Our 375g reef tank build & fish room

edandsandy · 06/02/2008, 12:16 PM

Well we are going to combine our 2 big tanks into one HUGH one.
I was able to convinced my husband to go REEF

since I do the maintenance on both tanks, I think he felt sorry for me!

not only are we upgrading our tank, we will be building a fish room too!

so we have a lot of planning ahead of us.

The new tank will be 96x36x24 glass
bare bottom, CLS (jury is still out on the CLS)

the fish room will be 16'x8'

here are some pictures of our tanks now and the side of the house where we will be building a fish room.
all this STUFF will finally be out of the way.

the TV will be removed. A door will be built there so we can access the room from here.

Ed's tank 135g FOWLR:

my tank 120g Reef:

out side of house

so that's a start, so far we are getting 3 bids from GC's for the room. and bids on the tank & sump.

Tangwich · 06/02/2008, 12:33 PM

This is going to be a nice upgrade and it's not only because you're the one that placed the thread, but I like your tank better. So much more vibrant and colorful. Great job and can't wait to see the pics of the new tank when built.

edandsandy · 06/02/2008, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tangwich
This is going to be a nice upgrade and it's not only because you're the one that placed the thread, but I like your tank better. So much more vibrant and colorful. Great job and can't wait to see the pics of the new tank when built.

Thanks!
We have a long way to go! But we will be enjoying every minute of it!

Ed Reef · 06/02/2008, 08:03 PM

Congrat's on your build thread Sandy.... love the space you have for your tank and love your dimension on your new tank...this is going to be a great build....

Bax · 06/02/2008, 08:23 PM

Sounds like a great project! Good luck!

saltyfishy123 · 06/02/2008, 08:53 PM

Tagging along, cant wait to see this!

OH, and good luck!

edandsandy · 06/05/2008, 06:48 AM

Thanks everyone,
We have not gotten a bid on the room yet (yikes)
and I am still waiting on the the tank bid as well on and lets not forget the bid on the sump!
the suspense is agonizing!

Ed Reef · 06/05/2008, 06:52 AM

That's fine as you can start planning the details first anyway

Shekki · 06/05/2008, 09:03 AM

You're a brave man having fish tanks and pool balls in the same room!

edandsandy · 06/05/2008, 10:57 AM

your right about the pool table, only 1 time was somebody stupid enough to try and break towards the tanks, I ran in there just like a mom and yelled at everyone in the party! then put away the sticks & balls!
keep in mind everyone is over 30! you would have thought they would know better!

Bax · 06/05/2008, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by edandsandy
your right about the pool table, only 1 time was somebody stupid enough to try and break towards the tanks, I ran in there just like a mom and yelled at everyone in the party! then put away the sticks & balls!
keep in mind everyone is over 30! you would have thought they would know better!

Don't you know! Every one over 30 needs someone to keep them in check at a party. Especially, when glass, sticks and balls are involved!

edandsandy · 06/06/2008, 09:37 AM

I do now!

edandsandy · 06/06/2008, 02:57 PM

We are thinking about buying these:
Tunze Turbelle Stream Kit TS48 - Four Stream 6101 + 7095 MultiController
instead on a CLS what do you think.

this is the other controller I was thinking about:
Digital Aquatics ReefKeeper 2 Controller.
Will this controller work with the Tunze or will I need both?

Ratpack · 06/06/2008, 06:52 PM

Oh, I can't wait to see this tank come to be.

Ed Reef · 06/06/2008, 09:26 PM

Sandy, you can also consider 2 x 6101 + 1 wavebox

edandsandy · 06/07/2008, 06:21 AM

Oooo, Ed what a great idea!
Do you think the Aquatics ReefKeeper 2 Controller will handle the wave box?
these are the protein skimmer's we are thinking about now.
Deltec External Protein Skimmer AP702 or the
ASM G Series Protein Skimmers (G-5)

I'm also looking at these:
Ecotech Marine VorTech Propeller Pumps with Wave Driver (2xMP40W Units) + Battery Backup (1xUnit)
I like that the electrical is outside the tank...
something about water & electricity, hmmmm.............

Poor Ed got a shock the other day when we noticed that 1 of the power heads quit working, I thought I was going to have to kick him!

edandsandy · 06/08/2008, 07:01 AM

I have some designs of the tank and fish room in word '07, that I would like to share. How do I post the drawing here?

edandsandy · 06/08/2008, 07:17 AM

Still researching controllers, what do you think about this one?

