ReefJunkie's 65Gal build

ReefJunkie · #1 10-17-2008, 02:01 PM

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)

Stand painted and bulkheads in

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

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...

Chowder · #2 10-17-2008, 04:22 PM

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 · #3 10-17-2008, 05:35 PM

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 · #4 10-17-2008, 07:52 PM

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

Chris

Keri · #5 10-17-2008, 08:42 PM

Good to see you're up and running on the big one!

I look forward to more pictures

ReefJunkie · #6 10-19-2008, 03:32 AM

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

mark · #7 10-19-2008, 03:59 AM

looking good

fiorano · #8 10-19-2008, 07:21 AM

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 · #9 10-20-2008, 01:56 PM

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)

ReefJunkie · #10 01-03-2009, 06:55 AM

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.

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)

Too much heat from the lights so I opened up the top

That pretty much solved it for now... we'll see in the summer.
Full tank shot

Recently added more rock and corals more pics to come...