ReefJunkie's 65Gal build

[ReefJunkie]

Well I am finally upgrading from the biocube to a 3' 65 gal. I have decided to go with T5 lighting as it will be a mixed reef with mostly LPS and softies.
Just finished drilling (easier than I expected)
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Stand painted and bulkheads in
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Getting close now...just need to complete my plumbing
I decided to go with current usa sundial fixtures, I bought 2 - 4 bulb fixtures.
I chose these because they fit perfectly on the 18" and they have their own timers and moonlights
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My skimmer arrived from Hong Kong yesterday! I am taking my chances with the Bubble Magus BM100. It came very well packed and it seems like a well built product, but only time will tell...
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[Chowder]

The Bubble magus were you able to order a 110V version from Hong Kong. Also if so where did you purchase it from.

Thanks, Chris

[RobynR]

He ordered from Fish Street and it is in 110V. They shipped it last Tuesday (Oct 7) and it got here this Wednesday - seemed like super fast Shipping. Their customer service was very good too.

[Chowder]

Thanks for the info. Wasn't sure that they sold the 110V versions there.

Chris

[Keri]

Good to see you're up and running on the big one! :) I look forward to more pictures :)

[ReefJunkie]

Finally have the plumbing done!
Also I wasn't sure if the skimmer was going to fit between the stand,sump and plumbing...whew it just makes it
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[mark]

looking good

[fiorano]

so 8 t5's ? if thats what your saying you wont be disapointed haha. i just hooked up my new wave 48 inch 8 bulb today on my 90 gallon 18 inchs deep and trust me there is no lack of light its actualy kinda riduclous

[ReefJunkie]

Yep 8 T5's are pretty bright, hard to tell still without anything in the tank but it looks pretty good, just have the stock current-usa bulbs right now(pretty low on the par scale)
Water test completed, a couple plumbing leaks but nothing major. Considering throwing in a SCWD on my returns.
Tested the skimmer with water and vinegar, I am surprised at how quiet the bubble magus is...almost silent.
Seems like one 3/4 overflow drain is just barely enough, didn't have to close the gate very much to get at a good level.
Also tested the emergency overflow and everything seems to be in order.
Time to start filling with RO! (I can tell...my fish are getting excited):mrgreen:
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[ReefJunkie]

Update after 2 months LOL, algae is coming on strong but nothing too serious.
Got a couple Bangers a while ago and they have settled in well.
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Built my cap for the 2 sets of T5's, with a few problems along the way, mostly heat issues.
Made the canopy in two pieces and hinged the middle so I could open either half (front or back)
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Too much heat from the lights so I opened up the top
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That pretty much solved it for now... we'll see in the summer.
Full tank shot
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Recently added more rock and corals more pics to come...

[fishytime]

Lookin good. I noticed from your pics that your emergency drain changed colors. Was the first one in your 6th post to tall? Looked awfully close to me in the pic.

[ReefJunkie]

TY Fishytime, yes it was too tall and I also had painted some pipe black and was waiting for it to cure

[ReefJunkie]

Rock is all in and more corals to be placed from the frag tank
FTS
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Right Side
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Left
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It was way too bright in there...most corals bleached a bit but they are comming back now
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[Rbacchiega]

Paul, what is the encrusting coral in the last pic??? I've got a frag of something that looks similar...

[fishytime]

Paul, what is the encrusting coral in the last pic??? I've got a frag of something that looks similar...

Pokerstar M.danae methinks. Lookin good man!

[ReefJunkie]

Yep poker star I think, green with blue base (pic does not do it justice)...I'm not leaving it there, just letting it encrust then the rest is getting fragged

[Keri]

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lower corner

gimme a shout if you ever frag this? *grin*

Lookin' good!!

[ReefJunkie]

A few more coral shots
Keri--I was thinking of fragging that one for a while so I did yesterday...I'll keep you updated!
Here's a better pic in its new home

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Yumas (recovering still)

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More pics

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