Cully's 120 build

[Capt_Cully]

Let's get it going:

Drilled for Beananimal silent overflow. For reference, holes are 1.5 their diameter apart. Overflow box is from Modular Marine on eBay. Dig the rounded edges. Also has a back which you drill & hold in place with bulkheads. No silicone beads to deal with. That was a big selling point, though they will make you one without a back if you want to silicone it in.

 

[Capt_Cully]

Underneath (check out the sexy white mold/corrosion resistant liner joeswoodworks put in his stands and canopies) I'm going with a 30 gallon 36x17x13 sump, under construction.




The skimmer is the Skimz SK181:



And my return pump is the Waveline DC 6000 rated for 1585 GPH @ 0' head. I'll probably get around 900-1000 GPH.

Lighting is 2 Radion Pros (ouch babe)

Internal circulation is 2 MP40s on the back wall for the front to back gyre aka the toot-toot-tootsie roll! Y'all.

Off to Lowes and HD for PVC fittings.

 

[block head]

Looks sharp. Do bean usually span the entire back wall ?

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

sweet

sweet

Love it!

The 120 was made by who? (Sorry I can't remember)

 

[Capt_Cully]

Bean does a coast to coast, I believe you're correct James. But it works just the same with an internal or even external box, per the man himself.

This is a run o the mill Perfecto. You can definitely see the lower quality, but that is only in the cut edges. Could be a bit better of a polish. But I maintain, all that jazz, starphire etc is noticeable unless you have a spectacular reef. People look through the glass, not at it IME.

 

[mr.maroonsalty]

Looks great Mark!

 

[Conesus_Kid]

I like where you're headed with this.

:thumbsup:

 

[Capt_Cully]

Next stop....Easy-Low-Energy Town!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE that I can reach the bottom of this tank without so much as standing on my tippy toes. And that's with a 35" tall stand! I've been in the opposite direction and I ain't goin' back!

 

[lilman024]

Looks great can't wait to c the rest of the build

 

[belgian_waffleman]

Great start, can't wait to see more!
Are you painting the back glass?

Nico

 

[gandolf8]

Look Awesome can't wait till finish

 

[saltwaterpicaso]

I'm looking to uphrase my tank. Do u know What the dimensions are for this tank. Just wonder if my current stand would work

 

[Capt_Cully]

Nico, rolling on Rustoleum high gloss black today.

Dimensions are 48x24x24 (not including trim) if you'd like more exacts, I can measure for you. Let me know.

 

[Saltyreefer123]

Mark, its looking awesome cant wait for another awesome build!

 

[saltwaterpicaso]

That will fit my stand perfectly. Can I ask you how much it was lol idk if thats breaking any rules or not

 

[Conesus_Kid]

You going for SPS in this one, or simplifying your coral selection as well?

 

[Capt_Cully]

Simplification is the goal..

But we all know what's going to happen here.

Hopefully a nice mixer.

 

[Capt_Cully]

10,000 PVC fittings at Lowes and HD, you think either one would have the 1 x 1 1/2" slip slip adaptor to build my Beananimal. Ridiculous. Looks like this project is at a stalemate for the day. Not driving around town in this snow with a 2 year old looking for $2.97 worth of plumbing.

 

[mr.maroonsalty]

I believe that may be the special order part people have trouble getting.

 

[Capt_Cully]

It's easy enough to get, they were just out. The mythical piece is the street el described in his exploded view of his plumbing configuration. 1" x 1.25" I think. Might as well be a jar of unicorn tears.