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haze152
02/18/2014, 11:20 PM
I recently up graded my 75 gallon tank to a 125 reef ready display with 90 gallon sump. My original play Was to build everything brand new however I found an amazing Deal on a local reef forum I could not refuse
Total cost
Tank stand canopy sump and skimmer Brs dual reactor 2 little Fishy kalk reactor with pump 800.00
apex controller to replace the one dropped in water during build 235
New Metal Halide light fixture 200.00

So at this point I have 1235 in to the new system But wait.
sold the BRS reactor already had one +75
sold kalk reactor +50
sold some live rock from the old setup +100
Trade some live rock to LFS for 300 store credit +300
selling old setup for 400
Total upgrade roughly 200 Dollars after selling items I don't Need.

Upgrade is done for the most part a few odds and end still.

Here are some pictures of the new setup let me know what you think.

Total water volume is 215 gallons

Full tank shot

http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af63/haze1521/125Gallon028_zps9e57fa7c.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/haze1521/media/125Gallon028_zps9e57fa7c.jpg.html)

Right Side

http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af63/haze1521/125Gallon031_zps52c4be36.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/haze1521/media/125Gallon031_zps52c4be36.jpg.html)

Center which I think turned out amazing

http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af63/haze1521/125Gallon030_zps18956751.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/haze1521/media/125Gallon030_zps18956751.jpg.html)

Left Side

http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af63/haze1521/125Gallon029_zpsca0e3955.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/haze1521/media/125Gallon029_zpsca0e3955.jpg.html)

Sump Refg Portion still working on this section

http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af63/haze1521/125Gallon033_zpsf295b474.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/haze1521/media/125Gallon033_zpsf295b474.jpg.html)

Skimmer section - reef dynamics INS180 Protein Skimmer rated for 600 gallon
http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af63/haze1521/125Gallon032_zps5b730a08.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/haze1521/media/125Gallon032_zps5b730a08.jpg.html)

Apex Section still working on this
http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af63/haze1521/125Gallon034_zps82cb1f3e.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/haze1521/media/125Gallon034_zps82cb1f3e.jpg.html)

haze152
02/18/2014, 11:21 PM
A few shots of coral

Acan Island

http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af63/haze1521/125Gallon035_zps87c0aac7.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/haze1521/media/125Gallon035_zps87c0aac7.jpg.html)

http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af63/haze1521/125Gallon036_zpsad95a061.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/haze1521/media/125Gallon036_zpsad95a061.jpg.html)

http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af63/haze1521/125Gallon037_zps839ed8e8.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/haze1521/media/125Gallon037_zps839ed8e8.jpg.html)

http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af63/haze1521/125Gallon038_zps4f614b4c.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/haze1521/media/125Gallon038_zps4f614b4c.jpg.html)

http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af63/haze1521/125Gallon039_zpsd9601422.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/haze1521/media/125Gallon039_zpsd9601422.jpg.html)

Z and p Island

http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af63/haze1521/125Gallon040_zps221a698b.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/haze1521/media/125Gallon040_zps221a698b.jpg.html)

http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af63/haze1521/125Gallon041_zpsd5dfe263.jpg (http://s994.photobucket.com/user/haze1521/media/125Gallon041_zpsd5dfe263.jpg.html)

maddmaxx
02/19/2014, 02:59 PM
nice set up...ur gunna love the length of this tank since you upgraded from a 75g...

haze152
02/19/2014, 03:20 PM
I Am already loving the 6 foot tank.

maddmaxx
02/19/2014, 03:30 PM
I Am already loving the 6 foot tank.

to me, when you hit the longer tanks like this at 6 foot or longer, the hobby elevates to the next level...

coral options and amounts, and fish options and amount increase and it makes the joy of the build that much more exciting...

maddmaxx
02/19/2014, 03:32 PM
you should post up an equipment list. ex: pumps, return pump, lights, skimmer etc etc...

sparky45
02/24/2014, 10:06 PM
I'm tagging along. I'm in the process of upgrading my 40b to the exact tank you have.