125+60 combo build

[9campbec]

Hi All,

Im still new to this hobby and this site as well. I currently have a 60 gallon cube and will be upgrading/adding a 125 gallon.

I have been collecting and ordering items for this build for the last 6 months and finally ordered the tank last night.

I'm going to be setting up both tanks feeding into one sump. I will be posting photos and updates on the progress of the build over the next couple months.

I would love feed back and input on the build as i go from the more experienced people in the hobby.

Current list of equipment
60g cube deep blue rimless.
aqueon 125 duel maga flows.
custom extended emerald 44 from trigger systems
Trigger systems 10g ATO container
ATI sun power 60x6 T5 light
Nepune apex classic
Tunz osmolator ATO
Skimz monster br103 biopellet reactor
2 - Skimz fm100 media reactors for carbon and gfo
Skimz monster sm163 protein skimmer
300w eheim jagger heater

Im sure there are some other odds and ends and i will show all that during the build photos.

I cant wait to get started and share the progress here, please comment with advice and input

 

[9campbec]

I forgot i also picked up a pair of mp40's

 

[9campbec]

Photos

Photos

Stand build
I would like to get some input from others if this stand is strong enough.

it will have a 60 gallon cube and a 125 on it together.

I didnt add a support in the middle so i could have easy access to the sump.

I used 2x6 for the top and some of the bracing on the sides and 2x4 for the bottom.

Some other items for the tank like the sump and sikimmer

 

[9campbec]

 

[9campbec]

50 pounds of pukani and 10 pounds of branch

 

[Flippers4pups]

Yes, the stands will be plenty strong for both tanks, as long as they are square.

 

[sayitfast]

Following...

 

[9campbec]

More photos and build updates

More photos and build updates

Moved the stand to its spot

Finished the lower part of the stand.

For the power station/apex install started.

Light and bulbs

 

[9campbec]

More photos

More photos

Carbon and GFO reactors

Bio pellet reactor

ATO

Sump area put together with ATO container

Will be setting up a QT tank soon.

Going to give this stuff a try to jump start the cycle.

 

[9campbec]

Im looking for my return pump not and wanted to know if anyone had any experience with the vectra pumps? Im thinking about the vectra m1 ?

 

[Capt_Dan]

Good looking build!

 

[9campbec]

More Progress

More Progress

Working on the Rocks

Painting the back of the tank

Going to try both mp40's on one side to start with. I might move one or add another on the other side later.

Control center coming together

Trying out the light for the first time.

 

[9campbec]

Getting close

Getting close

I hope to be only about 2 weeks from water.

Got the rock work how i want it i just need to glue it and put the other sand in.

I went with black sand.

I will post more photos this weekend, im working on the fish room and getting the hood over the tank for the light.

 

[9campbec]

Up and running.

Up and running.

Sorry for the long time with no update i have been busy with the holidays, I got the tank up and running about 2 weeks ago here are some photos.

Starting the plumbing
http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah120/chriscampbell224/IMG_1948_zpsnsn8ijv0.jpg

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah120/chriscampbell224/IMG_1949_zpsathik4mr.jpg

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah120/chriscampbell224/IMG_2030_zpseh1lzugs.jpg

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah120/chriscampbell224/IMG_2032_zps9xxas0cj.jpg

Light
http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah120/chriscampbell224/IMG_2031_zpsewxa2rlj.jpg

 

[9campbec]

Up and running

Up and running

Sorry for the long time with no update i have been busy with the holidays, I got the tank up and running about 2 weeks ago here are some photos.

Starting the plumbing

Light

 

[9campbec]

Upgraded water system

Upgraded water system

Upgraded water system

 

[9campbec]

Up and cycling

Up and cycling

Sump area

Tank

Control Panal

Battery Backups

Tank cycle should take another couple weeks before adding anything fish.

I still have to get the ATO setup and a couple other small things but its looking good