My frag tank upgrade

brian_reefragr · Mar 26, 2012

First of all I would like to say that I have been a member of this forum for a few years and have never posted pics of my tanks. I've always just been reading everything I could and looking at everyone else's beautiful systems and corals. This site has been very informative and everyone is really friendly, making it very enjoyable to be a part of.
I have been planning an upgrade from my current 90 gallon frag tank to a 120 very, very soon. I was going to start a build thread as it comes together here in the next couple weeks. So far I have a new controller, calcium reactor w/ regulator & pumps & CO2 tank, 2 mp 40's, skimmer, led light for fuge, 8 bulb T5, return pump, rock, stand, tank, 2 sheets of black egg crate, 23 gallon reservior for ATO, 55 gallon drum for water changes (to be plumbed in). Just looking to possibly upgrade my sump from a 40 to a 90, I have everything else to get going.
I took some cell phone pics of my tank last night and will be starting the progression pics from there.

FTS

Left side

Right side (top 1/2)

Bottom SPS rack

Top SPS rack

sort of a close up

Will do my best to keep this thread updated as the build happens. I apologize for the crappy pics, all I have is my cell phone

bige · Mar 26, 2012

Dang. You got more frags my lfs! Looks awesome.

Mike&Terry · Mar 26, 2012

Gettin a bit crowded in that 90, lol! Congrats on the upgrade. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

brian_reefragr · Mar 26, 2012

bige said:
Dang. You got more frags my lfs! Looks awesome.

Thank you! Lots of people that come by say the same thing, lol.

Mike&Terry said:
Gettin a bit crowded in that 90, lol! Congrats on the upgrade. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

Yes, the 90 is at about maximum capacity, but I will still manage to pack more in before I tear it down, lol. Thanks, this upgrade is long overdue! Hopefully I can get one of the members from my local club to come help me photo the upgrade, since I obviously am in need of some help with that!

Coral Gazers · Mar 26, 2012

Feel free to bank some of your pieces here for safekeeping till the upgrade is done!

Can't wait to see the new tank up and running. No more being banished to the garage LOL :tongue:

Reef Breeders · Mar 26, 2012

Wow, nice setup

brian_reefragr · Mar 26, 2012

anemonekeeper said:
Wow, nice setup

Thanks a lot!

Coral Gazers said:
Feel free to bank some of your pieces here for safekeeping till the upgrade is done!

Can't wait to see the new tank up and running. No more being banished to the garage LOL :tongue:

Chad, I just may have to bank a few things with you, and take a few to bank for you too, LOL...and I will still be banished to the garage until I build the new display with a furniture quality stand and canopy!

brian_reefragr · May 4, 2012

Ok, I have been severely lagging on getting you guys updates on the progress. This is going to be a fast, bring you guys up to present picture update! I'm hoping the transfer happens the weekend after next, as that's when I think I will have all the rest of the necessary work on this thing done. Here goes;

brian_reefragr · May 4, 2012

revsgirl · May 4, 2012

Lookin' good!!

brian_reefragr · May 7, 2012

revsgirl said:
Lookin' good!!

Thanks a lot! I am finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel! If I am beyond lucky, I may be able to set this thing up in the next couple days, otherwise it will be like 3 weeks before the move happens. Was able to purchase all my plumbing parts and mock up and dry fit all my plumbing this weekend, so now I just have a few things to do in order to complete the stand and be ready to and start getting ready for it to have everything transferred over!!