Hi MASA,
Been busy with a new tank for the past two years or so. While I enjoyed some success in reefing with my very first tank, the second tank had some challenges and lots of headaches. This prompted me to take the plunge and build a 5 foot reef tank and going back to what worked for me. Took me about 6 months to plan everything and get a setup that suits my taste and design before the build began. I am happy with the outcome and proud to say I designed and built everything myself from scratch. The build has taken me about 18 months so far, so hopefully I can get it wet soon...
Dimensions:
Tank 12mm glass 1500mm(L) x 700mm(W) x 450mm(H)
Sump 8mm glass 1200mm(L) x 450(W) x 450mm(H)
This tank will be SPS dominant, bare bottom and have tons of flow. For light I bought a 2nd hand Giesemann 8x 54W Matrix T5 fixture. Might incorporate some leds later on, but the T5's will be the main source of light for this tank. Flow wise in the tank I will be using 4x Jebao OW40 pumps. Return side will be 2x DC3000 pumps each running a separate return into the tank. Skimmer is a H&H body with a DC5000 pump upgrade. For control I will be using a Reef Angel for ATU, Timers, PH and Temp reading.
At this stage the tank is about 90% finished. Still need to sort out the power and control side of things and do the rock work.
Big Shout out to all the Vaalies and my reef buddies for listening to my boring plans for so long and all their input in the design stages.
@Vleis Visagie Hiers hy nou...
Will be posting pics of the build as I get time, but here is a sneak peak of the sump.
The stand was probably the one thing that had to be different for me. I wanted the frame to be visible, so I ended up building the cabinet into the frame. For that to give the correct look I was after, I ended up using nice and beefy 75mm square tubing.
Stand Build
More to follow...
Been busy with a new tank for the past two years or so. While I enjoyed some success in reefing with my very first tank, the second tank had some challenges and lots of headaches. This prompted me to take the plunge and build a 5 foot reef tank and going back to what worked for me. Took me about 6 months to plan everything and get a setup that suits my taste and design before the build began. I am happy with the outcome and proud to say I designed and built everything myself from scratch. The build has taken me about 18 months so far, so hopefully I can get it wet soon...
Dimensions:
Tank 12mm glass 1500mm(L) x 700mm(W) x 450mm(H)
Sump 8mm glass 1200mm(L) x 450(W) x 450mm(H)
This tank will be SPS dominant, bare bottom and have tons of flow. For light I bought a 2nd hand Giesemann 8x 54W Matrix T5 fixture. Might incorporate some leds later on, but the T5's will be the main source of light for this tank. Flow wise in the tank I will be using 4x Jebao OW40 pumps. Return side will be 2x DC3000 pumps each running a separate return into the tank. Skimmer is a H&H body with a DC5000 pump upgrade. For control I will be using a Reef Angel for ATU, Timers, PH and Temp reading.
At this stage the tank is about 90% finished. Still need to sort out the power and control side of things and do the rock work.
Big Shout out to all the Vaalies and my reef buddies for listening to my boring plans for so long and all their input in the design stages.
@Vleis Visagie Hiers hy nou...
Will be posting pics of the build as I get time, but here is a sneak peak of the sump.
The stand was probably the one thing that had to be different for me. I wanted the frame to be visible, so I ended up building the cabinet into the frame. For that to give the correct look I was after, I ended up using nice and beefy 75mm square tubing.
Stand Build
More to follow...