red Planet
ORA Sunset Monti
ORA Superman Monti
Yellow Coraliniana
Pink Lemonade
Green Mille
GARF Bonsai
$500 Efflo
ATL Intense Purple Efflo
Red Monti Cap
Purple Acro
Green Hydnophora
Bali Tri-Color
Powder purple turoki
Bloody Milli
Baby Blue Unknown
Superman Milli
Tubbs Pink Jade
Reef Ready Grape Juice
Tricolor Secale
Fosters Pink Panther
Fosters Pearly Gates
Ultimate Stag
Paletta Blue stag
J Fox Psammocora
Jedi Mind Trick Monti
Hologram Monti

There will also be a few clams and a few LPS that I have but wont list them.

[elFloyd]

James... just tagging along. In the middle of upgrading from a 90 to 210. I am considering the glass-holes overflow. An am watching your build to see how it goes!

[JTR0510]

nice list of sps will be following on how it turns out

[Mrbeachbum2]

Are you "curing" the rock from BRS? Or is that rock from your previous tank?

[James404]

Are you "curing" the rock from BRS? Or is that rock from your previous tank?

I am cooking the pukani rock from BRS, there was a lot of dead organic matter in it. I still have about 150lbs of rock in my 80g that will get transferred over. About 55lbs of the rock in m 80 was the eco reef saver rock from BRS and I found that rock to be extremely clean, the pukani had all sorts of dead serpent stars, crabs etc in it.

[Mrbeachbum2]

What do you mean by cooking?

[James404]

I am letting it sit in a mixture of ro/di and vinegar with powerheads circulating for about two weeks to help remove any organic matter and phosphates etc..So far I have done a few water changes on it due to the water getting extremely nasty and starting to stink.

[James404]

So it looks like I will be closing on my new house this Thursday. The next phases of this build will be to take down my current 80g, transport it and set it back up temporarily there. I will then be bracing the floor joists under where the 210g will sit.

[James404]

Well I have moved everything to our new house. Spent from 10am until 12am moving the tank and it looks like everything has made it! It was a very stressful experience to say the least.

I will be putting in the order for the tank today, I spoke to Felix from Reef Savvy for about 30 mins yesterday and was impressed to say the least. The display tank will be approx 225g measuring 72x24x29 with front pane starphire and 1500gph glass holes overflow. I should expect it sometime in March. More updates coming soon!

[James404]

Tank has been ordered, 72x24x29, 3 sides starphire, 1500gph glass holes overflow and blacked out back.

[James404]

Haven't had much progress lately, my son is expected to be born in about 5 weeks so been busy getting his nursery ready. Still awaiting tank to be built and delivered, ETA beginning of March.

I did get the RODI unit set up in the fish room.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4376/37039245142_6c7bc54871_c.jpg

[michael_in_nc]

Looks like we're doing about the same thing at the same time. I have a 245G tank on order from Felix due just a few weeks after yours (84x24x28). I'm subscribed.

I think we're going to be happy with the tanks. Felix seems very good.

Good luck.

[James404]

Looks like we're doing about the same thing at the same time. I have a 245G tank on order from Felix due just a few weeks after yours (84x24x28). I'm subscribed.

I think we're going to be happy with the tanks. Felix seems very good.

Good luck.

Nice! I look forward to seeing your build. Felix has been great to work with, should be worth the wait.

[michael_in_nc]

I have a pretty similar equipment list as well. Reef Octopus 3000 skimmer, but mine in internal. Vortech's for circulation. Pukani rock. I did go with the apex instead of reefkeeper, so far I've been happy, but haven't had any experience with either.

I think your lights are going to be a much nicer setup than the route I went. I went with a cheaper fixture (2x250W MH, & 4x96W PC). I wasn't impressed with the build quality, but the ballasts seem fine. I'll stick with it for as long as it works ok, then consider upgrading later.

You've got a bunch of Vortech's. I only have two right now. I'm going to start there and add more as I experiment with it. They're so pricey, but I managed to get these two used at a good price. I'm thinking about the SCWD on the main returns, but I'm not sure. I've heard strong opinions both ways on those.

Good luck. Can't wait to get the tanks in...

[James404]

I have a pretty similar equipment list as well. Reef Octopus 3000 skimmer, but mine in internal. Vortech's for circulation. Pukani rock. I did go with the apex instead of reefkeeper, so far I've been happy, but haven't had any experience with either.

I think your lights are going to be a much nicer setup than the route I went. I went with a cheaper fixture (2x250W MH, & 4x96W PC). I wasn't impressed with the build quality, but the ballasts seem fine. I'll stick with it for as long as it works ok, then consider upgrading later.

You've got a bunch of Vortech's. I only have two right now. I'm going to start there and add more as I experiment with it. They're so pricey, but I managed to get these two used at a good price. I'm thinking about the SCWD on the main returns, but I'm not sure. I've heard strong opinions both ways on those.

Good luck. Can't wait to get the tanks in...


Very cool, the octo skimmers are a great bang for your buck. The lighting I am very happy with, the lumatek ballasts are great and I love the fact that I can switch between 250 and 400w by just buying bulbs.

As far as the vortechs, the two I am running on my 75g currently I bought as MP20's used here on RC for great prices, I then just bought the upgrade kits and ended up saving over $150 each unit. The other two I bought new from BRS during the black friday sale. It was great because I ordered about $2000 worth of stuff at once, with the sale I saved over $200 on the items and with the points that came out to be another $90 I got for free. I really love their site :)

[michael_in_nc]

Cheaper to buy the mp20's and upgrade to mp40's? I hadn't thought of that. I might look at that if I need more flow down the line. The controller must be the only difference between the mp20 & mp40...

[James404]

Cheaper to buy the mp20's and upgrade to mp40's? I hadn't thought of that. I might look at that if I need more flow down the line. The controller must be the only difference between the mp20 & mp40...

Yep if you can find used Mp20s for a good price you can save a bunch. The upgrade just switches out the controllers and the power supply. Takes 2 mins :)

[Fish4Me2]

Great looking plans! I"m excited to see this one progress.
Plus, congratulations on your son. Anyone who can juggle a newborn and a reef is amazing in my book. Juggling a newborn, a reef, and a new house makes it even more impressive! :lol2:

[James404]

Thank you ver much fish, it's been a hectic couple of months and there is still so much that needs to be done. I will be updating every step of the way.

