150gal Mixed Reef Build

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I have been ready for an upgrade and finally got the chance.

Display Tank: 150 gallon 48x24x30
Sump: 40 breeder
Skimmer: Tunze 9010
Return Pump: Mag 24
Lights: 2 250w MH retro fit some leds

Here is the tank.
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Stand in the works
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Build my overflow with a local buddy.
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Im using the "beananimal's" overflow system and added two holes for the return. I will be running three 1" overflow and two 1" returns.

Siphon standpipe 99% water
Open channel standpipe 99% air
Emergency standpipe

Overflow pipes
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Return pipes
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I plan on adding loc-line into the T's and being able to work with the directional flow.

I still have to skin the stand but i want to come ahead and get the tank cycling.

Tank on the stand
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Light Fixtures
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I should finish up the plumbing and add sand/rocks/saltwater in the next week. And will add some pictures.
 

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Looks like its coming along pretty nice can't wait to see the finish product.
 

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Looks good. What is the left side of the stand going to be for? Tall skimmer?
 
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The left side is for cabinet that will hide ballasts and whatever else in. Left underside will be for a large auto top off and or frag tank....

Finally added water. And should have it running tonight!

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Looks great. Love the scape. Lots of room for fish to swim
 
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I got the last couple a piece of hose and plumbing should have it running tonight. I will get more pics in the days coming. Now i have to side on my hands and wait for it to cycle!
 
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Yeah buddy helped me build the overflow box. The sump for now is just a 20gal... Im looking for a used 40 breeder.

Thanks sara
 
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Got one light hung last night. Note to self always hang the lights before the tank is setup!!!!! Should get the other one hung tonight.

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Temp Sump
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Tank with both light on. Both bulbs are 14k...same brand...same age much different color???
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Ordered 100 Nassarius snails and 4 Starfish from Reefs2go, Everything came in great and even got a little hermit crab in with the mix.
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