SimonSKL
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Now that I have sold my 29g setup, I can begin to plan my 125g build. Here are some drawings of what I envision.
This will be a 125g tank measured 72x18x22, custom stand and canopy
The stand will be built a little deeper so i can have a bigger sump area to house all the equipment and accessories. Nothing will be kept outside the tank. Top frame will be built with 2x6. The corner posts will be 4x4. Rest of the stand will be 2x4. There will be no center support.
Plumbing: The tank will have two cornerflows and I will be using both bulkheads for drains in each and have the returns routed to the back and over into the tank. I hope this will create a more quiet tank without hearing the water gurgling. The green pipe is the primary drain, purple will backup drain and red the return line. There will be a manifold in the front for reactors.
Equipment in sump: I plan to have a 30g sump (36x13x16) with a dosing cabinet, reactors, and a electrical panel underneath.
I will be using a shadowbox to create some depth perception as a background.
Canopy: The top of the canopy will be hinged so it can be raised for light installment or occasional maintenance. The front door will be used for routine feeding and daily cleaning.
A few decisions will still need to be made:
What size and brand of external pump will I be using to provide 1000gph flow to the tank, to the refugium and drive the reactors? I have been thinking about PanWorld 100PXX or Blowhole 1450. I welcome any suggestion you may have.
I plan to use LED lights. At this time I am leaning toward 3 to 4 EShine 60W CREE units.
This will be a 125g tank measured 72x18x22, custom stand and canopy
The stand will be built a little deeper so i can have a bigger sump area to house all the equipment and accessories. Nothing will be kept outside the tank. Top frame will be built with 2x6. The corner posts will be 4x4. Rest of the stand will be 2x4. There will be no center support.
Plumbing: The tank will have two cornerflows and I will be using both bulkheads for drains in each and have the returns routed to the back and over into the tank. I hope this will create a more quiet tank without hearing the water gurgling. The green pipe is the primary drain, purple will backup drain and red the return line. There will be a manifold in the front for reactors.
Equipment in sump: I plan to have a 30g sump (36x13x16) with a dosing cabinet, reactors, and a electrical panel underneath.
I will be using a shadowbox to create some depth perception as a background.
Canopy: The top of the canopy will be hinged so it can be raised for light installment or occasional maintenance. The front door will be used for routine feeding and daily cleaning.
A few decisions will still need to be made:
What size and brand of external pump will I be using to provide 1000gph flow to the tank, to the refugium and drive the reactors? I have been thinking about PanWorld 100PXX or Blowhole 1450. I welcome any suggestion you may have.
I plan to use LED lights. At this time I am leaning toward 3 to 4 EShine 60W CREE units.