Nick's 117 Gallon Reef

[Emoezekielsr5]

Finally finished transfering the contents of my 180 into the new 117 Gallon. Here is a current FTS.

First, a FTS of the Old Tank. 180 Gallon Peninsula/60x30x24

New Tank. Custom 117 Gallon 45x24x25. Starphire Front.

Equipment List:
FILTRATION
*40 Gallon Sump (Standard 40breeder :eek2: )
*SWC DNW250 Recirculating Skimmer
LIGHTING
*Dual PFO HQI Ballast
*2xLumenbright Reflectors
*2x250 SE Radiums
CIRCULATION
*2XTunze 6100
*2xTunze 6055
*Tunze 7096 Controller
OTHER
*MRC CR2 Reactor, Reefanatic Regulator
*Milwaukee SMS122 Ph Controller
*Neptune Systems ACjr
*Jalli 800 Watt heater, Ebo Jager 300 Watt Glass Heater
*60Lbs of Pukani Liverock
*44Lbs of Caribsea Special Grade Sand
Livestock
FISH
*Candy Hog
*Multi-bar Angel
*Pair of Ocellaris Cowns
*Convict Tang
*Flame Hawk
*Red Firefish
*Solar Wrasse

 

[Aristarchus]

Very clean looking, I really like the aquascaping. Why the switch to a smaller tank?

 

[Emoezekielsr5]

Very clean looking, I really like the aquascaping. Why the switch to a smaller tank?

Thanks. I switched mostly because of the hairline scratches on the 180.

 

[shaunt]

I know there is a secret to aquascaping like that...care to share?

 

[irieef]

i am inspired. love the rockwork. acrylic rods? did u post these pics on sdr yet? very nice..

 

[Emoezekielsr5]

I know there is a secret to aquascaping like that...care to share?

i am inspired. love the rockwork. acrylic rods? did u post these pics on sdr yet? very nice..

The secret is this two part Epoxy by TLF.
http://www.customaquatic.com/estore/control/product/~product=SA-TLAS2
It's easy to mix and it dries quickly.

 

[timdam]

do u use that epoxy to get your rocks to stick together and stand up like that?

 

[Emoezekielsr5]

do u use that epoxy to get your rocks to stick together and stand up like that?

The base rock(fiji) sandwich the Pukani rocks up. I then secure the tower with epoxy around the base.

 

[3djedi]

Both tanks look awesome. But the 180 looked absolutely amazing almost a scene right out of the ocean. Are you going to paint or cover the back of the new 117? All those pipes, hoses, and wires are a little distracting!

 

[Emoezekielsr5]

Both tanks look awesome. But the 180 looked absolutely amazing almost a scene right out of the ocean. Are you going to paint or cover the back of the new 117? All those pipes, hoses, and wires are a little distracting!

Thanks. I do miss the 180, hopefully in the future when I get a bigger place. I can setup an even bigger Peninsla tank. As far the back area, I ordered some black vinyl to cover. The overflow will be covered in briarium/gsp and coralline.

 

[lordofthereef]

So what prompted you to make the switch? Starphire glass?

 

[janey]

NICE..
How do you have the water so crystal clear ???

and do u have pic's of your Peninsula setup ??

Hopefully this summer i will be setting up my 110 slim Peninsula..

I wanna get some idea's ..
thanks

Janey

 

[timdam]

i just ordered that epoxy that you recommended. one quick question about it.... do u have to press the corals hard against it to make them stick? as if i had a ricordia that not attached to any rock, would i have to press it pretty hard on that puddy (possibly damaging the ricordia)?

 

[Emoezekielsr5]

So what prompted you to make the switch? Starphire glass?

Mainly because of the many scratches on the 180.

NICE..
How do you have the water so crystal clear ???

and do u have pic's of your Peninsula setup ??

Hopefully this summer i will be setting up my 110 slim Peninsula..

I wanna get some idea's ..
thanks

Janey

Janey,

I use 2 cups of carbon and run them for two weeks at a time to keep the water clear. You won't regret setting up a peninsula, it's like having 2 tanks in one.

i just ordered that epoxy that you recommended. one quick question about it.... do u have to press the corals hard against it to make them stick? as if i had a ricordia that not attached to any rock, would i have to press it pretty hard on that puddy (possibly damaging the ricordia)?

After mixing the epoxy, I usually let it sit outside of the water for about a minute. This way the epoxy will have time to dry/harden up a little bit making it easier for you to attach the coral into the rock.

 

[mrsmithers]

Janey,
Here is a link to Nick's 180
http://www.sdreefs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50133

 

[AquaReeferMan]

Wow

 

[Emoezekielsr5]

New Stylo I picked up yesterday. Sorry the image sucks, I couldn't find my tripod, so I had to hand hold.

and a picture of my favorite fish at the moment

 

[yongpanda]

This is my favorite tank. I like the rockwork you made there and i like the dimensions of it. the coral placement also! I'd liek to know how you did your plumbing though. This is somethign I'd definitly want to try out.

 

[Emoezekielsr5]

This is my favorite tank. I like the rockwork you made there and i like the dimensions of it. the coral placement also! I'd liek to know how you did your plumbing though. This is somethign I'd definitly want to try out.

Thank you. I'm glad you like my rockwork.

My plumbing is actually super simple. Drain(s) is just a basic Durso that consist of 1.5inch Main Drain and 1 inch Emergency drains, just in case the main clogs for some reason. For the return, I just have a "Y" Splitter connected to an Oceanrunner 3500, split into 2x1inch returns and into a pair of Flo-accelerators.

 

[Eel-byte]

Awesome looking tank. I'm planning on doing the island approach with the rock when I upgrade in a few months.