[James404]

Unboxed the Skimmer, this thing is prett big lol

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[James404]

Got the canopy built today, had a small mishap with one of the cabinet doors so will need to get another one made. Overall very happy with it

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[RJS8540]

I like what I see so far, I'll be tagging along.

[michael_in_nc]

Nice work on the canopy. Did you do all the woodwork?

[James404]

Nice work on the canopy. Did you do all the woodwork?

Thank you, I just assembled it, the stand as well as the canopy was actually built by Dayton Cabinets.

[michael_in_nc]

I like the trim work on top. It's going to look great.

Have you gotten any updates from Felix on your tank's ETA?

[James404]

Thanks :) beginning of March is still the ETA. Theres still so much to be done, and my son is expected to be born March 6th.

[michael_in_nc]

you're going to be busy! It'll be like having twins. New baby and new tank.

[James404]

you're going to be busy! It'll be like having twins. New baby and new tank.

lol yea pretty much, luckily I have a pretty understanding wife that puts up with my addiction!

[michael_in_nc]

Yes, that's a good thing. My wife is also very supportive. It makes everything alot easier...

[James404]

Still trying to get this replacement canopy door from the cabinet maker, emails and voicemails sent but no responses :( hopefully he is just away on vacation or something.

[aquaph8]

Tagging along. Im glad to hear you guys are happy with ReefSavvy cause I just sent them a quote. Your canopy looks sweet. Congrats on the new tank and the new baby. Will this be your first child? Cant wait to see it come together.

[michael_in_nc]

Felix has been excellent. I haven't seen the tank yet, but so far I'd recommend Reef Savvy. I'm actually quoting the sump now, too.

[James404]

Tagging along. Im glad to hear you guys are happy with ReefSavvy cause I just sent them a quote. Your canopy looks sweet. Congrats on the new tank and the new baby. Will this be your first child? Cant wait to see it come together.

Thank you very much. Yes this is my first child, hopefully he turns out to be a reefer too :)

Felix has been a pleasure to deal with, his tanks are worth every penny IMO.

[James404]

Picked up a nice frag tank that will be plumbed into the system from my neighbor

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[jarrett shark]

Looking good, keep the pics coming

[James404]

Got the stand polyurethaned and built

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[michael_in_nc]

Nice. Now all you need is the glass!

Did you just use hardwood 1x4's for the supports? 5x on front and back plus the sides?

We debated a long time about how much we needed and ended up erring on the side of caution. There is *alot* of wood in my stand.

[James404]

Nice. Now all you need is the glass!

Did you just use hardwood 1x4's for the supports? 5x on front and back plus the sides?

We debated a long time about how much we needed and ended up erring on the side of caution. There is *alot* of wood in my stand.


Thanks Michael. The stand is built completely out of 3/4" Oak. A cabinet maker designed it, I just had to assemble. It is very solid.

[James404]

Next I have to crawl through this to put support jacks under the floor joists. Fun stuff

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[michael_in_nc]

I'll be doing something similar soon. I'm going to be running some plumbing under the house. I think the supports that currently exist under the house are sufficient. I've looked at them already, but I'm going to get a second opinion.

Have fun crawling under the house...

[James404]

Yep thats where I gotta go to run the plumbing as well, its gonna be really tight under there.

I'm sure the joists are sufficient in terms of load but I worry more about bouncing when walking near the tank, the floor sagging and drywall cracking etc.. I plan on using these:

http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/bb/bb6e2739-1a44-40d2-b221-17c0ed80d769_300.jpg
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100041510/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

only $29 each, should be well worth the piece of mind.

[michael_in_nc]

I was thinking about something just like that but haven't looked into it. Thanks for the info. Do you use a wrench to adjust the height? I was going to get some concrete blocks to put under them. What was your plan? I'm hoping I can avoid this, but I might do it anyway. Going to get someone to take a look under the house for another opinion, then make a decision.

I need to schedule my electrician to do the wiring upgrade. I'm going to get him to run (2) dedicated 20A breakers with GFI's. Do you have a backup power plan? Generator?

[aquaph8]

That stand looks really good James. Cant wait to see a tank sitting on it. Crawling under the house doesn't look like fun though.

[James404]

I was thinking about something just like that but haven't looked into it. Thanks for the info. Do you use a wrench to adjust the height? I was going to get some concrete blocks to put under them. What was your plan? I'm hoping I can avoid this, but I might do it anyway. Going to get someone to take a look under the house for another opinion, then make a decision.

I need to schedule my electrician to do the wiring upgrade. I'm going to get him to run (2) dedicated 20A breakers with GFI's. Do you have a backup power plan? Generator?


Yep they just get turned with a wrench to adjust, they have them in all different sizes. I am planning on tightening them right up to the floor joists, 2x4's could be placed in between as well.

I will most likely only be using an APC battery backup to operate the heater and voretechs in case of power failure. I may look into a generator in the future as well. We don't lose power too often here though luckily. Are you going to be running a genny?

I actually just spoke to my electrician the other day too, I plan on adding aditional circuits in the fish room since there is only one outlet in there at the moment.

[James404]

That stand looks really good James. Cant wait to see a tank sitting on it. Crawling under the house doesn't look like fun though.

Thanks Brett, Its not going to be fun at all, I thought I would be able to open that hole up more but its really not possible. Luckily I'm not a big guy, just gotta watch my weight for a little while :D

[michael_in_nc]

We seem to lose power often enough to cause issues. The real problem is once 2 or 3 years, we might be out for 24 - 48hrs. I'd like to get a big one to support the key parts of the house, too. We'll see, that'd be quite an investment.

I thought about strapping the floor supports together with a 2x6. I've been told that can add alot more strength than one would think. Keeps things from twisting. Also makes a better spot to put the jack under. Easy enough. Something to consider since you'll be under the house anyway.

[DrHarryLopez]

Just found your thread! Congrats on your upcoming baby, your new house, and your new tank. It was nice meeting you on Saturday. Hope you like the efllo....

Harry

[James404]

Just found your thread! Congrats on your upcoming baby, your new house, and your new tank. It was nice meeting you on Saturday. Hope you like the efllo....

Harry

Thank you very much Harry, it was nice meeting you too. Love the efflo, it seems to be settling in nicely :)

[Fish4Me2]

The stand and canopy both look great! As for crawling under the house, all I can think is: "ahh, the things we do for our tanks . . . ." :)

And I say that as someone who drilled three holes through the dining room wall and wired up 24 outlets over the weekend! It's a pain, but it will all be worth it when the tank is running.

