mathusala
08/13/2011, 08:44 PM
Like the title says it begins...
After a long time of lurking around here on the forums, taking in all the experience I could glean from reading post after post. It was time to start the build. It is going to take some time for me to get through it all but I hope to document it very well to help others as you guys have helped me.
Went to visit our friends over at Great Lakes Aquariums on Friday (7/29/11) to put down the deposit for the build.
Tank:
My wife and I decided to go with the 245 gallon (72x30x26). Sprung for Starphire glass on 3 sides and went with black silicone seams and a black background.
Stand:
Went with the 36" tall stand and 14" tall canopy, yes I will definitely need a ladder to keep it clean.
Sump/Refugium:
90 gallon (48x24x18) Sump/Refugium (GLA Model#900).
Return pump is a PanWorld NX-100PX-X
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z371/dbaird02/DSC_0228.jpg
Water:
5 Stage Buckeye Field Supply RO/DI with BRS TDS monitor
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z371/dbaird02/DSC_0229.jpg
Bulk Reef Supply Jumbo Reactors for GFO & Carbon
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z371/dbaird02/DSC_0227.jpg
Monitor/Controller:
Reef Keeper Elite v2 - Everyone seems to have really good luck with these.
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z371/dbaird02/DSC_0226.jpg
ATO:
Auto Top off is going to be handled by a Tunze Osmolator 3155 (Thanks for the suggestion)
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z371/dbaird02/DSC_0224.jpg
Next items on the shopping list are:
Circulation:
Ecotech Marine Vortex MP60w - One to start with may add another if needed
Skimmer:
Still researching but any advice is welcome. I am thinking Reef Octopus at the moment.
Lights:
Aqua Illumination Super Blue SOL LEDs
I will start adding More pictures in a couple weeks when the tank is delivered!
After a long time of lurking around here on the forums, taking in all the experience I could glean from reading post after post. It was time to start the build. It is going to take some time for me to get through it all but I hope to document it very well to help others as you guys have helped me.
Went to visit our friends over at Great Lakes Aquariums on Friday (7/29/11) to put down the deposit for the build.
Tank:
My wife and I decided to go with the 245 gallon (72x30x26). Sprung for Starphire glass on 3 sides and went with black silicone seams and a black background.
Stand:
Went with the 36" tall stand and 14" tall canopy, yes I will definitely need a ladder to keep it clean.
Sump/Refugium:
90 gallon (48x24x18) Sump/Refugium (GLA Model#900).
Return pump is a PanWorld NX-100PX-X
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z371/dbaird02/DSC_0228.jpg
Water:
5 Stage Buckeye Field Supply RO/DI with BRS TDS monitor
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z371/dbaird02/DSC_0229.jpg
Bulk Reef Supply Jumbo Reactors for GFO & Carbon
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z371/dbaird02/DSC_0227.jpg
Monitor/Controller:
Reef Keeper Elite v2 - Everyone seems to have really good luck with these.
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z371/dbaird02/DSC_0226.jpg
ATO:
Auto Top off is going to be handled by a Tunze Osmolator 3155 (Thanks for the suggestion)
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z371/dbaird02/DSC_0224.jpg
Next items on the shopping list are:
Circulation:
Ecotech Marine Vortex MP60w - One to start with may add another if needed
Skimmer:
Still researching but any advice is welcome. I am thinking Reef Octopus at the moment.
Lights:
Aqua Illumination Super Blue SOL LEDs
I will start adding More pictures in a couple weeks when the tank is delivered!