Mike's 300 gallon Deep Dimensions Build

[BigBoy300]

OK, well here we go! Finally got around to starting this thread. My wonderful wife (along with some help from Ocala Aquariums, and some sneaky friends) surprised me with a 300gal Deep Dimensions Tank, stand amd canopy for my birthday. Now we are slowly acquiring everything we need to get it up and running. The first thing I did was build a riser for the stand. The stand was only 29" tall and I didnt like how short it was. I made an 8" riser for it, to bring the stand up to 37". Here is the stand construction.

 

[BigBoy300]

Here is the tanks in place in my living room....it is pretty Ginormous!

And here is the crew who helped me get it into place... Thanks guys!

 

[63vette427]

Very nice set up.. It's even better when you get your wife's approval as well.. I find that always helps..

 

[BigBoy300]

Next I added the blue background and also blacked out the corner overflows. All of it was done with vinyl from a local graphics shop.

And the overflows....

 

[BigBoy300]

I ordered a custom sump 60" x 16" x 17", which should add about 40 or so gallons of water volume to the system. I still have to add the baffles for the skimmer, refugium, bubble trap etc.

 

[BigBoy300]

I plan on using 3 reactors, 1 for each; carbon, GFO, and biopellets. I just got the NextReef MR1 reactor the other day. I currently have a 2 Little Fishes PhosBan reactor on my 125, but I am not sure if I am going to use it on the new tank. I am debating on using all NextReef....

 

[revhtree]

Awesome tank and it is perfect now since you added the riser!

 

[BigBoy300]

Thanks Rev...and yes, the riser makes a world of difference.

 

[redtop03]

I plan on using 3 reactors, 1 for each; carbon, GFO, and biopellets. I just got the NextReef MR1 reactor the other day. I currently have a 2 Little Fishes PhosBan reactor on my 125, but I am not sure if I am going to use it on the new tank. I am debating on using all NextReef....

awesome tank,this is gonna be a beautiful reef...

the MR-1 reactors are great,little word of advice though,go with 3 individual reactors...I purchased the duel chamber MR-1 and love the sleekness of having my GFO and Gac in a 1 piece unit but it is a pain having to clean both chambers at the same time,the singles like you have there is much easier to work with

 

[revsgirl]

Very nice!

 

[KSzegi]

Awesome! Just upgraded to a 300 dd a few months ago, will be following your build ..... you're gonna love it!!!

 

[mallorieGgator]

Woooooowwww! That is awesome! When are you hosting a meeting? Soon right?

 

[BigBoy300]

Very nice set up.. It's even better when you get your wife's approval as well.. I find that always helps..

thanks....lucky for me, she loves this as much as I do...

 

[BigBoy300]

Woooooowwww! That is awesome! When are you hosting a meeting? Soon right?

I want to wait until I get it up and running before host again. Someone suggested doing a tank warming party...lol

 

[BigBoy300]

Thanks for the advice Redtop... I didn't think of that. That is probably what I am going to do.

 

[Chelle's Ocean]

Can't wait to see how incredible this turns out- following the build also.

 

[sirevans reef]

Very cool!!! Can't wait to see how this turns out!!

 

[OMG Corals]

U have new stuff...say something

 

[Electrobes]

I am so looking forward to this tank being filled! I wish reefing in Gainesville was this nice when I was there!

 

[Chelle's Ocean]

Hey now...how come the updated photos aren't here, lol?
I know you have been busy on that tank ...... start showing that bad boy off!