[Hagisan]

The stand looks great! Hope mine turns out looking as nice.

I'm sure the joists are sufficient in terms of load but I worry more about bouncing when walking near the tank, the floor sagging and drywall cracking etc.. I plan on using these:

Thank you for sharing this. I'll need to do the exact same w/ my build.

[javajaws]

No tank yet? Be sure to post some pictures of it and their custom glass holes overflow when you get it. I'm thinking about getting one of those too.

Nice cabinet!

[James404]

Thanks guys, no tank yet, should hopefully be built soon. It wont have the custom glass holes overflow with the integrated return, I had bought a regular one from a member on here before I ordered the tank so will be using that.

[WhoDey64]

Are you coming south to pick up the tank or having Felix deliver it? If you do come south drop by the FMAS forum here on RC and look us up, we could do a quick hop around some of the local shops before you head back north, a little southern hospitality.

[James404]

Wish I could go down to pick it up, unfortunately I gotta pay the freight. I really appreciate the offer though :)

[WhoDey64]

Oh well =)

Tagging along on this build, maybe if I ever make it back to NY I will give you a shout ;)

[djze]

great build so far that's a nice skimmer you got is that a 5000 if so i run the same on my system it's a beast can't go wrong with it good luck with the build

[James404]

Oh well =)

Tagging along on this build, maybe if I ever make it back to NY I will give you a shout ;)

Sounds good!

great build so far that's a nice skimmer you got is that a 5000 if so i run the same on my system it's a beast can't go wrong with it good luck with the build

Its actually the 3000 external model, I went back and forth between the 5000 and 3000, after speaking with Mike at Reef Specialty we decided the 3000 would be perfect for my needs.

[drdoolittle]

Nice build! Wish I had skill on wood working like you. Canopy and stand came out nice and your skimmer looks like a killer!

[James404]

Thank you dr, can't wait to fire that skimmer up and get some nasty nog! LOL

[KuyaMark]

Awesome so far bro can't wait til this tank is fully packed with sps

[michael_in_nc]

Looks like the new baby has arrived. Congrats!

[James404]

Looks like the new baby has arrived. Congrats!

Thanks Michael!

[hpfunk]

Looks like a great project. I just had my first and just set up a new system, hang in there bro, and good luck. After reading the list of SPS you have, and only seeing the one picture of the current tank, has left me wanting to see more up close pics of your prize pieces. Take your time but it would be greatly appreciated.
Subscribing...

[James404]

Thanks HP, I will try to get some recent shots of some of the corals. Many of them are just small frags and I have also had a STN issue a few weeks ago that I lost a few including my favorite green millie colony.

[James404]

Got good news from Felix today, my tank will be shipped out on the 19th! Hopefully will have some pics soon.

[DrHarryLopez]

Got good news from Felix today, my tank will be shipped out on the 19th! Hopefully will have some pics soon.

Great news! the 19th is around the corner! Let me know if u need any help I'm there!!!!

[James404]

Great news! the 19th is around the corner! Let me know if u need any help I'm there!!!!

Thanks Harry, I appreciate it. I will post in the LIRA forum when I have a definite date its getting delivered.

[michael_in_nc]

Can't wait to see how the tank looks. Felix said my display tank is built, but he's working on the bracing and my sump. Still no ship date, but probably around the end of the month.

I'll be watching for pics...

[Fish4Me2]

Got good news from Felix today, my tank will be shipped out on the 19th! Hopefully will have some pics soon.

Exciting news! I'm looking forward to pictures. More importantly, congratulations on your other new arrival! :)

[James404]

Exciting news! I'm looking forward to pictures. More importantly, congratulations on your other new arrival! :)

Thank you very much, my boy is my world and has really changed my life. Hoping to get some progress done this week, should be tiling the floor around the stand and supporting the joists. Will update with pics along the way.

[James404]

Small update today, got the holes drilled in the floor for the plumbing. Tile install will begin this weekend.


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[DCG1286]

Definitely following this build :D

Let me know how you like that skimmer once everything is all set up! I am really considering getting one ... either that or an ATB ...

Very nice collection of SPS you will be transferring over as well! I need to find myself a piece of the Tubbs Pink Jade as I think about it. lol.

[michael_in_nc]

Hey, did your tank ship out this week as planned?

How long are the ship times?

[James404]

Hey, did your tank ship out this week as planned?

How long are the ship times?

Was scheduled to ship out on Tuesday but spoke to Felix and he felt the silicone wasn't as dry as he would like, will be going out Friday. Judging from the last bill of lading he sent me for Tuesday, it looks like it will take approximately 8 days for freight from Miami to NY.

[lps1212]

Just like Harry to always offer a helping hand. Hey djze its a 3000 I believe I saw him post up pics and state on 1st page great lookin build love that rock and your equipemnt is on the money definelty following this thread

[michael_in_nc]

Was scheduled to ship out on Tuesday but spoke to Felix and he felt the silicone wasn't as dry as he would like, will be going out Friday. Judging from the last bill of lading he sent me for Tuesday, it looks like it will take approximately 8 days for freight from Miami to NY.

Getting close now. Are you shipping to your door or a terminal?

[James404]

Getting close now. Are you shipping to your door or a terminal?

Getting shipped to my door with a liftgate so it gets dropped right in my driveway. I will tell you it is not cheap to crate and ship a 500LB glass tank :(

[michael_in_nc]

I did a quick quote online and it looked pretty bad, but a local terminal was 1/2 the cost of door to door service. I still need to work that out with Felix.

[DrHarryLopez]

Just like Harry to always offer a helping hand.....
LOL, you crack me up!

Getting shipped to my door with a liftgate so it gets dropped right in my driveway. I will tell you it is not cheap to crate and ship a 500LB glass tank :(

When when when?

[James404]

LOL, you crack me up!



When when when?

Haha should be put on the truck tomorrow and takes about 7 business days to get here.

[James404]

Its being loaded up!

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[DrHarryLopez]

Wow how exciting!

[James404]

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[michael_in_nc]

Excellent! Cool reef savvy fish on the box!

[James404]

Thanks guys! Tank will be here Friday!

