150 Gal pics

[btucker7587]

Just sharing pics of my 150 DT

 

[btucker7587]

 

[greaps]

Very nice! I like the equipment list in your sig too, a lot of stuff I would consider buying.

 

[borg]

Very nice setup , whats the DIY sump like ?

 

[btucker7587]

Thanks @greaps

Put a lot of research into what to get when I started. Equipment makes all the difference. Will be using similar stuff when I start my 120gal Cube

 

[btucker7587]

Very nice setup , whats the DIY sump like ?

The DIY sump is made out of three high density plastic containers.

Shot from the end of the stand

I drilled out two 2" holes on one side of the ends and both sides of the center compartment for water flow. The sides are thick enough to hold the water very well, but not so thick I can't put my equipment on it.

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The drain and skimmer compartment. Have the skimmer sitting on a black crate and put some live rock under it for a "cryptic" type zone to grow sponges.

The center compartment holds quire a bit of LR, pod houses, cheato and on the right I have a plastic Tupperware container I put Fuji Mud in. It is underneath the cheato and the pod houses. When it's time to swap half of it out, all I have to do is pull up the container.

This is the return. Have my return pump as well as a utility pump that feeds the reactors and UV sterilizer.

 

[smedlin]

That is one of the most ingenious sump builds I have ever seen.

not including pump and equipment like that.. what did it cost.. less than $100 i bet?

 

[borg]

Great setup I like what u have done good pics

 

[joshky]

Love the Gigantea anemone, how long have you had it?

 

[cincyjim]

The whole set up is truly awesome!!! Love the sump setup, that's thinking outside the tank (box)

 

[btucker7587]

That is one of the most ingenious sump builds I have ever seen.

not including pump and equipment like that.. what did it cost.. less than $100 i bet?

Containers and plumbing ran about $80. My acrylic sump busted a seam. Right now I don't plan to put it back in. Just fix it and put it away in case something goes wrong with this one.

 

[btucker7587]

Love the Gigantea anemone, how long have you had it?

I've had it a little over two months. Got it from an aquaculture business here. Was looking for a green one, but liked this one because it will flash yellow when white light hits it.