GHL Profilux Plus II EX Professional Elite

Ed Reef · 06/08/2008, 07:21 AM

Profilux will handle your Stream... u can used it instead of the controller from Tunze plus many other features!!

edandsandy · 06/08/2008, 08:21 AM

Thanks Ed, this unit has alot to offer!

Ed Reef · 06/08/2008, 08:41 AM

Especially since y're thinking of going the LED direction, it can control AI as well and simulate storms, lighting, etc

Pretty cool...

RGibson · 06/08/2008, 08:58 AM

you need to get the new tunze round stream 6100 ,that will give you better water control.

edandsandy · 06/08/2008, 08:19 PM

OK, I'm thinking about this skimmer now:
Deltec External Protein Skimmer AP701
I really need to order this soon, my skinner now is soooooooooo bad that I need to replace it in the morning. what do you think?

Ed Reef · 06/08/2008, 08:41 PM

Sandy - AP701 could be a little under for the tank your size. If space allowed, get the AP902 or if space is an issue, at least the AP702. Just my 2cent

edandsandy · 06/09/2008, 09:04 AM

Ed, right now it has to be external. But I do need to think about the future!

will do more research
Thanks!

06/02/2008, 12:16 PM	#1
edandsandy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NE Florida Posts: 2,380 Blog Entries: 2	Our 375g reef tank build & fish room Well we are going to combine our 2 big tanks into one HUGH one. I was able to convinced my husband to go REEF since I do the maintenance on both tanks, I think he felt sorry for me! not only are we upgrading our tank, we will be building a fish room too! so we have a lot of planning ahead of us. The new tank will be 96x36x24 glass bare bottom, CLS (jury is still out on the CLS) the fish room will be 16'x8' here are some pictures of our tanks now and the side of the house where we will be building a fish room. all this STUFF will finally be out of the way. the TV will be removed. A door will be built there so we can access the room from here. Ed's tank 135g FOWLR: my tank 120g Reef: out side of house so that's a start, so far we are getting 3 bids from GC's for the room. and bids on the tank & sump. __________________ Sandy ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•><((((º>´¯`•><((((º> .¸¸.><((((º>•.¸. , . .•><((((º>.¸¸. Current Tank Info: 375 Reef, 4) Radion LED lights X30 pro, Apex Fusion, Octo Regal 300 E Skimmer, GEO 618 Calcium Reactor 2) Reeflo Snapper pumps, 2)50g refugium, 2) MP 40's

06/02/2008, 08:03 PM	#4
Ed Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Currently Based in China Posts: 4,060	Congrat's on your build thread Sandy.... love the space you have for your tank and love your dimension on your new tank...this is going to be a great build.... __________________ Ed ~ Art is an adventure into an unknown world, which can only be explored by those willing to take the risks. ~ Current Tank Info: Ed Reef’s Shallow Crest Inspired ART

06/02/2008, 08:23 PM	#5
Bax Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,619	Sounds like a great project! Good luck! __________________ 150 gallon Perfecto with 1500 gph GH overflow / DIY stand-wine bar / Dart Return / SRO XP3000 Ext skimmer / 75 g frag / 40 g fuge / 40 g DIY sump / Orphek P156 & Kessil 150A Current Tank Info: 150 DT/ 40B fuge/ 75g frag/ 40 g sump/ SRO XP 3000 Ext/ TUNZEs & VorTechs circulation/Dart return/ MTC Pro Cal/ UV & Oz

06/02/2008, 08:53 PM	#6
saltyfishy123 WYSIWYG Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,395	Tagging along, cant wait to see this! OH, and good luck! __________________ 135 Custom Aquarium -2x 250 watt hamilton bulbs 14k -Sunlight supply Dual 250 ballast -Euro-Reef RS-135 -Red Sea 100 Ozonizer -2x Tunze 6060's Current Tank Info: 135 Custom Softie/LPS reef

06/05/2008, 06:48 AM	#7
edandsandy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NE Florida Posts: 2,380 Blog Entries: 2	Thanks everyone, We have not gotten a bid on the room yet (yikes) and I am still waiting on the the tank bid as well on and lets not forget the bid on the sump! the suspense is agonizing! __________________ Sandy ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•><((((º>´¯`•><((((º> .¸¸.><((((º>•.¸. , . .•><((((º>.¸¸. Current Tank Info: 375 Reef, 4) Radion LED lights X30 pro, Apex Fusion, Octo Regal 300 E Skimmer, GEO 618 Calcium Reactor 2) Reeflo Snapper pumps, 2)50g refugium, 2) MP 40's

06/02/2008, 12:33 PM	#2
Tangwich Moved On Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles & Montebello Posts: 1,563	This is going to be a nice upgrade and it's not only because you're the one that placed the thread, but I like your tank better. So much more vibrant and colorful. Great job and can't wait to see the pics of the new tank when built.