Small update, finished the tile where the stand will be, will lay the tack strips tomorrow after grout is dry and butt the carpet directly against tile:

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[James404]

And the tank arrives:

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[flounderfish]

Sweet Canopy. I know you've moved on to the tank itself, but the canopy and stand looks really nice.

[justinkarl]

wow good luck with the new monster

[James404]

Sweet Canopy. I know you've moved on to the tank itself, but the canopy and stand looks really nice.


Thanks flounder, the canopy still needs some work done like polyurethane.

wow good luck with the new monster

Thanks buddy :wave:

[James404]

Moving Day:

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[michael_in_nc]

Finally there! Great. Hope everything is going well. Setup is a lot of fun.

How was moving it? Looked like you had 4 guys? Was it a struggle or was 4 ok? I'm not sure what to expect in terms of the difficulty moving it. Any advice?

Are you going to install the glass- holes overflow? Felix is putting in the reef savvy version for me.

[Euler Kernighan]

Finally the bad boy get in home!!!

Look at this, the guys from Reef Savvy really know what to do, uh?! :thumbsup:

http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/4505/john404.jpg

last but not least, that's awesome thread, I really like your stand and canopy :)

about the tank, what the dimensions and glass thickness? and one more question, what type of overflow are you going to use?

more pics, more pics, pore pics! :bounce1: :bounce3: :bounce1:

[James404]

Finally there! Great. Hope everything is going well. Setup is a lot of fun.

How was moving it? Looked like you had 4 guys? Was it a struggle or was 4 ok? I'm not sure what to expect in terms of the difficulty moving it. Any advice?

Are you going to install the glass- holes overflow? Felix is putting in the reef savvy version for me.


Thanks Michael, its been a long journey so far but well worth it. Moving it wasn't terrible. The tank had to go around the house to the backyard since it would've been very difficult to get through the front door. The guys decided to lift the tank and the pallet all at once to the back door. The 4 guys were able to do it with taking a few breaks along the way. I must say I was pretty scared when watching them. Once they got it to the sliding glass door they put foam on the floor inside the house and basically slid it off the pallet onto the foam, they basically slid the tank through the house while using pieces of foam. Once they got it in front of the stand all 4 of them plus myself and my neighbor lifted it onto the stand with no problem. The whole process took less than an hour.

The overflow I am using a regular glass holes 1500gph which I had purchased prior to ordering the tank. I had sent Felix the template for the two holes that gl*******s provided. I will be running the return over the rim of the tank.

[James404]

Finally the bad boy get in home!!!

Look at this, the guys from Reef Savvy really know what to do, uh?! :thumbsup:

http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/4505/john404.jpg

last but not least, that's awesome thread, I really like your stand and canopy :)

about the tank, what the dimensions and glass thickness? and one more question, what type of overflow are you going to use?

more pics, more pics, pore pics! :bounce1: :bounce3: :bounce1:

Thank you Euler, Reef Savvy definitely knows what they are doing when building tanks, it really is a work of art. The dimensions are 72x24x29 low iron glass. Since we kept the height under 30" I believe it is 1/2" glass. 30" or above would have needed 3/4" and increased the price substantially. I will be using the 1500gph glass-holes.com overflow.

[DrHarryLopez]

Congrats!

[reefjunkie42]

sweet tank build tagging along!

[boxer385]

what a tank, can you post photo when you hook-up your skimmer.

[James404]

Thank you everyone. Still have much to do, will post pics or even video of the skimmer in action once the equipment room is setup.

[michael_in_nc]

I'm guessing you're busy with the setup now? What is your time frame for getting it up and running?

[James404]

I'm guessing you're busy with the setup now? What is your time frame for getting it up and running?

Not in a major rush with the setup since I have my 75g running and currently battling AEFW with it. Between family obligations and other house projects it will be slow but steady.

[Sammy226]

Hi James, congrats! can you please post picture of glass-holes overflow? my tank have 2 holes like your tank. Thanks.

Sammy

[Fish4Me2]

Not in a major rush with the setup since I have my 75g running and currently battling AEFW with it. Between family obligations and other house projects it will be slow but steady.

Sorry to hear about the AEFW. I've got a very similar build to yours going, and like you I've got AEFW, on the 60g that all my livestock is in. Do you have a plan for eradicating them before moving your livestock into your new display? I've got a few ideas, but nothing in action yet.

[James404]

Hi James, congrats! can you please post picture of glass-holes overflow? my tank have 2 holes like your tank. Thanks.

Sammy

Thanks Sammy I will post pics of the overflow soon, one thing that I have heard is that the glass holes overflows are made by hand so one may be a little bit different than another in terms of hole spacing.

[James404]

Sorry to hear about the AEFW. I've got a very similar build to yours going, and like you I've got AEFW, on the 60g that all my livestock is in. Do you have a plan for eradicating them before moving your livestock into your new display? I've got a few ideas, but nothing in action yet.

I have been doing ReVive dips on all acros every 3-4 days, leave each acro in the dip for at least 2-3 minutes and then start shaking them in the water or blasting them with a turkey baster. This will kill the AEFW, if you see any eggs they need to be scraped off. This should be done every few days for 2-3 months until no more AEFW are found.

[Fish4Me2]

I've used TMPCC some, doing the same thing you're doing, but I'm not confident that it's possible to eradicate these things with all the rock and other livestock in the tank. Seems like there are too many places to hide!

How are your acros holding up so far?

[James404]

Have had some casualties so far but I guess thats the price I pay. Most of the acros are holding up ok now, two nights ago I dipped and there was no AEFW at all so I think I am making progress. Will continue treatment and see.

Has TMPCC worked in killing them? I have no experience with it but I do know that both ReVive and CoralRX work well in killing them.

[Fish4Me2]

I would say that TMPCC has worked when I've dipped frags. I've definitely seen dead worms in the bowl after I baste the coral. The little buggers just keep coming back, though. No coral losses, so I guess that's the tradeoff. I've got some Levamisole to try if I can ever get a QT going for the SPS. That's really great to hear that you've reached a point with no signs of AEFW. I hope it stays that way for you.

[James404]

I would say that TMPCC has worked when I've dipped frags. I've definitely seen dead worms in the bowl after I baste the coral. The little buggers just keep coming back, though. No coral losses, so I guess that's the tradeoff. I've got some Levamisole to try if I can ever get a QT going for the SPS. That's really great to hear that you've reached a point with no signs of AEFW. I hope it stays that way for you.

