Dennis's 150G Build Thread

den75 · 10/12/2012, 09:47 AM

So, my 150G is on order from Reef Savvy

(72X24X20, Low Iron Front Glass). Not sure on overflow placement yet. It will either have dual corner overflows or a single centered or off centered one. Either way I'll utilize the Herbie method drain design. It will take about 3-4 months to get since they are backed up with orders from MACNA. Below is my equipment shopping list for the major components I plan on purchasing while I wait for the tank to arrive. Any and all comments/suggestions welcome.

Lighting: Maxspect Razor LED's 27" 16K X2
Skimmer: Super Reef Octopus 3000SSS
Return Pump: Reef Octopus HY7000W Water Balster
Water Flow: Eco Tech Vortech MP40 with battery backup X2
Heaters: Eheim Jager 250W X2
Controller: Neptune Apex
ATO and Water Change: Genesis Renew Pro with pumps
RO/DI: Most likely a 4 or 5 stage from BRS
Sump: 75G home made. 3 chambers Skimmer/Return/Fuge. Return pump in the middle will provide 75% flow back to DT, 25% to Fuge

Various other equipment to include refractometer, various test kits, water reservoirs(Brute), smaller power heads and heaters for mixing/moving water etc. Also equipment necessary for an eventual 20g QT.

rldcpa · 10/21/2012, 04:41 PM

I bet they will do a coast to coast external - eliminates any overflow inside the tank - nice look. But this will only work if you don't put the tank flush against the wall.

kara13 · 11/04/2012, 06:29 PM

I want to tag along. Looking forward to hearing how this work out.

den75 · 11/29/2012, 04:43 PM

FINALLY got to order some equipment for my upcoming build. Figured since I won't have the tank until end of January or so, I waited to get some Black Friday dicsounts. Christmas certainly has come early!

TankednTN · 11/29/2012, 04:53 PM

Quite the haul you got there. I like those kind of early Christmas presents. Good luck with the build. I'll follow along.

trinity1012 · 11/29/2012, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by den75

FINALLY got to order some equipment for my upcoming build. Figured since I won't have the tank until end of January or so, I waited to get some Black Friday dicsounts. Christmas certainly has come early!

wow how exciting is that.lookin forward to ur build.will be tagging along

bmwsedan32 · 11/29/2012, 05:37 PM

When I spent that much on my first tank, my ex went crazy. But man does it feel good to buy new things.

den75 · 11/29/2012, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwsedan32

When I spent that much on my first tank, my ex went crazy. But man does it feel good to buy new things.

Yeah, and this is just the tip of the iceberg. Still have the expensive stuff to get. LED's, Vortech's, Controller. Luckily my wife is on board with this, for now anyway. But who knows, this

may lead to this

den75 · 12/26/2012, 10:40 AM

Book cases are built, stand is in. That's my sump sitting on top for now. Still need to add the baffles. Hopefully in a few more weeks the tank will be in and the real fun can begin.

AHP · 12/26/2012, 12:40 PM

Tagging along.

biecacka · 01/22/2013, 01:51 AM

How's it coming along? Have you got your tank yet?
Corey

den75 · 01/22/2013, 06:03 AM

Not yet. Tank won't be here until February some time

cfd3lsd · 02/18/2013, 03:33 PM

I just emailed Reef Saavy about a 200g and I'm going down to Miami later this week. I'm looking forward to following your updates.

den75 · 04/20/2013, 07:10 AM

Finally! My tank is built and is being shipped. Took longer than expected, but I'm sure it will have been worth the wait.

Tank_Shipped_6.jpg

Almondsaz · 04/20/2013, 07:18 AM

tagging along, the tank looks great. Bet that is going to be heavy. Did you finish your sump, or is that your weekend project?

biggles · 04/20/2013, 07:39 AM

Looking good Dennis, the tank looks great and i like the dimensions. What type of reef are you going to keep if i can ask, you seem to have things well planned out. Btw a coincidental delivery of flowers to your wife on the day your expensive purchases are delivered works wonders......... just saying......

den75 · 04/20/2013, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Almondsaz

tagging along, the tank looks great. Bet that is going to be heavy. Did you finish your sump, or is that your weekend project?

Thanks. Yeah, it's pretty heavy. Not sure of the exact weight but I'm sure I will be having a fish tank lifting party once it arrives.

den75 · 04/20/2013, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biggles

Looking good Dennis, the tank looks great and i like the dimensions. What type of reef are you going to keep if i can ask, you seem to have things well planned out. Btw a coincidental delivery of flowers to your wife on the day your expensive purchases are delivered works wonders......... just saying......

Since this is my first reef I'm going to start out with some of the more forgiving softies and Zoas and go from there. As far as the wife goes, I have already started paying back even before the deliveries started. I knew I would need to make a few pre-emptive strikes to keep the peace.

biggles · 04/21/2013, 12:37 PM

Sounds like a good plan to start with the easier to care for corals and there's no reason you can't have a ton of color going that route. The preemptive wife strikes will stand you in good stead mate lol.

