Jays 135g Cube Sps Build!!!!

[Jaysreefworld]

Well here's the new plumbing guys... I went back 1.5" on drain as far as i could, before it was reduced from the bulkhead. And i changed to a wye tee to help get an equal water in the 2 inlets. And i reduced after wye. Thanks for the advance and for looking.

 

[TheReefKeeper]

I went back 1.5" on drain as far as i could, before it was reduced from the bulkhead. And i changed to a wye tee to help get an equal water in the 2 inlets. And i reduced after wye.

Much better :thumbsup:

 

[afernandez]

Nice!! The only thing I don't like about cubes ( mine included ) is the limited space under but your doing a great job utilizing the space :thumbsup:

 

[Jaysreefworld]

Much better :thumbsup:

Thanks

Nice!! The only thing I don't like about cubes ( mine included ) is the limited space under but your doing a great job utilizing the space :thumbsup:

Agreed, the space is the WORST, and thanks.

 

[REEF SMAC]

I like that a lot better. Looks like a lot less to worry about this way.

So is it cycling right now? What's the hold up?

 

[stevedola]

wicked nice build Jay! I dont know if Id change anything...except Id go radium instead of reefflux ;-).

 

[Jaysreefworld]

I like that a lot better. Looks like a lot less to worry about this way.

So is it cycling right now? What's the hold up?

Should be full of water tonight!!! I just got the sand in yesterday, thats the downside of having wack LFS, everything has to get ordered.

wicked nice build Jay! I dont know if Id change anything...except Id go radium instead of reefflux ;-).

Thanks
:rollface:

 

[stevedola]

ahhhh good stuff. I missed that one. ;-)

 

[reefer999]

Awesome build, can't wait to see this up and running

 

[Jaysreefworld]

ahhhh good stuff. I missed that one. ;-)

I 4got to post about the change in bulbs

Awesome build, can't wait to see this up and running

Thanks & that makes 2 of us

 

[Jaysreefworld]

Ok guys i can't capture a good quality picture of my aquascape but here goes what i got.

I wanted to give a good amount of open space and still have maximum places for sps.

closer pic

doesnt capture the ledge great but you can get an idea

This is pic of the other viewing side the rock in the far right is just sitting there, im not sure if i'll leave that space open or not.

I still have more sand to be added in spots that need it.

I purchased my material today for canopy, and will update once i make a lil progress.

 

[michael.hts]

Prefect Size !
I am a 36" CUBE TOO.
What is your K of radium?14000k

 

[Reef_Noob]

Hello Jay,
The scape looks nice.
I like that middle "valley" look.
Place corals strategically so that the "valley" is maintained....that would look coool

In regards to your plumbing the new design is the ideal. Good job on that.

 

[Jaysreefworld]

Prefect Size !
I am a 36" CUBE TOO.
What is your K of radium?14000k

Thanks your cube is very nice also and bulbs are 20k

Hello Jay,
The scape looks nice.
I like that middle "valley" look.
Place corals strategically so that the "valley" is maintained....that would look coool

In regards to your plumbing the new design is the ideal. Good job on that.

Thanks Reef_Noob

 

[Jaysreefworld]

The canopy came out great, I have the reflector and vho bulbs attached and all the ballasts wired!! I should have it hung tomorrow.

With the dt i will be trying out the dr tims bacteria, "BUT" i will be doing a fishless cycle and my main propose is so i can start bombing my dt with pods and get their population up, since i planned on keeping fish with special needs. Also, my daughter "Faith" is due on christmas day, so im in no rush to stock this tank. I will give the tank plenty of time to settle before any fish hits the water.

I've also been setting up a couple qt systems. So i'll be able to give each fish enough time to get treated, start eating well, and get use to me.

As always thanks for looking to anyone who's following!!!

 

[Jaysreefworld]

here's some pics...

Close up of canopy

Lighting

Here's an idea of what one reflector covers.. Its lighter then it appears, the iphone has a hard time taking the pics

Overall i'm very happy with it. It turned out just as i pictured. I wont have another update for awhile i dont want to bore you guys but i will post once the tank is stable.

As always thanks for looking

 

[highpower9979]

Nice setup ....

 

[slick6669]

Awesome setup!!! Fixture is awesome I might have missed it but what is your hanging canopy made of? What's the weight on it roughly?

 

[zwalk1839]

very nice setup love the stand and equipment choices. early congrats on the new addition to your fam. id try to get some livestock in the tank b4 she arrives as the first month or so u will be sleep deprived and itll give u something to tinker with when shes napping all the time