The ReefBox Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 (edited) So thought I would start a thread to track my new build. I don't usual,y do these but thought would this time to keep track myself and see the progress. tank is a 20o gallon all starfire tank by OBD. Oceans by design 60x32x24 60 gallon custom sum by none other than our own Wannareef Reeflo gold Dart Orphek helix 3000 DC come skimmer vertex media reactor for GFO 3 mp40's 2 1" sea swirls Neptune Apex with all the goodies GEO18 ca reactor 4 AI Hydra 52's with wireless director T5 supplemental lighting (ATI 4x54w blue plusx2. Purple plus,coral plus) Spectra Pure 5 stage RO/DI with extra DI and chloramine canisters and booster pump ATO Custom stand built by me with 3 doors and a media cache on one end to hold electronics Here are a few pics to start of stand and tank Edited May 31, 2015 by Brian67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Here are pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 So far this is what he has sent me, it will have dual corner overflows and am attached coast to coast overflow that connects the two. Each overflow box will have a 1.5" overflow a 1" in return, a 1" emergency drain and an auto wate changer connected in side the box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 For those wondering about the cut outs in the back corner, I had to box that out as mike thought I was building stand out of plywood and bulkheads to close to edge so the frame would have been in the way.,I've doubled up the rear supports and a, skinning with 1/2" birch so it will be strong. Right now I cannot see any deflection in the stand at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beer503 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Dam that's a nice tank man!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Oh I love glass tanks starphire glass is the best! I hear good things about obd. Madmike had one built too. Looks like a really sturdy stand. I don't like how heavy glass tanks are though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Oh I love glass tanks starphire glass is the best! I hear good things about obd. Madmike had one built too. Looks like a really sturdy stand. I don't like how heavy glass tanks are though! This one will run around 350 but the water will be close to 1600 plus rock sand and the MONSTER colonies of SPS I will be growing. This is going to be a dedicated high end tank. I also just bought a new 60" ATI 8 bulb powermodule that I may use if not happy with the hydras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 This one will run around 350 but the water will be close to 1600 plus rock sand and the MONSTER colonies of SPS I will be growing. This is going to be a dedicated high end tank. I also just bought a new 60" ATI 8 bulb powermodule that I may use if not happy with the hydras That's like having a car sitting on your stand! Live the ati power modules. As far as LEDs have come I still don't think they compare to this light. I got one when I saw how good they looked over mad mikes and Danik's tank. That's going to be a nice looking system you have! Following along Brian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Going to hopefully get stand skinned and work on the doors. I am trying to think this build out for convenience and cool factor! I am gonna do some cool stuff with is this build ......I guess go big or go home 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 It's all about the Aquascape- no pressure hahahaha This will be sweet for sure, congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 It's all about the Aquascape- no pressure hahahaha This will be sweet for sure, congrats! When you coming to help "Aqua scape"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsonmfg Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Looking good man, can't wait to see it all up and running! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Tank is 2 weeks out from picking it up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 When you coming to help "Aqua scape"? Im not any good, hopefully when I redo mine it comes out the way I see it in my head LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicyclebill Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Wow, what a sweet setup! Very cool tank dimensions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Wow, what a sweet setup! Very cool tank dimensions. Thanks I. Hoping it turns out the way I want it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 Ok tank down, corals in frag tank, dropped all the fish off to be babysat or sold :-) and rock out on patio dying!!! Progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badxgillen Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Glad you are posting up a build thread so we can tag along, as you have heard and know this is going to be one of the good ones. Are you going to be using all of the old rock in the new setup? What kind of substrate are you thinking about using, if any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 Glad you are posting up a build thread so we can tag along, as you have heard and know this is going to be one of the good ones. Are you going to be using all of the old rock in the new setup? What kind of substrate are you thinking about using, if any. I'll be using a lot of the rock I am going for a very "shelfed look" kinda like arsonmfg tank. I won't be do the norm I will be using acrylic rods and cement to keep it together, As far as substrate, I will have a shallow sand bed for wrasses. Hopefully tomorrow I can make more progress on the stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Very nice build! Just tagging along to see its progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 Old tank is down the room cleaned and temp system up and runnin thanks to Itskris, the Clark and saltwater newbie for equipment lends. Thanks to Jason at OIAB. For housing my fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 Word is tank will be ready next weekend. Gettin excited!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsonmfg Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 That's a cute little baby calcium reactor you've got there =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 That's a cute little baby calcium reactor you've got there =) .....just a little one!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Progress made today First coat of kilz and caulking so waterproof on the inside of stand then skinned it all out in 1/2" CCX plywood. Tomorrow will be day of trim work, putty holes and building doors...,..oh yeah and then sanding for 3-4 coats oil based sandable primer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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