140 shallow reef build

JOKER · May 19, 2016

WELL it is here. Will be posting up some pics soon. Part of the delay was my part. I had almost decided to get out of the hobby. I had planned a 24" tall tank with the same 84" 24" as this one. I called to cancel my order and they had already started on my glass cutting, but stopped right away. After talking for a while with Felix this tank was born. So that put us out a little while, and they built 2 tanks for saint judes this year instead of one. If I had it to do all over again I would wait for the tank. Their work is so much better than others and they actually care. I have spent hours on the phone talking about this tank during the process.

JOKER · May 20, 2016

JOKER · May 20, 2016

A fork got close to hitting it a few times. It is now set up on the stand. Will be starting with plumbing early next week hopefully. More pics to come.

bknapp · May 20, 2016

Wooooo! Now the fun begins!

JOKER · May 21, 2016

bknapp said:
Wooooo! Now the fun begins!

Yes for sure. Now im hoping I have all the fittings I need.

JOKER · May 21, 2016

JOKER · May 21, 2016

Excuse all the mess. A build is in process. More to come.

Fin · May 21, 2016

I am waiting on a 125. When did you order? I am only two weeks away from 1 year since I sent in the deposit. From a few others that I am keeping up with, the turn around time is now about 14 months. So, hopefully mine will be coming soon.

I like the dimensions of your tank. It's going to be sweet, that's for sure. I will be following along.

Slim_Okrug · May 21, 2016

Love shallow reefs. Next one i build will be shallow. Great build and great project following this one up.

Devesh · May 21, 2016

Build is really looking good so far.

bknapp · May 21, 2016

Man, that tank looks heavy.

JOKER · May 21, 2016

Thanks . I would say you will receive tank soon. I am so impressed with the tank. They build a beautiful tank. Hopefully things will move along faster now, but I am not rushing this build. Rocks are still curing, a little phosphate in the shelf rock. The pukani seems ok. The sump silicone has some brown substance on it though. I used GE 1 silicone as I thought it to be safe. Wish I would have used something different now.

JOKER · May 21, 2016

Total shipping weight with crate was 622. The tank is probably around 4 of 450. 4 guys with cups was kind heavy but not terrible.

JOKER · May 21, 2016

After some searching it seems the silicone turns brownish or yellow but doesn't cause any problems. It cured for a few weeks before water so I think it will be ok. Still have yet to find ammonia local so may go Dr tim or shrimp route. I already have nitrate so I think it may be already on the way.