This project started in September 2016 with the ordering of a custom tank from Custom Aquariums and construction of a wooden stand. The tank was filled on January 16, 2017. This is my second reef tank. The first was a 90 gallon and there were a lot of lessons learned that are incorporated into the 187 build. Here are some specifics:
Tank: Peninsula 60" long, 30" wide and 24" tall rimless with Starphire on three viewing panes
Overflow: Synergy Reef Shadow with three 1.5" drains
Internal Circulation: Two Maxspect Gyre XF250
Sump: DIY 40 breeder with two 7" socks and no fuge
Skimmer: Skimz Monzter SM202 (recirculating)
Return Pump: Simplicity DC 3200
Manifold Pump: Simplicity DC 1800
Macro Algae Reactor: Generic Chinese model with center LED tube from a LFS
ATO Reservoir: Aqueon 10 gallon glass aquarium
ATO System: Avast Marine with peristaltic pump
GFO & GAC Reactors: Two BRS Deluxe reactors
Controller: Vertex Cerebra Beta V1 (not being used for control or monitoring, just for power strip)
Dosing: GHL Doser 2.1 4-head
Supplements: Aquaforest Components 1, 2, 3; Brightwell Aquatics Reef BioFuel
Lighting: 48" ATI Powermodule with 8-54 watt tubes and three 75 watt LED modules
Tank: Peninsula 60" long, 30" wide and 24" tall rimless with Starphire on three viewing panes
Overflow: Synergy Reef Shadow with three 1.5" drains
Internal Circulation: Two Maxspect Gyre XF250
Sump: DIY 40 breeder with two 7" socks and no fuge
Skimmer: Skimz Monzter SM202 (recirculating)
Return Pump: Simplicity DC 3200
Manifold Pump: Simplicity DC 1800
Macro Algae Reactor: Generic Chinese model with center LED tube from a LFS
ATO Reservoir: Aqueon 10 gallon glass aquarium
ATO System: Avast Marine with peristaltic pump
GFO & GAC Reactors: Two BRS Deluxe reactors
Controller: Vertex Cerebra Beta V1 (not being used for control or monitoring, just for power strip)
Dosing: GHL Doser 2.1 4-head
Supplements: Aquaforest Components 1, 2, 3; Brightwell Aquatics Reef BioFuel
Lighting: 48" ATI Powermodule with 8-54 watt tubes and three 75 watt LED modules
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