Sharing my 90 gallon

nanokeeper · #1 (**permalink**) 12-10-2008, 10:25 AM

I've always wanted to start a tank thread but have been too lazy. Well, I finally got around to it.

Tank has been running since June 2007. My goal was to have a decent tank with very low energy consumption. I think that I accomplished it. When I had this tank setup in Florida it was very heavy on the technology side of reefkeeping and I never really felt like it was as successful as it should have been. This time I went the opposite way. It has gone through some ups and downs, including almost being broken down (see pics below). I am currently rebuilding it and trying to mimic SunnyX's ( http://www.rimlessreef.com/ ) style of reef keeping. I'm sure you don't blame me. I've been slowing replacing/upgrading my equipment the last few months. I was manually dosing Calc/Alk and to supplement the Kalk reactor until this last week when I sold the kalk reactor and acquired an ACjr and BRS dosing pumps. I'm excited to automate some of the daily tasks. I've also started researching upgrading to a 120 gallon starphire glass tank for more front to back depth. I built the stand extra deep to hide the wiring and plumbing so a 120 should fit with little modification to the stand. I'll try to take some better current pics with a real camera instead of the silly cell phone. Hope you enjoy it and check out updated pics at the end of the thread. Please feel free to comment or ask questions.

Here are the basic hardware specs as of 2/15/2010:

90 gallon with custom small corner overflow (drain drilled out the back).
Custom solid oak stand/hood built by my Dad and I
250 watt HQI Phoenix pendent on a light mover --->to be replaced by 6x54watt ATI Sunpower in the next few weeks.
2x54 watt UV 454 T5s overdriven to 80 watts each with an Icecap 430 --->to be replaced by 6x54watt ATI Sunpower in the next few weeks.
Ehiem 1260 return pump to 1" Sea Swirl
Tunze 6055 w/ Tunze Single Controller
Tunze 6045 (modded) --> to be replaced by Vortec MP40W or Tunze 6105 in a month
Tunze 6045 (modded and attached to the Sea Swirl creating great random flow)
Tunze 6025 in sump
MSX200 skimmer w/ ATB PPW
Neptune ACjr
BRS dosing pumps for Calc/Alk
250 watt Won Bros titanium heater

Tank Pics - 12/10/2008

jelliefish · #2 (**permalink**) 12-10-2008, 10:38 AM

WOW that tank and stand is beautiful

nanokeeper · #3 (**permalink**) 12-10-2008, 10:47 AM

Jellie - Thank you!! The stand turned out much nicer than I initially anticipated. The credit really goes to my Dad.

puredoller · #4 (**permalink**) 12-10-2008, 10:56 AM

B>E>A>UTIFUL tank! Who built that? I know you didn't purchase it from a store! I must find out about this 'vodka method' you speak of!

nanokeeper · #5 (**permalink**) 12-10-2008, 11:14 AM

Thanks! It was built by my Dad and myself. It's solid oak and could probably holdup a VW. The hood and stand actually connect to look like one solid piece. I will have to take a picture of the side to show you what I mean.

I really like the door pulls. The upper ones are little angel fish and the lower ones are seahorses.

Regarding the vodka. It's all right here --> http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-08/nftt/index.php

I can't recommend it enough. I've seen no negative side effects in 3 months. You do have to follow the dosing schedule exactly.

oceandude · #6 (**permalink**) 12-10-2008, 11:30 AM

Kudos. That is truly a nice set up. I really like your arrangement of the sump area.

nanokeeper · #7 (**permalink**) 12-10-2008, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by oceandude

Kudos. That is truly a nice set up. I really like your arrangement of the sump area.

Thanks. I appreciate the comments. The stand was built a little deeper than the tank to cover the wires and plumbing in the back. It also allowed more space in the sump area which is nice.

Maybe you remember me. We just met at DU this past Sunday. I helped you load your water.

Pete

oceandude · #8 (**permalink**) 12-10-2008, 11:38 AM

Pete! Thanks so much for the help. I feel so stupid not being able to "do for myself" Man, I wish this hand would heal. You are a great fellow and I look forward to doing more business with you soon...m

Will you be one helping me set up the 150g in the back of the shop?

Guys, ya'll need to stop in and say hi to Nanokeeper. He's very knowledgeable and helpful. Kevin is lucky to have him there...

nanokeeper · #9 (**permalink**) 12-10-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by oceandude

Pete! Thanks so much for the help. I feel so stupid not being able to "do for myself" Man, I wish this hand would heal. You are a great fellow and I look forward to doing more business with you soon...m

Will you be one helping me set up the 150g in the back of the shop?

Guys, ya'll need to stop in and say hi to Nanokeeper. He's very knowledgeable and helpful. Kevin is lucky to have him there...

That is a serious cast that you have. I hope it heals up well and quickly.

I will be the person installing it if it is done on a weekend. I have an IT job that takes my time during the week. I generally do the tank installs, but we have a few other folks that also do them. I personally love installing tanks much more than working in a retail store.

Wildcatt · #10 (**permalink**) 12-10-2008, 12:54 PM

Very nice I wish I had room for something like that ....I like the frags at the end too nice work