62G Starfire Reef [40x18x20]

[JDigital]

Here is a break down of the equipment I plan to use on this build.

62G Euro-braced Tank w/ Low Iron Front Glass
- 40x18x20 w/ External Overflow with 2-1" drains and 2-3/4" returns.

- Digital Aquatics Reef Keeper Lite w/ SL1
- Custom Sump (35x20x16)
- Skimz SK181 Skimmer or a CSC equivalent
- Water Blaster HY-3000W Return pump
- 2x VorTech MP10W w/ Battery Backup
- Puratek RO/DI System
- LED Lighting (undetermined which brand) with DIY light rack

[JDigital]

Another piece of the puzzle!

[fishoholic]

Cool! So glad you are able to set it up There's nothing worse then having a tank sitting around that you're itching to set up, only to know you're not allowed to.

[JDigital]

Thanks Laurie! Definitely excited to get this build going. Finalized my stand design today with The Grizz. That should be done around Oct 3rd.

Between now and then I will get the tank back downstairs and into the garage to leak test it, although I have full confidence in Concepts tanks, it's just a precaution really. Aside from that I will have to plan out and order my sump as well.

[JDigital]

Picked up my sump tank from dave@concepts yesterday after I was done fiddling with the 180G at the office.

Actually, I went into see Dave to place my order for a sump, and when he asked what dimensions I was looking at and I told him, he mentioned he had a sump already built @ 38x18x20 which wasn't a whole lot different that my original plan of 35x20x16 (which didn't include an RO reservoir). This one does. So I had to have a look and after measuring the compartment sizes and double checking that it would work with my stand I decided to take it.


The right side is the RO reservoir, which holds about 17G, the middle section at the front is the refugium, the middle section in the back is the return area, and the large section on the left is for the skimmer.





Brought it into the garage this evening and filled it with freshwater to leak test and also rinse out the dust that it accumulated sitting in the shop.

[JDigital]

Well The Grizz (Greg) came through for me a day early, and dropped off my tank stand tonight on his way to the Carrie Underwood concert. Thanks again Greg!

I went a bit different that most and had it finished in white. Now I need to get the water out of the sump from the leak test, and get the DT back downstairs to leak test that.

[michika]

Lookin' sexy, very very sexy. I really like the white stand.