10/12/2012, 09:47 AM	#1
den75 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 261	Dennis's 150G Build Thread So, my 150G is on order from Reef Savvy (72X24X20, Low Iron Front Glass). Not sure on overflow placement yet. It will either have dual corner overflows or a single centered or off centered one. Either way I'll utilize the Herbie method drain design. It will take about 3-4 months to get since they are backed up with orders from MACNA. Below is my equipment shopping list for the major components I plan on purchasing while I wait for the tank to arrive. Any and all comments/suggestions welcome. Lighting: Maxspect Razor LED's 27" 16K X2 Skimmer: Super Reef Octopus 3000SSS Return Pump: Reef Octopus HY7000W Water Balster Water Flow: Eco Tech Vortech MP40 with battery backup X2 Heaters: Eheim Jager 250W X2 Controller: Neptune Apex ATO and Water Change: Genesis Renew Pro with pumps RO/DI: Most likely a 4 or 5 stage from BRS Sump: 75G home made. 3 chambers Skimmer/Return/Fuge. Return pump in the middle will provide 75% flow back to DT, 25% to Fuge Various other equipment to include refractometer, various test kits, water reservoirs(Brute), smaller power heads and heaters for mixing/moving water etc. Also equipment necessary for an eventual 20g QT. __________________ 150g Reef Savvy DT. 55g Sump, Reef Octopus 3000 Int. Skimmer, 2 Maxspect Razor 27" 16k lights, Water Blaster 7000 return. 2 Vortech MP40's, Apex Controller, Genesis Reef ATO and Auto H2O change Syst.

11/29/2012, 04:43 PM	#4
den75 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 261	FINALLY got to order some equipment for my upcoming build. Figured since I won't have the tank until end of January or so, I waited to get some Black Friday dicsounts. Christmas certainly has come early! __________________ 150g Reef Savvy DT. 55g Sump, Reef Octopus 3000 Int. Skimmer, 2 Maxspect Razor 27" 16k lights, Water Blaster 7000 return. 2 Vortech MP40's, Apex Controller, Genesis Reef ATO and Auto H2O change Syst.

12/26/2012, 10:40 AM	#9
den75 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 261	Book cases are built, stand is in. That's my sump sitting on top for now. Still need to add the baffles. Hopefully in a few more weeks the tank will be in and the real fun can begin. __________________ 150g Reef Savvy DT. 55g Sump, Reef Octopus 3000 Int. Skimmer, 2 Maxspect Razor 27" 16k lights, Water Blaster 7000 return. 2 Vortech MP40's, Apex Controller, Genesis Reef ATO and Auto H2O change Syst.

01/22/2013, 06:03 AM	#12
den75 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 261	Not yet. Tank won't be here until February some time __________________ 150g Reef Savvy DT. 55g Sump, Reef Octopus 3000 Int. Skimmer, 2 Maxspect Razor 27" 16k lights, Water Blaster 7000 return. 2 Vortech MP40's, Apex Controller, Genesis Reef ATO and Auto H2O change Syst.

04/20/2013, 07:10 AM	#14
den75 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 261	Finally! My tank is built and is being shipped. Took longer than expected, but I'm sure it will have been worth the wait. Tank_Shipped_6.jpg __________________ 150g Reef Savvy DT. 55g Sump, Reef Octopus 3000 Int. Skimmer, 2 Maxspect Razor 27" 16k lights, Water Blaster 7000 return. 2 Vortech MP40's, Apex Controller, Genesis Reef ATO and Auto H2O change Syst.

10/21/2012, 04:41 PM	#2
rldcpa Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 498	I bet they will do a coast to coast external - eliminates any overflow inside the tank - nice look. But this will only work if you don't put the tank flush against the wall.

11/04/2012, 06:29 PM	#3
kara13 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 162	I want to tag along. Looking forward to hearing how this work out.

11/29/2012, 04:53 PM	#5
TankednTN Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 41	Quite the haul you got there. I like those kind of early Christmas presents. Good luck with the build. I'll follow along.

11/29/2012, 05:37 PM	#7
bmwsedan32 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 7	When I spent that much on my first tank, my ex went crazy. But man does it feel good to buy new things.

12/26/2012, 12:40 PM	#10
AHP Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1	Tagging along.

01/22/2013, 01:51 AM	#11
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	How's it coming along? Have you got your tank yet? Corey

02/18/2013, 03:33 PM	#13
cfd3lsd Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 160	I just emailed Reef Saavy about a 200g and I'm going down to Miami later this week. I'm looking forward to following your updates.

04/20/2013, 07:18 AM	#15
Almondsaz Premium Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: OP, Ks Posts: 617	tagging along, the tank looks great. Bet that is going to be heavy. Did you finish your sump, or is that your weekend project?

04/20/2013, 07:39 AM	#16
biggles Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 3,907	Looking good Dennis, the tank looks great and i like the dimensions. What type of reef are you going to keep if i can ask, you seem to have things well planned out. Btw a coincidental delivery of flowers to your wife on the day your expensive purchases are delivered works wonders......... just saying......

04/21/2013, 12:37 PM	#19
biggles Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 3,907	Sounds like a good plan to start with the easier to care for corals and there's no reason you can't have a ton of color going that route. The preemptive wife strikes will stand you in good stead mate lol.