This will be the start of my Innovative Marine 100EXT build thread. I'll be adding to this thread overtime because I will be moving in the next couple months to St. Louis. Most equipment has been purchased or is being re-used, except for the plumping and the stand. The goal of this tank is to have a thriving mixed reef with mostly softies and LPS, with a few hardier SPS. This will be my biggest tank to date (I've only had >6 gallon nanos and an IM Nuvo 40.
Background: I was able to find this tank as a really good deal on FB marketplace, and picked it up for around $200 for just the bare tank. Most of the equipment I've found for this tank has been either through breaking down local tanks and re-using equipment, or finding great deals through Facebook. I've tried to find the best deals as possible with used equipment just because I hate buying stuff new lol.
Equipment
Lights: Either 2x Radion XR30 Gen4's (From a tank I broke down), or 3x Radion XR15 Gen4's I've had from a previous build. Would love some input on this. Mounted with RMS but might look into a custom extruded aluminum option in the future.
Powerheads: 2x MQ40s. Might install a IceCap 3K Gyre too if needed.
Return Pump: Jebao DCS12000
Sump: eShopps RS300 Gen3
Skimmer: Reef Octopus 150SSS Space Saver
Fleece Roller: Klir DI-7
Heater: 300w BRS Titanium Heater
Fuge Light: Some random 60W grow light
Doser: Kamoer single dosing pump
Return flow: Random flow generators
UV: Aqua Ultraviolet 25w sterilizer
Next update will be building the stand. I'm going to be welding it out of 1.5" square tubing, with shelves for a 10 gallon gravity fed ATO, and a 10 gallon frag tank.
Background: I was able to find this tank as a really good deal on FB marketplace, and picked it up for around $200 for just the bare tank. Most of the equipment I've found for this tank has been either through breaking down local tanks and re-using equipment, or finding great deals through Facebook. I've tried to find the best deals as possible with used equipment just because I hate buying stuff new lol.
Equipment
Lights: Either 2x Radion XR30 Gen4's (From a tank I broke down), or 3x Radion XR15 Gen4's I've had from a previous build. Would love some input on this. Mounted with RMS but might look into a custom extruded aluminum option in the future.
Powerheads: 2x MQ40s. Might install a IceCap 3K Gyre too if needed.
Return Pump: Jebao DCS12000
Sump: eShopps RS300 Gen3
Skimmer: Reef Octopus 150SSS Space Saver
Fleece Roller: Klir DI-7
Heater: 300w BRS Titanium Heater
Fuge Light: Some random 60W grow light
Doser: Kamoer single dosing pump
Return flow: Random flow generators
UV: Aqua Ultraviolet 25w sterilizer
Next update will be building the stand. I'm going to be welding it out of 1.5" square tubing, with shelves for a 10 gallon gravity fed ATO, and a 10 gallon frag tank.
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