62G Starfire Reef [40x18x20]

JDigital · #1 10-01-2012, 12:43 AM

Picked up my sump tank from dave@concepts yesterday after I was done fiddling with the 180G at the office.

Actually, I went into see Dave to place my order for a sump, and when he asked what dimensions I was looking at and I told him, he mentioned he had a sump already built @ 38x18x20 which wasn't a whole lot different that my original plan of 35x20x16 (which didn't include an RO reservoir). This one does. So I had to have a look and after measuring the compartment sizes and double checking that it would work with my stand I decided to take it.

The right side is the RO reservoir, which holds about 17G, the middle section at the front is the refugium, the middle section in the back is the return area, and the large section on the left is for the skimmer.

Brought it into the garage this evening and filled it with freshwater to leak test and also rinse out the dust that it accumulated sitting in the shop.

JDigital · #2 10-03-2012, 03:20 AM

Well The Grizz (Greg) came through for me a day early, and dropped off my tank stand tonight on his way to the Carrie Underwood concert. Thanks again Greg!

I went a bit different that most and had it finished in white. Now I need to get the water out of the sump from the leak test, and get the DT back downstairs to leak test that.

michika · #3 10-03-2012, 04:49 AM

Lookin' sexy, very very sexy. I really like the white stand.

Skimmerking · #4 10-03-2012, 01:58 PM

hey looks great

mseepman · #5 10-03-2012, 03:01 PM

Wow! Looking great and moving fast!

JDigital · #6 10-03-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by michika

Lookin' sexy, very very sexy. I really like the white stand.

I like it to.. fits in the the trim in the house nicely and gives it that clean clinical operating room look. As you can see I got a patch to clean up on the right side that stuck to the wood bracing Greg had it sitting on. My sump is going to be a tight fit though!

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Originally Posted by Skimmer King

hey looks great

Thanks Mike!

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Originally Posted by mseepman

Wow! Looking great and moving fast!

Thanks!

I wouldn't say its moving fast.. haha The display and sump were quick because they were already built when I walked into Concept Aquatics, so I just had to pay, load it in the car and drive home, zero waiting around.

I still need to purchase my RO Unit and supplies for my mixing and water change system, skimmer, return pump, lighting, plumbing supplies, sand, rock, another 150W heater, ATO system, so much!

The Grizz · #7 10-04-2012, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JDigital

As you can see I got a patch to clean up on the right side that stuck to the wood bracing Greg had it sitting on.

Really really sorry about that Josh, I thought I had an extra day to let the paint set but I messed up my dates on the tickets I got for the wife for Carrie Underwood.

Hopefully you are still pleased with the stand Josh