125 build ..

[andrew2010]

Sooo after much thought, reading and lots of procrastinating (not to mention work). I finally started my 125 build. :celeb2::celeb1:
A local reefer pointed me in the right direction, and I will be humble and say they were rather insightful and that helped my procrastination go away. Everyone on this forum has been helpful and friendly, and I say thank you.

Here is where I started. 30g w/ hob 1-10k 1- actinic

 

[andrew2010]

starting the 125

starting the 125

Ethan yelling for more Feeeshiies!:bounce3::bounce1::bounce2::celeb1:
Hes wound tight folks. lol

 

[andrew2010]

And it starts... with a good base.

And it starts... with a good base.

Weight probably wont be an issue but better safe than sorry.

 

[andrew2010]

some progress..

some progress..

She wanted a deeeep, sand bed. I have to remove some when she's not looking. I am going to actually use most of it, in a large basement sump eventually. Its 150 lbs of dry aragonite ( and yes I tested it w/vinegar:reading and some live sand mixed ,although not very well mixed right now.

 

[andrew2010]

Temporary sump.

Temporary sump.

Water drains in the middle into a Tupperware bin, with the over flow covered w filter material. Water drains towards the skimmer on the left. the return water enters another bin on the right side with filter media also covering that opening to reduce micro bubbles. There will be live sand rock w/ some chaeto (sp) in the front 4 inches of the sump when its done. Still have to plumb the UV in also.

 

[andrew2010]

I will update some when the rock work is done.

 

[superkat]

looking good.....

 

[mreye23]

Looks awsome, i like the DIY sump! I just got done with my rock work, took me like 12 hours, lol! I did it before the water went in thou so it wasnt to bad! cant wait to see the stack!

 

[superkat]

Looks awsome, i like the DIY sump! I just got done with my rock work, took me like 12 hours, lol! I did it before the water went in thou so it wasnt to bad! cant wait to see the stack!

you stacked????????:beer:

 

[andrew2010]

the puzzle peices..

the puzzle peices..

:hmm4: I still cant belive all of that not including the 3 new peices of dry rock I picked up, fit in my 30.

 

[superkat]

ooooooooooooooooooooo nice coloring on some of those.......sweet.

 

[sean obergfell]

Looking good bro....if you need any help let me know.

 

[andrew2010]

sneak peak of "stack"

sneak peak of "stack"

I still have 5 more to place.

 

[andrew2010]

Thanks Sean!! You know I will ask eventualy.lol

 

[andrew2010]

Thats it for tonight.

Thats it for tonight.

no leaks, no power outage flooding:celeb2::celeb1::spin3:, mag 18 return on full blast I will post more after it settles a little.

 

[dreaminmel]

Love watching new setups! Looks like you're having fun.

 

[superkat]

this is exciting......

 

[wah-zoh]

coming along great, i cant wait to see it with some life in it!!!

 

[shawna1972]

Ethan yelling for more Feeeshiies!:bounce3::bounce1::bounce2::celeb1:
Hes wound tight folks. lol

lol cute

 

[shawna1972]

Very Nice! Awaiting more pics