Introduction:
So with another move just completed for work it is time again to rebuild my tank and apply some of the lessons learnt from the last build. This will be quite a build as I am trying a heap of new ideas and expanding my QT process and even looking at a frag tank. The build is very much as much about the build and construction as it is about the livestock and inhabitants. I am planning an extensive fish list and a predominantly SPS based tank.
The main drama faced to date is the fact that the tank was smashed by the removalists. It was the last item to come off the truck and all that was heard was shattered glass. The claim is just being finalised and I have a build plan I went through with Dennison (who I will get to build the tank). He has done a previous tank for me and does a great job.
I will try to discuss all the aspects of the build and hopefully I can learn something from everyone else whilst you guys and gals get a chance to come along for the ride.
System Type:
SPS Reef
Display System:
Strike up Date:
Jan 2015 - Sump and QT tanks
Mar 2015 - Main tank
Display Tank:
Custom 2000 x 900 x 650 (l w h) 12mm glass, euro brace, internal corner weir
Display Lighting:
ATI Sunpower - 4x80w T5 (x2)
GHL Mitras LED (x3)
Stand:
Custom steel frame clad in laminate mdf
Sump:
Dimension 145 x 50 x 40 ( l w h)
Support systems:
System Water:
Artificial Sea Water
Filtration:
Biopellets in a DIY re-circulating reactor
Carbon and GFO reactors
8 filter bags in custom holders in sump
Display Water circulation:
Tunze 20000l pumps (x3)
Jebo 20000l pumps (x2)
Return Pump:
Laguna 11000lph
Skimmer:
Bubble King Supermarin 250 RD3 Speedy
Evaporation Top Up:
Auto top up - RODI water
Controller:
Aquatronica (Main tank and QT tanks)
Chemical Support:
Calcium Addition: Aquatronica dosing pump
Magnesium Addition: Aquatronica dosing pump
Alkalinity Addition: Aquatronica dosing pump
Notes:
Some of the things I am doing with this build include:
Custom electrical cabinet to hold all electrics (include power monitoring and 12v backup switching system - plan to include 100w solar panel in future)
Flow monitoring on RO/DI water and waste water
Automated water change using Aquatronica (15L daily)
Sump and QT tanks in laundry instead of under stand
Combined lighting using T5's and LED's
Tank Transfer Method to utilised for pre QT treatment for all fish
Large UPS backup for power outage
Photos:
Note there is a lot of temporary stuff I place including a return line from the fish QT which is housing the last few fish I have (until the tank turns up). I also have more work to do to get the detail finished up. I also cannot do the plumbing until the main tank comes so there is some half completed plumbing.
A few photos
So with another move just completed for work it is time again to rebuild my tank and apply some of the lessons learnt from the last build. This will be quite a build as I am trying a heap of new ideas and expanding my QT process and even looking at a frag tank. The build is very much as much about the build and construction as it is about the livestock and inhabitants. I am planning an extensive fish list and a predominantly SPS based tank.
The main drama faced to date is the fact that the tank was smashed by the removalists. It was the last item to come off the truck and all that was heard was shattered glass. The claim is just being finalised and I have a build plan I went through with Dennison (who I will get to build the tank). He has done a previous tank for me and does a great job.
I will try to discuss all the aspects of the build and hopefully I can learn something from everyone else whilst you guys and gals get a chance to come along for the ride.
System Type:
SPS Reef
Display System:
Strike up Date:
Jan 2015 - Sump and QT tanks
Mar 2015 - Main tank
Display Tank:
Custom 2000 x 900 x 650 (l w h) 12mm glass, euro brace, internal corner weir
Display Lighting:
ATI Sunpower - 4x80w T5 (x2)
GHL Mitras LED (x3)
Stand:
Custom steel frame clad in laminate mdf
Sump:
Dimension 145 x 50 x 40 ( l w h)
Support systems:
System Water:
Artificial Sea Water
Filtration:
Biopellets in a DIY re-circulating reactor
Carbon and GFO reactors
8 filter bags in custom holders in sump
Display Water circulation:
Tunze 20000l pumps (x3)
Jebo 20000l pumps (x2)
Return Pump:
Laguna 11000lph
Skimmer:
Bubble King Supermarin 250 RD3 Speedy
Evaporation Top Up:
Auto top up - RODI water
Controller:
Aquatronica (Main tank and QT tanks)
Chemical Support:
Calcium Addition: Aquatronica dosing pump
Magnesium Addition: Aquatronica dosing pump
Alkalinity Addition: Aquatronica dosing pump
Notes:
Some of the things I am doing with this build include:
Custom electrical cabinet to hold all electrics (include power monitoring and 12v backup switching system - plan to include 100w solar panel in future)
Flow monitoring on RO/DI water and waste water
Automated water change using Aquatronica (15L daily)
Sump and QT tanks in laundry instead of under stand
Combined lighting using T5's and LED's
Tank Transfer Method to utilised for pre QT treatment for all fish
Large UPS backup for power outage
Photos:
Note there is a lot of temporary stuff I place including a return line from the fish QT which is housing the last few fish I have (until the tank turns up). I also have more work to do to get the detail finished up. I also cannot do the plumbing until the main tank comes so there is some half completed plumbing.
A few photos
