Ricket's Reef 90

[Bzar]

I've been documenting my new build in video, and posted them on YouTube. Here are the links to the build progression movies so you can check them out if interested. I'll add more links as the build progresses.

I'm on a pretty tight budget when it comes to my hobbies. So I've done a lot of DIY in this build.
Things I've DIY'd are:
* Tank Stand (TY Lastlight for the tile look idea, it's beautiful)
* DIY Rock (Oyster Shell and Cement)
* DIY Coast to Coast overflow with Bean Animal Drains
* DIY Sump
* DIY Light Fixture
* DIY Return Surge/Wave System
* DIY Auto Top Off
* DIY Power/Plug Station with Switches
* more to come.
For the actual setup, without live stock, and without suppliments/test kits it has cost roughly $1300. The bulk of that cost is the light fixture/bulbs ($420) and the skimmer ($450).

Anyway I hope you enjoy the movies...any suggestions, comments, help, or feedback is always welcome and appreciated.


Build #1: Tanks, Rocks, Fish Room, & Idea's

Build #2: Aquarium Stand

Build #3: The Overflow

Build #4: The Skimmer

Build #5: The Sump and Stuff

Build #6: In House Water Test

Build #7: Octopus XP-2000 Skimmer Working

Build #8: The Sump Update

Build #8: The Display Update

Build #8: The Lights Part 1

Rickets Reef: 90 Gal Day 21


There's also a 10 gal nano build movie set on my YouTube profile.....it was my first SW tank so you can see all my silly mistakes