320 Gallon SPS Build

[CoralFragZ]

Hi I'm Tom and new to this forum. I am starting a 320 Gallon Build that will be mainly SPS corals. The tank is 96X27X30 and will have a 60 X24 Sump. My equipment list is as follows:

Neptune APEX with 2 EB8
Bubble Master 250 with two PSK-2500
Advast K2 Kalk Reactor with solnoid direct ATO
Two Part via Aqua Medic 3000 dosing pumps
DIY BRS Bio Pellet Reactor
GFO and Carbon Ractor
4 MP40ES Wireless with Neptune APEX WXM
4 Apollo Dimmable Leds Soler Blast with Apex VDM
Reef Flow Dart


My goal with this build is to set up a semi automated waterchange system.

Below is my tank that will be delivered 4/2/2012

This is my grow-out tank until the 320 is ready for SPS corals.

This is the 125 holding all of my fish temporary:

 

[KoleTang]

Holy Cow that is awesome. What size is your grow-out tank?

I can't wait for this thread to get started!

 

[Reef Breeders Verified Sponsor]

Wow, that tank is huge! do you think 4 mp40's will be enough?

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Dude this will be awesome! Keep us updated!

 

[CoralFragZ]

I am planning on adding 2 more MP40's or a MP60. But will need to wait for some cash or my sps to grow enough to make a few bucks.

Holy Cow that is awesome. What size is your grow-out tank?

I can't wait for this thread to get started!

 

[apicturepaints]

Tagging along. I've always wanted a mammoth SPS tank. :)

 

[Reefer831]

this is going to be a cool one to watch.

 

[CoralFragZ]

Its a standard 90 gallon. I have the 4 mp40's on it and two apollo LEDS. Most of the frags started at 1". I have had it set up since November. I had a 180 and 125. The 180 was sold and all fish transfered to the 125 pictured.

 

[CoralFragZ]

The tank was finally delivered today and fits perfect. I will be plumbing it this week. I planned my vacation perfect.

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[FF337]

Following along for this beast. I have something in the works as well.

 

[Reefer831]

Great lookng tank and stand! did it come with the 4 kids?:wink: now get some water in that beast!

 

[CoralFragZ]

One More Pic

This is from my spot on the sectional.

 

[CUNAReefer]

Congrats, Tom! Looking mighty good! James

 

[CoralFragZ]

Congrats, Tom! Looking mighty good! James

Thanks James - Its going to be amazing. Cant wait to get it up and running and get you over for a few beers to talk about what we love, Reef!.

 

[kkiel02]

Please post up some pics of the lights when they come in. I run a 375 and was debating giving three of these a try since they have such good spread while maintaining par. Plus I already have the apex and vdm.

 

[CoralFragZ]

Please post up some pics of the lights when they come in. I run a 375 and was debating giving three of these a try since they have such good spread while maintaining par. Plus I already have the apex and vdm.

I have two on a 90 and its too bright. According to Joe at Apollo each ligh should cover 24" square by 36 deep. I will be using four of these.

 

[CUNAReefer]

Let me know when we need to measure those PAR levels again. I am very excited for you! J

 

[soccerbag]

Great looking tank and stand. Equipment looks great as well. The MP40's should be okay for a while. As the SPS start to fill in, 2 MP60's will be ideal. They are sooo expensive though - something has to give when upgrading like this and I think you have spent your money in the right places. It looks like you've got a good seat on the sectional. : )

Can't wait to see it with water!

 

[REEFKEEPER10]

Do you think you got enough tank. Lol
And nice angelfish but if they stay in to long you might have a ammonia spike. Lol

 

[CoralFragZ]

Okay - Got the sump in. Two of the Apollo LEDS and mounting brackets In. The rockscape done. The tank did not have anything to bolt stuff too so I did a half backpanel on the canopy and stand. Tomorrow will be the plumbing.