90 Gallon build! Pic EXTREME!!!!!!!!

[blake374]

I have had this tank up and running for a couple years now, but I am new to canreef and I thought I might show my build



Those of you from kamloops might remember this tank, it used to be the coral tank at total pet.




Here is a pic of the sump




I stuckc a couple pieces of acrylic over the overflow to hide the white pipes.

[blake374]

I did this model on google sketch up of my canopy because I find it hard to plan stuff out with 2d drawings. Worked out really well!



Here is a shot of all the stuff in my closet that I was itching to set up for mounths!


This tank looks pretty cool when its all set up! stay tuned!

[argan]

want some Zoanthids or monti cap for your first corals? I also have cheato

[Canuckgod420]

you may want to reconsider those MH reflectors.....I had a couple over my 72G and was really unhappy with the hotspots and dark patches, I switched them out for some sunlight supply reflectors and it was night and day difference.

[blake374]

Canuck - I didn't realize that different reflectors made that much of a difference! I am pretty happy with the reflectors, but that is something to keep in mind for when I start to get some sps.

[blake374]

Here is a shot of the canopy going together



The canopy almost done



Here is the canopy with all the lights in. 2 250 watt metal halides with 2 110 watt vho actinic lights.

[blake374]

Here is my auto top off system. Its so simple and easy to make. The best part is I don't have to add water every day!





Here is a shot of the tank running for the first time with lights and pumps and everything



Here is a video



I used half inch pvc and a half inch masonary dill bit to make some rock towers and structures.




Check out the nice dark stain on the stand and canopy. I used magnets to put oak covered sheets of wood on the metal stand.

[argan]

very nice! love the retro kit

[blake374]

No corals yet, but I got the blue tang I always wanted.





This is my new fish room.



Here is a video of the 2 year old tank



My plan is to start adding corals soon, so stay tuned!

[blake374]

Argan! - Did you say monti cap! I would be very interested in that! Pm sent!