Breakthecycle2's new build

Breakthecycle2 · Dec 10, 2014

After 6 months of planning, scammers, crooks headaches etc...I finally have almost all my equipment. I ordered my tank 2 months ago and it will be here next week. It's a 72x28x22 rimless, dual corner overflows, black silicone and black background. My stand was completed yesterday (also after numerous headaches and people who BS'd me saying they could build it for me.) For equipment, I went with a Tunze ATO, Bubble Magnus Curve 9, 3 Radion G3's, Two MP 40's, DC ( I think) 1200 adjustable return pump. I have 150 pounds of dry rock and 100 pounds of sand ready to go. My sump is over sized at 48x24x18. It's black acrylic with a clear front panel. 30 gallon fuge section and a 15 gallon ATO section. Still need my Apex, heater, return pump for fuge, reeflink for Radion's and probably a bunch of other things I'm forgetting. I am coming from a Elos system 120 (thats still for sale and sitting at my old apartment), so I wanted it to resemble that setup on a bigger scale. Let me know what you think so far. The tile'd frame you see is a mini backsplash to add to the look. For anyone wondering, yes I got the idea from member "Diesel" on this board.

Breakthecycle2 · Dec 10, 2014

That orange blur you see in the last two pics is my new bengal kitten. LOL

zach_discus · Dec 10, 2014

Wow this is going to be a sweet build/set-up!! Like that stand, is it finished in a laminate?

Breakthecycle2 · Dec 10, 2014

Yes it is. I didn't prefer it, but Im glad i did. It matches the decor.

Breakthecycle2 · Dec 16, 2014

New Goodies.

Jp978 · Dec 16, 2014

Nicr stand!!

Scubafrog · Dec 17, 2014

Nice start. Post some pics of the bengal as well.

Breakthecycle2 · Dec 17, 2014

LOL. Here he is. We named him Ozzy...and you guess why.

Scubafrog · Dec 17, 2014

Cute kitty. Love the stripes.

Breakthecycle2 · Dec 19, 2014

More goodies.

Breakthecycle2 · Dec 19, 2014

BTW, I am selling the sump in this build thread. I had to get a slightly smaller one. It's just way too big,

Breakthecycle2 · Dec 23, 2014

Well, just when I thought everything was almost done, I find out last night, my tank was never even started and I can't a straight answer as to why. 9 weeks wasted. Can anyone recommend a tank manufacturer? I wont use glass cages and I already called Coast to Coast.

austin55 · Dec 23, 2014

Breakthecycle2 said:
BTW, I am selling the sump in this build thread. I had to get a slightly smaller one. It's just way too big,

Pm me!

SantaMonicaHelp · Dec 23, 2014

wow wow, watch out, there's a little tiger in the house.

what a cutie! the stand looks so nice.
Can't wait to see how the tank set up

good luck!

Breakthecycle2 · Dec 26, 2014

SantaMonicaHelp said:
wow wow, watch out, there's a little tiger in the house. what a cutie! the stand looks so nice.
Can't wait to see how the tank set up good luck!

The kitten is a ******* lol. He's part wild cat (asian leopard cat) so his bite and claws are ridiculous.

As far as the tank goes, I've hit a standstill. The place I ordered it from over 9 weeks ago informed me this week, he doesn't know what is going on with the tank because the guy making them had a family emergency and never told anyone. So I have nothing right now.

SantaMonicaHelp · Dec 29, 2014

Hahaha, I'll rather say he's playful. And sorry to hear that, things happen

I hope that guy can overcome whatever he's facing. Best luck to everything to you and the guy!

Breakthecycle2 · Dec 30, 2014

Well, I was informed today that all the glass is cut and polished but has not been put together yet. I am being told I will have it in January fro sure, so I don't know anymore. I did, however, asked them if they could build a ghost overflow rather then two internal ones (my original thought). It doesn't seem to be an issue, but they are going to let me know.