Thanks Fish, keep at it, you will beat them eventually with persistent dipping :)

[James404]

Finally made some progress today. Got the supports under the floor. Was not fun to say the least. I really wasn't sure if my body could get through the hole and there was absolutely no way to make it bigger. My fiance was kind enough to document it.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4337/37021038236_1b956a3c19_c.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4369/37021037936_47070b18e5_c.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4378/37021037636_3725a2508b_c.jpg

[dogstar74]

Whoo Dee knee.

[Fish4Me2]

Dang. Now that is dedication to the hobby! :)

[Jim.mer]

Thanks for the reply about the Silicone, was checking out your build and i must say you are giving me ideas, I'll be moving soon and will be getting a tank built. Not set on the size yet. Can't wait to see the progress on the tank...

[DrHarryLopez]

James wow! I would have freaked out going into such a small tight area!!! Agh!!! Your brave.

Nice work!

[James404]

James wow! I would have freaked out going into such a small tight area!!! Agh!!! Your brave.

Nice work!

Lol thanks Harry. Once I got in it wasn't that bad, but I think if I gain 5 more pounds I'm not fitting through that hole!

[James404]

Thanks for the reply about the Silicone, was checking out your build and i must say you are giving me ideas, I'll be moving soon and will be getting a tank built. Not set on the size yet. Can't wait to see the progress on the tank...

No problem Jim and thank you for checking out my build. Moving is the perfect excuse to get a bigger tank! :)

[joeyvu]

That is nice...James...I would be dead if I have to crawl into that tight space....:)
Very nice tank indeed....
Are you running zeovit since I saw you have a reactor....
I like your avatar with a cute baby there...:) How old is he?....

[James404]

That is nice...James...I would be dead if I have to crawl into that tight space....:)
Very nice tank indeed....
Are you running zeovit since I saw you have a reactor....
I like your avatar with a cute baby there...:) How old is he?....

LOL thank you Joey, I am not running zeovit yet but once the 225g is up and running with all corals and stable I will begin the system.

Thats my baby boy, he will be 3 months old this Monday!:spin1:

[joeyvu]

Congrat to new baby and new tank...!!! I have a 15month old girl...They are adorable...Take so much time away from your tank though...:)

[James404]

Congrat to new baby and new tank...!!! I have a 15month old girl...They are adorable...Take so much time away from your tank though...:)

Thanks Joey and congrats to you on your little girl! Seeing my boy smile every day really just makes everything else not seem to matter so much LOL

[michael_in_nc]

Are you doing all the new stand building work yourself or having it done? What is your estimate for water in the tank? We might end up being pretty close!

[James404]

Yep doing it all myself. Not sure when I'll be filling it up though, still got so much to do and I want to do everything right the first time.

[michael_in_nc]

How is the stand going?

[James404]

How is the stand going?

Finally made some progress today, let's just say it's not easy moving a 500 lb. tank from one stand to the other by yourself:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4399/37068894941_652b7e0fb5_c.jpg


Still need to skin it and work on some finishing work but that can happen while it's full and cycling.

[michael_in_nc]

That one looks solid! You said you were going to use the doors from the original stand, what about the skin, can you re-use any of the old stand? I'm guessing the canopy can be still be used?

I'll bet we add water near the same day. Race is on.

[James404]

That one looks solid! You said you were going to use the doors from the original stand, what about the skin, can you re-use any of the old stand? I'm guessing the canopy can be still be used?

I'll bet we add water near the same day. Race is on.

Haha yea this one is definitely much sturdier, it was pretty scary when I looked at the back of the other stand the back slats were slanted, ripping out :furious:

I actually decided to do new cabinet doors on this stand, since my wife decided the old one would be good for a different area of the house. Canopy will still be used for sure.

Lol yea it's gonna be close between who fills up first. I want to glue in the plumbing of the overflows at least down to the bottom of the stand so I can move the tank against the wall before filling it up. Then all I have to do is make sure it's leveled and get the aquascape done :dance:

[James404]

Progress finally made today...


Got the preliminary aquascape done, may add another rock but I am sticking with a real minimal look:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4337/37068883241_63acbf2c94_c.jpg

And we got water:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4420/37021035926_859d25be67_c.jpg

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4390/37021035866_bfa7d27f02_c.jpg

[michael_in_nc]

Ah, you beat me with the water. I think I motivated you...

Can you reach those vortech's in the back from the sides? I was thinking about putting one back there, but I was concerned about how hard it would be to get to it if I needed to.

[James404]

Lol yea you definitely did motivate me.

I left enough room in the back to reach them but it took my fiance and I to get them in place, I was so afraid of dropping one and cracking the tank!

[aquaph8]

Looking good James, now for the exciting part. Beautiful tank, Felix did a great job with it.

[James404]

Thank you Brett, I am very happy with the tank so far, I never hesitate to recommend Felix. Still so much work to do though!

[shazeone]

tank is looking great. like the open scape idea. is that rock the pukani? is that the whole 100 pounds? i'v been thinking of getting some myself. how do you like it?

[James404]

tank is looking great. like the open scape idea. is that rock the pukani? is that the whole 100 pounds? i'v been thinking of getting some myself. how do you like it?

Thank you, yes that is the pukani from BRS. I still have some of the 100lbs I ordered that I haven't used so that is less, not sure how much exactly. The rock is excellent, I am a huge fan of bulkreefsupply. Their customer service is unbelievable and the points system is great.

[shazeone]

yeah , that rock seams to be really light in dry weight and large in size. trying to make my mind up on the pukani or the macro rocks... been a hard to decide.

[James404]

yeah , that rock seams to be really light in dry weight and large in size. trying to make my mind up on the pukani or the macro rocks... been a hard to decide.

I don't think theres much difference between marco rocks and BRS pukani, I believe its all coming from pretty much the same place.

[DrHarryLopez]

Nice progress James!

[James404]

Nice progress James!

Thank you Harry!


I have been putting some thought into what I will be using as a sump in the fish room, I will need to take some measurements when I get home from work but I am leaning towards a 150g or 100g rubbermaid stock tank. I will also be using two 32g brute cans for a water change setup.

[DrHarryLopez]

Thank you Harry!


I have been putting some thought into what I will be using as a sump in the fish room, I will need to take some measurements when I get home from work but I am leaning towards a 150g or 100g rubbermaid stock tank. I will also be using two 32g brute cans for a water change setup.

