evo_2679 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Well, I am back after a brief hiatus from reefing (due to moving to a new house, upcoming work, and traveling). I made a tough decision in April and that was to break down and sell my 40 breeder. That was then, and now Im back with a vengeance. This build will be a SPS dominant tank with a couple of premium Chalices on the bottom.SpecificationsDisplay Tank: Lee Mar 26.2 Gallon Aquarium (28 x 18 x 12) with custom external overflow (made by itsmateo on RC)Sump Tank: Acrylic Sump by Acrylic Aquarium Suppliers (24 x 14 x 14)Return Pump: Maxi-Jet Submersible Utility Pump (Model 3000)Stand: DIYLight Fixture: Sunlight Supply Tek Light T-5 HO Fixture (24", 4x24W) Radion XR30w G2Light Combo: Front to back - Blue +, Aquablue Special, Purple +, Blue+ Live Rock: 15 LBS Vida Rock (From Aqua-Tecture)Substrate: Bare BottomFiltration: SCA-302 protein skimmer Vertex Omega 130, Two Little Fishes Reactor 150Circulation: Ecotech Marine VorTech MP10 ES (Controlled by the WXM)Auto Top-Off System: Auto Top Off Double Switch Controller (Sump Model) with a Tom's Aqualifter Controller: Digital Aquatics ReefKeeper Lite (PC4 x 2, SL1, itemp probe) Neptune Apex (EB 8, EB 4, WXM, and Lab Grade PH Probe) Doser: Bubble Magus T-01 DoserHeater: 100W Eheim Jager TruTemp Fish: Bi Color Blenny - Moved to Sump, Chalk Bass, Wyoming White Clownfish, Naked Clownfish, and ORA Splendid Pseudochromis. Link to comment
evo_2679 Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 Tank Drilling: I was like watching as itsmateo on RC was drilling it. Custom Overflow : DIY Stand: Plumping : Sump: Leak Testing / Overflow Test: Overflow Test Link to comment
evo_2679 Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 I can't wait to finalize the set up. Just waiting on the rest of my equipment order to show up - hurry up UPS / Fed EX . Hopefully by next week I can filler up with some saltwater. Link to comment
evo_2679 Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 Got my shipment of supplies yesterday : Now just waiting for the BRS Float value to start making my H2O Link to comment
evo_2679 Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 I got a surprise at my front door today - UPS made a delivery !!! I must say after several emails back and forth to Aqua-tecture they have gone above and beyond any of my expectations with finding the right structures that would fit my tank - and Merrit outlined my dimension then took photos of each structure to make sure they fit. Check out this package (with epoxy foam) to keep the structures from breaking or cracking: And a Freebie: Just need frags for my free plugs !!!! Link to comment
evo_2679 Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 I finally got some time yesterday to make my light hanger for my Tek Light. Here is the link to the article from Reef Keeping - DIY Light Hanger And here is how it turned out - bent EMT pipe at Lowes Link to comment
jT415Gz Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Cool setup! Nice dimensions. Like the aqua-tecture rock <~ will checkout their site! May I ask the cost of the aqua-tecture rocks? Thinking of ordering. Link to comment
evo_2679 Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 Cool setup! Nice dimensions. Like the aqua-tecture rock <~ will checkout their site! May I ask the cost of the aqua-tecture rocks? Thinking of ordering. JT - the prices vary depending on shape and sizes they have available. Here is what they emailed me back saying: "Each piece on the site is unique (other than frag supplies and drifters) so once purchased it is removed from the site." Link to comment
jT415Gz Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I see. So, whatever they have on their website is what's available for sale? Do they not do custom orders? Thanks Link to comment
evo_2679 Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 I see. So, whatever they have on their website is what's available for sale? Do they not do custom orders? Thanks Yes - whatever they have available on their website is for sale. I am not sure if they can do Custom Orders though - they can piece together the pieces for you if you give the dimensions of your tank. For custom order you can email them or the actual manufacturer - Cerameco . As I believe Aqua-tecture places their order through Cermco. Link to comment
Aqua fire/medic Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Those rocks look awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment
evo_2679 Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 Those rocks look awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Aqua fire/medic Link to comment
evo_2679 Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 JT - no updates yet. I've been really busy with my work and traveling schedule right now. Hopefully in the next week or so I can get everthing up / running and get the cycle started on the rock structures. Link to comment
evo_2679 Posted November 22, 2012 Author Share Posted November 22, 2012 Here is a quick update: Final Sump set up: Rock Structure set up: Tank Filled up : Link to comment
Zer0 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Those rocks actually do look pretty awesome. Sweet tank! Link to comment
evo_2679 Posted November 22, 2012 Author Share Posted November 22, 2012 Those rocks actually do look pretty awesome. Sweet tank! Thanks Zer0 Link to comment
evo_2679 Posted November 22, 2012 Author Share Posted November 22, 2012 Top Down View: And a Short Video: Short Video Link to comment
GTi Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Top Down View: And a Short Video: Short Video Aquascape looks awesome! I bet it's almost as hard choosing the aqua-tecture parts as it is natural rock! How's the cycle progressing? Link to comment
Arkayology Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Great tank! What do you think of the craftsmanship on your Lee Mar? I love mine! Link to comment
Spirofucci Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Can I say that I love those rocks! Just the perfect style and shape for a nano reef! They do not take up a huge foot print and have lots of surface area that gets direct light. Can't wait to see what you do with it! Link to comment
danimal1211 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 +1 the vida rocks look really nice!! Link to comment
evo_2679 Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 Aquascape looks awesome! I bet it's almost as hard choosing the aqua-tecture parts as it is natural rock! How's the cycle progressing? Thanks GTi - after about 2 weeks (several emails back and forth to Aqua-tecture) they found 3 pieces that fit the dimensions of my tank and looked great for SPS !!! The cycle is slow as usual just waiting for it to be done with but I just started putting in 5 ml of Microbacter 7 every morning in order to help the cycle. Link to comment
evo_2679 Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 Great tank! What do you think of the craftsmanship on your Lee Mar? I love mine! Thanks Arkayology - Lee Mar did an awesome job / really clean lines on the black silicone. Can I say that I love those rocks! Just the perfect style and shape for a nano reef! They do not take up a huge foot print and have lots of surface area that gets direct light. Can't wait to see what you do with it! Thanks Spirofucci for stopping by - I love the rocks too !!! I can't wait to start filling this tank up with some killer SPS pieces !!! +1 the vida rocks look really nice!! Thanks Danimal1211 - yeah Aqua-Tecture went far beyond my expectation on finding me just what I wanted for this tank with the Vida rocks. Link to comment
got2envy Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 I dunno how I missed your thread! The tank looks fantastic... the dimensions remind me of my 28g 30x 18x 12...it is coming to TX with me Can't wit to see this with coral! I am looking into the rock also...pretty awesome Link to comment
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