JTS-60/90 Tank Build

[Tommy Shumpert]

Finally getting back into the Hobby. I tore down my tank a couple years ago because of crash. I have been doing this for 20 years now and missed it! I wanted to take my time and purchase top quality equipment to incorporate into this build.

Tank/Stand:
Tank stand is made up of 1.5" steel tubing.
39" Tall
26" Deep
37" Wide
I wrapped it with Poplar. I have not finished stand yet. Plan on putting some trim on the doors to dress it up a little, then stain.
I have doors on both sides and front for easy access.
Going to build a board to hold all my electronics on the left side.

My tank is a 2'x2'x2' w/center overflow. (looking for a 3'x2'x2' with overflow)(msg me if you have one for sale)

Purchased:
PM 30" Sump
Vectra M1 DC Pump
2 Vortech MP10 pumps
Apex Controller w/PH probe, Temp Probe, Salinity probe
Neptune DOS (for auto water changes)
Neptune WXM module

Lighting: (have not decided..)maybe Radion XR30
I have a 24" 150W Metal halide with 2-40W attinics great fixture...

Skimmer:
I have not decided yet, leaning on the Reef Octopus 150SS 6"

More to come. Slow a steady.....

 

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Plan on FLEW SEALing the bottom area and up the 1x4 to create a water tight seal for any emergency water problems. lol

 

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Few more pics of the stand. I Flex sealed the bottom and started on my electronics/controller assembly.
Holes drilled for wires and putting a door on the back to conceal all wires.

 

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I am making some progress finally.
Have most of the plumbing done. Missing a few fittings to complete it.

 

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I placed two media reactors in the back one for GFO and the other is going to have micro algae (chaetomorpha).

 

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Also have my ATK top off all hooked up to my Apex.

 

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ATK all hooked up

 

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My control panel hides all my wiring... setup on the left side of the tank.

 

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Have my DOS for my automatic water changes. Not hooked up yep. Going to test and see if it well pull water from my garage about 50' away. Anyone going that far?

Going to get a bubble Magnus for dosing cal/alk/mag.

 

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I am making some progress finally.
Have most of the plumbing done. Missing a few fittings to complete it.

Still need to purchase a ATO reservoir. It's going right in the front.

 

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Have not done all my wire management yet. Not going to see all those cables. I hate that.!