Finally....My 90G Build Thread

For future reference, you only need one GFI receptacle per circuit, on the Line (first one), and then loop regular $0.59 receptacles on the Load side of the GFI. GFCI and AFCI breakers are much more expensive than 1 GFI receptacle.

 

My one great used find was a 48" 6 bulb TEK light in excellent shape for $225, definitely happy with that purchase from a fellow local reefer.

 

The rest of the equipment includes, Koralia Evo's, 2-1050gph and 1-750gph, a Danner mag 9.5 return pump, and 2-200W Finnex HPS Heaters which should be here any day.

 

After the electrical the next big job was the plumbing. As usual I did alot of research and everyone had their opinions on the best way to plumb. I went with 1 1/4" drain even though its restricted to 1" at the bulkhead and a 1" return. I used as many union fittings as I could. I have the drain t-d going to the fuge with a ball valve to control the flow. My return also has a ball valve to control the return flow.

 

Even though I am transferring from an existing tank I decide to go with a lot of new rock in order to aquascape differently. I figured out a way to elevate the rock off the sand bed for better flow and because it looks cool. I used pvc and threaded nylon rods and drilled 3/8 holes into the rock, which was super easy.

The rock is from John at reefcleaners, great rock great price and you always get more than you order.

I also wanted a shallow sand bed, so I went with just enough to cover the pvc. Carib Sea Aragamax Select.

 

So thats my story, I have saltwater mixing, my 5 Stage Plus RO/DI system is making more water, I'm going to fill it up, see how the cycle goes and start planning for move in day in a month or two. I know Mr Grumpy is looking forward to it.

 

Really? None of the pic links are working. I want pics, I want pics.

 

They all work for me

 

Pics not working for me either. Would love to see them though, planning a 90G setup myself.

 

+1 on only seeing a perfect 300 bowling score so far

Steve