375 SPS Reef Build

httorihanzo · Oct 3, 2015

Thanks! They are some Wavepoint LED fixtures

Tango2 said:
Good looking build so far. What lights are those over your fuge?

httorihanzo · Feb 5, 2016

Ok, so it has been a while but not much has changed. I do have some updates that have been in place since last year that I never showed. Just some real quick snaps of the lights hanging and some tonga rock that had been added. Other than that the tank is "marinating " right now getting ready. I am taking it slow, very slow.

httorihanzo · Feb 5, 2016

I'm not crazy about my rockwork after letting it sit for a while. Thinking about taking a lot out and adding sand. I like the benefit of bare bottom but I like the extra dimension of a sand bed so I might do that too.

httorihanzo · Feb 23, 2016

Well here is where I ended up

revhtree · Feb 23, 2016

I like it better! I am sure it will evolve some more! HA!

httorihanzo · Mar 2, 2016

Well, I think its a terrible idea and I hope my wife will never see this but I am going to do a list of equipement and a run down of the cost. I bet there are a ton of people out there that ask what a large system might cost and it adds up quick. Some areas I went used and bought of the forum but important area's I bought brand new. All in all I think I found the best prices on everything I needed so I doubt it could be done much cheaper than this.

375G Tank + Steel Stand 84x32x32 $3,000.00
Dry Rock 200lbs $ 400.00
Dry Tonga 70lbs $ 200.00
Tideline 48" Sump $ 650.00
Reeflo Dart Hybrid $ 375.00
Apex $ 500.00
Plumbing (bulk heads, valves, etc) $ 464.00
MP40's x 2 (used) $ 300.00
800W Heater Titainium X2 $ 160.00
Lumunbright X3 (used) $ 100.00
Ballasts 250w X3 (used) $ 100.00
60" T5 kits x 2 $ 300.00
RODI (used) $ 100.00
Reeflux 12k 250W x 3 $ 250.00
60" ATI Blue + x 4 $ 100.00
BRS 50ML/ min doser - ATO $ 90.00
Reef Octopus Regal 300INT $ 675.00
Misc Home Depot $ 300.00
Live Sand $ 150.00
Initial Salt - Instant Ocean $ 120.00
$8,334.00

Gulp! I am sure I missed a few things and there is for sure a lot to come. Theres also another list for livestock....yes!

revhtree · Mar 3, 2016

Who built the tank?

1MJG1 · Mar 3, 2016

Very nice my friend. 8K will be a spec. once corals added in lol!

hatfielj · Mar 3, 2016

That looks like one of the new AGE tanks. They require stainless steel bracing now.

httorihanzo · Mar 4, 2016

Actually I am not sure. A LFS has it built for a customer who backed out and when I saw it in store I swooped in. Got a great deal because of it. If i remember correctly it was a guy in the DFW area who used to work for one of the large tank makers and spun off his own business which didnt last long. Honestly, build quality is something I am concerned with. I think its terrible. I have anxiety every day about leaks. Side panels aren't square, top wasn't square, and leveling was a pain in the **** because nothing lined up perfectly. Its still not perfectly level but I spen't a long time trying. If I had to do it over again, I wouldnt have bought this particular tank. Would have paid full price for one custom made for me with warrenty.

revhtree said:
Who built the tank?

httorihanzo · Mar 4, 2016

1MJG1 said:
Very nice my friend. 8K will be a spec. once corals added in lol!

You are correct sir, this is just getting started.

aaron23 · Mar 4, 2016

my aquarium is a IM 40 nuvo and my expenses are up in the 6k.....

rideit6578 · Jan 15, 2017

very nice, I like the sand addition and the rock changes. Those tangs must be loving all that room.

Daniel@R2R · Jan 16, 2017

@httorihanzo, we need an update!

httorihanzo · Jan 16, 2017

Well.... I hope your sitting down for this....

httorihanzo · Jan 16, 2017

I'm building a new house so the old tank had to go temporarily. I sold it as opposed to storing it. I'll probably go bigger with the next one.

Matthias7 · Jan 16, 2017

Bummer, but new beginnings are fun too. It didn't seem like you we're enamored with the quality of your tank so hopefully this will allow you to get your comfortable with.

httorihanzo · Jan 17, 2017

My next large build will be made by Planet Aquariums and I'll buy stand, canopy and tank from them so there will be a long warrenty. Also, I will have someone install (level it) it for me.

I did think my plumping was top notch though! I'll do it simularly next go around.

Matthias7 said:
Bummer, but new beginnings are fun too. It didn't seem like you we're enamored with the quality of your tank so hopefully this will allow you to get your comfortable with.

revhtree · Jan 17, 2017

httorihanzo said:
I'm building a new house so the old tank had to go temporarily. I sold it as opposed to storing it. I'll probably go bigger with the next one.

How soon we talking about?