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10/07/2016, 01:59 PM
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125+60 combo build
Hi All,
Im still new to this hobby and this site as well. I currently have a 60 gallon cube and will be upgrading/adding a 125 gallon. I have been collecting and ordering items for this build for the last 6 months and finally ordered the tank last night. I'm going to be setting up both tanks feeding into one sump. I will be posting photos and updates on the progress of the build over the next couple months. I would love feed back and input on the build as i go from the more experienced people in the hobby. Current list of equipment 60g cube deep blue rimless. aqueon 125 duel maga flows. custom extended emerald 44 from trigger systems Trigger systems 10g ATO container ATI sun power 60x6 T5 light Nepune apex classic Tunz osmolator ATO Skimz monster br103 biopellet reactor 2 - Skimz fm100 media reactors for carbon and gfo Skimz monster sm163 protein skimmer 300w eheim jagger heater Im sure there are some other odds and ends and i will show all that during the build photos. I cant wait to get started and share the progress here, please comment with advice and input |
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10/07/2016, 06:31 PM
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I forgot i also picked up a pair of mp40's
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10/16/2016, 09:34 AM
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Stand build
I would like to get some input from others if this stand is strong enough. it will have a 60 gallon cube and a 125 on it together. I didnt add a support in the middle so i could have easy access to the sump. I used 2x6 for the top and some of the bracing on the sides and 2x4 for the bottom.      Some other items for the tank like the sump and sikimmer     
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10/16/2016, 09:34 AM
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10/16/2016, 09:35 AM
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50 pounds of pukani and 10 pounds of branch
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10/16/2016, 09:44 AM
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Home made abyss
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Yes, the stands will be plenty strong for both tanks, as long as they are square.
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Don Reefing since 1993 Current Tank info: 125 gallon DT , 125 gallon basement sump. Rw 15 & Rw 8. Panworld 150ps return. Reef Octopus 150 skimmer, 3 165w mars aqua led. |
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10/16/2016, 03:35 PM
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Following...
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There’s a Way To Do It Better—Find It ~Thomas Edison Half of everything in this hobby wants to eat the other half... Current Tank Info: Working on an Elos |
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10/18/2016, 01:22 PM
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More photos and build updates
Moved the stand to its spot
 Finished the lower part of the stand.   For the power station/apex install started.   Light and bulbs  
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10/18/2016, 01:31 PM
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More photos
Carbon and GFO reactors
 Bio pellet reactor  ATO  Sump area put together with ATO container   Will be setting up a QT tank soon.  Going to give this stuff a try to jump start the cycle. 
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10/18/2016, 07:56 PM
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Im looking for my return pump not and wanted to know if anyone had any experience with the vectra pumps? Im thinking about the vectra m1 ?
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10/29/2016, 09:34 PM
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Good looking build!
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10/30/2016, 11:17 PM
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More Progress
Working on the Rocks
 Painting the back of the tank  Going to try both mp40's on one side to start with. I might move one or add another on the other side later.  Control center coming together  Trying out the light for the first time. 
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11/05/2016, 02:55 PM
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Getting close
I hope to be only about 2 weeks from water.
Got the rock work how i want it i just need to glue it and put the other sand in. I went with black sand. I will post more photos this weekend, im working on the fish room and getting the hood over the tank for the light.     
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12/31/2016, 02:11 PM
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Up and running.
Sorry for the long time with no update i have been busy with the holidays, I got the tank up and running about 2 weeks ago here are some photos.
Starting the plumbing http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/...psnsn8ijv0.jpg http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/...psathik4mr.jpg http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/...pseh1lzugs.jpg http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9xxas0cj.jpg Light http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/...psewxa2rlj.jpg |
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12/31/2016, 02:15 PM
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Up and running
Sorry for the long time with no update i have been busy with the holidays, I got the tank up and running about 2 weeks ago here are some photos.
Starting the plumbing     Light 
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12/31/2016, 02:16 PM
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Upgraded water system
Upgraded water system
 
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12/31/2016, 02:20 PM
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Up and cycling
  Sump area   Tank  Control Panal  Battery Backups  Tank cycle should take another couple weeks before adding anything fish. I still have to get the ATO setup and a couple other small things but its looking good 
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