270 Finally Going UP

Demonic · May 27, 2011

Well I have been meaning to start this for a while and have been postponing it. Since I had knee surgery yesterday and have a lot of new found couch time, I figured I dont have any more excuses. So I will list everything that I have for now

Main Tank: 72"L X 36"W X 24"H 270 gallons
Sump: 72"L X 18"W X 21"H 125 gallons
Fuge: 48"L X 18"W X 21"H 75 gallons
Apex Controller
Eheim 1262 main return pump
Eheim 1250 fuge return pump
OM 4 way powered by a Reeflo Hammerhead
Tunze 6305 *Looking for a second* will be ran on the Apex
LED lighting (LFL) lights from Luke at reeffiltration....amazing by the way
200 lbs of nice looking mixed LR
SWC 300A I love the Askoll/Laguna pump.
2 Drews Dosers pumps for 2 part (once it gets more crowded I might hook up a Cal RX)
BRS dual reactor for carbon
Tunze Power Magnet 220.55 (cleaning magnet)
K3 for fuge flow
T5 lighting for fuge (macro tank)

I will post some pics tomorrow when I get the lights hung. I got most of the equipment in yesterday so I havent had a chance to play with it all. Hopefully I will be able to get off the couch tomorrow to play with the toys.

Demonic · May 27, 2011

So the tank has finally filled with water(fresh). I will be adding the salt tomorrow after I fix a small plumbing leak. Then I will begin the long process of cycling. I still have to skin the stand and put the trim on it. Def need some suggestions there. Also would love suggestions for stock list. I love tangs, anthias, and wrasses. I was thinking about 10 dispars to start off with, maybe even some blue/green chromis. I figured these would be a great start, of course after the long cycle.

skinz78 · May 27, 2011

Sounds like this is gonna be a beauty, I can't wait to see the pic's!

joker295 · May 27, 2011

looks like it going to be excited... pic will be awesome

Demonic · May 27, 2011

I will def take a couple tomorrow. The rockwork is open on the left and right side, but the center is kind of like a hollow tree trunk. I love my fish and wanted them to have a safe haven.

Aquaph8 · May 27, 2011

Sounds like a nice tank, who's the builder? Now get off the couch and post some pictures. LOL

Demonic · May 27, 2011

Midwest Custom Aquariums is the builder. I will post some in the morning. I want to put the lights up so I can see in there. The water is still a little murky from the sand. I also need to hook up the return pump so I can get the skimmer to filtrate it a little. Maybe run some carbon too.

Demonic · May 27, 2011

Here are a couply of teaser pics. I am still trying to fix a leak on the intake of the hammerhead plumbing. Hopefully I will get it fixed tomorrow so I can start filtrating the water. Its still a little cloudy since I put some high salinity water in today and the 6305 is kicking up silt from the sand. Just a couple though to get some ideas kicking around.

Aquaph8 · May 27, 2011

Your rockscape looks sweet.

Demonic · May 27, 2011

Aquaph8 said:
Your rockscape looks sweet.

Thanks, I will take some better pics of the aquascaping once I get the lights hung.

swannyson7 · May 27, 2011

Your aquascape looks great! Have you put any thought into how you plan on skinning the stand?

Demonic · May 27, 2011

swannyson7 said:
Your aquascape looks great! Have you put any thought into how you plan on skinning the stand?

Thank you. I have just bought the wood (birch) but still undecided. I look at threads almost everyday, and have tons of ideas but nothing set in stone yet. I will start that as soon as I get the salinity right and that leak fixed. I am def open to ideas.

swannyson7 · May 27, 2011

There's a thread on here for people to show off their stands & canopies you may want to check out (if you haven't already).
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/do-yourself-diy/57685-show-off-your-custom-wood-canopies.html

cichlidtx · May 27, 2011

Great looking scape and really nice rock. What type is the rock? Looking forward to seeing the progress.

Demonic · May 27, 2011

Its mostly Gap Island Rock. The middle is BRS shelf rock, and some Fiji. Still trying to get the salinity right. Got to go get some 3/4" for the return plumbing tomorrow. Tank is coming along nicely though and cant wait to get all the equipment on.

luke33 · May 28, 2011

Your rockwork is sick man! Really like the look.

Demonic · May 28, 2011

Thanks Luke. I wanted it all to be open but I felt the fish needed some hiding room so I built that middle. It is hollowed out in the middle except for one rock that has an arrow through it and it holds all the rocks around it up. Now I need to stop being a pansy with this leg and go hang those lights.

Demonic · May 28, 2011

Here are a couple of more pics. I wanted to start the cycle of the tank while I continue with the rest of the tank. I always hated that I finished everything first then started the cycle, becuase you have to wait and do nothing for a month. Anyway here is the only way I have ever cycled a tank.

Here are a couple of pics of the skimmer and a little bit of the equipment. I havent put the good stuff on yet. After this the skimmer started going nuts too, guessing because of the shrimp.