here the start of my 360 gallon build

[jill]

Hey Chad,

Nice tank! I thought that fine workmanship looked familiar - especially the trick edging. Jason just built me a new 360 display and 2-100 g tanks. One for the fuge and one for the sump.
Its all set up and amazingly beautiful.

What type of skimmers are you running? Are you going to get a new one?

Currently I have two 250 SWC's on mine but am looking in getting a ATB Deluxe 12.5 skimmer. Its a big purchase and just wanted to see what folks think.

 

[Krish]

Really enjoying this build!! Looks great so far!


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[reefman069]

Hey Chad,

Nice tank! I thought that fine workmanship looked familiar - especially the trick edging. Jason just built me a new 360 display and 2-100 g tanks. One for the fuge and one for the sump.
Its all set up and amazingly beautiful.

What type of skimmers are you running? Are you going to get a new one?

Currently I have two 250 SWC's on mine but am looking in getting a ATB Deluxe 12.5 skimmer. Its a big purchase and just wanted to see what folks think.

yes Jason does very nice work. i still cant belive how big it is. i love it. well i just got a new skimmer. i got a 300 swc. so we will see if its big enough. i think it will do just fine.

 

[reefman069]

okay. i am done with all the plumbing. wow the last closed loop was a pain in my butt. for the third closed loop im running a ocean motion 4 way. here is some pictures

 

[Scooterman]

WOW I bet that was fun LOL

 

[reefman069]

WOW I bet that was fun LOL

any work on a fish tank is always fun. this plumbing almost made me pull my hair out. still need to take it apart and glue. i might do that in the morning. fun stuff. i just cant wait to get this tank up and running.

 

[reefman069]

here is the update for today. i have made a reflector holder so my reflectors do not move. i am going to put my leds on the botton of it. i ordered my leds this morning. i cant wait for them to get here. i am going to be running 4 400 blueline ballest. the middle two reflectors are still on my 150 gallon so i could put them on yet. here is some pictures

 

[tamarindthai]

looking good ..,,looking good setup haha,,just can't wait to see in person bud..

 

[reefman069]

looking good ..,,looking good setup haha,,just can't wait to see in person bud..

thank you. i want to put water in it NOW. i guess i could put water in it. but i will wait till its all buffed out. i want to do this right the first time. i have been adding up all the cool new fish i want to put in it. this tank is putting a hurt on my pocket book. lol. well worth every cent.

 

[Derbird]

This tank is coming together nicely

I know all about the pocket book getting a beating. I had no idea how expencive this hobby was when I got in to it. Probably for the best I might not have started.

 

[reefman069]

This tank is coming together nicely

I know all about the pocket book getting a beating. I had no idea how expencive this hobby was when I got in to it. Probably for the best I might not have started.

ya i totaly understand. i enjoy my fish tanks so much. i guess i just dont care how much i spend on it. well thanks to all the kind people that stopped by and bought coral out of my 150 gallon. it all helped to get this tank going.

 

[reefman069]

so here is my update. today i went and bought a american dj strip and a label maker. i put labels on it saying what it goes to. so when i want to look at my tank from the top side i can just flip some switches instead of having to unplug all your pumps. here is a picture

 

[gimmito]

The tank is coming along nicely Chad. Regarding posting pics, I just you a host site such as photobucket. Once you upload your pics, simply copy the IMG and paste directly into your thread. The pics will upload automatically when you hit post reply.

Keep up the good work !

 

[reefman069]

hey thanks Jim. i will have to try that out. so the other day i picked up 3 times for my 3 closed loops. got them all hooked up to the dj power strip. today i did a water change on my 150 gallon reef and pumped the old water right into my sump and refuse of my 360 gallon. put a couple maxi jets and got it running. put sand in my refuse and a few pieces of live rock. also went to a local fish store and bought 10 nassarius snails, 5 blue leg hermit crabs, 2 camel shrimp, 2 peppermint shrimp, and a orange spot shrimp goby. here is some pictures

 

[blk822822]

MAN that tanks coming along fast. Thats really looking great.

 

[reef_scene]

Have you decided what k rating on the bulb you are going to use?

 

[reefman069]

Have you decided what k rating on the bulb you are going to use?

yes i am going to stick with whats on my 150 gallon. i have been running blueline bulbs for over 10 years now. so on this new tank i will be running 4 400 watt blueline 14k bulbs. i really like the blue color of the bulbs.

 

[reefman069]

well no update on the tank. yesterday my mom had to call 911 for my dad. well story short. dad had a heart attack and had to have surgery. he is doing well. so that is where i have been for the last 2 days.

 

[gimmito]

I hope your Dad is doing better...will say a good word for him.

 

[eww]

So sorry to hear this Chad but we are happy he is doing well. Please know your family is in our thoughts and we are hoping all continues to move in a positive direction.