my 150g build

[dawguy]

I started my 150g build back in Nov 2012 and thought I would share the little progress that I have.

150g 5x2x2 acrylic from Envision Acrylic
47"x15"x18" sump from CFI
SRO 3000int skimmer
Mag12 return pump
2x mp40
Aqua 25W uv sterilizer
Avast Davy Jones Skimmate Locker
2x 120w controllable led from reef breeders
BRS dosing pumps for cal/alk

 

[dawguy]

Stand

Stained with tank on

Sand in

Rock in

Underneath

 

[dawguy]

With livestock today:

 

[zachrabbit15]

I really like your tank dimmensions. The built in we are planning is similar in size. The center piece of rock makes for a great look to your tank. Thanks for the pics and keep us posted as the tank "grows in".

 

[seakingaquariums]

Lookin' good

 

[Krish]

Love the rock work! That's something I could really go with. Very nice!!


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[Peppie]

Nice build!!
John does very nice work!!
You know you could park a tank on that stand LOL
It will be nice to watch this grow in.

 

[Tureefik87]

Nice rock you have!! Can't wait to see this tank mature!

 

[blk822822]

I agree thats some really nice rock you got. Thats going to look great as is grows out.

 

[dawguy]

Thank you all for the kind words. I was really pleased with the dry rock I got from brs, took a LONG time to cure but it was worth it.....hope it will fill in ok, had a hard time picture the final product when everything grows in. Btw, I have a few shadowed area from the large pieces of rock, any suggestions on coral that I can put there with low light? I was thinking some sun corals, but don't know what else...

 

[rainydave]

Love that rock!

 

[trido]

Btw, I have a few shadowed area from the large pieces of rock, any suggestions on coral that I can put there with low light? I was thinking some sun corals, but don't know what else...

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Beautiful set up in every way.

Other than sun corals, there are Chalices and acans which are both LPS.

 

[jgalvin]

I too have BRS dry rock, how long did you "cure" your dry rock? Did you just put pump and heater and let it go?

I started with 60lbs of pukani (love it), but ended up losing a bunch of fish as I only cured it for 2 weeks. Have another batch to add more rock and wondering how long you had yours cooking.

Thanks much!

 

[dawguy]

I too have BRS dry rock, how long did you "cure" your dry rock? Did you just put pump and heater and let it go?

I started with 60lbs of pukani (love it), but ended up losing a bunch of fish as I only cured it for 2 weeks. Have another batch to add more rock and wondering how long you had yours cooking.

Thanks much!

It took my batch of 100lbs 5 weeks to cure. Yes, I just had a heater and 2 pumps and let it stew....changed a little more than 50% of the water at the 2 week mark and gave the rocks a good scrubbing...and waited till phosphate, ammonia levels were close to 0.

 

[dawguy]

It took my batch of 100lbs 5 weeks to cure. Yes, I just had a heater and 2 pumps and let it stew....changed a little more than 50% of the water at the 2 week mark and gave the rocks a good scrubbing...and waited till phosphate, ammonia levels were close to 0.

Forgot to mention that I also had a makeshift skimmer in there to help remove the decaying matter.

 

[dawguy]

A recent new addition.....

 

[dawguy]

Some growth pic.

3/1

4/8

 

[dawguy]

Got some new stuff...

 

[mfinn]

Oh, it is time for a update.

I was lucky to get to see this tank today and it really is a awesome looking tank.
I especially liked the rock. Very nice.
Just wish I had brought my glasses with me.

 

[Yellow-Tang]

looking good, every times when seeing other people building new tank make me want to redo mine.