110g reef tank build (New pics!)

[fjr_wertheimber]

Use KILLZ, you will be thankful you did!
Powerheads? Koralias 2x #4s would do you VERY well.
Bigger Skimmer, and more rock.

Already bought the Killz, ordered the Koralias, the RS-80 is basically the exact same as the RS-100 (the one a lot of people have recommended I upgrade to) same pump, and the reaction chamber is only .2 gallons larger on the RS-100. So, we'll see once it's up and going, but I think it'll be okay. To start, at least.

As for the rock, I've already got 70 lbs of rock, that's why I just need another 60 or so. Plus, a bunch of rubble for my fuge.

[fjr_wertheimber]

New stuff arrived! w00t!!

Waiting on my doorstep...


Scattered all over the garage floor...

[fjr_wertheimber]

Okay, so new update... I no longer have my Reefkeeper 2. What happened to it, you ask? Well, in planning out my design and what would control what, I came to the realization that the RK2, while great, was short on plugs and some controls that I wanted. Doh. Well, it worked out pretty well, though, as I sold it to my girlfriend and it's now currently running her 29g nano (quite well, I might add. I'm not sure how/why, but since we've had the RK2 running her tank the temp has dropped about 2 degrees...??).
Okay, since I no longer have a controller, what does everyone suggest, controller-wise? I'd like pH, ORP, temp, would like to be able to control 10-14 outlets (eventually more) and moon-phase simulation would be nice. Neptune Aquacontroller III? Jr? Profilux? What are y'all's thoughts?

[fjr_wertheimber]

Okay, so I finished my tank stand today. Well, finished building it, now comes the painting. *sigh* Does anyone have a few hours they can spare, 'cause 24 hours in a day just doesn't seem enough for all I've gotta do...
So, enough whining, on with the pics:

Completed tank stand (beer is there to show scale. Really.)


Stand with the doors open (Sides and front open. All doors are big enough to move the sump (36"x14"x18" through without problems)


European hinges, better shot of the sump, yes, I caulked the bottom to hold in any inadvertent leaks long enough for me to empty 'em out before they soak into the floor.


Better pic of the sump. It's an Eshopps ES-300 with some custom work (extra baffle, probe holders) by Brian from Kingfish.



Holes drilled from plumbing and electrical


Once again, it's there to show scale. Really.


Supplies for the plumbing and canopy


More plumbing supplies. The assorted mess is what occurs when the gf informs you that you've got 30 minutes to make room for her car in the garage. Doh.


Eggcrate? What could possibly be going on here... Hmmm...


Foam! Rocks! Mess! (Note to self: if you stand too close to the foam sculpture, you can truly become a part of the art. Or, your t-shirt can at least. Doh.)


Different view


The center "island" in progress


Foam/rocks in progress


And to give you an idea of the scale:


And, as an added bonus, since everyone always asks for a FTS, here's a FTS of the girlfriend's nano:

[Bill S]

Man, the beer wasn't even open...

Lookin' good!

[apedroza]

Looking good!!!! I like how you incorporated the LR into the foam.