My new 210 gallon reef tank

[mildcustom2]

This will be a step by step story of the contruction and developement of my new 210 gallon reef tank. I have literally just started this project and will constantly add updates as I make progress. The goal is to have the tank up and running with water in it by Dec 16/07.

First things first I will give a description of the massive amounts of wonderful little gadgets and gizmos I have accumilated over the past couple of weeks to start the project. Everything was purchased brand new.


210 gallon reef ready all glass tank
Cherry oak stand ( Very nice )
72" coralife aqualight pro 250 watt HQI x 3 + 4 power compacts + moon lights
75 gallon custom sump (glass)
3600 gph Dart return pump
ATI bubble master 200
2 phosban 150 reactors ( one for phosban, one for chemi pure/carbon )
2 Life guard FB900 fluidized bed filters
10 gallon refugium
20" 96 watt coralife power compact ( refugium )
500 watt titanium heater
1 hp coralife aquachill
Red Sea wave master pro + 4 maxijet 1200 (one upgraded to 1600 gph)
2 Koralia 3 850 gph powerheads
Lots of fittings for plumbing
90 lbs of Caribsea sugar sized oolite
20 lbs Caribsea arag alive sugar sized oolite
10 lbs Caribsea refugium mud

I am currently just waiting for the sump to be delivered and then I can start plumbing.

Looking forward to hearing lots advice and or coments on my setup.

Pictures to follow shortly.

Thanks for looking