custom 189 gallon build

Fire-Reef

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so i am finaly having a custom tank built! here are the plans of what i want built as well as the equipment i have so far. the dims are going to be 67" x 26" x 25" tall with starfire from and sides. initially was going to use metal halides, but decided to go with led's.....TEE HEE. i picked up 3 of the evolutuion 120 watt led fixtures. i built my own custom sump (posting it in the DIY thread) which is 33" x 18" 15" tall. am using an iwaki external pump, and branching off with a manifold for the reactors, uv sterlizer with 2 extra ports. my ATO will be a custom 9" x 9" x 15" tall. out of the ATO im using aqua lifter and kalk stirrer. aslo im running a hurricone cat1 skimmer.

as of right now im waiting for my tank, stand, and hood to be completed, then i can stain, and paint. i have a few plumbing peices and just got the foam for under the tank and sump.

as i progress i will post!! and questions please feel free to ask!!
 

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here are a few more goodies!!
 

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and the led's on...first just blues, then both whites and blues!
 

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here is the stand so far!
 

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Should be done in 3 weeks and in my possession. The stand should be done...painted stained and polyed by then. After that the plumbing will be the next challenge. Can't wait for it though!!!
 
It took me 9 months to put my 180 build up and it is still 6 months or better from being done.
Take your time and enjoy the process.
 
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