144 gal Oceanic Half Circle Predator Tank Build

[Reef_Life_Gal]

I just started plumbing my new predator tank. My first plumbing I've ever done. Still have to plumb in new algae scrubber, uv sterilizer, etc etc.

Any tips and advice are greatly appreciated. I am experienced with reef tanks, but this is my first predator tank.

 

[bobman]

Looks awesome so far.

 

[Reef_Life_Gal]

Got the algae scrubber from 302 Aquatics. Just have to plumb that in with the UV sterilizer.

 

[Johnny101]

Nice coral/ back drop work. How are you looking to export nitrates? Looks like you have room for a Refugium after the skimmer.

 

[Tom Blevins]

I see an algae scrubber too nice, I had a 144

ago and loved it.

 

[Reef_Life_Gal]

Nice coral/ back drop work. How are you looking to export nitrates? Looks like you have room for a Refugium after the skimmer.

Definitely gonna do a nice fuge after the skimmer. Possible even a denitrater if needed.

 

[Reef_Life_Gal]

I see an algae scrubber too nice, I had a 144

ago and loved it.

Beautiful tank!

 

[BkReefBaby]

What kind of fish are going in there?

 

[rayn]

Nice! Should be a fun tank when done.

Wondering as well, what type of fish? So many ideas for one that size.

 

[Chrisfish]

Really awesome tank, can't wait to see the fish you put in there !

 

[LetItReef]

Nice!
Always wanted a half circle tank. Do they still make this?

 

[Nnavarro1982]

I love my half circle, I have a half circle reef tank. The only thing I hate is trying to clean the glass. A regular magnetic cleaner just doesn't work right and will scratch it on the curve if you go to fast so be gentle. Otherwise just stick ur hand in there and clean it the good ole fashion way, with elbow grease!!

 

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[azreef]

I love that 144 tank. I am picking one up today from a guy online. I have always wanted a half circle and I got a good deal for one in great shape. I am looking forward to the build and will be a mixed reef from my current 65.

 

[revhtree]

Ooh looks like it's going to be a good one!

 

[bairdimusprime]

looks great! cant wait to see it finished!

 

[MrineLfRlz]

what model of ats is it AS-2?

 

[Ravan]

very nice cant wait to see more of the build

 

[lion king]

I'm interested in what you are going to be putting in that also, that size tank you've got options. It looks great, a couple of lions would be happy in there...

 

[DustyXB9Reefer]

Looks cool! Can't wait to see a fish list. I'm curios as to why you did a full hard plumb instead of doing a small piece of tubing off the return pump? Are you not worried about the noise level off the pump?