Con’s reef. 150g IM Int build

[Fiesty]

Did u hide those boxes in the sump so the wife wouldn't see the "extras" u purchased? Lol. Beautiful tank and stand!

 

[nbd13]

Thanks for the kind words. Already growing chaeto. Started with a cup full, and it’s almost volleyball size

What’s the perforated piece the chaeto is sitting on? Intrigued by that!

Thanks

 

[Cuong]

So im running an extra pump to feed the skimmer in the adjacent wall. Didnt want chaeto going into the pumps. I also put a powerhead down there as well to help circulate that chamber. That stand is a reef octopus skimmer stand i was going to use for my skimmer. Ended up not leaving the skimmer in the sump, so i used it there. Works wonders for me. Separates the chaeto from the pump inlet, and gives more room for pods and other stuff at the bottom.
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/adjustable-protein-skimmer-stand-reef-octopus.html

 

[Cuong]

Did u hide those boxes in the sump so the wife wouldn't see the "extras" u purchased? Lol. Beautiful tank and stand!

Shh. She reads the forum now.

 

[ChaseBurke]

Dude that scape is next level. Looking way good.

 

[Cuong]

After making 200 gallons of rodi, i have completely exhausted all of my DI resin. Being well water, I was afraid excess CO2 was going to be a problem. Thankfully i ordered another water container to setup a degassing tank in lieu of my expectations. Went through another 50 gallons today with no ill effect on my fresh resin.

My fish room as it stand(excuse the mess). The degassing tank is on the top right on the fridge. The RO fills the tank. The degassing tank gravity feeds into the resin reservoirs.

 

[Cuong]

Woot!!!
Happy mothers day to me. Hopefully my wife wont mind.

 

[Antics]

Any updates on this one? Really curious about these new tanks and not many build threads or videos out there. Looking good!

 

[Cuong]

Ended up getting ich in the tank because of poor qt practices. Everything is now being treated and the tank is fallow now. Put a couple of corals in, but nothing crazy yet. Even sold my trident.

 

[Cuong]

Had to catch all the fish so my rocks have been rearranged. Really did like that old scape but the new setup has more room for sticks with less rocks. Win win for me

 

[Antics]

Thanks for the photos. How is the overflow set up in these tanks and how do you like the stand? Is it accessible from the sides as well?

I see it's bean animal + return but how do you like the footprint and spacing of the overflow and do you think maintenance or noise will be problematic?

 

[Cuong]

Overflow is dead silent once in the sweetspot. Havent had to touch the drain setting since i set it up.
Stand is unaccessible from the sides. If you were to say make panels with magnetic mounts and screw them into the panel it would be nicer. The doors are small as well. Way too narrow for my 175 lbs build. All in all great tank though.

 

[Antics]

Thanks for the input I appreciate it!

 

[Clayton Jessup]

Beautiful build @Cuong ! Ever sense I have seen the release of theses tanks I have been wanting one so bad!! Is the tank worth it ?

 

[Cuong]

i love it!!!! Do it.

 

[Clayton Jessup]

i love it!!!! Do it.

. Thanks @Cuong thats really making me want to get one !!

 

[Clayton Jessup]

@Cuong I have to ask is that a Giesemann Futura-S that I spy above you tank ?

I would love to see a equipment break down list as well when you can ?

 

[Cuong]

@Cuong I have to ask is that a Giesemann Futura-S that I spy above you tank ?

I would love to see a equipment break down list as well when you can ?

Yes it is....
For the sake of my marriage, I shouldn't make a list...

 

[Clayton Jessup]

Yes it is....
For the sake of my marriage, I shouldn't make a list...

Lol [emoji23] love it ! I am sure it’s a pricey list ! Lol

 

[Cuong]

Im 150 int and stand
Giessemann Futura-s
Apex
ROcto 200ext
Varios 6
Varios 8
Neptune cor-20
dos dosers (2)
Stenner dmp5
Kessil 380ii
Spectrapure ullc ato
Mp40 (2)
Mp10 (2)
Gyre 280 (2)
Aquauv 25w
Jbj 1/5 chiller
Trident