100 gallons Acros Tank

[Mr V]

It's getting boring when my 45 gallons packed (and also do the other 2 frags tans).
Pick up a used 100 gallons SCA aquarium from my local reef buddy.
100 gallons is way less than my dream size tank. But I'm living in a manufacturer house and the floor can't handle bigger size so 100 gallons it is for now. [emoji30]

Equipment rundown:
Tank: SCA 100 gallons 48x24x20
Sump: AA 36x36x36
Skimmer : Bubble magus NAC9
Light: Radions G4 pro

I still haven't decided on the others yet.

First thing first, the floor need some reinforcement. Getting it done by my reef buddy.[emoji39]

Pick the tank up: (isn't it overkilled?)

Lol, the skinny Asian gang?[emoji28]

 

[HomeSlizzice]

It's getting boring when my 45 gallons packed (and also do the other 2 frags tans).
Pick up a used 100 gallons SCA aquarium from my local reef buddy.
100 gallons is way less than my dream size tank. But I'm living in a manufacturer house and the floor can't handle bigger size so 100 gallons it is for now. [emoji30]

Equipment rundown:
Tank: SCA 100 gallons 48x24x20
Sump: AA 36x36x36
Skimmer : Bubble magus NAC9
Light: Radions G4 pro

I still haven't decided on the others yet.

First thing first, the floor need some reinforcement. Getting it done by my reef buddy.[emoji39]

Pick the tank up: (isn't it overkilled?)

Lol, the skinny Asian gang?[emoji28]

Awesome! Definitely excited to watch this build.

P.S. Where in SoCal are you? I'm in Orange.

 

[Reefcowboy]

Good job! Doing things right from the get go!
Please keep posting pics

 

[Mr V]

Question: should I buy another apex or should I buy long cable and pm1 module, eb8.... and use 1 apex for 2 system? My living room where this tank sit and my bedroom where the apex is kind of far.

So far On my old system, ALL I need from APEX is just control the temp.
Or should I buy the apex Jr? Any advises are welcome! [emoji848][emoji848][emoji848]



This build will be of course all SPS. Only some of my favorite pieces will be transferred into this tank.

Playing with the rock scape today. I always keep in mind that the rock scape need to be open enough for fishes to swim and also provide maximum space for frags. ( I have more than 40 acro colonies in my 45 gallons, let see how many acros I can stuff in this tank.[emoji39]).
I feel like the hanging reef, bonsai structure will be the one satisfied both requirements.

40lbs of Pukani rock. For sure it will not enough. [emoji26]

First time using this cement.

My thought? Dry supper fast, and super hard to use. [emoji15]
However when it dries, it hard...like the rock itself.[emoji106]

This is just the back bone. Some tonga will added to make it look more natural and maximize space for frags.[emoji39]
Don't worry, i will cover the cement and putty with rubble rocks.[emoji28]

.....to be continue

Awesome! Definitely excited to watch this build.

P.S. Where in SoCal are you? I'm in Orange.

I'm in Buena Park.

 

[Dennco2000]

Thanks for sharing. you have a follower!

 

[XocyrusX]

Question: should I buy another apex or should I buy long cable and pm1 module, eb8.... and use 1 apex for 2 system? My living room where this tank sit and my bedroom where the apex is kind of far.

So far On my old system, ALL I need from APEX is just control the temp.
Or should I buy the apex Jr? Any advises are welcome! [emoji848][emoji848][emoji848]



This build will be of course all SPS. Only some of my favorite pieces will be transferred into this tank.

Playing with the rock scape today. I always keep in mind that the rock scape need to be open enough for fishes to swim and also provide maximum space for frags. ( I have more than 40 acro colonies in my 45 gallons, let see how many acros I can stuff in this tank.[emoji39]).
I feel like the hanging reef, bonsai structure will be the one satisfied both requirements.

40lbs of Pukani rock. For sure it will not enough. [emoji26]

First time using this cement.

My thought? Dry supper fast, and super hard to use. [emoji15]
However when it dries, it hard...like the rock itself.[emoji106]

This is just the back bone. Some tonga will added to make it look more natural and maximize space for frags.[emoji39]
Don't worry, i will cover the cement and putty with rubble rocks.[emoji28]

.....to be continue





I'm in Buena Park.

First and foremost your 45 Gallon is stunning!!! Pure inspiration.... wanted to share a small win I had with a long Apex cable to setup my AWC. Mine is 100' and runs outside my house. No issues so far. No need for another apex just run it remote.

http://www.usbfirewire.com/parts/rr-apex-xx.html#RR-APEX-100

 

[hatfielj]

I agree with the above comment on your 45 gallon. You clearly know how to care for acros. Can't wait to see how your bigger tank progresses!

 

[IxTCxI]

This will be good!!

 

[sebastiaan1985]

Should be an nice build, good luck and I'll be following.

 

[Aleks]

Looking forward to continue. I think that this build will be super cool.

 

[najer]

Can't wait to watch this grow out so that you have 2 tanks where the quality and growth of the corals will annoy me!

 

[mocika]

Your 45g is so profi man. Looking forward to this one. Good luck

 

[Water Dog]

This is gonna be sweet!

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

Nice! Can't wait to see this one!

 

[Mr V]

Thank you guys for all the advises and inspiring comments.[emoji5][emoji5][emoji5]


I consider rock scape is the most crucial part in setting up a new reef tank, so I spend a good a mount of time on aquascaping this tank.

....the left structure basically finished.

Working on the right side structure.

It not a final form yet. I still need to make an over hang shape similar to the left side. [emoji39]

....to be continued...

 

[kazikage42]

Sweet new build man, following to see the new tank

 

[litenyaup]

Looking good

 

[Bronc]

That is going to look incredible!!

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Looking good!

 

[Ds04384]

I'm curious how you knew you were going to need to reinforce your floor. I'm planning on setting up a 93 gallon and hadn't even considered that the floor might not be able to take the weight