I thought about it at one time, but the dimensions, and how i wanted everything to fit just didnt work. At the end if the run how did u plan to fit in the baffles to reduce the air bubbles?

What you u plan to put in there?
This is mine. 75G, two Skimmers, 6 Filter Socks chamber
http://www.manhattanreefs.com/gallery/files/1/8/5/9/img00540-20100802-1855small.jpg

[James404]

No need for baffles with them, if you use filter socks and there are some other methods using PVC to reduce the microbubbles. I have an external skimmer and return pump, all that will be in the sump is some live rock and the zeovit reactor, heaters, and the water blaster pump that will be feeding the skimmer.

[James404]

Aquascape is done, tank is full and cycle has started


Ripped out the carpet from the fish room, tiling will begin today

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4396/37021035696_76a576d3d4_c.jpg

[125mph]

Nice.. Is that glass low-iron starfire or regular?

[James404]

Thank you, the glass is 3 sided low iron.

[125mph]

How does your return pump feed back into the DT? I couldn't see where u have the holes, or is it through the overflow?

[James404]

The sump isn't currently hooked up, it will get connected once the fish room is tiled. The returns will be going over the top of the tank, with the canopy hiding them.

[125mph]

Finally made some progress today. Got the supports under the floor. Was not fun to say the least. I really wasn't sure if my body could get through the hole and there was absolutely no way to make it bigger. My fiance was kind enough to document it.

http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0443_655.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0444_656.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0445_657.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0446_658.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0447_659.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0448_660.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0449_661.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0450_662.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0452_664.jpg

Hey james, was curious if the supports are necessary? I'm upgrading to a 120G and my house is fairly old. I don't know if weight will be an issue.. is it usually an issue in most homes?

[James404]

Hey james, was curious if the supports are necessary? I'm upgrading to a 120G and my house is fairly old. I don't know if weight will be an issue.. is it usually an issue in most homes?

I don't believe the supports were necessary at all, the main reason I installed them was to reduce the chance of bouncing when walking near the tank, and to prevent any cracks in the drywall.

[Esardog]

Having read your build so far and having subscribed a few days back I admire your fortitude in keeping this build posted -- being a newbie I don't know alot and watching someone's work is very good and informative -- thanks for your help.

[James404]

Having read your build so far and having subscribed a few days back I admire your fortitude in keeping this build posted -- being a newbie I don't know alot and watching someone's work is very good and informative -- thanks for your help.

Thank you for tagging along, I am still learning myself and also find that following others threads to be a great source of information :)

[James404]

My son is getting so big, hard to believe he's almost 4 months old already.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4389/36374355814_88aa539f65.jpg

[DrHarryLopez]

Nice frag!! Growing well!! Congrats!

[michael_in_nc]

He's small enough to go scuba diving in that new tank...

[James404]

Finished tiling the fish room, still need to run the electrical. It will be 2 new 20amp circuits going in.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4432/37021045926_0153cbebd3_c.jpg

[aquaph8]

Tile looks great James.

[shazeone]

coming along well!! fish room is looking good. i see you used white foam under your tank, where did you get that? i am going to use that under my 220 and couldn't find it at the home depot near me. also , what sand did you go with ?

[James404]

Thanks Shaze, the foam I used I bought from Home depot, it was right in the insulation area. It isn't sold in just one big sheet, it was a package of about 8 sheet, each one about 4ft long roughly 12" wide. Lowes did not carry it btw.

For the sand I went with Caribsea Seflor special grade reef sand. I love it, I filled up and had zero cloudiness with no rinsing. Way better then the sugar fine stuff I had in the past.

[shazeone]

ahh , i got ya. i put the pink foam under the tank as of now and thats how it was under the last owners , but it doesn't seem right to me. i saw a post about using the white foam and figured i'd ask where you got it. i think i am going to give that stuff a try. i was leaning towards the seaflor myself. thanks for the info. also , what did you use to get your cycle started?

[James404]

Cool, if you already have the pink stuff I think that it will work just fine. For the cycle I use just fish food, either pellets or mysis, every 2 days or so I just put some in, it works well.

[shazeone]

saweet, also did you find somewhere on the island that sells the carib seaflor or did you have to order it? sorry i hate asking so many questions, last one. figured i'd ask before i order mine.

[James404]

I believe I ordered it from foster and smith, I don't recall seeing it sold anywhere locally. No problem at all.

[shazeone]

appreciate it , i figured i wouldn't find it around. i'v heard nothing but good things about the special grade. thanks again. Hows the battle with the AEFW coming along?

[James404]

I'm hoping that I have finally gotten rid of them, I have been dipping every 3 days now and haven't seen any in about 2 weeks, I am going to reduce dipping now to try to salvage what corals I still can, I have lost so many its not even funny :(

[shazeone]

i hear ya there. i pretty much have lost all my sps due to those little basts. i'm going hard core qt and dip method with the new setup. not trying to go through that again. i can say that they deff picked certain species to attack hard. i have a stag and a purple plasma frag that have not been affected by them. i might frag those up and try them in the new tank .... maybe, lol.

[James404]

Will be posting updated pics soon, new tank is up and running with fish and coral. All sps I previously had was tossed and started fresh. Still working on the filtration room, just finished running the electric, 3x 20 amp circuits I ran... Stay tuned guys.

[michael_in_nc]

Sounds good, let's see those pics...

[James404]

Heres a few I was able to snap tonight real quick, nothing spectacular, tank has been cycled a few weeks and doing its normal algae cycles

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4354/37039245622_061e293604_c.jpg

Only a few SPS in here at the moment

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4352/37039245572_f78867792e_c.jpg

[DrTrey]

Looking good! ReefSavvy really does build a well-crafted tank. It's looks as if things are shaping up nicely.

[Fish4Me2]

Nice! It's looking really good. Do you have plans to combat the algae beyond water changes?

[James404]

Nice! It's looking really good. Do you have plans to combat the algae beyond water changes?

Thank you, I will do weekly water changes and be running GFO, carbon and skimmer once everything is plumbed into the filtration room, currently no skimmer or GFO/carbon is being run on the tank but I have a decent CUC going.

[Fish4Me2]

Wow. If that's all the algae you've got with no skimmer, I'm impressed.

[michael_in_nc]

How's the new stand work coming along? Is it working out, like you planned?

