Nuggs' 150G Mixed Reef Build

[Nuggs]

Well thanks to my buddy Jay we were able to get the tank in today (Jay may be crippled).



48" x 24" x 30"

Its not where its actually going to end up, need to play with the plumbing a bit yet, and possible build a canopy.

[Nuggs]

Good day and a bad day:


New skimmer arrived. BM Curve 9

First impressions Holy #$%^ that thing is big. (Hat added for size comparison)






Picked up the paint for the stand and back glass today, then started working on the plumbing.

2 hours later, Drain bulkhead removed, still working on the return bulkhead.
It was installed backwards, and then about 1/2 lb of calking put over it.



I may cut a hacksaw blade in half and saw the thing off.

[Nuggs]

BAH!


Finally got the damn things off!


Looks like they're drilled 1/3/4" so I need 1" bulkheads.

[mikellini]

You'll be happy with the skimmer, I have the curve 7 and it's a beast. That tank is crazy tall tho, interested in seeing your aquascape

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

Hope Jay is doing fine and resting well from crippling him
Looks like its gonna be a clean build following along.

[Nuggs]

Originally Posted by mikellini

You'll be happy with the skimmer, I have the curve 7 and it's a beast. That tank is crazy tall tho, interested in seeing your aquascape

Yep its gonna be tough to get the scape I want.

I'm either going to have to use dowels drilled through the rock, or epoxy it all.

[Nuggs]

Well the back of the tank is painted, sump is built and everything is plumbed in.

Leak test and a run in period with FW is done (just to test the flow and tune everything).

All thats left is to build a light mount and paint the stand.

Might be moving everything in tomorrow.

[Nuggs]

Realised I never updated this thread:



Just some random photos from today:

[Roskoreef]

sweet photos!

[Nuggs]

Originally Posted by Roskoreef

sweet photos!

Thanks still practicing some photography skills one of these days I'll buy /build a viewing box so I can take top down pics.