New 200 Gallon Build - Still a work in progress

[bcfd144]

So I decided to start this 200 gallon build. Its starting to take shape and turn out nice.
Its now ready for coral, so I will start adding stuff later tonight to see how they do.
There is still a few plans for this tank, but for the most part, its finished.

Here are some pics from start of this project to date...
Each pic has a comment of what it is. Some pieces in this build were temp pieces and were updated to new equipment later on in the build.
Enjoy

New 200 gallon, over flows removed, drilled in back and bottom
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Stand and hood pic
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Started working on setup
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Sump
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stand work, test fit
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placement
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plumbing
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Water test
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Start of Rock work and saltwater add (More rock was added later in the week after this pic)
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Equipment (5 gallon tank was temp top off tank) (Now the ATO is automatic coming from a basement storage cont)
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DA controllers start. Started with a Lite system, upgraded later to an Elite




Dosing pumps, had to raise them and added storage containers



DYI float and probe holder





Upgraded Skimmer to Super Reef Octopus 3000ext


Moved Moon Light Controller and replaced with Temp Controller



original LED Lights were replaced (don't have pic of those) with these E.shine's.
I already had two, others were bought thru Coral Depot (thanks)



Lid opens for easy access to tank. You can also see moonlights and controller mod is mounted to the top of the lid.




Original reactors were one phosban and one carbon
Changed it to two phosban then added a large carbon reactor



pic as it sits today

 

[Chicxulub]

Very nice! Impressively done!

 

[bcfd144]

Thank you.
Tank is 4foot long x 3foot wide x 27" tall. Forgot to say that before
Also, plumbing in tank was also redone. No white PVC anymore.
Wanted inside the tank to look better and not have plumbing stick out, so I changed it to schedule 80 grey pipe. Much better...

Still have a few things to do.
Changing powerheads to VorTech MP40's soon
Working on a system to auto open the light lid when I need in. (lazy I know)
might add a little more rock depending on how corals lay out. (I ran out of room in my 93 for corals, so this project began to upgrade and make more room)
need a better sump light
hmmm, think that's about it.. but we know it never ends..

 

[isde02]

Clean setup its impressive

 

[bcfd144]

I made a few videos of the tank after it was finished and corals were added.
First video is with blue and white LED's on.
Second is with just the white LED's on.

Blue and White LED's
http://youtu.be/gGidYnMbzs8

White LED's
http://youtu.be/Za0lkZr5tVo

 

[~ocean]

That is such a nice setup. The rock work is real nice too!

 

[bcfd144]

That is such a nice setup. The rock work is real nice too!

Thank you. I try and make my rock work were it had tunnels under it. This way the fish have a place to swim and sleep as well as the water can flow thru the entire system without to many dead spots.
Vide shows off the rock work better.