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Rip Tides 150 Gallon
Got back into saltwater earlier this year after a 10 year break
My youngest son had a freshwater setup for a couple of years and his enthusiasm in all things aquatic re-invigorated my interest in reef aquariums. Technology, quality of equipment and definitely the selection of Calgary LFS have improved since my experiences in the mid 90’s. I started again in Feb 08 with a 75 gallon and soon realized I needed a bigger tank to accommodate the corals and fish that are now available in Calgary and online. My son who had his eye of the 75 gallon convinced me to go bigger. Thanks to Kevin and Doug at Red Coral for the construction of the tank/stand and the setup advice. This is my son’s account of the 150 gallon build and other projects we may tackle together. Equipment Aquarium and stand build by Red Coral, Calgary. Thanks Kevin and Doug!!! 150 gallon aquarium (60” X 24” X 24”) –Black rear glass and black glass centre overflow 65 gallon sump Custom build stand: Length 7 ft, height 36”, depth 30” Reeflo Dart return Tunze Master DOC 9420 skimmer Wavebox Tunze 6105’s Profilux Controller Giesemann Infiniti 48" 2 - 250 watt halide 4 - 54 watt T5 Plan to add approx 100 pounds live rock Thanks Kevin!!! Great advice on aquascaping. Kalkwasser reactor and 2 part for Alk and Ca 1/5 hp Chiller Sorry picture taking skills are terrible. Picture of current 75 gallon http://www.canreef.com/photopost/dat...Tank_Front.jpg Here are some pictures of equipment and the build to bring you up to date. Skimmer http://www.canreef.com/photopost/dat..._Skimmer_1.jpg This is where the chiller is going to go and the hole we had to make. http://www.canreef.com/photopost/dat...er_area_13.jpg http://www.canreef.com/photopost/dat...er_hole_11.jpg This is the tank before plumbing http://www.canreef.com/photopost/dat...nk_Front_2.jpg Had to add two 15 amp GFI sockets in stand http://www.canreef.com/photopost/dat...Electrical.jpg Various pictures with plumbing http://www.canreef.com/photopost/dat...dium/Sump6.jpg http://www.canreef.com/photopost/dat...ium/Sump_2.jpg http://www.canreef.com/photopost/dat...um/Returns.jpg Finished Tank http://www.canreef.com/photopost/dat...m/finished.jpg |
Nice so far! Can't wait to see it filling in. :)
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Really nice. Looking forward to hearing your impressions on the Master DOC skimmer. I have the Tunze 9015 skimmer but haven't been really impressed with the results. I hear great things on the Master Doc's.
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Your very welcome Al & Nic. Was a pleasure working with yous two to get er done. Great to see a father/son team find something that they can both enjoy and spend time on together. Sweet list of equipment,should be one killer tank. I also cant wait to see your new tank up and running. Keep us updated Nic.
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Update
Filled the tank up with tapwater today to check for leaks found a couple around bulkheads. Going to let the pumps run for 24 hours. Then the fun begins and in goes the RO water, salt and rock. :biggrin: http://www.canreef.com/photopost/dat...arium_Flow.jpg http://www.canreef.com/photopost/dat.../Sump_Flow.jpg |
Always love following a new build thread. Thanks for the update, and keep them coming!
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Great looking tank. Saw it while it was sitting at Red Coral.
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nice! Your tank definitely looks like it is doing very well!
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Pretty decent shots ... what camera did you buy?
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