Red Sea Reefer 170 Build

[Pico1]

Woohoo! After months of waiting, my new tank is FINALLY here. I originally wanted the black but the white was all they got in, and it's actually really growing on me.

So far I've got a VorTech MP-10w, Eheim return pump, Tunze ATO, Reef Octopus Classic 110-SSS, Cobalt Neo-Therm heater, and a Mainland pro-series light.
-150W phoenix 14k
-4x T5 (ATI Blue+ x 2, ATI True Actinic, ATI Lagoon Blue)
-2 x LED moonlights

Filling it up!

Installed an under counter light in the sump area and *tried* to organize the cords...

 

[cherubfish pair]

How many gallons in display?

 

[Pico1]

It's about 34 gallons in the display, 43 gallons total. 24x20x20.

 

[Reefflapper]

It is very nice what you have going on there, have you thought about suspending the lights? If it is possible of course.

 

[andrew9]

that looks awesome, im getting ready to get one ordered as well, just waiting for them to come in! any plans on stocking? fish list?

 

[brett559]

Looks awesome. Also curious to know what you are putting in there.

 

[Pico1]

Thanks guys! I have a few fish and corals being held in QT from my old tank that will be going in there (blotched anthias, sunburst anthias, possum wrasse, bangaii cardinal, etc.). I stock heavy on fish but that huge skimmer should help. Will be a mixed reef, mostly SPS with some showpiece LPS and Rics.

Got the aquascape mostly done, might move a rock or two still. I also painted the paneling strip on the fixture to match the stand. Looking pretty slick.

 

[durhman123]

That rock looks great! Where's it from?

 

[bmullikin1]

looks great, going back old school lighting, no more radions.

 

[bob1825]

I am debating the 170 or the 250. Are you happy with the 170 or should I go bigger? What type of light are you running? I am planning to have maxima clams and stony corals. BTW...that tank looks great!

 

[bob1825]

One last question, is there room for more equipment in the sump in addition to the skimmer?

 

[Pico1]

Added a couple of frags today...

 

[terrypercula]

:lol: a couple frags?! You filled it haha

 

[Pico1]

mods...why was my thread moved? Display is 34 gallons per red sea...

 

[ReefMcA]

Looks fantastic. I will be eager to see another picture in a couple of months.

 

[Daniel62]

Looks gerat

 

[moondoggy4]

Love the tank I just read about these tanks today and I was interested in the one that you got.

 

[12_egg_Omelett]

Ha that's far from a couple. Hey can I ask what other sets up you looked at before deciding on this one?

 

[terrypercula]

mods...why was my thread moved? Display is 34 gallons per red sea...

nano forum is based on system volume from what I remember.

 

[Pico1]

Here's an update for you guys. Yesterday I added a helfrichi firefish, an azure damsel, another vivid fancy clown, a blue digi, and an orange sponge. All is doing well! Really love this tank.