Robert's 300G DD Build (80Lx36Wx24H)

[ROB712]

Hey guys. I been out of the reefing game for a few years now and finally decided to get back into it. I set up a 45G Rimless about 6 months ago after not having saltwater tanks for a few years. I had a bad crash and lost my entire 300G reef about 5 years ago and it hit me hard. Fast forward to now and i just couldnt resist getting back into a larger tank after learning a lot more about the hobby so i pulled the trigger and bought a 300G acrylic from a local guy here in Los Angeles. The tank is 80 long by 36 wide by 24 high exactly the dems i wanted for my next reef tank. I havent had a larger reef tank for a few years so i would love everyones input and advice along the way as i put everything together. Below ill post a few pictures of that tank as it sits now. Next week i have a guy coming out to buff and clean the whole tank of any scratches. I want to take my time and really do this right so if any of you have any suggestions on the equipment i should use, the plumbing, or just any tips i would love to hear what you have to say. Thanks for looking!

EQUIPMENT SO FAR
Display tank 300G 80Lx24Hx36W
Stand Steel stand with plans to frame it with wood so it looks nice and hides all the equipment
Skimmer Super Reef Octopus RO-PS-5000INT
Return Pump ReefFlo SuperDart Gold
Lighting Planning to run three EcoTech Marine Radion xr30w Gen. 3 (Currently have one on my 45g and love it)
Filtration 70G sump/fuge any suggestions?
Power Heads Jebao WP60 x2 (I plan on upgrading to two Vortech MP60)
Monitor Neptune Systems Apex controller
Top-off and WC Tunze with two 150G Container for RODI and Pre-mixed stored in the garage

The rest of equipment im still planning as well as the livestock list. I have about 200+lbs of rock right now for the display but ill probably add a lot more. Here are a couple pics of how it sits now.

And here is the 45G that im upgrading from Been up for about 6 months

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Nice pickup you have. IMO I would keep the WP60's unless you are unhappy with their flow. I run them now on my 500 gallon system and I have great flow.

Patience is the key so keep up the good work. You 45 looks beautiful.

 

[ROB712]

Nice pickup you have. IMO I would keep the WP60's unless you are unhappy with their flow. I run them now on my 500 gallon system and I have great flow.

Patience is the key so keep up the good work. You 45 looks beautiful.

Thank you! Yeah ill probably stick with them then and see how i like them. Im sure they will do the job just fine.




I know some of you guys have some pretty narly skimmers but to me this is the biggest ive ever had for a tank haha as big as my puppy and nearly the size of my 45G!

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Thank you! Yeah ill probably stick with them then and see how i like them. Im sure they will do the job just fine.




I know some of you guys have some pretty narly skimmers but to me this is the biggest ive ever had for a tank haha as big as my puppy and nearly the size of my 45G!

Cute did you Velcro his ears together. Nice skimmer also.

 

[ROB712]

Cute did you Velcro his ears together. Nice skimmer also.

No lol her ears are just starting to stand so they flop over like that naturally. Probably another few weeks before they are up all the way.