launchnukes' reefer 750 xxl build

[launchnukes]

got some goodies in the mail today

wires are cleaned up and stand is level, ready for the big lift

 

[McPuff]

haha. yeah, i love the car. i'll get some pics up soon. I was originally looking for a gated gen 1 but after driving the lp car my mind was blown. it's been my dream for a long time to have a bright orange lambo! you'll love it.

Yes, the LP are definitely a sleaker look and have more power. I'm actually driving one next weekend so definitely looking forward to that. There are two things that draw me to the gen 1; 1) most of the gate manuals are gen 1, 2) they are commonly found under $90k. :0)

 

[launchnukes]

tank is finally on the stand. working on the rockwork.

 

[launchnukes]

bought a new phone last night and oh my...the camera is 10,000 times better than my old one. i apologize for the crap quality photos from previous posts. lol. updated tank shot as of 5/29

 

[launchnukes]

went to the Bahamas for a week and came back to a pile of goodies at the front door. just need to get the plumbing finished and i'll be ready for water.

after taking a closer look at the plumbing i decided that the gravity fed tank that came with the redsea reefer wasn't going to work for me. after much thought i decided to go with a tunze osmolator and pick up a lower profile ATO reservoir that i could fit in the stand and still have room. i found a great option and think it'll work great. Also, I have another 6105 coming but i guess it was out of stock.

8.5 Gallon ATO Reservoir from Advanced Acrylics

 

[oldhead]

went to the Bahamas for a week and came back to a pile of goodies at the front door. just need to get the plumbing finished and i'll be ready for water.

after taking a closer look at the plumbing i decided that the gravity fed tank that came with the redsea reefer wasn't going to work for me. after much thought i decided to go with a tunze osmolator and pick up a lower profile ATO reservoir that i could fit in the stand and still have room. i found a great option and think it'll work great. Also, I have another 6105 coming but i guess it was out of stock.

8.5 Gallon ATO Reservoir from Advanced Acrylics

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[mako61]

Im running a Redsea 525, mitras lx7s, and a advanced aquatics ATO. Very happy.

You may want a bigger ATO, mine is 11G and I wish it was bigger.

 

[aiber]

I can't see pics.

 

[launchnukes]

weird...i can see pics on my computer but not tapatalk. rehosted post below:

went to the Bahamas for a week and came back to a pile of goodies at the front door. just need to get the plumbing finished and i'll be ready for water.

after taking a closer look at the plumbing i decided that the gravity fed tank that came with the redsea reefer wasn't going to work for me. after much thought i decided to go with a tunze osmolator and pick up a lower profile ATO reservoir that i could fit in the stand and still have room. i found a great option and think it'll work great. Also, I have another 6105 coming but i guess it was out of stock.

8.5 Gallon ATO Reservoir from Advanced Acrylics

 

[moondoggy4]

That is a beast of a skimmer, hopefully your bio load will be big enough.

 

[launchnukes]

That is a beast of a skimmer, hopefully your bio load will be big enough.

it is a lot larger than i was expecting. but with my history with fish...it shouldn't be a problem. lol

 

[launchnukes]

Plumbing is done

Ready for water...

 

[moondoggy4]

Your rock work looks great. The rocks look different on the rock, is it another type?

 

[launchnukes]

we've got water...well, some water. need another day or so to fill the rest of the tank.

 

[launchnukes]

Your rock work looks great. The rocks look different on the rock, is it another type?

they do look very different in the photos. it must be the glare from the sun through the front door. two small rocks in the left structure are more white but most are similar in color and shape. the above photo with some water looks more realistic

 

[moondoggy4]

Yeah you are right just a optical illusion. the rock looks real nice ,where did you buy it from?

 

[launchnukes]

Yeah you are right just a optical illusion. the rock looks real nice ,where did you buy it from?

Can't remember. I've had the rock for years...over the years I've bought pieces from all over and when i took down my 500 gallon 5-6 years ago i kept around 100lbs of my favorite rock.

 

[launchnukes]

update. tank is cycling now and i spent some time last night building the red sea screen top. i've done quite a few DIY screen tops in the past and i've got to say that the quality of the red sea and finished product blow away the home depot diy screen top.

screen stuff

starting the build...and the mess

i wanted to create a space for the tunze cords to slip through so i had to buy a couple "zig zag" pieces (thought they came with the kit but i was wrong)

done and ready for screen. took way longer than expected

installed and i couldn't be happier with the finished product

 

[launchnukes]

2 weeks into the cycle and almost ready for fish...getting anxious.

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[launchnukes]

Still waiting on the cycle...

Spent some time setting up and organizing the electronics

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