06/05/2008, 06:52 AM	#8
Ed Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Currently Based in China Posts: 4,060	That's fine as you can start planning the details first anyway __________________ Ed ~ Art is an adventure into an unknown world, which can only be explored by those willing to take the risks. ~ Current Tank Info: Ed Reef’s Shallow Crest Inspired ART

06/05/2008, 09:03 AM	#9
Shekki Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ocean City, MD Posts: 651	You're a brave man having fish tanks and pool balls in the same room! __________________ Elos mini reef Current Tank Info: Elos mini, reefkeeper 2, Vortech MP20, ice cap moonlight, Reef Fanatic ATO

06/05/2008, 10:57 AM	#10
edandsandy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NE Florida Posts: 2,380 Blog Entries: 2	your right about the pool table, only 1 time was somebody stupid enough to try and break towards the tanks, I ran in there just like a mom and yelled at everyone in the party! then put away the sticks & balls! keep in mind everyone is over 30! you would have thought they would know better! __________________ Sandy ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•><((((º>´¯`•><((((º> .¸¸.><((((º>•.¸. , . .•><((((º>.¸¸. Current Tank Info: 375 Reef, 4) Radion LED lights X30 pro, Apex Fusion, Octo Regal 300 E Skimmer, GEO 618 Calcium Reactor 2) Reeflo Snapper pumps, 2)50g refugium, 2) MP 40's

06/06/2008, 09:37 AM	#12
edandsandy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NE Florida Posts: 2,380 Blog Entries: 2	I do now! __________________ Sandy ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•><((((º>´¯`•><((((º> .¸¸.><((((º>•.¸. , . .•><((((º>.¸¸. Current Tank Info: 375 Reef, 4) Radion LED lights X30 pro, Apex Fusion, Octo Regal 300 E Skimmer, GEO 618 Calcium Reactor 2) Reeflo Snapper pumps, 2)50g refugium, 2) MP 40's

06/06/2008, 02:57 PM	#13
edandsandy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NE Florida Posts: 2,380 Blog Entries: 2	We are thinking about buying these: Tunze Turbelle Stream Kit TS48 - Four Stream 6101 + 7095 MultiController instead on a CLS what do you think. this is the other controller I was thinking about: Digital Aquatics ReefKeeper 2 Controller. Will this controller work with the Tunze or will I need both? __________________ Sandy ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•><((((º>´¯`•><((((º> .¸¸.><((((º>•.¸. , . .•><((((º>.¸¸. Current Tank Info: 375 Reef, 4) Radion LED lights X30 pro, Apex Fusion, Octo Regal 300 E Skimmer, GEO 618 Calcium Reactor 2) Reeflo Snapper pumps, 2)50g refugium, 2) MP 40's Last edited by edandsandy; 06/06/2008 at 03:08 PM.

06/06/2008, 06:52 PM	#14
Ratpack Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 709	Oh, I can't wait to see this tank come to be.

06/06/2008, 09:26 PM	#15
Ed Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Currently Based in China Posts: 4,060	Sandy, you can also consider 2 x 6101 + 1 wavebox __________________ Ed ~ Art is an adventure into an unknown world, which can only be explored by those willing to take the risks. ~ Current Tank Info: Ed Reef’s Shallow Crest Inspired ART

06/07/2008, 06:21 AM	#16
edandsandy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NE Florida Posts: 2,380 Blog Entries: 2	Oooo, Ed what a great idea! Do you think the Aquatics ReefKeeper 2 Controller will handle the wave box? these are the protein skimmer's we are thinking about now. Deltec External Protein Skimmer AP702 or the ASM G Series Protein Skimmers (G-5) I'm also looking at these: Ecotech Marine VorTech Propeller Pumps with Wave Driver (2xMP40W Units) + Battery Backup (1xUnit) I like that the electrical is outside the tank... something about water & electricity, hmmmm............. Poor Ed got a shock the other day when we noticed that 1 of the power heads quit working, I thought I was going to have to kick him! __________________ Sandy ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•><((((º>´¯`•><((((º> .¸¸.><((((º>•.¸. , . .•><((((º>.¸¸. Current Tank Info: 375 Reef, 4) Radion LED lights X30 pro, Apex Fusion, Octo Regal 300 E Skimmer, GEO 618 Calcium Reactor 2) Reeflo Snapper pumps, 2)50g refugium, 2) MP 40's Last edited by edandsandy; 06/07/2008 at 07:19 AM.

