My New 1,000L "almost" Cube

[Michael B]

Hi Fellow Reefers,

Decision has been taken "“ consolidate current two tanks into one upgraded tank. Need builder to remove a wall, paint & plaster (wife is thrilled). Also converted outside store-room into water mixing room which will be plumbed direct into the tank.

Tank Details

"¢ 1500mm x 1,200mm x 600mm (water level at 550mm)
"¢ +- 1,000L with sump
"¢ Metal Frame, cabinet & matching open top trim
"¢ Skinny overflow & Euro braced

Equipment List

"¢ Deltec TC 2060 skimmer (rated for 1,700l)
"¢ Deltec KM500 Kalk Stirrer
"¢ Jag Heaters 300w (x2)
"¢ Hailea Hc 1,000 Chiller Unit
"¢ MP40 Vortech pumps (plus additional SunSun Pumps)
"¢ Aquatronic Controller System
"¢ Profilux Dosing Pump (with built in controller)
"¢ Phosphate Reactor (TLF)
"¢ Carbon Reactor (TLF)

Lighting Unit

"¢ Custom made T5 Light fitting "“ 12 x 80w bulbs

Know everyone likes photo's - The Build

 

[Paolo Piccinell]

mmmmmmhhhhhhh...

Nice equipment and very nice tank measures.
I definitely love your sump, could you please post some more photos?

The plugs in the last picture are from Acquatronica?!?

 

[Michael B]

mmmmmmhhhhhhh...

Nice equipment and very nice tank measures.
I definitely love your sump, could you please post some more photos?

The plugs in the last picture are from Acquatronica?!?

Thanks a million & yip plugs are for Acquatronica - only have two more sump pics with me

 

[Paolo Piccinell]

First impression was right... You really have a very nice setup!!!

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:


....waiting for main tank!

 

[Crazy_Beaver]

The dimensions of this tank are sick!!!

 

[Michael B]

1st Water

After the Cycle – did my Aquascaping & moved the stock from my two small tanks

 

[Toke23]

i like that setup alot...are you planning on adding more rock or leaving it as is? either way it looks great

 

[8220]

Beautiful tank and super pictures... I really like your sump, so organized ;=)

More pix please ;=)

 

[LiamLiffey]

Hi Michael,
what a nice setup. I love this clean style. Not overloaded, just showing the beauty of the corals and the fish. This is totally my style. Thumbs up!

Cheers
Axel

 

[bdwilson]

That's awesome, I love the Ricordea.

 

[chez2011]

very well design, I like the way you did the setup, I think couple pretty fish in there will finish your setup with a tumbs up.

 

[Reefers4Life]

WOW this set up and detail is second to none. Are those large acans in the bottom of the tank.

 

[kmu]

Very nice, please keep it minimalistic on the rock work

 

[mr9iron]

Great looking tank. I see a future TOTM! Where did you get the probe holders?

 

[norcaled]

you definitely have experience behind your back

 

[nuccadoc]

What a great setup! Very clean and well organized.

 

[gofor100]

Love the dimensions... also interested in what your future plans are with the aquascape and additional livestock.

Great job!

-Chad

 

[Michael B]

very nice tank

Thanks so much

i like that setup alot...are you planning on adding more rock or leaving it as is? either way it looks great

Thanks & am leaving rock work as is, also have about 10kg in the sump)

Beautiful tank and super pictures... I really like your sump, so organized ;=)

More pix please ;=)

Thank you & more pic's to follow shortly

Hi Michael,
what a nice setup. I love this clean style. Not overloaded, just showing the beauty of the corals and the fish. This is totally my style. Thumbs up!

Cheers
Axel

Appreciate that Axel - thanks a million

That's awesome, I love the Ricordea.

Shot for that & my favourites too

very well design, I like the way you did the setup, I think couple pretty fish in there will finish your setup with a tumbs up.

Thanks and have added a few more fish (see pic's below)

WOW this set up and detail is second to none. Are those large acans in the bottom of the tank.

Thank you & yes, green colony & red colony

Very nice, please keep it minimalistic on the rock work

Promise

Great looking tank. I see a future TOTM! Where did you get the probe holders?

Very kind of you - they came with my Aquatronica set up

you definitely have experience behind your back

A little

What a great setup! Very clean and well organized.

Thanks, I am a bit of pain when it comes to neatness LOL

Love the dimensions... also interested in what your future plans are with the aquascape and additional livestock.

Great job!

-Chad

Thanks Chad - not planning on adding any more LR, want the corals to grow & fill out the tank (well that is the plan)

 

[Michael B]

Water room completed & a quick pic of the electrical cupboard

 

[Michael B]

Some of my current Live Stock