ajcanale
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As I write this the new tank has been up and running for about a month. I had intended to do a build thread as I progressed but didn't have time as I was also moving into a new home and working overtime. So, what I've decided to do is update it over the next as if it were in progress. Eventually I will catch up and updates will be current....
So... first time I saw a low iron glass tank in person I knew that my next tank would be one. :eek2: Said tank also happened to be a peninsula as well, which had always been a style that intrigued me, especially with sps tanks. It's safe to say this tank in detail has been planned for a while now.
This will be the second upgrade for me since embarking on this unforeseen obsession nearly 8 years ago. 46g -> 90g -> 150g
Previous tank details:
90g Marineland glass 48x18x24
Monterey Stand
(2) Ecotech Radion Pro (Gen 2)
Neptune Apex controlled
Aqueon Proflex model 3 Sump
SWC 160 Cone Protein Skimmer
(2) Ecotech MP40
Reef Octopus BP reactor with DIY Recurculating plumbing
Carbon Reactor
GFO Reactor
2 part dosing via BRS pumps controlled through Apex
Kalk dosing via top off water
New tank details:
150g GlassCages built
60 x 25 x 25
Starphire Glass on all sides aside from overflow
Overflow set up for peninsula
Custom Stand with removable panels on each side. No metal hardware.
Additional equipment or upgrades from previous tank:
Skimz SD203 Oval Cone DC controlled Protein Skimmer
1 additional Ecotech Radion.
(3) Hydor powerheads
I had also wanted to upgrade sumps but couldn't end up deciding on one.
Unfortunately I don't have any type of generated blue prints or anything, or individualized pics of equipment, step by step pictures...etc. My purpose instead provide a visual timeline of coral growth and progression for my own reference as well to hopefully provide some enjoyment and possibly inspiration to the RC community.
That's all for the boring stuff, now time for some pics!
:beer:
So... first time I saw a low iron glass tank in person I knew that my next tank would be one. :eek2: Said tank also happened to be a peninsula as well, which had always been a style that intrigued me, especially with sps tanks. It's safe to say this tank in detail has been planned for a while now.
This will be the second upgrade for me since embarking on this unforeseen obsession nearly 8 years ago. 46g -> 90g -> 150g
Previous tank details:
90g Marineland glass 48x18x24
Monterey Stand
(2) Ecotech Radion Pro (Gen 2)
Neptune Apex controlled
Aqueon Proflex model 3 Sump
SWC 160 Cone Protein Skimmer
(2) Ecotech MP40
Reef Octopus BP reactor with DIY Recurculating plumbing
Carbon Reactor
GFO Reactor
2 part dosing via BRS pumps controlled through Apex
Kalk dosing via top off water
New tank details:
150g GlassCages built
60 x 25 x 25
Starphire Glass on all sides aside from overflow
Overflow set up for peninsula
Custom Stand with removable panels on each side. No metal hardware.
Additional equipment or upgrades from previous tank:
Skimz SD203 Oval Cone DC controlled Protein Skimmer
1 additional Ecotech Radion.
(3) Hydor powerheads
I had also wanted to upgrade sumps but couldn't end up deciding on one.
Unfortunately I don't have any type of generated blue prints or anything, or individualized pics of equipment, step by step pictures...etc. My purpose instead provide a visual timeline of coral growth and progression for my own reference as well to hopefully provide some enjoyment and possibly inspiration to the RC community.
That's all for the boring stuff, now time for some pics!
:beer:
. That is one of the big advantages of leds like the radions, you can program everything and anything.
