New 150 gallon build

[ezdive]

So I wanted to go back a bit and give a few more details on the build and hopefully help me push a little further. I know I always appreciate the details.

When I first mixed up saltwater for the tank, I created a snow storm. After a bit of research though, i realized it was temporary and the calcium eventually was reabsorbed back into the water.

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After a few hours, I combined this water with the water from the original 150, checking for salinity, temp, etc., of course.

 

[ezdive]

Before painting the inside of the stand, I used silicone to seal up the seams inside.

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[ezdive]

One of the goals I have it to create a shelf from tonga rock. I saw someone else create this with tie wraps and so I have started this with the few rocks that I have.

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I have a few "boulders" of live Rock. About 6" or so that I need to sell or trade. I'll post that on another thread. But if anyone knows someone who is interested, please let me know.

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[ezdive]

When I was using the pavers for the base of the stacks, I coated them with silicone to prevent scratching and to try and keep as much muck out from under them.

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[ezdive]

After the build, I added Miracle mud to the refugium. Now I need to find some Caulerpa to fill it. I have some Chaeto but its not doing well. Maybe the cycle is still working in the tank.

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The water cleared up relatively quickly and the corals did plump up alot while it was cloudy.

 

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After buying some heatsinks online, I had to modify them with a hacksaw to get the hanging kit to work.

I reused most of my LEDs and re configured one side of the tank.

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Lighting on one side of the canopy.

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And here is a shot of the canopy.
Wall socket installed. Planning on running a plain fan across this for the heat. Probably will drill a couple of holes down to the aquarium to allow heat to escape up and the fan can help take care of the rest.

 

[Siptang]

Hey, nice to meet you and your family today!! I have posted all the pics and video from today in our facebook page so if interested, come check it out!

BTW, sick set up!! I love the all the work that you did!!

 

[Bestia]

Like the rockscape, love the towers affect.

 

[milsaltnewbie07]

Dude this is a really nice build, that canopy looks gorgeous btw.

 

[ezdive]

Hey, nice to meet you and your family today!! I have posted all the pics and video from today in our facebook page so if interested, come check it out!

BTW, sick set up!! I love the all the work that you did!!

Thanks Siptang!
Thanks everyone.

Thought I would post another pic of the tank now that its been up for almost a month. This is just the front side...

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also picked up this beauty in Fort Pierce on the way down from Orlando. I know I have an addiction when I drag the family 2 hours out of the way for fish. LOL.

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[DRThompson]

Great build, love the open rock work, would love to see it sometime

 

[small triggers]

Has turned out great!

 

[ezdive]

Thanks Dave and Triggers!
I'm afraid its not up to show quality yet. I need more corals and color. That's my next step as well as dressing it up to match the kitchen.

 

[milsaltnewbie07]

looking good ez, if only i had the tank for that beautiful PB tang..ohh how i envy you

 

[ezdive]

Yes, that powder blue is doing great. There were signs of stress when she first arrived with ich showing up but it seems that it has mostly fallen off of her and she is really an active swimmer.

Started working with the canopy and tiling it to try and finish off the front face of the tank.

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Using travertine tiles and glass for accents.

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[ezdive]

I picked up a green bubble tip anemone on my trip through Fort Peirce and had it in the tank for about 3 weeks. The percula clowns that I have have never hosted in anything. Much to my surprise they have taken a liking to this particular new resident. Really cool to see this happen.

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[ERivera65]

Wow! awesome build and your new aquarium looks great! I love the setup and rock work. Brilliant!

 

[Biggar]

Soooooo nice man, very professional. Love it. I got to swing by sometime.

Wish I had a powder blue. It was worth the effort. Beautiful

 

[Ryanaquarium]

Nice build..