Luke33 Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Well after moving twice, starting a new job and getting settled into the new house I'm ready for a new tank. I ended up going with a 180g 3/4" acrylic tank. The tank is your standard size 72x24x24" but the overflow is external so no obstruction in the tank and the back and bottom are black. Since I am going barebottom I thought a black bottom would look pretty sharp. The corners of the tank are going to be rounded which I think is another nice feature when you have an acrylic tank. The top will be eurobraced as well. The tank should be here in the next two weeks as it ships later this week. I am picking up the stand tonight. I have purchased all the equipment already, just waiting on this tank! Sump is acrylic, 43x18x16, your standard skimmer, fuge, return. Skimmer is a beast, uses a Jebao 8000 DC pump, 3600lph air - Also purchased a spare pump for this Return is a Jebao 12000 dc pump - Also purchased a spare Flow - 2 RW-20's. This has me a bit concerned as these pumps really push out a ton of flow, may be to much. Heaters - 2 300w Eheim ATO - Hydor Smart ATO Lights - 2 32" evergrow programmable LED's Light Rack - Made out of black 80/20 aluminum 1515 series 40W Aqua UV Sterilizer I have three rock structures built by the alternate reef I plan on using in the tank, they will be the only structure in the tank. All live rock will be in the fuge section in the sump. I like to keep things as open and clean as possible in the display. On my rock structure's I will only have sps, most likely a mix of milli's and acro's. Maybe a few monti's but I kinda doubt it honestly. On the sand bed will be nothing but Z&P's most likely. I may try a plate or two or a couple chalice but I really enjoy the Z&P's. Other than that to be determined. I'll update as things start coming together. Thanks, Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke33 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Skimmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Who makes the skimmer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefNewby82 Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Sounds awesome Luke! Tank sounds awesome with the black back and bottom, and the rounder corners. Can't wait for more pics on this build...your last big tank was a sight for sure, and can only imagine this one! That skimmer is a beast for sure...and congrats on the new job and house as well! P.S. The monti digi in my pic I got from you is doing great and has grown quite well! ; v) Brandon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke33 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Jacob, I buy all my equip from the manufacturer, not sure what brand you would call it. The skimmer isn't over here in the US from what I can tell. But they have a lot of different sizes. I'm extremely impressed with build quality as the acrylic is thick and everything seems well made. Now to see how it runs, but I'm expecting it to run very well. Thanks Brandon, should be a fun build. Glad the monti is doing well, that thing will grow like a weed if you allow it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Thanks Luke. I'm going to be looking for one in the next month or two and that one looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke33 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 I'll take a pic of it later next to a 5g bucket as it dwarfs a 5g bucket. Jacob if it works like it looks I can send you there info and you can place an order with them if you want. Lets make sure it works well before someone else orders something from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 That skimmer is a beast. What is it rated for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke33 Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Here is a pic of the stand. And the skimmer next to a 5g bucket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke33 Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 That skimmer is a beast. What is it rated for I'm sure it could handle a 500-700g system if you wanted. I Plan on feeding very heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msr224 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Glad to see you're back. Skimmer looks really good! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orlando809 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Looking good ,we all know its going to be a great build like always . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBugmaster Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Glad you are back and can't wait to see your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke33 Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Thanks guys, can't wait to get this going as well! Its been to long : ) Next step is going to be having an electrician come add in a 20amp circuit dedicated to the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowfish770 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Your tanks always looked great and welcome back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke33 Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Thanks Kent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke33 Posted January 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Here are some updates, sump and tank ship out today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ReefNewby82 Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Woot woot! Love the overflow on the back to keep the display clean and gives more room... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke33 Posted January 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Thanks Brandon, I think every new tank I buy, it has one nicer option than the last. I will love not having the two overflows in the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryansweet Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Looking pretty sweet so far Luke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin1300 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Nice Luke, nice big skimmer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke33 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Thanks ryan! It's slowly coming together, hope to have it this weekend and to get it plumbed. Thanks Dustin, that skimmer is actually bigger than I thought it was going to be, going to have to feed a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msr224 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Looks good Luke, really good. Who made your tank? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke33 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I had Advanced Acrylics out of Cali make it. I had them make my last AIO tank and it was nice quality. They worked with me quite a bit on the design and have been pretty good with communicating since. Its been delayed about a week and a half but it was the holiday when I placed the order. Hopefully it gets here in one piece : ) But I've been pretty happy with their quality and communication. I think they have stepped up there game quite a bit in the last few yrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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