launchnukes' reefer 750 xxl build

launchnukes · 05/01/2018, 06:08 PM

I've been out of the hobby for a few years now after taking down my 300dd/500 gal system in 2013.

Previous Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...t=launchnukes+

I got the itch to get back into the hobby and finally decided to pull the trigger again. I currently don't have a spot for a fish room so I wanted a tank that would give me space to have fun but not too big to maintain without a fish room. After seeing a few of the red sea reefers I decided to go with the 750xxl in white.

Tank got delivered on Monday and more items are on the way!

Tank arrived yesterday 4.30.18

unboxing

Now i've gotta get some guys to help me get it in the house

phillipw · 05/01/2018, 06:27 PM

Where are you located?

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moondoggy4 · 05/01/2018, 11:32 PM

Sorry I do not see the pictures. I am looking into this tank as well. Did you get the AI 26 HD as well?

ColorFish777 · 05/02/2018, 05:46 AM

Yeah can't see pics

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launchnukes · 05/02/2018, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by phillipw

Where are you located?

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Vero Beach, FL

launchnukes · 05/02/2018, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by moondoggy4

Sorry I do not see the pictures. I am looking into this tank as well. Did you get the AI 26 HD as well?

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Originally Posted by ColorFish777

Yeah can't see pics

They're showing on my screen...i've edited the post, did that work?

as far as lighting, i am going with 4x GHL Mitras LX7s

ColorFish777 · 05/02/2018, 07:16 AM

^^^yes can see pics now.

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launchnukes · 05/04/2018, 08:09 AM

lights and return pump have arrived.

4x GHL Mitras 7206
Octo Varios 6 Return Pump

GHL flex mount arms are backordered and on the way.

JoeTSI · 05/04/2018, 09:07 AM

Good choice, now more info on that Gallardo in the background.

I have a 2004 360 Spider, so we have similar tastes in hobbies.

moondoggy4 · 05/05/2018, 10:02 AM

I can see I can see.

Where you worried when they did not check which color stand you were getting?

launchnukes · 05/10/2018, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by moondoggy4

I can see I can see.

Where you worried when they did not check which color stand you were getting?

Haha. Yeah. I opened The box to check right away. Then I realized The box on top has the cabinet door pieces and said white somewhere on it.

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launchnukes · 05/10/2018, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeTSI

Good choice, now more info on that Gallardo in the background.

I have a 2004 360 Spider, so we have similar tastes in hobbies.

Good eye! Love the 360 spider, it was one of my favorite cars for years...and still is. Timeless body style

The Gallardo is a 2009 LP560-4 eurocharged and rsc exhaust.

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Uncle Luke · 05/14/2018, 02:42 PM

Man that tank is gorgeous! The Lambo ain't too shabby either! LOL

launchnukes · 05/16/2018, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Luke

Man that tank is gorgeous! The Lambo ain't too shabby either! LOL

Thanks!

launchnukes · 05/16/2018, 10:09 AM

Still waiting on the mounting arms for the mitras. i want to have them installed before placing the tank on the stand. in the mean time i've assembled the stand...

Sump...

working on the aquascaping...please excuse the mess in the garage.

launchnukes · 05/22/2018, 09:32 AM

GHL Flex arms for the Mitras have finally arrived. assembled and mounted last night. Very impressed with the quality of the GHL stuff. now i've just gotta hide the wires and get the tank on the stand and the plumbing can begin!

McPuff · 05/22/2018, 10:02 AM

Was there a tank in those pictures. Only saw the Gallardo... but not enough of it. :0) I'm looking for a first gen with gated manual actually. May be next year but it's hard not to keep an eye out.

moondoggy4 · 05/22/2018, 08:56 PM

Dang it, I am back to I can't see again.

launchnukes · 05/23/2018, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by moondoggy4

Dang it, I am back to I can't see again.

i was having issues with photos going in and out as well. i switched everything to imgur...hopefully that fixes it.

launchnukes · 05/23/2018, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by McPuff

Was there a tank in those pictures. Only saw the Gallardo... but not enough of it. :0) I'm looking for a first gen with gated manual actually. May be next year but it's hard not to keep an eye out.

haha. yeah, i love the car. i'll get some pics up soon. I was originally looking for a gated gen 1 but after driving the lp car my mind was blown. it's been my dream for a long time to have a bright orange lambo! you'll love it.

launchnukes · 05/23/2018, 04:53 PM

got some goodies in the mail today

wires are cleaned up and stand is level, ready for the big lift

McPuff · 05/24/2018, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by launchnukes

haha. yeah, i love the car. i'll get some pics up soon. I was originally looking for a gated gen 1 but after driving the lp car my mind was blown. it's been my dream for a long time to have a bright orange lambo! you'll love it.

Yes, the LP are definitely a sleaker look and have more power. I'm actually driving one next weekend so definitely looking forward to that. There are two things that draw me to the gen 1; 1) most of the gate manuals are gen 1, 2) they are commonly found under $90k. :0)

launchnukes · 05/28/2018, 07:04 AM

tank is finally on the stand. working on the rockwork.

launchnukes · 05/29/2018, 06:42 AM

bought a new phone last night and oh my...the camera is 10,000 times better than my old one. i apologize for the crap quality photos from previous posts. lol. updated tank shot as of 5/29

launchnukes · 06/22/2018, 01:04 PM

went to the Bahamas for a week and came back to a pile of goodies at the front door. just need to get the plumbing finished and i'll be ready for water.

after taking a closer look at the plumbing i decided that the gravity fed tank that came with the redsea reefer wasn't going to work for me. after much thought i decided to go with a tunze osmolator and pick up a lower profile ATO reservoir that i could fit in the stand and still have room. i found a great option and think it'll work great. Also, I have another 6105 coming but i guess it was out of stock.

