My 90gal bowfront build...

[luckylepgw]

Today i secured an awesome deal and I'm super excited!!!!! So I decided to go ahead and start it's build thread...

$1.11 a gallon YES PLEASE!!! Going tomorrow to pick it up!!!

 

[Reefpuck]

Congrats... looks like a good find.

 

[luckylepgw]

Well, got her home yesterday around noon.

Even came with a sump and pump but i don't think I'm going to use the sump. It is covered in some white stuff guy said he fixed a leak with. So I'll probably go with my moded 10 gal till i can manage something better.

I should of looked her over better as there are a few flaws. The acrylic is all scratched up, but is fixable with some elbow grease. The overflow didn't pass the first leak test. But that appears as to be a simple fix, once i finish cutting away the silicone. Probably just need to put new seals in or replace the bulkhead flange. (p.s. this is my first drilled tank!!! No more pvc overflow!!!)

Welp, let's see if i can get this thing holding water today...

 

[luckylepgw]

After closer inspection, it appears that the gasket isn't seated properly. Sticking out +1\8" side opposite the leak. Now if i can only find some channel locks big enough to remedy this issue.

 

[Ray 713]

I have the same tank. Following closely.

 

[luckylepgw]

I have the same tank. Following closely.

Welcome to my journey. I was originally going to set this tank up as a second system, but have decided to just stick with 1 and transfer everything from my island reef to it.

You can follow that struggle here:
https://www.reef2reef.com/index.php?threads/573009/

 

[luckylepgw]

We have success!!! Overflow repaired it appears

 

[luckylepgw]

My hopes are high, everything is looking good so far...

 

[luckylepgw]

Welp, its moving day!!! The tanks are less than 2° apart, parameters are the same and i can't wait!!!

This is my biggest tank yet, 75 gal was my previous so not by much. But with my plans for a macro garden tank and larger custom sump, it will have some water volume...

 

[luckylepgw]

It's getting there...

Definitely need more rock and sand, but that will come soon enough.

Today is the delivery of 2 bubble tip nems!!!

Can't wait, i just get so excited...

 

[luckylepgw]

They are here!!!

These were taken after acclimation and 15 minutes in the tank...

Well have better pictures later, give them some time to adjust to their new home...

 

[luckylepgw]

 

[luckylepgw]

 

[luckylepgw]

So today will be plumbing in my macro display tank. Well, not my final macro display, but a 10 gallon that will act as such till i either find or build the final tank.

10.5"H X 16"W X 48"L or somewhere around there... Might even go 72", got the room for it. Final tank till also be drilled so the pvc overflow is only till i achieve the tank I'm looking for...

 

[luckylepgw]

The nems this morning

 

[luckylepgw]

Finally got more salt, sand and a couple shelf rocks. I believe i need to reconstruct the existing scape to incorporate the new shelf rocks. Plus i want my btas closer to the front

Also upgraded my ato from a half gallon jar to a 10 gal tank(far left) the 10 gal in the middle will be temporary macro garden

 

[Crustaceon]

I tell people this all the time when they mention buying equipment: Check the forums. Not only does used gear get more life in the hobby before ending up in a landfill, you’ll save a ton of money which can then go towards buying more gear or livestock. I have someone picking up my old 100g tank for $80 tomorrow and that’s after putting in a lot of elbow grease removing most of the scratches from the panels. I’m happy to give someone a great price on a tank because other people on the forum give me a great prices on stuff.

 

[luckylepgw]

I tell people this all the time when they mention buying equipment: Check the forums. Not only does used gear get more life in the hobby before ending up in a landfill, you’ll save a ton of money which can then go towards buying more gear or livestock. I have someone picking up my old 100g tank for $80 tomorrow and that’s after putting in a lot of elbow grease removing most of the scratches from the panels. I’m happy to give someone a great price on a tank because other people on the forum give me a great prices on stuff.

I got that 90 gal off the fb yard sale page, always looking for deals. I don't mind used one bit...

 

[luckylepgw]

The new shelf rock warranted a rescape...

I'm kinda digging it, still need more rock tho...

 

[Crustaceon]

The new shelf rock warranted a rescape...

I'm kinda digging it, still need more rock tho...

You don’t necessarily “need” more rock from a filtration standpoint provided you use other means of nutrient export. I ran that same 100g pictured towards the end of its life with very little rock, some sand and tons of livestock. It also had a biopellet reactor and protein skimmer in the sump which was more than adequate at keeping nitrates at scary low levels. If you like that “open” look in your tank by having less rock, you can absolutely do it and have great success.