150 Gallon Setup (Updated 10/06/12: Page 14)

Feel free to add any suggestions or questions at any time.

Setup 02/03/11

EDIT 02/23/2011: Equipment with current or expected future additions.

Current:
DA Reef Keeper Elite 06/08/11

• 1 X SL1
• 2 X PC4
• DA Temp Probe
• DA PH Probe
• DA ATO 06/18/11

20 Long Acrylic Sump
20 Long Glass Refugium
Reef Octopus SUPER SRO 3000INT In-Sump Protein Skimmer 08/04/11
Aqua Medic Turboflotor Multi SL Skimmer w/ Ocean Runner PH2500 pump (Moved to 125)
2 X Ecotech Vortech MP40w ES (Second added 03/24/12)
1 X Koralia Evolution 1400's
Pondmaster Mag 1800 Return
BRS GFO & Carbon Reactor
Azoo Cooling Fan (4 unit) 06/29/11
Aqua Lifter AW-20 Pump (ATO) 06/18/11
300W Heater
36W Odyssea UV Sterilizer
72" 3 X 250W MH w/ 4 80W T5 supplement Odyssea Fixture w/ Phoenix 14k bulbs 05/01/11
Replaced w/ XM 20k bulbs 03/09/12
1 X ATI Purple Plus T5 HO 08/08/11
3 X ATI Blue Plus T5 HO 08/08/11
Replaced bulbs:
1 X ATI Coral Plus T5 HO 10/12
2 X ATI Blue Plus T5 HO 10/12
1 X ATI Blue Plus T5 HO 12/12
Spectrapure 4 Stage 90GPD RO/DI + 90GPD Piggy Back 03/17/12


Potential Future Editions (subject to change):
PC4
NET Module
Bridge
Bio Pellet Reactor


Stocking list (subject to change):

Group sizes are based upon maximum. Listing size is specific purchase size.


Small (0-3"):

Purple Firefish (2)
Flame Hawkfish (2")


Medium (3.1-5.9"):

Female Blue Star Leopard Wrasse (2.5")
Starry Blenny (4")
Bartlett Anthias Trio (1 male & 2 females)
Blue Dot Jawfish (2) (3-3.5")
Male Flame Wrasse (3 3/4")



Large (6"+):

Male Vlamingii Tang (6-8")
Male Vlamingii Tang (11-12")


Inverts:

Cleaner Shrimp X 1
Peppermint Shrimp
Tiger Tail Cucumber
Ultra Maxima Clam (4")
Atlantic Sea Cucumber







Here it is in the garage, preparing for prep work.





After paint.





The background glass was painted blue and the hinges were replaced. Here it is in the dining room. Although I'm not totally sold on placing the aquarium in front of the window and in this position, I wanted the tank to be on an outside wall. I decided to push it against the corner instead of centering to give it "somewhat" of a Peninsula appearance.

 

Looking good so far Nivzn
but the reflection of the other tank has me curious

where is your tank thread for the tank thats already set up?

dont be shy, share with the forum

Steve

 

=) If you haven't noticed from the signature, this would make for a 3rd tank currently setup in my home.

 

I see the signature Nvizn

but where are the pictures of these other 2 at please?

Steve

 

http://www.3reef.com/forums/tropica...ock-beauty-angels-videos-included-103351.html

 

The tank looks amazing! So jealous! I remember the good ole days of paining my stands. was fun.

 

Updates:






The acrylic 20 long sump on the left, and the 20 long refugium on the right. The original plan was for a 55 but I wasn't pleased with the tight fit.

 

Water is going in. A guestimate of 55-60 gallons has been placed. Currently 80lbs of sand with an additional 80lbs I have to work with. 40lbs of ReefCleaners rock that I had extra has also been placed. I tossed in the heater and 2 Koralia 1050 powerheads. I may reach 80% by this evening.

 

Here's an update on a few fish quarantined and awaiting the 150. The Achilles, recently purchased from Diver's Den is doing very well. A video just after tossing in some brine. Enjoy!

 

Here's a few updated photos. The 100lbs. of rock has not been scaped.






A 20 Gallon Acrylic sump to the left. A 20 long refugium to the right.



A few Ocellaris's hanging out.