90reefernyc name change to 270reefernyc

[90reefernyc]

Well here we go its been a long process getting to this point but I am ready to start posting!
I have been doing allot of research and reading on here and learned allot and like to thank everyone for starting a thread.
So a little background: In the hobby for a little over 2 years. I started with a 90 gallon in wall:

Started loving this hobby so much that i wasn't satisfied with it. With a little push from my lfs (friend of mine) decided to go BIGGER so did my homework and had him contact Tom at A.G.E. Tom was great to work with. We worked out all the details and got this beauty a couple of months later.

The dims are 78X34X26 (2) sides starfire, eurobraced and drilled for a closed loop.
The tank will be in wall were the 90 used to be.
I will be posting as I go along and have lots more pictures to share just really wanted to start this because i almost ready to put it in.
Thank you for reading hope you enjoy and please feel free to critique and always appreciate any help.:rollface:

 

[chrisqueenz]

Sounds like an intersting ride, love the dimensions. Almost like my 260G build. What are you planning for the lighting?

 

[90reefernyc]

Well here is a list of what I have so far:
Tank: A.G.E
Lights: (2) Sfiligoi infinity XR6 400Watt & (2) 400Watts Acls
Protein skimmer: Tunze 9420
Chiller: Oceanic 1/HP
Sump: Ecosystem 7222
Still need allot of equipment, but i think i got the major stuff.

 

[chrisqueenz]

Are you planning on expanding where the 90G sits now?

 

[90reefernyc]

Here are a few pictures of the 90 gallon brakedown about two weeks ago:

Transferring corals & fish:

Putting them in their new temporary home2 weeks ago)

Today:

Gave 90% of my corals to the lfs and kept all my fish.

 

[90reefernyc]

Hey chrisqueenz thanks for your interest yes in the process of knocking down the wall, relocating AC and building a little bigger fish room.

 

[chrisqueenz]

I hope they gave you credit for future purchases! Seems like a sweet build. How many gallons is your sump?

 

[90reefernyc]

The sump measures 72X22X20 so whats that about 130 gallons.

 

[chrisqueenz]

Subscribed!

 

[90reefernyc]

Thanks man HONORED!

 

[boozeman]

Good luck on your build :thumbsup:

 

[90reefernyc]

My old fish room was really tight

So i decided to move my air handler and duct work to the left side of the room.
Before:

After:

 

[chrisqueenz]

Man I dont miss the tight spaces growing up in the the city! Whats your plan for expanding the room?

 

[90reefernyc]

Well went to work last weekend:
Knocked down old wall

I brought the old wall one foot further out and a foot more to the left:

Should be finishing up sheet rock and electrical tomorrow.

 

[90reefernyc]

So finally got the wall and electric done this past weekend:

Put the stand in place:

Attached the stand to the 4X4 post that are in the wall with lag bolts.
Figured the weight of the tank would be sitting on the wall anyway.
Had the welder galvanize the steel, try and prevent rust.

Will have the taper here tomorrow to finish taping,sanding and primer and hopefully on Thursday I will have the tank in place.:rollface:

 

[90reefernyc]

Put the plywood on top and drilled the holes for the close loop, drain and overflows.

 

[90reefernyc]

Taper came finished taping and applied primer

 

[90reefernyc]

Well havent had time for an update in a while but here we go enjoy:

Made my light rack and hung up the lights:

 

[SuperR*]

Very nice work!

 

[jgs107]

looka great,cant wait to see it complete