View Full Version : 90 Gallon build! Pic EXTREME!!!!!!!!
blake374
11-06-2009, 01:47 PM
I have had this tank up and running for a couple years now, but I am new to canreef and I thought I might show my build
Those of you from kamloops might remember this tank, it used to be the coral tank at total pet.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh7/blake374/P1010754-1.jpg
Here is a pic of the sump
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh7/blake374/P1010751.jpg
I stuckc a couple pieces of acrylic over the overflow to hide the white pipes.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh7/blake374/P1010778.jpg
blake374
11-06-2009, 01:52 PM
I did this model on google sketch up of my canopy because I find it hard to plan stuff out with 2d drawings. Worked out really well!
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh7/blake374/AutoSave_aquarium3wvhoandmhforrc.png
Here is a shot of all the stuff in my closet that I was itching to set up for mounths!
This tank looks pretty cool when its all set up! stay tuned!
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh7/blake374/P1010757.jpg
argan
11-07-2009, 07:26 AM
want some Zoanthids or monti cap for your first corals? I also have cheato
Canuckgod420
11-07-2009, 02:30 PM
you may want to reconsider those MH reflectors.....I had a couple over my 72G and was really unhappy with the hotspots and dark patches, I switched them out for some sunlight supply reflectors and it was night and day difference.
blake374
11-07-2009, 03:11 PM
Canuck - I didn't realize that different reflectors made that much of a difference! I am pretty happy with the reflectors, but that is something to keep in mind for when I start to get some sps.
blake374
11-07-2009, 03:23 PM
Here is a shot of the canopy going together
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh7/blake374/P1010793-1.jpg
The canopy almost done
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh7/blake374/P1010807.jpg
Here is the canopy with all the lights in. 2 250 watt metal halides with 2 110 watt vho actinic lights.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh7/blake374/P1010839.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh7/blake374/P1010848.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh7/blake374/P1010846.jpg
blake374
11-07-2009, 03:38 PM
Here is my auto top off system. Its so simple and easy to make. The best part is I don't have to add water every day!
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh7/blake374/P1010880.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh7/blake374/P1010879.jpg
Here is a shot of the tank running for the first time with lights and pumps and everything
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh7/blake374/P1010875.jpg
Here is a video
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh7/blake374/th_P1010877.jpg (http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/hh7/blake374/?action=view¤t=P1010877.flv)
I used half inch pvc and a half inch masonary dill bit to make some rock towers and structures.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh7/blake374/P1010759.jpg
Check out the nice dark stain on the stand and canopy. I used magnets to put oak covered sheets of wood on the metal stand.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh7/blake374/P1010767.jpg
argan
11-07-2009, 03:40 PM
very nice! love the retro kit
blake374
11-07-2009, 03:48 PM
No corals yet, but I got the blue tang I always wanted.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh7/blake374/P1010390.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh7/blake374/P1010407.jpg
This is my new fish room.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh7/blake374/P1010419.jpg
Here is a video of the 2 year old tank
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh7/blake374/th_212.jpg (http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/hh7/blake374/?action=view¤t=212.flv)
My plan is to start adding corals soon, so stay tuned!
blake374
11-07-2009, 03:58 PM
Argan! - Did you say monti cap! I would be very interested in that! Pm sent!
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