Saltwaternoobs 225g Starfire Reef

saltwaternoob · Aug 16, 2014

Ok Here is a new build i am starting:

Details:
225g 3 side starfire peninsula 60x36x24 tall. External overflow with a small internal box like the ghost overflow. 3 1" drains 2 1" returns
I will be using my existing sump room and the 120g that is in it. Skimmer is a AquaEuro 400 and there will be 3-4 WP60s for flow.

The story of how i decided to upgrade is long, but basically my tank has a bad seam that was ready to split. I went and bought a 210g 60x34x24 from craigslist and after transport it developed a 20" crack in the front pane. So i decided to get a brand new tank. Here are some pictures of the progress.

Home built stand from 2x6 and 2x4 yet to be skinned.

Delivered on the stand(Check out the new skimmer)

It will be a migration from my 150g to this tank, hopefully in one day. Still waiting on the glass for the external overflow and bulkheads but then it will be ready to go.

150g

First inhabitants in the tank!!

fishroomlady · Aug 16, 2014

great picture! I'm not sure you're a true noob lol

saltwaternoob · Aug 17, 2014

Yeah you got me, it worked 6 years ago.... now not so much.

Scoly · Aug 17, 2014

Looking good buddy! Can't wait to see what you do with it! I'm sure it will be sweet!

jason g · Aug 17, 2014

Now that's an upgrade. Its going to be awesome. What kind of lighting will you be using?

Zero Nitrates · Aug 17, 2014

Following

saltwaternoob · Aug 17, 2014

Thanks guys, I will be using 2 250w and 1 led unit yet to be determined. I will sandwich the led between the 2 mh.

saltwaternoob · Aug 21, 2014

Well put in some work on the internal overflow box and here is what i came up with.

Also here is a new structure that will go in the tank, not huge. It will be a foreground piece for the front view. Not sure if i like the branch, might take it off or add more, undecided.

I will be picking up the industrial silicone tomorrow, to do the external overflow box.

Stay tuned!!!!

saltwaternoob · Sep 9, 2014

HUGE Thanks to the guys that came out to help me move the old tank out and the new one in. It was a long night, but it was almost 100% running when i went to sleep. Just needed more water in the sump for the skimmer to work properly.

Doubt you are still reading so here are some photos!

Old tank being broken down

Purple haze monti that was growing on the bottom of the tank, came up in one piece.(Didnt go back in that way but O well.)

C-Aquarium Unknown

New tank in place

Before Aquascpaing

Going to be my favorite view when i finish mounting stuff!(water is still cloudy, i will take some more in a few days.

Daniel@R2R · Sep 10, 2014

Beautiful! Can't wait to watch this thing grow to fill the new space! Get us an updated pic once the water settles a little!

:thumb: :thumb:

Scoly · Sep 10, 2014

Looking good! Would love to see it someday!

skinz78 · Oct 9, 2014

Great looking reef, got any updates?

saltwaternoob · Oct 28, 2014

Sorry been a while, not a wonderful update though. With the move some of the larger colonies didn't like it and proceeded to stn. Most I was able to save at least a frag from, but some are still doing it. That and with the drought in Northern California something seems to be getting past our Ro/di units and affecting sps also.