95 gallon U shaped Reef Ready Tank build

[MikeCizzle]

So I had a 75 gallon mix reef tank with an external overflow box. I was never really comfortable with that overflow box but it never gave me any problems the 2 1/2 years that I had it running. It was just noisy. I started looking for a drilled reef ready tank and it had to be 100g plus. But at the time I did not find any that met the criteria. So I came across this 80g Reef ready peninsula tank. I really really wanted a 120g or bigger but just could not wait or justify paying full price to the wife.:sad: So I picked up the peninsula tank.

 

[MikeCizzle]

Sorry, the tittle says 95 gallon because that's what I was told when I bought it. Now i know it is not. :squigglemouth:

 

[MikeCizzle]

I set it up on a temporary stand so I can clean and sterilize it. First a vinegar bath and scrub. Then drained and refilled and added a little bleach to sterilize it.

 

[MikeCizzle]

Bought 2 boxes of the Carib Sea ACS00370 South Sea Base Rock, 40-Pounds each. Also some epoxy to make my aqua scape.

 

[MikeCizzle]

I didn't like the fact the back panel is not black so I took the initiative to paint it.

 

[MikeCizzle]

Getting ready to build my 36"x12"x15" sump refugium. I love to build things. :eyebrows:

 

[saltyphish]

Nice keep us posted

 

[blesk]

Nice start .

 

[Steelerfan747]

I absolutely love peninsula tanks. Where did you find it?

 

[MikeCizzle]

Hello, sorry for the late response. I've been at work all day. I picked up the tank on CL.

 

[MikeCizzle]

Water testing the sump for leaks and GPH rating. Plus checking out the skimmer I also scored on CL.:nod:

 

[MikeCizzle]

All I know is that this tank is super heavy. Way more heavy than my previous 75g tank.

 

[MikeCizzle]

Set it up in my living room making sure the foundation can support this tank setup.
80g Reef ready tank
30g sump 36x12x15
15 pounds of Miracle Mud in the sump
100 pounds of dry rock
140 pounds of Arag-Alive Fiji Pink Sand 0.5-1.5 mm (4inch Deep sand bed)

Using 8oz. of Dr. Tim's One and Only Live Nitrifying Bacteria to kick start cycle.

 

[MikeCizzle]

Oh yeah, I painted the stand and canopy a Dark Walnut color to match my living room.:wink:

 

[MikeCizzle]

Equipment So far:
Full Spectrum LED IT2080 + Retro Fit 2 T5 36w ATI Coral Plus
ReefKeeper Elitev2 (Salinity,pH,Temp,ATO)
Diablo 160 Protein Skimmer
Jebao DC12000 Return (plus manifold to reactors and chiller)
x2 Jebao RW-8
x2 Jebao RW-4
x2 Cobalt LED Neo-Therm Heaters for Aquarium 150w
EHEIM Everyday Fish Feeder
Arctica Titanium Chillers 1/10 HP
x2 TLF reactor 150 (Carbon and Bio-pellets not set up yet)
TLF Reactor 550 for Rowaphos (not set up yet)
x2 Bulk Reef Supply Dosers (ESV B-Ionic Alk and Cal not set up yet)
So far that's it.....

 

[MikeCizzle]

Sorry for the side pics. I keep posting them before I:brick: correct them.

 

[Steelerfan747]

Hello, sorry for the late response. I've been at work all day. I picked up the tank on CL.

Very nice pick up. Will be following along

 

[Shep]

Very nice looking set up, I have always wanted a peninsula tank. Can't wait to see this with fish and coral in it.

 

[MikeCizzle]

Finally It's time for some lights. I have 1 mocha clown and 2 fire gobies in there for now.

 

[MikeCizzle]

I'm waitng for my LFS to stock up on more Mocha clowns so I can pair them up. My clown looks lonely and tries to hang out with the gobies. I have a Powder Blue tang in my quarantine tank. He's doing good so far.