75G Build

[DarkHorseMBA]

Well all the "stuff" came in, so we built our 75G tank this weekend. The build was family project and went great, a side from a noise issue (see other thread). I tried to take photos along the way, but everyone was pretty excited, to stop for photo ops was quickly forgotten.

The tank it self, after clean up.
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75G, drilled built in overflow, with stand and canopy.

Lights
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There are 8 T5s here, 4 marked Actinic the other 4 white not sure of the details here.

Install the GFI plugs for the power strips.
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Wanted to make sure nothing woudl burn down the house, boring I know.
(My wife calls me "Safely guy")

Rocks from ReefCleaners.org
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The rocks were awesome, very porous, great ledge pieces. Thanks to everyone that pointed me in that direction. The bottle there is poor attempt at size reference.

The Aquascape
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Designed by very own team of designers. :-)

Continued in next post (I can't attach more photos)...

[txg8gxp]

Looks like it's going to be a great setup.

[DarkHorseMBA]

Water for the tank.
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1 of 3 runs for RO water from WalMart, with the help of my lovely assistants.

Some plumbing and the sump/Reufium is installed
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Also know as the place the "bad fish" go for time outs.

The finished product, waiting for cycling.
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I have some regular CF lighting to be used during cycling, figure I'd save the T5 setup for when it really needed.

That's it for now, this was a lot of fun for us. Fish coming some time after Thanks giving!

Hopefully I can get help figuring out the noise issue soon.
http://www.maast.org/showthread.php?...et-Noise-24x7)

DarkHorse

[alton]

Looking good

[Scream311]

Is that Florida Reef Rock from Reef Cleaners ? How many pounds did you Order ? And how much did it Cost you ? I may be making a purchase through them as well. That Rock looks Great !

[DarkHorseMBA]

Is that Florida Reef Rock from Reef Cleaners ? How many pounds did you Order ? And how much did it Cost you ? I may be making a purchase through them as well. That Rock looks Great !

Yes it's Florida Reef Rock from ReefCleaners. Awesome rock very porous, lots of nooks and crannies. I ordered 75lbs for $137. I emailed John, the owner, and told him that this was my first tank and that I did not know what I wanted but would like some ledges and arches. He sent this rock and threw in and extra 5lbs to make up for any breakage. There was some breakage, but I just put most of it into my refugium.

[Scream311]

Sweet ! i was looking at 50 lbs for $ 85 which is still a great deal Thanks for sharing this build and posting pics