8.5 Gallon ATO Reservoir from Advanced Acrylics

05/01/2018, 06:08 PM	#1
launchnukes Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 703	launchnukes' reefer 750 xxl build I've been out of the hobby for a few years now after taking down my 300dd/500 gal system in 2013. Previous Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...t=launchnukes+ I got the itch to get back into the hobby and finally decided to pull the trigger again. I currently don't have a spot for a fish room so I wanted a tank that would give me space to have fun but not too big to maintain without a fish room. After seeing a few of the red sea reefers I decided to go with the 750xxl in white. Tank got delivered on Monday and more items are on the way! Tank arrived yesterday 4.30.18 unboxing Now i've gotta get some guys to help me get it in the house __________________ Red Sea Reefer 750xxl Previous Tank: 300DD Display 500g system. Last edited by launchnukes; 05/23/2018 at 08:49 AM.

05/04/2018, 08:09 AM	#8
launchnukes Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 703	lights and return pump have arrived. 4x GHL Mitras 7206 Octo Varios 6 Return Pump GHL flex mount arms are backordered and on the way. __________________ Red Sea Reefer 750xxl Previous Tank: 300DD Display 500g system. Last edited by launchnukes; 05/23/2018 at 08:50 AM.

05/04/2018, 09:07 AM	#9
JoeTSI Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 257	Good choice, now more info on that Gallardo in the background. I have a 2004 360 Spider, so we have similar tastes in hobbies. __________________ Joe 210 Gallon; Vortech MP40x2; Maxspect Gyre 280; 2xKessil AP700; Tunze ATO with custom 15 gallon acrylic top off tank; BRS Dual Media Reactor

05/16/2018, 10:09 AM	#15
launchnukes Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 703	Still waiting on the mounting arms for the mitras. i want to have them installed before placing the tank on the stand. in the mean time i've assembled the stand... Sump... working on the aquascaping...please excuse the mess in the garage. __________________ Red Sea Reefer 750xxl Previous Tank: 300DD Display 500g system. Last edited by launchnukes; 05/23/2018 at 08:54 AM.

05/22/2018, 09:32 AM	#16
launchnukes Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 703	GHL Flex arms for the Mitras have finally arrived. assembled and mounted last night. Very impressed with the quality of the GHL stuff. now i've just gotta hide the wires and get the tank on the stand and the plumbing can begin! __________________ Red Sea Reefer 750xxl Previous Tank: 300DD Display 500g system. Last edited by launchnukes; 05/23/2018 at 08:59 AM.

05/01/2018, 06:27 PM	#2
phillipw Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gaithersburg, Md Posts: 18	Where are you located? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05/01/2018, 11:32 PM	#3
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Sorry I do not see the pictures. I am looking into this tank as well. Did you get the AI 26 HD as well?

05/02/2018, 05:46 AM	#4
ColorFish777 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 16	Yeah can't see pics Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

05/02/2018, 07:16 AM	#7
ColorFish777 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 16	^^^yes can see pics now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

05/05/2018, 10:02 AM	#10
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I can see I can see. Where you worried when they did not check which color stand you were getting?

05/14/2018, 02:42 PM	#13
Uncle Luke Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,011	Man that tank is gorgeous! The Lambo ain't too shabby either! LOL

05/22/2018, 10:02 AM	#17
McPuff Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,735	Was there a tank in those pictures. Only saw the Gallardo... but not enough of it. :0) I'm looking for a first gen with gated manual actually. May be next year but it's hard not to keep an eye out.

05/22/2018, 08:56 PM	#18
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Dang it, I am back to I can't see again.

05/23/2018, 04:53 PM	#21
launchnukes Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 703	got some goodies in the mail today wires are cleaned up and stand is level, ready for the big lift __________________ Red Sea Reefer 750xxl Previous Tank: 300DD Display 500g system.

05/28/2018, 07:04 AM	#23
launchnukes Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 703	tank is finally on the stand. working on the rockwork. __________________ Red Sea Reefer 750xxl Previous Tank: 300DD Display 500g system.

05/29/2018, 06:42 AM	#24
launchnukes Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 703	bought a new phone last night and oh my...the camera is 10,000 times better than my old one. i apologize for the crap quality photos from previous posts. lol. updated tank shot as of 5/29 __________________ Red Sea Reefer 750xxl Previous Tank: 300DD Display 500g system.

06/22/2018, 01:04 PM	#25
launchnukes Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 703	went to the Bahamas for a week and came back to a pile of goodies at the front door. just need to get the plumbing finished and i'll be ready for water. after taking a closer look at the plumbing i decided that the gravity fed tank that came with the redsea reefer wasn't going to work for me. after much thought i decided to go with a tunze osmolator and pick up a lower profile ATO reservoir that i could fit in the stand and still have room. i found a great option and think it'll work great. Also, I have another 6105 coming but i guess it was out of stock. 8.5 Gallon ATO Reservoir from Advanced Acrylics __________________ Red Sea Reefer 750xxl Previous Tank: 300DD Display 500g system.