[Reef_Noob]

Finally made some progress today. Got the supports under the floor. Was not fun to say the least. I really wasn't sure if my body could get through the hole and there was absolutely no way to make it bigger. My fiance was kind enough to document it.

http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0443_655.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0444_656.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0445_657.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0446_658.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0447_659.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0448_660.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0449_661.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0450_662.jpg


Push wall PUSHHHHHH
Congratulations it's a boy....no a man?:fun5:

That's just dedication bro!!
Your tanks coming up really nice. It shows how good ur planning is.
So yu are goin for an open look that's cool!!
Much more space for your corals to grow out and it will be great to see that. Even iv "attempted" a minimalistic look for my tank.

Congrats on your baby, that's one frag that's gonna grow up super fast!! :)
Keep us all updated!! All the best to ya on your Reefing journey.

Happy Reefing!

[James404]

How's the new stand work coming along? Is it working out, like you planned?

I'd say the new stand is pretty sturdy, it withstood the earthquake we had a few weeks ago, still need to skin and trim it though :)

[Bax]

James

Sounds like it is comming together. Can't wait to see what you do with the rest of this build.

[sandy100]

nice SPS tank

[James404]

Push wall PUSHHHHHH
Congratulations it's a boy....no a man?:fun5:

That's just dedication bro!!
Your tanks coming up really nice. It shows how good ur planning is.
So yu are goin for an open look that's cool!!
Much more space for your corals to grow out and it will be great to see that. Even iv "attempted" a minimalistic look for my tank.

Congrats on your baby, that's one frag that's gonna grow up super fast!! :)
Keep us all updated!! All the best to ya on your Reefing journey.

Happy Reefing!

Thank you for the kind words, much more to come!

James

Sounds like it is comming together. Can't wait to see what you do with the rest of this build.

Thanks Bax, it's been a long journey so far but finally coming together.

nice SPS tank

Thank you :)

[kilroy217]

Hey James - any updates? I'm starting to get the itch to start my tank build, but still need to build up the funding a little more. Hopefully when that Christmas bonus comes from the boss, I'll be just about ready to go on it. :)

Matt

[James404]

So its been a while since I've updated here, for a while there wasn't much to show to be honest. I have finally made a lot of progress over the last few days.

Skimmers up and running:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4398/37068896551_0152dfbc14_c.jpg

Return pump I chose the Reeflo Dart Hybrid:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4365/37068895611_a6d6de8135_c.jpg

Heres the sump and manifold, still need to clean up the wires:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4391/37021034106_0562c0d1cf_c.jpg

Doser:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4377/37068882361_a765f754c7_c.jpg

[James404]

Will post updated pics of the tank tonight if I have time

[DrHarryLopez]

Set up looks good James!

[jarrett shark]

Love the skimmer!!! I have 2 of them..LOL

[Livireef]

How do you like the octopus cone???

[lhemphill]

Following along! Im setting up a 190/ 90 gallon sump and planning on using the SRO external 3000 and the water blaster 3000. What is the benefit of using saphire glass on the front? Is it more scratch resistant?

[James404]

Set up looks good James!

Thanks Harry, if your at the meeting tonight I'll see ya there!

Love the skimmer!!! I have 2 of them..LOL

Thanks Jarrett, I'm really happy with it so far.

How do you like the octopus cone???

I love it, well worth the money.

Following along! Im setting up a 190/ 90 gallon sump and planning on using the SRO external 3000 and the water blaster 3000. What is the benefit of using saphire glass on the front? Is it more scratch resistant?

The 3000 will work well for your tank, will you be feeding it with the waterblaster 3000? Starphire glass has lower iron than normal plate glass so is clearer. Heres a comparison image, with regular glass on the left:
http://www.glasscages.com/gc2/prodpics/starphire.jpg

[kilroy217]

James, things are looking great. My build is going a LOT slower than I originally planned... still working on pre-tank things like converting the garage into the fish room, etc. See you at the meeting tonight.

-Matt

[James404]

James, things are looking great. My build is going a LOT slower than I originally planned... still working on pre-tank things like converting the garage into the fish room, etc. See you at the meeting tonight.

-Matt

Thanks Matt, I know what you mean, this tank has been a very slow process for me (and the wife). Luckily she has tolerated it and its nice to be at the tail end of the setup finally.

[michael_in_nc]

Hey James, glad to see things coming together. This is a slow process! I'm finally up and running myself....

Is that a 75G sump? Nice that you have a room behind the tank (or that's what it looks like). I wish I had that kind of room.

That metal band holding up your skimmer drain might have rust problems eventually? I found some stuff exactly like that except it's plastic. I think it was at Lowe's.

[James404]

Hey James, glad to see things coming together. This is a slow process! I'm finally up and running myself....

Is that a 75G sump? Nice that you have a room behind the tank (or that's what it looks like). I wish I had that kind of room.

That metal band holding up your skimmer drain might have rust problems eventually? I found some stuff exactly like that except it's plastic. I think it was at Lowe's.

Thanks Michael. Yep the sump is a 75g in the dedicated fish room that is adjacent to the tank room. I think you are definitely right about the metal band, I will try to find the plastic ones at lowes, I had the metal one laying around the house from another project.

[James404]

Updated Pics:

FTS, nothing spectacular at the moment but it's getting there
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0361.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0358.jpg

The corals:
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0362.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0364.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0365.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0366.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0370_1.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0379.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0383.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0376_750.jpg

[James404]

http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0375_749.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0381_752.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0378-1.jpg

[James404]

Even though it hasn't even broken in yet, the skimmer has been kicking some major butt. Not bad for only having 4 fish in the 225g at the moment :smokin:

http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/5bad7c05.jpg

[James404]

Progression shot, ORA Bird of Paradise:
09/20/11
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0296.jpg
01/07/11
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0383.jpg

[James404]

Oops Double

[michael_in_nc]

Looks good. Glad to see it coming together. It's taken longer than I planned, and I'm guessing the same for you! congrats.

Do you have 4 MP40's on there, or just 3, can't tell for sure from the shots? I have 3, but can't really get them on the back like you have them. I think that might help my flow out. How do you think it works versus end to end?

[Fish4Me2]

Wow! Everything looks great, especially the colors you've got for your corals with only a few fish. I'm impressed.

[James404]

Looks good. Glad to see it coming together. It's taken longer than I planned, and I'm guessing the same for you! congrats.

