Goodtimes with a Reefer 750XXL - $20k Dreamtank

[Devaji]

@Devaji i felt that way when I got my innovative marine tank so I know I’ll be taken back by the XXL750.
I was thinking about getting her a kamoer dosing pump and co2 regulator. I think I better hit up the jewelry store though.

HAHA I think you will be in the 'dog house' if you get her a dosing pump...
keep us posted when you get it. better be hitting up some friends.

 

[goodtimes]

Stay tuned, the tank is being delivered tomorrow!

 

[BigRedReefer MT]

Hope it arrives alive! I know I can't wait to see this thing get started, so I can only imagine your excitement! Best wishes for a safe delivery.

 

[goodtimes]

I decided to pick the tank up tonight since the shipping terminal is only 5 minutes from my house. Fortunately it arrived safe!
3/4” glass is no joke either, the reefer series tank are built like tanks.


Edit:I spoke to soon, I just opened the sump and it’s shattered. Strange since it was inside the tank.

 

[Crabby48]

Sorry to hear about the sump. The good is you can build the stand and get the tank on while they ship a sump.
The smaller reefers you must install the sump before the doors so I would check that before installing the doors.

 

[Fin]

Well, rats! Beautiful tank though.

 

[Devaji]

oh no sorry about the sump. that sucks. yeah that glass is no JOKE right. better go get a massage after you move than think on the stand.
oh wait that is what I am going to do....

 

[goodtimes]

Red Sea had no issues replacing the sump. I was hoping to start aqua scraping tonight but my help can’t return until tomorrow.

 

[Devaji]

So glad to hear RS will replace the sump. from what I hear and very little I deal with them there CS is top notch!

oh may I better get going you are going to have yours up and filled before I get mine off the floor..
on a side note you should join us on the red sea FB group. lots of cool ppl there and red sea related 'stuff'.

 

[Bpb]

Following

 

[Epic Aquaculture]

Very nice! Too bad about the sump, but you will love this tank!

 

[NaH20nerd]

Congrats on the win!! Very cool that you’re doing a build thread!! So many people following along, I’m sure you will get a lot of advise. Good luck and happy reefing...can’t wait to see this come together.

 

[siggy]

It was an easy decision to decide where to put the tank. I marked it in the picture the best I knew how from my phone. Given our open floor plan and lack of wall space there was only one wall that it would fit on. My wife’s hobby is decorating and I’m not sure I would have been granted permission for a tank this size if the circumstances were different, lol.

Looks like a Pier One Store My wife lives there.

 

[goodtimes]

I think I’m happy with it! What concerns me is it only took about 5 minutes. Aquascaping never goes that fast. I might add a few smaller pieces to add a little more depth on the bottom.

 

[goodtimes]

The first picture was attempt number 1. Which I thought I was happy with but of course I had to tinker. Second picture is how it is now. Is it too tall?

 

[goodtimes]

I got the lights mounted last night, just need to clean up the cords. That was exciting getting 6 XR15 pro lights ready to go! My girls thought I had a lot of Christmas joy because I was signing and dancing while installing the diffusers.

 

[Muttley000]

The first picture was attempt number 1. Which I thought I was happy with but of course I had to tinker. Second picture is how it is now. Is it too tall?

I like the second better, all those lights look sweet!

 

[goodtimes]

@Muttley000
I like second also, thanks. I’m hoping there isn’t too much light spill from the lights because I like the look. Being in our main living area I may have to build a floating canopy. Time will tell.

 

[fragit]

Following along for the ride in this one. Congratulations on the win! Spend some more time with the rock. Get some zip ties, a hack saw, blocks of wood and some epoxy and make a cool sculpture with all that awesome rock! Congrats again, I have to admit I am so jealous! It’s gonna look awesome in that space!

 

[Devaji]

@Muttley000
I like second also, thanks. I’m hoping there isn’t too much light spill from the lights because I like the look. Being in our main living area I may have to build a floating canopy. Time will tell.

I also like the 2nd scape better. man that's a lot of lights ! I say go for a floating canopy I think it will look a lot IMHO