75 Lee Mar Build....Peninsula Tank

[Johnic]

Well, I try to do a build thread and get updated pics as I go but I cant promise. Quick info: I had a 150 gel reef tank back in NY and it was never very successful and I attribute it to too large to fast. So I moved to Socal and this time I figured I would have a more manageable size tank and do it better and smarter.
Parts:

Custom Lee Mar 75 Gal Peninsula Tank
RLSS 6i Skimmer (Gen 1)
Custom Advanced Acrylics Sump with built in ATO Resv
Octopus Diablo 5500 DC Return Pump
Vortech MP40w
Gen 1 Ecotech Light (might need 2)
Bubble Magnus Dosing Pump and shelf
Loc-Line returns
Herbie Overflow
Custom Cerameco Rock center piece
All Spears Valves

Return line will be one 3/4" line and overflow will be a Herbie Design with 1" lines. Not sure of what kind of reactors I will get but I plan on getting one for GFO and one for GAC.

Sand bed will be approx 1-2" med course sand

 

[Johnic]

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[fishnerd]

Nice tank, what are the dimensions?
Nice rock too, curious to how much that set you back for rock

Thanks
Bryan

 

[Johnic]

Nice tank, what are the dimensions?
Nice rock too, curious to how much that set you back for rock

Thanks
Bryan

Thanks
Tank dim are 36x24x20 high. Rock will be about $250-300

 

[Drae]

I'm liking the tank, aquascape, skimmer choice, sump. .. I guess I like it all! Nice

 

[Johnic]

Thanks ! Can't wait to set it all up.

 

[BlindZide]

Nice setup! I love looking at other peoples builds and seeing them grow. Gives me ideas as well!

 

[CenterConsole]

Love the dimensions and rock work. This is going to be an awesome tank!

 

[moondoggy4]

Nice setup just the dimensions that I want for my next tank with one exception, I would due a euro brace. Definitely not as sexy as a rimless tank. I love your choice of equipment also.

 

[Johnic]

Nice setup just the dimensions that I want for my next tank with one exception, I would due a euro brace. Definitely not as sexy as a rimless tank. I love your choice of equipment also.

Thanks
I thought about euro brace but opted not to get it. I did get 1/2" staphire glass though.

 

[Johnic]

Just a quick update...family went away for a little vacation leaves me time to get this tank done..slowly but getting done.
Sump and tank are located. I just installed the bulk heads and tested for leaks in tank overflow. Installed the light in stand and will get the electric power strips installed today.
My goal is to have plumbing done by Fri and leak test it all and slowly fill with RO/DI water and add salt etc..
I also have light mount to install that I custom made to hold one Ecotech Gen 1
light.
All the parts are here and ready to go...I also bought a killer turbine style GPM Digital Meter to install to see what my flow is to reactors.

 

[phantomg23]

i LOVE the location of the tank. I can't wait to see more progress

 

[loup]

Can you tell me what is the length on that rockwork of yours.

 

[Johnic]

Custom Rock is 24 long x 18 wide x 16 high. And another very small piece roughly 6x6x8.
Thanks for compliment. Hope my wife will like it when she gets home.:facepalm:

 

[moondoggy4]

Is the sump in backwards?

 

[Johnic]

Is the sump in backwards?

Nah...I wanted the pump return area right under the overflow box so I limit the bend on the return and go straight up and out..either way could of worked I guess.

 

[Wills612]

Nice build, going to look sweet when it's finished.

 

[moondoggy4]

That is going to be one gorgeous setup. The tank location is perfect.

 

[Johnic]

Thanks!

 

[phantomg23]

where are you going to place your powerheads? on the black panel all going in one direction?