Do you have 4 MP40's on there, or just 3, can't tell for sure from the shots? I have 3, but can't really get them on the back like you have them. I think that might help my flow out. How do you think it works versus end to end?

Thanks Michael, it definitely has taken longer than planned. Yes there are currently 4 MP40's on the tank along with a koralia magnum 5. Theres one on each end and two on back wall,been very happy with this setup so far but I feel like I could use more flow even so, thinking about getting a MP60 to put on one end and move another mp40 to the back.

[James404]

Wow! Everything looks great, especially the colors you've got for your corals with only a few fish. I'm impressed.

Thank you! Pretty happy with the color so far, I think they have improved since I'm back to running GFO and GAC now.

[Fish4Me2]

Thanks Michael, it definitely has taken longer than planned. Yes there are currently 4 MP40's on the tank along with a koralia magnum 5. Theres one on each end and two on back wall,been very happy with this setup so far but I feel like I could use more flow even so, thinking about getting a MP60 to put on one end and move another mp40 to the back.

I have a 6' by 30" tank. I added an MP60 right after Christmas, to join another MP40 and two 6105s. The difference in flow has been amazing. Depending on the mode, the MP60 by itself can produce a small standing wave across the full 6' length of the tank. My corals have never had more PE. So, I highly recommend your MP60 plan!

[James404]

Few additions:

Acans:
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0402.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0409.jpg

Male Lyretail Anthias
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0414.jpg

Female Lyretail Anthias and Powder Blue tang in background
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0416.jpg

[jdm18honda]

great looking tank i really like reef savvy tanks felix is great
mine is going on a year ols this month

[James404]

Picked up Tyree Red Watermelon
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0014.jpg

[Jhuff]

Nice Tyree Red Watermelon
Tank looks great!

[James404]

Nice Tyree Red Watermelon
Tank looks great!

Thanks, I'm happy with the progress so far.


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[DevilishDukie]

Very nice

[T.MONEY]

http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0364.jpg
Love this favia! great looking setup, keep up the good work.

[James404]

Very nice

http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0364.jpg
Love this favia! great looking setup, keep up the good work.

Thanks! That favia was one of the first corals I ever bought, it has survived quite a lot.

[James404]

Quick video I did of the tank, excuse the shoddy camera work, better when watched in HD :P

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[JCeballos27]

Man, this is such a sweet setup!

[James404]

Man, this is such a sweet setup!

Thank you :)


The tank is really moving along nicely, will post updated pics soon. Here's a shot of the water change/top off system located in the basement

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4412/37068895761_05ab019392_c.jpg

[James404]

Haven't had much time to snap pics of the tank. Here's some shots of the coral qt/ grow out that is still cycling

http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/bb0dd859.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/215a581e.jpg




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[James404]

Updated pics for March, tanks just moving along, everything is really thriving and I couldn't be happier

http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0048.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0049.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0050.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0051.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0052.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0053.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0057.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0061.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0062.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0064_1.jpg

[James404]

http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0070.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0077.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0078.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0080.jpg

[andrew9]

nice tank and borb! i love the 3 yellow tangs

[James404]

Thanks! I should add an updated fish list:

Barbonius Anthias
Blue Hippo Tang
Desjardini Sailfin Tang
Purple Tang
Yellow Tang x 3
Powder Blue Tang
1 Male, 2 Female Lyretail Anthias
ORA Red Mandarin
Clarkii Clown

[DrHarryLopez]

Reef looks great! Which lights are you running?

[James404]

Reef looks great! Which lights are you running?

Thanks Harry, lighting I am using 3x400w radiums in lumenmax reflectors, powered by lumatek dimmable ballasts. No supplemental lighting, there is 2 36" blue reefbrite strips for actinic dust/dawn.

[Mairuzu3030]

Great read! Can't wait to see more!

[yudruln8]

Love the sps where did u get those mother colonies from there a nice size

[ToUsMiC]

very nice il love your zoanthus !!!!

[James404]

Great read! Can't wait to see more!

Thank you :)

Love the sps where did u get those mother colonies from there a nice size
Some were bought at LFS here on long island, some were bought on live aquaria, thanks for checking it out!
very nice il love your zoanthus !!!!

Thank you very much!

[kilroy217]

tank is looking great, james. how is the borbonius anthias doing? I've heard they're hard to keep...

[James404]

tank is looking great, james. how is the borbonius anthias doing? I've heard they're hard to keep...

Thanks buddy, the barbonius is doing great, I got it from Mike. Has eaten like a pig from day 1, was a little shy for the first two weeks kind of just hanging out in one corner of the tank, now she is out and about and eats whatever I throw in there.

[James404]

Will be updating monthly with FTS and pics of corals as they progress, heres Aprils update with some nice top downs

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4404/37039245502_b004d19a10_c.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4364/37039245512_b9baf8893c_c.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4423/37039245782_e744a5928d_c.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4331/37039245902_f58415b317_c.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4421/37039245942_938f9f9564_c.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4402/37039246052_11f2922c54_c.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4350/37021045046_aec3a13756_c.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4411/36374366594_f05c5cd7d6_c.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4383/37021045116_e01398ae0c_c.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4437/37021045266_88640b128f_c.jpg

[James404]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4356/37021045326_1f60963239_c.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4422/37068892111_f121d10c32_c.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4338/37021046056_33b508435c_c.jpg

FTS
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4370/37068892471_343369e6bc_c.jpg

[DrHarryLopez]

Will be updating monthly with FTS and pics of corals as they progress, heres Aprils update with some nice top downs

http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af223/TheDJ404/DSC_0195_793.jpg

Sarmentosa? Nice pieces!

[James404]

Hmm don't remember what that one was, it was a wild piece I picked up quite a while ago. It certainly has turned into a looker though :) Thanks Harry

[rpjaws74]

what a stunning tank..I want it!

[James404]

what a stunning tank..I want it!

Thanks for checking it out!

[michael_in_nc]

Hey James, coming along nicely! Congrats.

You have a good local source for your livestock, or do you order on-line?

Your coraline growth seems a little faster than mine, maybe I need to check my levels closer...

[James404]

Thank you Michael, we have some very good lfs here but I do also order a lot of stuff online, usually high end sps. The coraline has been growing a lot, I keep alk steady at 9.3 and cal is 450.

[superdragon]

Very nice tank, I like your devotion to go where no one would go... in the wall and under the house. Following along.