125 Gal Cylinder Build

[AL210]

This is my 1st endeavor into saltwater. I've done numerous fresh water including a planted Discus tank. I've been out of the hobby for two years to due health reasons. I'm now recovering and ready to do my 1st salt.

While on vacation over 2 years ago I saw a large saltwater cylinder tank in a restaurant. Since then I always said I would like to do one in my home. Well, here I go.

 

[fragit]

Sounds sweet! Are you doing fish only? What will the dimensions be?

 

[xxkenny90xx]

Tagging along, waiting for pics!

 

[AL210]

After watching YouTube for over a month mostly BRS videos. I joined the forum.
Here is the tank I purchased. Pro Clear Aquatics

 

[AL210]

Sounds sweet! Are you doing fish only? What will the dimensions be?

I will be building for corals down the road.
The tank is 30" dia and 35" deep.

 

[xxkenny90xx]

That is cool!

 

[AL210]

Here is the equipment I've purchased so far.

 

[AL210]

RODI unit up and running
My in coming ppm is only 110
Brute 20 gal food grade can for tank

 

[AL210]

Aquascaping done

 

[AL210]

Filling

 

[AL210]

Tank is filled but a little cloudy from the sand

 

[AL210]

Tank all cleared up ready for cycling. It’s crystal clear

 

[Reefer40b]

That is nice looking. Curious how one does maintenance on a tank like that, never had one...

 

[AL210]

That is nice looking. Curious how one does maintenance on a tank like that, never had one...

Step ladder and a long arm:D The top black ring comes off and then there is a cover that opens up the top of the cylinder.
Not real easy but doable.

 

[themcnertney]

Super unique and cool.

 

[Devaji]

fallowing along for the ride! what light will you be using when you go corals I wounder what the par will be on the bottom for your scape? I ask as I was dreaming on the same tank for a fun build.

keep the updates coming!

 

[AL210]

fallowing along for the ride! what light will you be using when you go corals I wounder what the par will be on the bottom for your scape? I ask as I was dreaming on the same tank for a fun build.

keep the updates coming!

Yes, not the ideal tank for corals due to the height. Haven't really investigated lighting as of yet. It maybe a case of staying away from corals that have crucial light requirements. I know nothing about corals...

 

[Owram2]

You will need decent lights for sure. They can lit up 'SeaWorld' kind of aquarium. I sure you can find something. If not, plenty of members here can help suggest something.
You can keep some corals closer to the top half as well.

Cool build!

 

[AL210]

Just picked up an AI Hydra 26 HD. Real good prices can be found on these.
I wonder if one will be enough or I'll need 2?

 

[AL210]

Tank is cycling.