First of all thank you for taking a minute of your time to take a look at my build.
I am starting this thread to document my new build. I recently moved to Tampa from Hartford, CT for those that didn't know. I been in this hobby for about 2 years, I am far from an expert, advice and ideas are appreciated. I am excited to finally get this thing going. I will be taking my time with this, I am in no rush..
For a while I have been slowly acquiring equipment for my build.
Some equipment I am reusing from my previous tank, some is new.
List of equipment so far.
DSA NEO 105. I was going to go with a custom 90 gallon tank but after getting quotes, everyone was around $1500 or more for exactly what i wanted which is out of the budget at the moment. I decided to go with the NEO 105 ,48x24x21 non drilled because i do not like the reef ready tanks for $630. I get the 24 inch depth which i like although I miss out in the height, i get to drill it my self to my liking.
2Xs radion gen 2 pro with reeflink (plan on upgrading to gen3 pros in future)
2Xs MP40 WES
Sump is a trigger systems 30 elite
Skimmer is aqua maxx ConeS CO-1 rated for 175g (plan on upgrading for coneS CO-2 depending on how the CO-1 handles the bio load)
ReefKeeper Elite with 3xs PC4s, net mod (for wireless), sl2 (to monitor salinity, ph and temp)
Avast ATO hooked up to Reefkeeper
For dosing I will be trying the Digital Aquatics DP-1 pumps also hooked up to reefkeeper
Return pump i will be trying the Jaebo DC-600 (max is about 1500gph, don't know if this will be enough because it will also be used to run a manifold to my reactors, I might have to go with the DC-900)
2Xs BRS deluxe reactors for GFO and Carbon
100 lbs of reefrocks that i won at CMAC raffle
I think that's all i have so far.
I ordered my overflow. My next purchases will be Diamond drill bits, plumbing parts, wood to make stand, and black paint to paint back of tank.
Now for some pics
The wall where tank was going had no power outlets. I am far from an electrician but i managed to install and dual gang box with GFC. For my first time messing with electricity the hardest part was running the line to the attic and working in there, It had to be about 120 degrees in there.
My daughter when the sump came in, also plugged in the subwoofer to make sure the new outlet works. LOL
Pics of the sump packaging
No stand, just dry fitting everything
Went to pick up the tank today from LFS, beats paying shipping.
Received this in the mail today. I ordered just one pump for my ATO, If I like how it works I will be ordering 3 more for alk, calc, mag.
Now to build the stand, I am pretty much ok with the frame my issue is dressing it. The lady of the house is not ok with an ugly piece of furniture in the living room and I don't have any cabinetry experience. If anyone has a link to a thread or video on how to dress the stand with moldings and doors please pm me. Again the frame is easy, I have not been able to find anything on how to dress the stand step by step.
Thanks for your time.
I am starting this thread to document my new build. I recently moved to Tampa from Hartford, CT for those that didn't know. I been in this hobby for about 2 years, I am far from an expert, advice and ideas are appreciated. I am excited to finally get this thing going. I will be taking my time with this, I am in no rush..
For a while I have been slowly acquiring equipment for my build.
Some equipment I am reusing from my previous tank, some is new.
List of equipment so far.
DSA NEO 105. I was going to go with a custom 90 gallon tank but after getting quotes, everyone was around $1500 or more for exactly what i wanted which is out of the budget at the moment. I decided to go with the NEO 105 ,48x24x21 non drilled because i do not like the reef ready tanks for $630. I get the 24 inch depth which i like although I miss out in the height, i get to drill it my self to my liking.
2Xs radion gen 2 pro with reeflink (plan on upgrading to gen3 pros in future)
2Xs MP40 WES
Sump is a trigger systems 30 elite
Skimmer is aqua maxx ConeS CO-1 rated for 175g (plan on upgrading for coneS CO-2 depending on how the CO-1 handles the bio load)
ReefKeeper Elite with 3xs PC4s, net mod (for wireless), sl2 (to monitor salinity, ph and temp)
Avast ATO hooked up to Reefkeeper
For dosing I will be trying the Digital Aquatics DP-1 pumps also hooked up to reefkeeper
Return pump i will be trying the Jaebo DC-600 (max is about 1500gph, don't know if this will be enough because it will also be used to run a manifold to my reactors, I might have to go with the DC-900)
2Xs BRS deluxe reactors for GFO and Carbon
100 lbs of reefrocks that i won at CMAC raffle
I think that's all i have so far.
I ordered my overflow. My next purchases will be Diamond drill bits, plumbing parts, wood to make stand, and black paint to paint back of tank.
Now for some pics
The wall where tank was going had no power outlets. I am far from an electrician but i managed to install and dual gang box with GFC. For my first time messing with electricity the hardest part was running the line to the attic and working in there, It had to be about 120 degrees in there.
My daughter when the sump came in, also plugged in the subwoofer to make sure the new outlet works. LOL
Pics of the sump packaging
No stand, just dry fitting everything
Went to pick up the tank today from LFS, beats paying shipping.
Received this in the mail today. I ordered just one pump for my ATO, If I like how it works I will be ordering 3 more for alk, calc, mag.
Now to build the stand, I am pretty much ok with the frame my issue is dressing it. The lady of the house is not ok with an ugly piece of furniture in the living room and I don't have any cabinetry experience. If anyone has a link to a thread or video on how to dress the stand with moldings and doors please pm me. Again the frame is easy, I have not been able to find anything on how to dress the stand step by step.
Thanks for your time.