Zmcclinton63 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Hello everyone! I haven't done a tank build in awhile but I am in the process of building myself my dream tank and I want to share my fun with my fellow reefers! not the best at remembering and updating but I'll do my best to keep it updated if I have people interested in watching it progress. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmcclinton63 Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Will be posting pictures of my process so far here soon:) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmcclinton63 Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Okay so unfortunately I didn't take before pics so I'll explain what I have done and we will start from there. From now on I will take pictures of everything:) When I first got it there was a lot of scratches and the stand was destroyed. I have completely remodeled the stand and I buffed out most of the scratches with cerium oxide worked great btw for anyone wondering! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmcclinton63 Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 My stand after cutting it a redoing everything on it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmcclinton63 Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Some new doors a build with a friend that does a lot of woodworking. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmcclinton63 Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 As you can see all of the holes in the bottom. On this tank I'll be running a closed loop setup! Here is the plumbing so far. Still a work in progress but the closed loop is completely plumbed running a jebao 6000 pump! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmcclinton63 Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Now for lighting I am going to be running to radion gen 3s still waiting on them from eco tech marine. But I have my gen 1 for now on the new light stands by eco tech they are amazing night and well worth the $$! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmcclinton63 Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Recently for skimmer I purchased a bubble magus curve 7 I'll take pics when it arrives. I'll be running a mag 16 for my return and am still trying to decide what I want to use for a pump in the tank any ideas?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paratore Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Very nice build! Is the tank going to stand in the middle of the room like that? To be seen from all four sides? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmcclinton63 Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 No it isn't in its spot yet should be set up in its spot soon. It will be a peninsula style:) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmcclinton63 Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Currently there is another tank in the way that will be sold soon:) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmcclinton63 Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Just got half my ordered goodies today! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmcclinton63 Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Got my reef link and radions all paired including my mp40! It was all very easy to use and setup! I'm starting to love Eco tech products more and more! only thing I need to learn is programming the best colors for look and growth anyone know where to find some good advice?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Nice looking set up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmcclinton63 Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 Thank you spectra! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmcclinton63 Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 Should get wet Tuesday:) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmcclinton63 Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 Got my skimmer and other random stuff today! Tank will be getting wet tomorrow:) Went with the bubble magus curve 7 fits perfectly in my 10X10 area for it:) Also got a little adjustable stand for it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paratore Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Looking good! Love when new equipment arrives! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 I didn't think the jaebo's could be ran external?? Something about the seals on the propeller shaft leaks?? I like the build!!!! sent from a Samsung note 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmcclinton63 Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 I'll look into it Matt thank you for letting me know! I've seen them run external before but if it because a problem then it just an excuse to upgrade;) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmcclinton63 Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 Plumbing is all finished! Skimmer and return is in place and ready for water:) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmcclinton63 Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 Thank you for the info Matt after reading a thread on Reef Central looks like there are a lot of people running them externally with no issues and also jaebo says it is okay to run their pumps either way. We will see tomorrow I guess! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmcclinton63 Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 Tank is up and running! Will have pics for everyone soon!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmcclinton63 Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderBlue Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Looks awesome! Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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