225G Build (72x30x24)

Victoria M · Jan 9, 2018

don't touch the right side! it keeps it from being symmetrical.

Consider placing corals that will grow differently at the peaks of your aquascape to keep the heights from being too similiar.

dburt520 · Jan 9, 2018

I haven't touched it yet. The longer I look at it, it is actually really growing on me. I really like all of the holes/pockets/caves.

Smprc · Jan 9, 2018

dburt520 said:
It's very nice.

Perfect - no, however I might be as much as a perfectionist as they come.

I would indeed reccomend them and would purchase from them again. The silicone is very nice is the areas that it matters, which is important.

I recently got my tank from them and I can concur with dburt's assessment. PERFECT...nope, but since this is my first tank, I guess it was "good enough". I will say that at this price point...IF I had to do it again, I would probably have gone with Reef Savvy. I had them do the cabinet and stainless steal stand as well. The cabinet for sure left a lot to be desired, in the details. The stainless steal stand, can't say as it is hidden, but I'm happy with it.

Smprc · Jan 9, 2018

Btw, I forgot to say great job on the build. What made you decide to go with APEX. I am on the fence. GHL or APEX...ugh...I need to make a decision!

dburt520 · Jan 9, 2018

Thank you!

The main reason was that I already had it! I have not used a GHL, but the Apex does anything you could ever want to do with a reef tank.

I can automate 99.9% of my tank, monitor it while I am away, and have it alert me if anything is "off".

Outside of that, not sure what else you could want out of a controller.

MamaLovesHerReefTank · Jan 9, 2018

Victoria M said:
don't touch the right side! it keeps it from being symmetrical. Consider placing corals that will grow differently at the peaks of your aquascape to keep the heights from being too similiar.

I agree with @Victoria M I wouldn't change it.

xaflatoonx · Jan 10, 2018

Absolutely stunning.

Are there any sketches or detailed pictures of your stand build. I am trying to plan my stand build and wanted to learn more. Anything you can provide would be helpful and appreciated. Thanks a bunch.

dburt520 · Jan 10, 2018

I unfortunately do not have anything other than what is posted.

Sorry
Dave

xaflatoonx · Jan 10, 2018

No worries. Thanks anyway Dave. Looking forward to your updates.

dburt520 · Jan 10, 2018

If you want to PM me we can discuss the stand and different options. I am happy to help if I can.

I think I may do my first test tomorrow to see where my levels are at. Shrimp is still floating so I am curious what the numbers look like. The rock was very well prepped and cured, but not cycled...

xaflatoonx · Jan 10, 2018

Thank you sir. I will definitely pick your brain when the time comes.

You sound like a perfectionist. Your stand looks amazing yet you sound like your are not completely in love with it. Lol. But I would love to have one that looks half as decent.

Should be a fun project whenever it starts.