06/08/2008, 07:01 AM	#17
edandsandy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NE Florida Posts: 2,380 Blog Entries: 2	I have some designs of the tank and fish room in word '07, that I would like to share. How do I post the drawing here? __________________ Sandy ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•><((((º>´¯`•><((((º> .¸¸.><((((º>•.¸. , . .•><((((º>.¸¸. Current Tank Info: 375 Reef, 4) Radion LED lights X30 pro, Apex Fusion, Octo Regal 300 E Skimmer, GEO 618 Calcium Reactor 2) Reeflo Snapper pumps, 2)50g refugium, 2) MP 40's

06/08/2008, 07:17 AM	#18
edandsandy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NE Florida Posts: 2,380 Blog Entries: 2	Still researching controllers, what do you think about this one? GHL Profilux Plus II EX Professional Elite __________________ Sandy ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•><((((º>´¯`•><((((º> .¸¸.><((((º>•.¸. , . .•><((((º>.¸¸. Current Tank Info: 375 Reef, 4) Radion LED lights X30 pro, Apex Fusion, Octo Regal 300 E Skimmer, GEO 618 Calcium Reactor 2) Reeflo Snapper pumps, 2)50g refugium, 2) MP 40's

06/08/2008, 07:21 AM	#19
Ed Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Currently Based in China Posts: 4,060	Profilux will handle your Stream... u can used it instead of the controller from Tunze plus many other features!! __________________ Ed ~ Art is an adventure into an unknown world, which can only be explored by those willing to take the risks. ~ Current Tank Info: Ed Reef’s Shallow Crest Inspired ART

06/08/2008, 08:21 AM	#20
edandsandy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NE Florida Posts: 2,380 Blog Entries: 2	Thanks Ed, this unit has alot to offer! __________________ Sandy ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•><((((º>´¯`•><((((º> .¸¸.><((((º>•.¸. , . .•><((((º>.¸¸. Current Tank Info: 375 Reef, 4) Radion LED lights X30 pro, Apex Fusion, Octo Regal 300 E Skimmer, GEO 618 Calcium Reactor 2) Reeflo Snapper pumps, 2)50g refugium, 2) MP 40's

06/08/2008, 08:41 AM	#21
Ed Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Currently Based in China Posts: 4,060	Especially since y're thinking of going the LED direction, it can control AI as well and simulate storms, lighting, etc Pretty cool... __________________ Ed ~ Art is an adventure into an unknown world, which can only be explored by those willing to take the risks. ~ Current Tank Info: Ed Reef’s Shallow Crest Inspired ART

06/08/2008, 08:58 AM	#22
RGibson RGibson Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,377	you need to get the new tunze round stream 6100 ,that will give you better water control. __________________ RGibson

06/08/2008, 08:19 PM	#23
edandsandy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NE Florida Posts: 2,380 Blog Entries: 2	OK, I'm thinking about this skimmer now: Deltec External Protein Skimmer AP701 I really need to order this soon, my skinner now is soooooooooo bad that I need to replace it in the morning. what do you think? __________________ Sandy ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•><((((º>´¯`•><((((º> .¸¸.><((((º>•.¸. , . .•><((((º>.¸¸. Current Tank Info: 375 Reef, 4) Radion LED lights X30 pro, Apex Fusion, Octo Regal 300 E Skimmer, GEO 618 Calcium Reactor 2) Reeflo Snapper pumps, 2)50g refugium, 2) MP 40's

06/08/2008, 08:41 PM	#24
Ed Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Currently Based in China Posts: 4,060	Sandy - AP701 could be a little under for the tank your size. If space allowed, get the AP902 or if space is an issue, at least the AP702. Just my 2cent __________________ Ed ~ Art is an adventure into an unknown world, which can only be explored by those willing to take the risks. ~ Current Tank Info: Ed Reef’s Shallow Crest Inspired ART

06/09/2008, 09:04 AM	#25
edandsandy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NE Florida Posts: 2,380 Blog Entries: 2	Ed, right now it has to be external. But I do need to think about the future! will do more research Thanks! __________________ Sandy ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•><((((º>´¯`•><((((º> .¸¸.><((((º>•.¸. , . .•><((((º>.¸¸. Current Tank Info: 375 Reef, 4) Radion LED lights X30 pro, Apex Fusion, Octo Regal 300 E Skimmer, GEO 618 Calcium Reactor 2) Reeflo Snapper pumps, 2)50g refugium, 2) MP 40's