Stylasters 312 gallon tank build

[stylaster]

Its been a long time coming, but time to update the current 120g chalice delight tank to a 312 gallon monster. The tank is going to be an acrylic tank measuring 5' x 5' x 20" tall. Basically a short cube. I am in the process of ordering parts and the tank builder comes tomorrow to check it all out!

Here is a google sketchup of what it will look like. (please excuse my horrible 3d drafting skills)

I will also have a 100 gallon sump. This system will be in a room next to my garage. So the tank will be viewable from 3 sides and top down. The sump and all equipment will be out in the garage.

Here is my parts list

Two 1.5" seaswirls
Dart/Snapper hybrid
Reef Octopus SRO-5000INT

Neptune Apex Controller w/ lab grade ph probe
Two Ecotech MP40WES

Korallin C-3002 calcium reactor
1 hp Eco Plus chiller

Not sure on lighting yet, but going led route.

Any suggestions of ideas would be greatly appreciated! My one concern is that i might have to change out the two mp40 to mp 60s

 

[stylaster]

one change, upgrading to a Reeflo Hammerhead return pump

 

[cdness]

Looks like a fun build.

 

[stylaster]

First couple of parts are here....

1 HP chiller

Industrial grade CO2 regulator with solenoid

 

[stylaster]

A few more parts

 

[revhtree]

This should be an epic build!

 

[swannyson7]

Beutiful dimensions for viewing, although it sounds like a nightmare for working in the tank. Even at 6'5", I can't reach the back corner of my 180. Hope you're a pro at working with tongs! Definitely following along.... 1smile1

 

[Reefing8EZ]

Looks like your off to a wonderful start. This is gonna be one sweet build!

 

[stylaster]

Beutiful dimensions for viewing, although it sounds like a nightmare for working in the tank. Even at 6'5", I can't reach the back corner of my 180. Hope you're a pro at working with tongs! Definitely following along.... 1smile1

I have long monkey arms lol. I image i will be getting the chest wet a bit with reaching across to get things. Part of the reason for being so shallow Plus the tank will be open top and will sit at 58"' tall with stand, so im hoping that will help with getting at things. Im 6' myself so i hope the reaches wont be too bad

 

[swannyson7]

I have long monkey arms lol. I image i will be getting the chest wet a bit with reaching across to get things. Part of the reason for being so shallow Plus the tank will be open top and will sit at 58"' tall with stand, so im hoping that will help with getting at things. Im 6' myself so i hope the reaches wont be too bad

LOL, I have monkey arms too. The problem comes once the corals grow in and you need to become a contortionist or gain about 3 extra joints in your arm to reach stuff. Should be an amazing build regardless. Just make sure you have a grabber on hand for the dropped stuff! I have a few frags that got bumped off a frag rack that have grown into colonies on the sandbed in the back of my tank. I have a tabling acro that's blocking me from getting them even with the tongs. :squigglemouth:

 

[stylaster]

I hear ya there, my current 120 has some unreachable areas. I plan on moving the 5 large rocks that make up my 120 into 5 seperate islands in the new tank, so hopefully ill be able to reach most things. Of course in time it will all fill in to a big jungle of coral lol.

 

[stylaster]

and some more added to the pile...

 

[stylaster]

Here is the tank stand. It is 5' x 5' x 32" tall

 

[MrSquid]

Following along. I am in the early stages of planning a tank where the sump & all gear will be in the garage too, so I look forward to seeing your progress!


Sent Via the R2R Forum APP

 

[stylaster]

Construction of the tank start this weekend! Picking up final equipment list also. Soon life is going to be chaotic lol

 

[ritter6788]

Good luck! Keep us posted and take tons of pics.

 

[stylaster]

A few more parts

skimmer in action

So here is my list of build parts so far
Four ecotech radions
Two ecotech hanging kits
Two ecotech MP 40
Korallin C3002 calcium reactor
Reef Octopus SRO 5000 INT with bubble blaster 5000 pump
Neptune controller with DC 8 power bar and two ph probes
BRS dual media reactor
Two little fishes kalk stirrer
Two 1.5" seaswirls
Hammerhead/barracuda hybrid pump
60' 1.5" black spa flex hose
Eight 1.5" bulkheads
Twelve 1.5" true unions
Coral revive
high and low ph calibration fluid
ARM calcium media
BRS carbon and phosphate remover
Elos test kits for nitrate, phosphate, calcium, alk, magnesium, and ph
CO2 bottle and regulator with selonoid
Two maxijet 1200
Mag 3 pump
Two 300 watt ebojager heaters

 

[stylaster]

Acrylic pieces have been dropped off... Let the build begin!

 

[skinz78]

Dang Roy you are going all out!!!

Ya gonna fill it with clams?

 

[spspirate]

Looking great!