Murdoch's 160G Tank Build

[doch]

Well, I guess it's about time that I do up a tank journal. I've just moved my 55 up from Edmonton to Fort Mac, and the trophy wife has given the go ahead to upgrade!! YIPPEE!!

This first post is essentially going to be my plan in words... not much else.

I am having a custom tank built for this build. I've heard many say that they regret buying a used tank, so.... I'll bite the bullet and go new. The dimensions are:

48Lx30Wx26H... Euro braced, Black Silicone, External overflow in the center of the back, and an external Tunze wave box on the back left corner. The only equipment that will be visible will be the 2 Tunze 6105's... one in each rear corner, up top.

I'll be skimming with a Vertex IN 250
Lighting with a 6x54 Tek, as well as a 4x54... 10 bulbs total (All KZ, 4 Coral light II, 3 Super Blue, and 3 Fiji Purple)
Dosing with my 3 individual dosing pumps (BRS Ca, Soda Ash, and Mg)
Nutrient reduction will consist of a full Zeo system supplemented by GFO, and of course Carbon.
In the 55 gal sump will be a fuge with frag rack, and cheato.
The control system is courtesy (not free... I wish) of Digital Aquatics RKE. Virtually everything will be run by the RKE, but the important thing to mention is the APC, or Advance Pump Control module. This is designed for the Tunze line, and will be running the wave box, as well as the 6105's giving a well designed, and all encompassing dynamic flow through the tank.

I will continue on with my SPS addiction as the dominant force in this tank as well. On top of that, there will be the Zoa fillers, a small handfull of LPS, and, of course, the clams!! Hopefully my luck with clams improves, as I had a bad streak for a while there... along with many of the rest of us!

Anyways, entry one is now complete. Wish me luck, and feel free to tag along. Any suggestions, tips, or ideas are more than welcome.

Oh, and one last thing... I want to pre-emptively thank Dez for the inspiration, and frags over the last while... thanks for creating and fueling my addiction buddy!! I also want to thank Steve at Red Coral in Edmonton. Fantastic stock, prices and service! Thanks man!