Raz Reef seconda parte

[DaveRaz]

My 4' standard 90 gallon reef is cramped. I threw this tank up Nov 2014 and it's been through H E double L and back. Hard lessons I hope to put to good use with this new tank. Wish me luck!

 

[DaveRaz]

I can't wait to get more fish. I currently have a White Tail Bristle Tooth, Christmas Wrasse, Maroon Clownfish and 3 Chomis.

 

[DaveRaz]

Moving the livestock to a neighboring room has me stressing a bit. The new tank will only be 40' away so it should go smooth.




Here is the new to me 6' 180 gallon tank.

 

[DaveRaz]

This is my grandson Eliot around thanksgiving.

Here is where the 180 is going. On that back wall.

 

[DaveRaz]

Mrs Raz would only give an enthusiast thumbs up if I did a few upgrades to the sunroom where the new tank will be sitting. First to come down was the popcorn ceiling. Lots is prep followed to ensure the prime and paint went on smooth. Carpet ripped up and travertine floor installed.

 

[DaveRaz]

Some updates to post! Slow but sure I'm getting there. Installed a subpanel with 2-20amp circuits. Also a 30amp plug to easily plug a generator in as needed to supply the reef with power.

 

[DaveRaz]

Stand complete. This will be covered with cherry with walnut accents. The panels will have magnets and pop right off with ease.

 

[DaveRaz]

Stand in place for now while I mock up the plumbing and auto water change, rodi top off

components.

 

[DaveRaz]

180 drilled and ready to install shadow overflow. This is stressful!

 

[DaveRaz]

Tank on the stand. Stoked!

 

[DaveRaz]

Last night I installed the overflow and started on the aquascape. I'm so glad I removed the two internal wiers. So much cleaner with the shadow overflow.

 

[DaveRaz]

My second attempt at the scape. I like it. Used hydraulic cement to hold some of it together.

 

[DaveRaz]

Here is the cherry and walnut for the stand and canopy panels.

 

[DaveRaz]

 

[DaveRaz]

I'm getting quite anxious knowing these corals are going to have to be transferred soon.

 

[Mo-sachi]

That is coming along nicely. Thanks for the pictures. Looking forward to the build. Have fun!

 

[DaveRaz]

Thanks Mo! I dry fit the overflow plumbing last night. Not use to working with 1.5". A lot more challenging.

 

[Mo-sachi]

That is clean brother! Are you using the Synergy overflow? Good job.

 

[Txdragonslayer]

Following

 

[revhtree]

Looks great man!