300 DD start up

[wrestle1]

You can check out some of the build and pictures on my local build thread,
Comments welcome.
This is my fourth reef Tank in 5 years, I have had 3 20 gallon tanks plumed together, had still have a 55G running, my old tank was a 180 gallon.

http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/f79/new-tank-woo-hoo-167779.html

 

[wrestle1]

Here are some pictures, A little out of order

 

[wrestle1]

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[wrestle1]

I saw that some of the pictures opened as thumbnails so I will re post.
A few tank shots for you :spin2:

 

[wrestle1]

A look at the filtration:

 

[wrestle1]

Video from my 180tank a few years back of my pair of clownfish laying eggs, I still have them and also still have the nem:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpmEuJjUY90

 

[Spirofucci]

Beautiful! I see you are using the filter system that comes with the whole system. I don't recall anyone using this system for reef tanks on this forum. How do you like it and what modifications, if any have you done?

That filter system is appealing to me because it looks well put together and easy to assemble!

Keep posting pics!!!!!

thanks, mark

 

[wrestle1]

I am running 4X Koralia Evolution 1400 Pumps on a wave maker
2X Korilia 5 pumps for extra flow in the tank,
For return pumps I have 2X Maxi-Jet 5500
Total flow aprox 13000 GPH
I also have Max jet 3000 that runs to a 19gallon Rubbermaid with about 10 inches of sugar size sand as a RDSB, I ended up zip tying the top on to prevent bulging and it seems to work great.
I have a tunze 9011 skimmer and I am working on a mod to make it like the 9021, however currently I have it cranked all the way up and I am not having issues with overflowing.
As for the Marineland sump I have had great success with one in the past and decided to go with it. However it really does limit your skimmer choices. Without a dedicated fish room and the height of the stand it was the way to go. SO far everything is running great about (1 month now).
Most of the live rock was from my previous tank. I pulled it out drilled it to make some structures and then placed into the tank.
Lighting: I have 3 48in reef ready LED fixtures staggered across the middle of the tank, although it doesn't seem as bright as my 2x 250 14000K metal halides, I am getting coral growth, and my anemone seems to be loving it.
More comments/ suggestions would be great.