My 240 gal reef tankbuild

[bubblewood]

Getting the refugium filled!

 

[mrbee2828]

I love how this is set in the wall. Following!

 

[bubblewood]

Things are moving right along. Had a problem with the pump I added to my filter. Way to big 2300 gal per hour. Pushing way touch water. Went down to a 1500 gal per hr. running strong. Lots of water movement thru the filter. 4" socks are doing their job. Tank is clearing fast. Cleaned the socks out for the night.
Tomorrow get my aquascaping grove on. Found a picture of this "cliff / ledge look I'm after.
Also any good input on a small schooling fish? Something outside of green chromis?

 

[bubblewood]

The look I'm after!

 

[bubblewood]

So today I received the good word all my marble from Italy will be ready for pickup! The marble will encase the enitre viewing area around the tank. There will be no water lines visible from the 3 viewing sides. Pictures to follow!

Sad news I won't see my skimmer for another week or so. This shouldnt be a problem with the tank running and live rock going in this weekend? Any input on it?

 

[bubblewood]

http://s1366.photobucket.com/user/bubblewood/slideshow/Reef

Additional construction pictures...Just showing the progress of this project.

 

[bubblewood]

Marble is ready !!

 

[bubblewood]

Marble is going in!

 

[bubblewood]

Marble is done....now off to the fun stuff aquascaping!

 

[bubblewood]

 

[bubblewood]

Creating a arch in the center of the two rock formations. Drilling the rock and inserting 1/2" PVC pipe.
More pictures later

 

[tjsailosullivan]

Looks likes a beautiful build. Can't wait to see it stocked.

 

[Hawg Pharm]

Very nice. Looking forward to seeing the final product.

 

[bubblewood]

Update....live rock going into the tank today approx 150 lbs. I have another 100lbs of rock in my 75 gal tank that will transfer when the big move happens. My question is about how long before I can make this move with corals and fish? I was thinking about 2 weeks. Does this sounds about right?

 

[bubblewood]

Some of the corals that will be moving into a new home.

 

[Lilmatty5dimes]

those look like some sweet rock. aquascaping is the best part. lol those are some nice looking coral. especially the dounut or scoly.

 

[bubblewood]

Just a little more touching up and a few tweaks and a few more pieces and it starting to look like a natural reef!

 

[bubblewood]

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Clearing up nice!

 

[bubblewood]

The day after...looking pretty sweet! Installing the permanent lights tonight!

 

[Lilmatty5dimes]

thats outstanding looks really sweet.