Well, here we go. I've had a 120G for about 5 years now and I finally decided to scratch my itch and am in the process of building its big brother. It started as a plan for a frag tank build, but when I started putting the list of things I needed together, I ended up just deciding to go for it and build my dream tank (for now)! My 120G was a conversion from a cichlid tank and there wasn't a lot of planning that went into it. On my 187, I wanted to do it right from the start. Unfortunately, I don't live in my dream house yet, so I won't be able to use it as a peninsula and will be attaching a black acrylic sheet to the back side for now, but down the line, I envision this being a peninsula centerpiece in a greatroom.
Here are the specs and info. on the build:
Tank: Lee Mar Custom 187G Peninsula (60L X 30W X 24H) w/Starphire on 3 sides. Dual 2" drains (Herbie Style) and 1.5" return line
Lighting: ATI Powermodule 8X54w
Return: Reeflo Dart
Stand: Custom DIY Stand (framed with 4x4 and 4x6) with Poplar Finish work and 1/4" aluminum decorative inlays. Custom Aluminum Light Suspension arm which will be able to swivel out and away from the tank to facilitate easy access to the tank, bulb changes, etc. My bro-in-law is a great DIY builder and he's generously helping me with this project.
Sump: Custom Acrylic Sump built by Tyler (Tcfab). This guy does the most amazing acrylic work I've ever seen. I'm very lucky that he lives nearby here in Utah. I'd put his work (sumps, skimmers, frag racks, etc.) up against any pro any day and would always go with his stuff.
Skimmer: ATB 840 V2.0
Doser: Bubble Magus BM T-01 Dosing Pump (Randy's 2 part)
Circulation: 2 X Vortech MP40W
ATO: Tunze Osmolator
Here are the specs and info. on the build:
Tank: Lee Mar Custom 187G Peninsula (60L X 30W X 24H) w/Starphire on 3 sides. Dual 2" drains (Herbie Style) and 1.5" return line
Lighting: ATI Powermodule 8X54w
Return: Reeflo Dart
Stand: Custom DIY Stand (framed with 4x4 and 4x6) with Poplar Finish work and 1/4" aluminum decorative inlays. Custom Aluminum Light Suspension arm which will be able to swivel out and away from the tank to facilitate easy access to the tank, bulb changes, etc. My bro-in-law is a great DIY builder and he's generously helping me with this project.
Sump: Custom Acrylic Sump built by Tyler (Tcfab). This guy does the most amazing acrylic work I've ever seen. I'm very lucky that he lives nearby here in Utah. I'd put his work (sumps, skimmers, frag racks, etc.) up against any pro any day and would always go with his stuff.
Skimmer: ATB 840 V2.0
Doser: Bubble Magus BM T-01 Dosing Pump (Randy's 2 part)
Circulation: 2 X Vortech MP40W
ATO: Tunze Osmolator
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