New 190 gallon reef tank

[RRodrigues]

Hi,

I’m currently setting up a 190 gallon reef tank (AGA 79" x 24" x 24"). Here are some photos of the first stages of this project.

This post is also in the Portuguese reef forum: http://www.aquariofilia.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=94693#94693

Photo 1 – Glass panels. It was not possible to carry the tank already assembled to his final location.
http://homepage.oninet.pt/883mzx/Aq_sotao_montagem/vidros_material.jpg

Photo 2 – Smooth edges detail.
http://homepage.oninet.pt/883mzx/Aq_sotao_montagem/arestas_polidas.jpg

Photo 3 – Silicone and stuff.
http://homepage.oninet.pt/883mzx/Aq_sotao_montagem/silicones.jpg

Photo 4 – Overflow box with 2” drill.
http://homepage.oninet.pt/883mzx/Aq_sotao_montagem/coluna_seca.jpg

Photo 5 - 190 gallon tank.
http://homepage.oninet.pt/883mzx/Aq_sotao_montagem/aquario_montado.jpg

Photo 6 – Just checking the measures.
http://homepage.oninet.pt/883mzx/Aq_sotao_montagem/estrutura_ensaio.jpg

Soon I’ll post more photos and the setup.

Regards,
Ricardo Rodrigues

[Chaotic Reefer4u]

wow, ricardo ive never seen anybody setup a glass aquarium by themselves! you must be good at it. looks good keep us posted!

[Julio]

did you put the glass together yourself?

[Ron Leversee]

Wow.....Now that's impressive!!!! Did you do all the setup by yourself????

[RRodrigues]

Yes, me and my girlfriend. This is the biggest tank I have done.

[Ron Leversee]

Wow!!! That is really impressive that you two did that.... Great look too!!!

I have a question... I see only one overflow box in the tank??? Are you also doing a closed loop??? Or are you just going to run power heads to move water in the tank... Just curious...

Great Job on the tank!!!! :D

[kyle10]

not for nothin but dont you have to connect that euro bracing in the corner over the overflow..

[Ron Leversee]

Looks like there might be some bracing there?????

[ziggaboo]

awesome - doing that yourself probly saved some cash eh? good job brotha.

[SOMEthinsFISHY]

U have to be proud of yourself --that looks amazing tank was sure lighter to carry that way !!

hope u keep your house 4 a long time or u would have to sell tank with the house !!

Thanks 4 sharing and plese do more pictures !!

WE will be a wachin !

[Ron Leversee]

Just one more question... Where did you get the glass from! Did you cut it yourself or did they do it??

[RRodrigues]

Hi,

Answering your questions:

kyle10 - Sorry I don't know what do you mean with euro bracing could you explain better?

Ron Leverse - The overflow box is going to have a PVC fitting for the fishes "don't take off" to the sump. Is that you're asking about bracing? I got the glass panels from my glass local store (here in Portugal, Cascais).

Setup:
Lights - 2 x HQI 250W (AB 10.000K) + 1 x HQI 150W (AB 10.000K), T5 actinic;
Water circulation pump (900gph) + 2 x Tunze turbelle stream 6080 (2245gph);
big skimmer (32" reaction chamber, 900 gph pump, air injection);
water top-off system with kalk addition;
Ca reactor.


More pictures of the wood structure assemblage:

http://homepage.oninet.pt/883mzx/Aq_sotao_montagem/oficina.jpg

http://homepage.oninet.pt/883mzx/Aq_sotao_montagem/estrutura_ensaio_2.jpg

http://homepage.oninet.pt/883mzx/Aq_sotao_montagem/estrutura_esqueleto.jpg

[Ron Leversee]

Very nice.... You are very handy!!! Good work!!

[RRodrigues]

Hi,

Some more photos.

