380g Mixed Reef

[PaulieReef]

So going to save you the first 3 months of this build since it was a slow burn.

But hey we leak tested it today with some tap water, time to drain the monster and get the rock work done and filling her up!

Some interesting parts of the build, I made a custom 20g overflow the original owners of the tank had 2x 40g breeders and a third tank, all that wouldnt fit under my tank so I made my own solution!

Simply plexiglass, cut with a table saw, used Weld On for the plastic x plastic bonds, and then silicon 1 for the plexi x glass.

Had to make some custom Shims (took 2x4s and made shims) to level the tank, wasnt happy with the compensates and wanted some more surface area. Turned out great!

Little before and after:

More to come!

 

[PaulieReef]

Rock work completed today. Very proud of this because it’s sturdy and doesn’t touch the back wall. Planning on having those gyres reverse for an hour a day to blow all the decree from behind the rock.

various other equipment for this build.

6x xr30 g5 pro (currently have 4 looking for two used)
2x Mp60s
2x Gyre 250s
2x Varios6 return pumps
Reef octo 5000 external skimmer (in sump)
Apex controller
Hydros controller

Have two dedicated circuits for the tank. Half the tank will run in one. Other half of the tank in the other.

I bought the gyres and varios4 feed pump used and the previous owner didn’t have the controllers. So using the hydros to control them.
Everything else going on Apex. As a computer programmer I love the complexity of Apex and customization.

 

[PaulieReef]

 

[SaracensRugby]

Looking solid. Nice caves for fish to hide in. You planning corals too?

 

[PaulieReef]

Looking solid. Nice caves for fish to hide in. You planning corals too?

Mixed reef but most likely heavy on the sticks

 

[JMetaxas]

Watching ! Good luck.

 

[TX_Punisher]

Dimensions? Who built the tank? Planet?

looking good.

 

[PaulieReef]

Dimensions? Who built the tank? Planet?

looking good.

I believe Planet. 96x30x30

 

[PaulieReef]

New canopy being built but wanted to test the par.

 

[PaulieReef]

New custom canopy on the tank with acrylic legs, straight on it almost looks like the canopy is floating. Love it!

 

[PaulieReef]

Just hit tank being up for around 3 months and it’s looking great! Rocks all turning green and clean up crew arriving today!

 

[PaulieReef]

Couple pictures of some of the ranks inhabitants.

 

[dlsorensen]

That's a gorgeous build. Glad I stumbled upon this.

 

[PaulieReef]

I got an orange filter, so figured I should update some pictures..

 

[nuxx]

Looking really good, almost to the fun part

 

[PaulieReef]

Looking really good, almost to the fun part

The fun part will be when I can afford a ton of acros to put on that top shelf and watch them grow!

 

[nuxx]

The fun part will be when I can afford a ton of acros to put on that top shelf and watch them grow!

LOL... yeah the money part isn't the fun part...

 

[PaulieReef]

Next batch of fish eating really well in QT! Can't wait to get them into the main tank.

Edit:

Tried to get the video on here and couldnt, will post when I figure it out!

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Tank looks really good!!

 

[nuxx]

Next batch of fish eating really well in QT! Can't wait to get them into the main tank.

Edit:

Tried to get the video on here and couldnt, will post when I figure it out!

Host it on YouTube and then post the link.