Nanoreefbro's 233 gal Leemar Starphire Tank!!!

[nanoreefbro]

Well I bit the bullet and decided to upgrade from my 150 gal. My fish were getting bigger and there were some things I wasn't completely happy with my last tank so this time around I wanted to correct those issues. I've had this tank for awhile now but with going to school, working, and trying to find someone to build a sump, and stand. I just didn't have the time until now. The tank I got this time is:

Leemar 72" x 30" x 25" Starphire front and right side
4" Eurobracing on top with no center braces
Diamond Edge, Black Silicone, Black back, black bottom
Calfo Overflow with 3 1 1/2" holes for BeanAnimal Overflow design
2 1" holes in back corners of tank

 

[nanoreefbro]

Here are some pics of the tank once I got it home. Thanks to Matt (Fish n Frags), Ron (Onad75), and Kris (KT-150) for helping me get it in the house!

 

[nanoreefbro]

I bought about 6 boxes of the Tukani/Pukani live rock. It's really light and easy to work with.

It's been curing in my garage for about 6 weeks now...

 

[nanoreefbro]

A few more pics...

 

[nanoreefbro]

Well I needed a sump and John Hoang from Advance Acrylics definitely stepped up to the plate. The sump was so clean and nice that I debated on using it as a sump and making it into a tank instead.

Anyways here are some pics of my sump

 

[nanoreefbro]

I spoke with John about having access to cleaning out my filter sock holder so he created a removable/adjustable filter sock holder.

 

[nanoreefbro]

Here are some pics of my stand and canopy. Just waiting for the right stain.

 

[nanoreefbro]

More pics I got today...

 

[Reefolution]

Nice, what are you plans for circulation?

 

[Ed Reef]

Man....you're off to a great start. What a beauty of a tank.


The workmanship is excellence and the sump is a really beauty. LOVE the idea of the removable filter sock holder !!


I see you're getting a head start on the stand and canopy. Are you planning a cover canopy top or letting the canopy float (hanging) as for such a beauty of a tank, would be a shame to keep to close!!


What color stain....!! How about flow?? And lights?? ooooh so many questions, which I'm sure will come out in coming posting :lol:

 

[Jflip2002]

Who is making your stand for you? It looks outstanding.... John did a great job on the sump, also.

 

[nanoreefbro]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15042332#post15042332 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Reefolution
Nice, what are you plans for circulation?

Right now I have two MP40W Vortechs and I also have a pair of the 6045 Nanostreams that I plan on using. My return pump is a Reeflo Snapper

 

[nanoreefbro]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15042510#post15042510 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ed Reef
Man....you're off to a great start. What a beauty of a tank.


The workmanship is excellence and the sump is a really beauty. LOVE the idea of the removable filter sock holder !!


I see you're getting a head start on the stand and canopy. Are you planning a cover canopy top or letting the canopy float (hanging) as for such a beauty of a tank, would be a shame to keep to close!!


What color stain....!! How about flow?? And lights?? ooooh so many questions, which I'm sure will come out in coming posting :lol:

Thank you Ed, Yeah that was something that I talked to the owner of Advance Acrylics. He suggested the removable filter sock holder instead of the conventional holder that is glued in place. I'm going to be using a canopy top since my lighting will be 3 Lumenarc Mini Reflectors. I haven't decided on which bulbs I will be using but they will be 250watt. Maybe either 14K or 20K? I've heard good things about the Aquamaxx Bulbs so we will see...

 

[nanoreefbro]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15042520#post15042520 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Jflip2002
Who is making your stand for you? It looks outstanding.... John did a great job on the sump, also.

Hi Joe, I think you've heard of Acrylic World? They are in Orange County. He is building it for me. I will be picking it up this Friday... Yeah John is awesome. I will be using him from now on. I am contemplating on having him building a 50 gal tank for me since the one I have now is starting to bow.

 

[Jflip2002]

Acrylic world makes a pretty dang nice wood stand, lol. That looks oustanding. I will have to subscribe just so I can remember their name, when I can afford my stand lol. It looks terrific so far.

 

[nanoreefbro]

Yeah thanks it looks great so far.. I'm really excited to see it in person. This is the last piece to the puzzle. Once it's done I can start setting this bad boy up.

 

[mpoletti]

Very nice and very clean so far.

 

[fote03]

Looks great and like ur off to a good start. keep the pics coming

 

[nanoreefbro]

Got a few pics of the cabinet after it was stained.

 

[nanoreefbro]

Well I managed to get the stand home and now the tank is in place. Its been a productive weekend.