Mo's 6ftx8ftx3ft SPS Reef Tank

Moser · 09/23/2011, 02:00 PM

Here is my reef tank after a long build up time.
I have a thread on Ultimate Reef ( UK forum) which shows the build from scratch. I will try an import some pictures over, but it is still a work in progress.

...so here goes, a brief overview of my 1200G (total volume) system.

Basically been running for about a year now, but had some issues 6 months ago and started adding SPS around then.

The main display is 6ft x 8ft x 3ft (H), The sumps are 6ft x 5ft x 1.6ft (H) and 5ft x 2ft x 2ft (H).

For Bio filtration:
About 400 kg of custom built ceramic rock.
I was running 11L of original NP Biopellets. I took them offline recently, gradually and parameters have remained stable.

Mechanical filtration:
Bubbleking 300 and 500 skimmers.
6 x DI pod filter using 2L Aquaphos Fe Phosphate remover

Additives:
DaStaCo Custom built Calcium Reactor with Aquamedic Hydrocarbonat and Dolomite media.
When required: KZ Iodide (PIF), KZ Coral Snow, Zeobak, KZ Biomate , Zeozym.

Lighting:

3x Giesemann Spectra SPS 400w MH/ T5 light units
9x Reeflux 10 000K, 400w
10x Narva Blue T5 Actinics
2x KZ Fiji Purple T5

Other:
Sander 500 Ozoniser.
TMC 8 x 55w UV

Parameters:
Ca 500ppm
Mg 1500ppm
Alk 7.0 dKH
Phos 0.01
Nitrate 0.00

Waterchanges:
These are done weekly 500L. KZ Reefer's Best /Tropic Marin Pro Reef.

Flow:
Custom built Tritron Power Stream x1 for total in tank circulation.

Return:
2x Tritron 420.

Feeding:
Mix of Frozen cubes. 12 cubes per day. Occasional flake feeds.

Mo

Moser · 09/23/2011, 02:10 PM

Here is the ceramic rock scape being fashioned in the factory in Germany, before it was shipped to the UK.
I adjusted it very slightly when I added it to the tank and added a few fresh live rock plates.

jefft72 · 09/23/2011, 02:17 PM

Wow! We certainly need more information on your reef......those dimensions are ridiculous and awesome!

Moser · 09/23/2011, 03:24 PM

Here is where it all started....

We took down the garage and got planning permission to build an extension. This would include a larger kitchen, utility room, study and tank room!

Mo

Moser · 09/23/2011, 03:26 PM

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Moser · 09/23/2011, 03:33 PM

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ksed · 09/23/2011, 04:08 PM

Nice to see your build here Mo

Kevin

biecacka · 09/23/2011, 05:04 PM

one impressive tank buddy, would love to see more info
corey

jdm18honda · 09/23/2011, 06:37 PM

more

please

walvis · 09/23/2011, 06:45 PM

Different and definately interesting, with 1 view side?

camaroboy8691 · 09/23/2011, 07:14 PM

omg ... can you link us to the thread build on the other forum ?

dave.m · 09/23/2011, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaroboy8691

can you link us to the thread build on the other forum

If you click on anyone's userid in the left-hand column you will get several options to contact that user. If entered by that user, you will also see a link to their home page.

HTH

Dave.M

brannock_16 · 09/23/2011, 09:56 PM

Awesome!

Moser · 09/24/2011, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksed

Nice to see your build here Mo

Kevin

Thanks Kevin,

I'll try and more of the pics to this thread... I bought camera too. I just need to learn how to use it...

Mo

Moser · 09/24/2011, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biecacka

one impressive tank buddy, would love to see more info
corey

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdm18honda

more

please

Thanks guys,

I'll try and keep adding photos...

Mo

Moser · 09/24/2011, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaroboy8691

omg ... can you link us to the thread build on the other forum ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave.m

If you click on anyone's userid in the left-hand column you will get several options to contact that user. If entered by that user, you will also see a link to their home page.

HTH

Dave.M

What Dave said...

Mo

Moser · 09/24/2011, 01:23 AM

Moser · 09/24/2011, 02:22 AM

Moser · 09/24/2011, 02:26 AM

bmullikin1 · 09/24/2011, 05:28 AM

Wow, most impressive build and documentation, took me 2hrs to get thru it all, very natural looking.

amore169 · 09/24/2011, 06:34 AM

Wow I'm speechless! Awesome tank.

