265g Reef Build

[jdack]

My god I love it!

 

[FrozenOcean]

Cabinet installed! Canopy should be done in 2 weeks.

 

[FrozenOcean]

 

[Browner20]

I dream about those red dragons!

 

[FrozenOcean]

 

[FrozenOcean]

Rock work is 95% done and glued. Plumbing is preliminary run BUT NOT glued. I still need to install 4 unions so I can disassemble and remove the plumbing completely and easily. I'm pretty satisfied with it so far. I will probably trim a few pipes and use some brackets to keep all the pipes level.

 

[ScottMyers123]

Tank, stand, and rock work lot amazing. I love your attention to detail.

 

[Thomasj616]

Looks great!!!! I love the detail!
One question, how are you going to get the collection cup on and off for skimmer? It's looks pretty tight. I ask cause I had a similar problem when I built my 125 set up

 

[FrozenOcean]

Great Question!! Yes - The lid does come off with ease right now (although it's tight at 1/2" clearance)...but I am adding a Reef Octopus 6" waste collector that should help with the skimmate collection. It's not 100% optimal, but when you don't have a fish room and everything must fit under the stand it makes some things a bit more challenging to design and maintain.

 

[FrozenOcean]

Wiring is coming along pretty nicely. Since I want to hide as many wires as possible I am taking my time to run wires behind the acrylic in the stand by drilling 3/4" holes and running the wires to where they are terminated. I still have a long way to go, but I happy with it so far. If I ever need to access those wires for any reason, I just unscrew the acrylic from the stand and grab whatever I need.

 

[FrozenOcean]

Plumbing is complete!! 150g of saltwater is in!! Just waiting on the next 150g and we should be running by tomorrow night!!

 

[aashley]

Nice setup. That's the nicest plumbing I think I have ever seen. Can't wait to see what you do with the fish/coral!

 

[FrozenOcean]

Lighting rack started. The Orphek LED's are placed. I have to install the T5's on the rack yet.

The tank is officially starting to cycle! Hopefully the canopy will be installed next week so I can add the light rack in and give the tank some light.

 

[reefjunkieken]

Looks nice so far! Check out my 265g upgrade

 

[monkiboy]

nice work - thanks for sharing!

 

[reefjunkieken]

Do u have any ventilation under the stand? I had my 120g setup like that and ended up with a ton of condensation under my stand. Just something to think about.

 

[reefjunkieken]

Also love the red plumbing! Check mine out!
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/265g-upgrade-from-a-120g.246136/

 

[SchnitzelReef]

Maybe look into getting a neck cleaner for your skimmer. Looks like it will be a pain to remove and clean the collection cup.

Could you give some more details on the exhaust fan you had in one of the pictures.

Any specific reason you went with 2 return pumps vs 1 split?

Are you planning on covering the overflow from the side of the tank so you don't see all the gunk that builds up in the overflows?

Tank and build look awesome. Lots of attention to detail!! Did you ever decide on power heads for the tank?

 

[eg8r210]

Very nice looking setup!

 

[FrozenOcean]