MstgKillr's Oceanic Ultimate 156 Build.

MstgKillr · 03/30/2007, 06:06 PM

I just picked up my new Oceanic Ultimate Series 156 Reef Ready. Detail and pic update soon.

Rock Anemone · 03/30/2007, 06:11 PM

Sounds exciting! Cannot wait to see! Keep us posted with tons of pics!

Mishap · 03/30/2007, 06:49 PM

Awesome, I can't wait to see one of these filled with a nice reef! Starfire rocks

MstgKillr · 03/30/2007, 08:26 PM

drummereef · 03/30/2007, 08:33 PM

Sounds like a fun build. Looking forward to updates.

costa13 · 03/30/2007, 08:42 PM

Nice looking tank. This is the same size tank I just got.LOL Here is my build thread link http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...23#post9611023

shag26272 · 03/30/2007, 08:46 PM

I really like the dimensions on that thing, should be nice

MstgKillr · 03/31/2007, 10:36 AM

The next step is to figure out which stand and canopy I will be using. I have a few different options.

R&J aquatics Extreme Series. Does anyone have any experience with this company and product? I already have a price quote of $1118 from my LFS.
http://www.rjaquatics.com/products/xtreme.html

BRI Aquatic Cabinets. Obviously the BRI is higher quality and more expensive. Is it worth the price difference?
http://aquariumcabinets.net/html/sig..._60_by_24.html

Build it myself. I don't have too much experience but I could probably do it if I took my time. I would definitely have to buy a table saw and router which would add to the cost.

Anyone have any input.

MstgKillr · 03/31/2007, 10:43 AM

156 Gallon Oceanic Ultimate Aquarium
Stock # 37076 (This is the new series from Oceanic)
Starphire Front Glass
Quality Heavyweight Glass
Beveled Front Glass
Precision Polished Edges
Lifetime Warranty
Black Silicone
Black Background
Two Overflows

mwwhite · 03/31/2007, 10:45 AM

We don't have any experience yet but we like the Extreme series from R&J.... We have ordered one with a cherry finish for a 150.

Can't wait till it comes in.

Oh and the price was 805.00.

PM us and we can compare notes. It may be the difference in dimensions. We'll also let you know where we ordered it from.

Thanks

Jeremy Blaze · 03/31/2007, 10:59 AM

I have used many RJ stands and canopies. They are well built. Much heavier duty than Perfecto or All Glass stands.

triggerfreak · 03/31/2007, 07:16 PM

Wow nice. If you dont mind me asking, how much did you pay for your new tank? That is the exact size that i am going to be upgrading to this summer.

MstgKillr · 04/01/2007, 07:52 PM

I had some 2x4's and 2x6's from a previous project so I thought I would start the stand and see how it went. I am not for sure if I can build it, if not I can always buy one.

Here is what I got so far.

As you can see I used (2) 2x6's and (2) 2x4's in each corner. I also used (2) 2x6's for the back center brace. I was doing pretty good until my countersink broke.

Do you think I need a center brace for the front?

MstgKillr · 04/01/2007, 07:56 PM

I paid right around a grand for the tank.

MstgKillr · 04/02/2007, 12:55 PM

Here are some update pics. Still not done yet, but the batteries died on my cordless drill.

Comments welcomed.

drummereef · 04/02/2007, 01:22 PM

Holy tank of a stand.

That sucker looks solid.

03/30/2007, 06:06 PM	#1
MstgKillr Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 485	MstgKillr's Oceanic Ultimate 156 Build. I just picked up my new Oceanic Ultimate Series 156 Reef Ready. Detail and pic update soon.

03/30/2007, 06:11 PM	#2
Rock Anemone S.C.U.B.A. :) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California Posts: 7,674	Sounds exciting! Cannot wait to see! Keep us posted with tons of pics! __________________ Johnny Love Current Tank Info: <><

03/30/2007, 08:26 PM	#4
MstgKillr Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 485	Last edited by MstgKillr; 03/30/2007 at 08:41 PM.

03/30/2007, 08:33 PM	#5
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	Sounds like a fun build. Looking forward to updates. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system Last edited by drummereef; 03/30/2007 at 09:04 PM.

03/30/2007, 08:42 PM	#6
costa13 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 250	Nice looking tank. This is the same size tank I just got.LOL Here is my build thread link http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...23#post9611023 __________________ GLORY! GLORY! Man United Click the Red House. Current Tank Info: 20T soon to be 150

03/30/2007, 06:49 PM	#3
Mishap Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 977	Awesome, I can't wait to see one of these filled with a nice reef! Starfire rocks

03/30/2007, 08:46 PM	#7
shag26272 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 3,088	I really like the dimensions on that thing, should be nice __________________ .

03/31/2007, 10:36 AM	#8
MstgKillr Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 485	STAND AND CANOPY SELECTION The next step is to figure out which stand and canopy I will be using. I have a few different options. R&J aquatics Extreme Series. Does anyone have any experience with this company and product? I already have a price quote of $1118 from my LFS. http://www.rjaquatics.com/products/xtreme.html BRI Aquatic Cabinets. Obviously the BRI is higher quality and more expensive. Is it worth the price difference? http://aquariumcabinets.net/html/sig..._60_by_24.html Build it myself. I don't have too much experience but I could probably do it if I took my time. I would definitely have to buy a table saw and router which would add to the cost. Anyone have any input.

03/31/2007, 10:43 AM	#9
MstgKillr Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 485	TANK SPECIFICATIONS 156 Gallon Oceanic Ultimate Aquarium Stock # 37076 (This is the new series from Oceanic) Starphire Front Glass Quality Heavyweight Glass Beveled Front Glass Precision Polished Edges Lifetime Warranty Black Silicone Black Background Two Overflows

03/31/2007, 10:45 AM	#10
mwwhite Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Land O Lakes, FL Posts: 690	We don't have any experience yet but we like the Extreme series from R&J.... We have ordered one with a cherry finish for a 150. Can't wait till it comes in. Oh and the price was 805.00. PM us and we can compare notes. It may be the difference in dimensions. We'll also let you know where we ordered it from. Thanks Last edited by mwwhite; 03/31/2007 at 10:50 AM.

03/31/2007, 10:59 AM	#11
Jeremy Blaze Former Reef Addict Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 5,864	I have used many RJ stands and canopies. They are well built. Much heavier duty than Perfecto or All Glass stands. __________________ Trust me my friend, the names are not important at all. I've own hundreds of different zoas and palys and don't know the name of a single one. In my opinion, they are a waste of valuable time. Mucho Reef

03/31/2007, 07:16 PM	#12
triggerfreak Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Columbus, MI Posts: 1,032	Wow nice. If you dont mind me asking, how much did you pay for your new tank? That is the exact size that i am going to be upgrading to this summer.

04/01/2007, 07:52 PM	#13
MstgKillr Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 485	STARTED THE STAND I had some 2x4's and 2x6's from a previous project so I thought I would start the stand and see how it went. I am not for sure if I can build it, if not I can always buy one. Here is what I got so far. As you can see I used (2) 2x6's and (2) 2x4's in each corner. I also used (2) 2x6's for the back center brace. I was doing pretty good until my countersink broke. Do you think I need a center brace for the front?

04/01/2007, 07:56 PM	#14
MstgKillr Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 485	I paid right around a grand for the tank.

04/02/2007, 12:55 PM	#15
MstgKillr Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 485	Here are some update pics. Still not done yet, but the batteries died on my cordless drill. Comments welcomed.

04/02/2007, 01:22 PM	#16
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	Holy tank of a stand. That sucker looks solid. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system