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I too can't wait to see this thing in full swing! I'm glad you didn't get discouraged after the tank crash. That's what I call passion! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

Welcome! I actually got my wife a beta so she doesn't feel left out of the hobby [emoji1] She loves the little guy. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

Dang...UV sterilizer then? Lol Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

+1 on the cure time. It also depends on surfaces your bonding. Glass baffles in glass sump prob need less time than acrylic and glass together. I had a glass 29 gallon that I put acrylic baffles in. I used aquarium silicone and let it cure over a long weekend before water testing. It held up until I took down the tank. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

Is it something made of acrylic? [emoji1] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

According to the email flyer, it now includes the 75 gallon. It might be a regional thing though, because I haven't seen any in Eugene or Albany. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

Looks great, very nice setup! I also like how organized everything is in the sump section. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

The $1 per gallon sale is going on now. I think it's through first part of November. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

Oh man, I can't count the number of rookie mistakes I have made lol lots of water on the floor especially from water changes with hoses running through the house Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

+1 for what ChrisQ suggested. I had that same mesh in my old hang on the back overflow. Kept everything out, but the water Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

I'm curious about run time as well. Did a quick lookup and calculation just for the fun of it. That particular UPS has a sealed lead acid 12v 3.6 amp hour battery. The MP40's max wattage is 38 watts. If you had two running at max power (which you might not) you would get about 5 hours run time. That is, if only the MP40s were connected. I could be wrong, but it would give you at least enough time to get to your tank. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

Well I've lost my appetite for the next 6 months lol My drain issues have always just been algae or just plain gunk, not that. [emoji40] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

Very sweet looking tank! I have always had glass / plastic rimmed tanks and the more acrylic I see like yours makes me want to have one built lol Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

Nice! I had freshwater for years and was always intrigued by planted tanks. I had Cichlids called Bafasciatums and they would just demolish any live plant. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

Nice choice with the synergy. I'm getting ready to drill my 125. I went with a company called Modular Marine for the overflow and they were great with regards to custom ordering. Just like the normal synergy ones, but with no removable weir. Since my tank is an in wall build with the overflow on the side I had to have it custom built. I wanted to maximize surface skimming and their standard sizes wouldn't work. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

Welcome! Will have to come check it out, when my tank is ready for stock ???? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

I agree 100%, my original plan was to just use part the office space as a fish room and have the tank back painted with a center overflow. Then I thought how cool it would be to see it from both sides, and since I spend a fair amount of time in the office I altered the design...it was a win win! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

No prob! Ah man, I love the 69 charger RT such a nice looking car. I knew someone in high-school that was restoring one, but never got to see it done. Learned all I know about cars from a mopar guy and since then have had a passion for Mopar. Currently have a 77 Cordoba (no corinthian leather though lol), just recently traded in my 14' Challenger SRT for a much more family friendly Jeep Grand Cherokee . ???? That's ok though I made sure to get the one with the 5.7 hemi! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

Started the thread, lots more to come. Will try and update with more pictures. http://www.pnwmas.org/topic/38882-first-reef-build-125-gallon/

Good Afternoon All, I am new to the forum / Club and new to the reef keeping side of the hobby. I have done freshwater for years, but wanted a bigger challenge. We moved into our new house about 5 years ago and I had grand plans for an "in-wall" reef tank. Well...you know how that goes and how life just happens. Its time to get this project rolling! Below is the equipment I had on had beginning this project: - 125 Gallon Aqueon Tank. Not reef ready, but I will be drilling for an overflow. - AquaC EV 240 Skimmer with MAG18 - Planned out 55 gallon sump, just hoping for a Petco 1$ per gallon sale in the next couple months - Ordering a custom overflow from Modular Marine. Will be drilling the side of the tank. - Freshwater equipment I still need to sort through. The tank will be in the wall between our living room and home office. I wanted the tank visible from both sides, so I will put the overflow on one end and the returns on the other. The first big step was to tear into the wall. Doing my research, I was not convinced the wall was load bearing, but wanted to be safe. I planned on installing a header. I measured out the tank on the wall and planned height from the floor. Then it was time to tear into the drywall and see what I had going on. I had some wiring to re-locate, but everything else looked good. Now it was time for DEMO! What you can't see in the picture is I built a support wall on the office side. This helped support the weight of the ceiling / roof while I was tearing out studs. This is the only really good picture I have of the wall after the initial tear out. Here is the wall with framing about 98% complete. I built the header out of two 2x12s with 1/2 plywood glued and nailed in-between. Next was stand construction. I had been looking up plans and ideas for a stand for some time. One of the major things I wanted was the ability to eliiname all center vertical bracing so working on the sump would be easier. This would mean over engineering the stand, which I could do. Top was framed out of 2x6 with 2x4 framed bottom and uprights. Added 2x6 uprights to the front for added support and a mounting surface for doors if I decided to do so. While I had the wall open I decided to add a dedicated circuit for the tank. One thing I wanted as well, was a reef controller setup. I have been looking at the Apex system, but just need to save some money for one. I wanted to do automatic water changes and ATO. Plus, I am tired of buckets and running hoses from the bathroom! I installed pex lines in the wall. The red line will run to the tub in the guest bathroom for drain and the blue will come from the garage / salt mixing / RODI station. Here is the wall all drywalled back in with Moisture Resistant drywall and apparently my Star Trek nerdiness is in the picture too.

Thanks all for the kind words! I am going to start a build thread sometime today. Really looking forward to this project.

Good Evening! I just wanted to introduce myself. I was an avid freshwater guy for many years, then we moved into our new place and plans for upgrade fell by the wayside. Well...I thought it was time to get back into the hobby and get into the reef keeping side of it. Here are some details of my setup in progress. - 125 Gallon Aqueon Tank I just recently installed the tank in the wall between our living room area and home office (load bearing wall, so some extra work had to be done there ). The tank was cleaned and undergoing a leak test as we speak - AquaC EV 240 skimmer - Sump is planned out just waiting on a tank. Will be 55 Gallon. - Overflow is in the works. I am having one custom made by Modular Marine, due to the wall constraints. I will be drilling the tank side. (Will keep you updated on that) -Gathering parts and planned out saltwater mixing station in garage. Lots more to come! Looking forward to all the knowlede this club and forum has!