Moser · 09/24/2011, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmullikin1

Wow, most impressive build and documentation, took me 2hrs to get thru it all, very natural looking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by amore169

Wow I'm speechless! Awesome tank.

Thanks guys,

I'll try and get more pics up on this thread....

Mo

09/23/2011, 02:00 PM	#1
Moser Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,609	Mo's 6ftx8ftx3ft SPS Reef Tank Here is my reef tank after a long build up time. I have a thread on Ultimate Reef ( UK forum) which shows the build from scratch. I will try an import some pictures over, but it is still a work in progress. ...so here goes, a brief overview of my 1200G (total volume) system. Basically been running for about a year now, but had some issues 6 months ago and started adding SPS around then. The main display is 6ft x 8ft x 3ft (H), The sumps are 6ft x 5ft x 1.6ft (H) and 5ft x 2ft x 2ft (H). For Bio filtration: About 400 kg of custom built ceramic rock. I was running 11L of original NP Biopellets. I took them offline recently, gradually and parameters have remained stable. Mechanical filtration: Bubbleking 300 and 500 skimmers. 6 x DI pod filter using 2L Aquaphos Fe Phosphate remover Additives: DaStaCo Custom built Calcium Reactor with Aquamedic Hydrocarbonat and Dolomite media. When required: KZ Iodide (PIF), KZ Coral Snow, Zeobak, KZ Biomate , Zeozym. Lighting: 3x Giesemann Spectra SPS 400w MH/ T5 light units 9x Reeflux 10 000K, 400w 10x Narva Blue T5 Actinics 2x KZ Fiji Purple T5 Other: Sander 500 Ozoniser. TMC 8 x 55w UV Parameters: Ca 500ppm Mg 1500ppm Alk 7.0 dKH Phos 0.01 Nitrate 0.00 Waterchanges: These are done weekly 500L. KZ Reefer's Best /Tropic Marin Pro Reef. Flow: Custom built Tritron Power Stream x1 for total in tank circulation. Return: 2x Tritron 420. Feeding: Mix of Frozen cubes. 12 cubes per day. Occasional flake feeds. Mo Last edited by Nanook; 09/25/2011 at 07:51 PM.

09/23/2011, 03:33 PM	#9
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09/23/2011, 06:37 PM	#12
jdm18honda Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: jacksonville fl Posts: 327	more please __________________ Chris from the middle of no where Current Tank Info: 110 rimless with 75 gallon sump/refuge and 24 gallon frag tank all custom by reef savvy

09/23/2011, 09:56 PM	#16
brannock_16 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 618	Awesome! __________________ 120 Gallon LPS Dominant Reef Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon tank, Tek 48 inch 6 bulb T5, Vertex 170 Alpha Protein Skimmer, 2 Vortech MP 40W ES, 1 Vortech MP 10W ES, LPS Dominant reef!

09/24/2011, 06:34 AM	#24
amore169 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,250	Wow I'm speechless! Awesome tank. __________________ Arnie. Current Tank Info: 400 Gallon Starphire Rimless. 8 A360WE Kessils with controller. Sfiligoi Infinity DDE 6X250 light fixture. Bubble King Internal 300 Deluxe. 215 Gallon Oceanic Starphire Ultimate FOWRL. 34 Gallon Solana.

09/23/2011, 02:10 PM	#2
Moser Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,609	Here is the ceramic rock scape being fashioned in the factory in Germany, before it was shipped to the UK. I adjusted it very slightly when I added it to the tank and added a few fresh live rock plates.

09/23/2011, 02:17 PM	#3
jefft72 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: League City,TX Posts: 92	Wow! We certainly need more information on your reef......those dimensions are ridiculous and awesome!

09/23/2011, 03:24 PM	#4
Moser Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,609	Here is where it all started.... We took down the garage and got planning permission to build an extension. This would include a larger kitchen, utility room, study and tank room! Mo

09/23/2011, 03:26 PM	#5
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09/23/2011, 04:08 PM	#10
ksed Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,867	Nice to see your build here Mo Kevin

09/23/2011, 05:04 PM	#11
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	one impressive tank buddy, would love to see more info corey

09/23/2011, 06:45 PM	#13
walvis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orlando,FL Posts: 159	Different and definately interesting, with 1 view side?

09/23/2011, 07:14 PM	#14
camaroboy8691 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: tower city pa 17980 Posts: 264	omg ... can you link us to the thread build on the other forum ?

09/24/2011, 01:23 AM	#20
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