New 450 build

[armyvetheather]

Got a 450 acrylic a couple of weeks ago and still getting started. So far, I've got the tank plumbed, sand, rock, and starting to fill it up. It's been a journey, but I'm loving it so far. Big difference from my 90 I set up in a day! Running ro water has taken 3 days by itself. Almost there.

Still debating on the sump system, but due to logistics I'm going to run two sumps... One mechanical and one refugium. Will prob be upgrading soon, but this will get cycling started. Ordered two uv sterilizers, just gotta see which one I prefer. I'll also be installing my new skimmer I won from @ReefBreeder, super excited about that!!

Yes, I took sand from the beach. It was collected, rinsed, baked @425°for 30 minutes... Then rinsed again. I feel sure it's clean and clear of bacteria. I'll be sure and return it should I ever break it down, which I doubt. After the plumbing is completed with discharge outside and I'm able to pump it back in the same way, needless to say this tank will come with the house if I ever sell. Has approximately 150 gallons of dead rock and sand. Will be adding live rock very soon.

Have one Photon 48V2 and looking for another to cover the 8ft long tank. Think I've located one, but we'll see. I'll just build on one side for now. Like to have an additional light bar to compliment eventually. Not loving the custom stand either, so may have some upgrades coming soon.

Thanks for checking it out!!

 

[Devaji]

Dang that a nice BIG tank. I really thought about going acrylic just for the ease of moving something large.
my 200 3/4" glass was heavy.
what are the dems. of that bad boy?
going reef for FOLWR?

 

[armyvetheather]

Dang that a nice BIG tank. I really thought about going acrylic just for the ease of moving something large.
my 200 3/4" glass was heavy.
what are the dems. of that bad boy?
going reef for FOLWR?

It'll be a reef tank, for sure. . Here are some pics of my 90 cube that's pretty full.

The dimensions are 96x30x36". She's a beast!! I previously had a 220 gallon but it kept leaking despite having it resealed and everything else. That's why I went acrylic. You can see really well through it and I don't think it's any less good than glass honestly. I think glass is probably a little bit clearer but it's not enough to matter. It was still about 400 to 450 lbs . I hired some guys to move it for me and they worked for it. It has half inch as well as 3/4 in panels on it depending on where you're looking. Again, it's been a lot of work but I think it'll pay off.

 

[Devaji]

nice corals in the 90! what an upgrade from them.

I am a fan of the reefbreeders photons I have 2X 24"er over my tank. but this new build going FOWLR so they will be turned down pretty low.

 

[armyvetheather]

nice corals in the 90! what an upgrade from them.

I am a fan of the reefbreeders photons I have 2X 24"er over my tank. but this new build going FOWLR so they will be turned down pretty low.

I really love how those lights look. They're super classy and a really clean look. I may end up having to buy a new set, but I am still looking for used. Just can't get people to answer and not many being sold, which is a good thing.