Setting up a different main tank..

[Jonthn21]

Hi there,
Been in the hobby for a while now. Just found this site and wanted to post my progress on a sump free 250 Gallon build.

Finished the plumbing for the most part. Have to attach a couple of 90s and the intake strainer. The return nozzle I am waiting for. Get the custom aquarium delivered tomorrow. 250 starfire front and sides.

I wanted a closed loop system. So I went with a canister filter, and a pump. I am also adding 2 Coralife super skimmers. I have used them before and kinda like them. I am adding heaters on both ends..

Will update with more pics..

 

[Jonthn21]

 

[xraycer]

Welcome to MFK, Jonathan!

Looking like a very clean project thus far. What are planning to put in, once the tank is up and running?

 

[tlindsey]

Welcome aboard! Are you setting up for saltwater?

 

[boldtogether]

Welcome to the party!!
It's going to be awwwesome....
What is the pump rated plumbed to the Nu-Clear? I really like those a traditional canister alternative. You can totally customize them. Does it have an integrated UV?
Curious where you plan to put the bio....

 

[Jonthn21]

Wow! You guys are so much cooler than reefcentral.. Lol..

It is going to be a saltwater reef.. I am running the deepwater Aquatics pump. I think the DC 5. I customized the internal carbon to accept half carbon half bio balls on the nu-clear filter. No UV sterilizer..

 

[DN328]

My bro in law used the deepwater for his Closed Loop and really liked it. He especially liked the fact union with gaskets are provided. That's good when running external pump.

I have in-laws and know a few reefers, but hold my own with my FW...LOL. They're the closest I have for a to talk tank set-up with a live person haha. Welcome to MFK.

 

[Jonthn21]

Thank you.. Got the tank today. Added sand and rock..

 

[Jonthn21]

Plumbing all done. Got the intake strainer and outflow installed. Heaters mounted on both sides..

 

[convict360]

Beautiful tank mate, and welcome to MFK