Seriousreefers 1000 Litre Cube

[seriousreefer]

Hello all.

I have been Reefkeeping for +- 3 Years now, the below set-up being my third.

Here is a breakdown of the tank and equipment so far.

Tank 100 cm x 100cm x 80cm +-780 litres (Idol Marine)
Tank built on site by using 10mm Glass and black silicon.

Stand 100 x 100 x 100 with granite surround/walkway
Filtration room 1.5 Meter x 0.85 Meter
Sump 900 x 400 x 400
Return pump Magnet MD70 (9.7 meter Head)
63mm Closed loop with 2 Magnet MD70 pumps
skimmer Reef Octopus DNW200 (modified)
Large Calcium Reactor Reef Octopus
Aqua Medic Soleniod valve
Aqua Medic regulator
Aqua Medic CO2 Bottle
Large Haliae chiller
Ehiem Cannister filter (Running Carbon only)
Aqua Medic Kalk Stirrer
Profilux plus II Computer
Profilux 6 outlet Digital power bar
Profilux Lightning,sunrise, sunset and moonlight Simulation light stick.
Lighting is provided by a single ended 14000 Kelvin MH.


Hope you all enjoy the pics and i will try update the thread on a regular bases.

Lastly before i forget thanks to Reefcentral and its members for such a great forum.

 

[seriousreefer]

Update pics

Update pics

Tank after 2 weeks

Tank after 4 weeks

Tank after 12 weeks

Tank after 18 weeks

Tank after 22 weeks

Tank Present day

 

[massman]

Hey mate,
Tank looks good. However, I am very worried about it being only 10mm glass at 80cm tall.
I would say 12mm as a bare minimum, but 15mm to be safe.
I really hope this doesn't let go. Please be aware.
Cheers

 

[seriousreefer]

Hi Massman

Thanks for the concern about the tank mate.


The glass is 10mm but it is very well braced top and bottom and all joints are also braced with a extra piece of 10mm glass.

So i am sure the tank will be ok .

 

[SunnyX]

Looking good! :thumbsup:

If my uncle comes through with 2010 World Cup tickets I would love to see it in person.

 

[thriceanangel]

This is a great tank! I love the Bommie idea, and actually you stole my idea!! LOL! Kidding, but I am in the process of building a 48"x48" with the same patch reef set up. Someday I'll finish it! Thanks for the inspiration!

What are you using for lighting?

 

[Capt_Cully]

The pictures are phenomenal. But I'd bet it's even more beautiful in person. Nice work!

 

[seriousreefer]

To answer a few questions

thriceanangel

I think the current bulb is a 400 watt ushio

SunnyX

You are more than welcome to visit anytime you are in South Africa.

 

[mcliffy2]

I'm really digging this setup. Love the granite bar I've found it makes a great workspace and makes it easy to work in the tank.

 

[seriousreefer]

Livestock Pics

Livestock Pics

Flameback Angel

Potters Angel

Bangia Cardinal

Foxface and Yellow Tang

Niger Trigger

Naso Tang

Splendid Pseudochromis

I will try get some decent coral pics Later this week.

 

[seriousreefer]

Current Fish list

Current Fish list

Naso Tang (Naso lituratus)
Blonde Naso Tang (Naso elegans)
Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma veliferum)
Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens)
Foxface Lo (Siganus vulpinus)
Niger Trigger (Odonus niger)
Breeding Pair African Clowns (Amphiprion allardi)
Maroon Clown (Premnas biaculeatus)
Humbug Damsel (Dascyllus melanurus)
Gold Tail Damsel (Chrysiptera parasema)
Blue Green Chromis (Chromis viridis)
Lyretail Anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis)
sunburst Flathead Anthias (Serranocirrhitus latus)
Splendid Pseudochromis (Pseudochromis splendens)
Sixline Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia)
Red Lizzard Blennie (Parapercis schauinslandii)
Royal Gramma (Gramma loreto)
Bicolour Blennie (Ecsenius bicolor)
Bangia Cardinal (Pterapogon kauderni)
Golden Pygmy Angel (Centropyge aurantia)
Flameback Angel (Centropyge acanthops)
Potters Angel (Centropyge potteri)


Thinking of adding about three more fish .

Any suggestions?

 

[massman]

Flame hawk
Longnose hawk
Choats wrasse



Or maybe take a drive up to durban and catch your own gem tang:smokin:

 

[seriousreefer]

You read my mind Maasman

I was thinking of adding a Flame hawk myself.

 

[seriousreefer]

Added a stunning purple carpet anemone ( Stichodactyla gigantea )


pic's to follow.

 

[seriousreefer]

Pics as promised

Pics as promised

Maxima

Crocea

Sponge

Purple Carpet Anemone

New Full Tank Shot

 

[mpoletti]

Very nice tank and design. Its always nice to see another Centropyge fans tank

 

[Ski11z]

Did you build the tank, or someone came in and built it for you, i am looking to build my own, what was the total cost of the glass.

 

[harsaphes]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14661156#post14661156 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ski11z
Did you build the tank, or someone came in and built it for you, i am looking to build my own, what was the total cost of the glass.

.....and if you did can you come and build mine...please

 

[seriousreefer]

Cheers Mpoletti

I am hoping to add a Lemonpeel Pygmy Soon.

How is your'e Joculator pygmy doing?

 

[massman]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14664317#post14664317 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by seriousreefer
Cheers Mpoletti

I am hoping to add a Lemonpeel Pygmy Soon.

How is your'e Joculator pygmy doing?

IME lemonpeels are the least reef friendly of all the dwarf angels. They will have a go at your corals and probably your clams too.
Add with caution!