The aquarium was used as a stand due to lack of space for the wood structure assemblage.
http://homepage.oninet.pt/883mzx/Aq_sotao_montagem/147_4744.jpg

http://homepage.oninet.pt/883mzx/Aq_sotao_montagem/147_4768.jpg

The sump with Aquamedic Calciumreactor 1000 and water top-off reservoir (right).
http://homepage.oninet.pt/883mzx/Aq_sotao_montagem/149_4915.jpg

http://homepage.oninet.pt/883mzx/Aq_sotao_montagem/149_4913.jpg

The real fun begin!
http://homepage.oninet.pt/883mzx/Aq_sotao_montagem/153_5329.jpg

http://homepage.oninet.pt/883mzx/Aq_sotao_montagem/153_5331.jpg

Soft corals corner (Zoanthus sp., Protopalythoa sp., Sarcophyton sp., Sinularia dura).
http://homepage.oninet.pt/883mzx/Aq_sotao_montagem/153_5337.jpg

Bangaii cardinalfish pair (Pterapogon kauderni) and Trachyphyllia geoffroyi.
http://homepage.oninet.pt/883mzx/Aq_sotao_montagem/153_5348.jpg

Aiptasia eater (Chelmon rostratus) and Amphiprion ocellaris male. Sarcophyton sp. frags.
http://homepage.oninet.pt/883mzx/Aq_sotao_montagem/P1010441.jpg

I've had to remove some hard corals (Turbinaria reniformis, Fungia sp.) to a 3-year-old established reef aquarium because they weren't "enjoying" the new aquarium. Maybe due to the new water or old hqi lamps. The white Xenia is going to disappear also due to lack of nutrients in the water.

Best regards,
Ricardo Rodrigues

[Jenfur427]

WOW!

[Julio]

SWEET

[mcox]

I am planning on doing something similar to what this person did.

Does anyone know:

-Is the tank still holding water w/o leaks?

-What glass thickness was used on sides and bottom panes of glass?

-What silicone was used (Brand, Name, Company, Sku#, etc)?

-built Sides on top of bottom or surronding bottom plate of glass?

[jgs107]

great looking tank,i cant believe that your tank is only 1 inch longer and it adds 10 gallons

[purebullet417]

you are my hero lol i love both your display and frag tanks

[RRodrigues]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10411147#post10411147 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mcox
-Is the tank still holding water w/o leaks?

-What glass thickness was used on sides and bottom panes of glass?

-What silicone was used (Brand, Name, Company, Sku#, etc)?

-built Sides on top of bottom or surronding bottom plate of glass?

The tank is almost 3 years old and is doing great. Answering your questions: Glass thickness is 12mm; the silicone I usually use is from Henkel, I choose transparent because I like it better than black; the bottom plate is surrounded by the front, back and lateral plates of glass.

Recently I've done a small video about this tank click here (http://cosmos.oninetspeed.pt/luzrodrigues/RRodrigues_720l_reef_2.mov)

Good luck with your project.

Photo update (21 July 2007):
http://www.casadomeio.com/Ricardo/Aq_sotao/IMG_2618_2.jpg

http://www.casadomeio.com/Ricardo/Aq_sotao/IMG_2584_2.jpg

http://www.casadomeio.com/Ricardo/Aq_sotao/IMG_2597_2.jpg

http://www.casadomeio.com/Ricardo/Aq_sotao/IMG_2604_2.jpg

http://www.casadomeio.com/Ricardo/Aq_sotao/IMG_2622_2.jpg

http://www.casadomeio.com/Ricardo/Aq_sotao/IMG_2639_2.jpg

http://www.casadomeio.com/Ricardo/Aq_sotao/IMG_2645_2.jpg

http://www.casadomeio.com/Ricardo/Aq_sotao/IMG_2654_2.jpg

[RRodrigues]

Since this tank isn't anymore a new tank can anyone please change the topic title to: 3 years old 190gal reef. Thank you.

I forgot to mention some setup changes:

Water circulation: initial phase 2 x Stream 6080 - now 2 x 6100 both on single controller
skimmer: initial phase DIY skimmer - now ATI Bubble Master 250
Temperature control: 1/4 HP chiller / 200W + 300W Jäger/Eheim heaters
Calcium reactor: Aquamedic 1000 with pH controller (pH = 6,5)
I'm not adding kalkwasser for now (planning to buy a Deltec Kalk reactor)
LR on sump
Automatic feeder
15/20% monthly water changes with NSW

CC always welcome

Thank you for the kind words

[mcox]

I can't seem to open the video on the project when I click on "Here" from RRodrigue's last post. Is there a trick or advice to get this to work?