gcarroll's 260g SPS reef

[Black Pearl]

Getting to watch this foe the very beginning..... Excited!

 

[gcarroll]

Work has slowed in the family room as the current focus is the bathrooms, windows, then flooring. All electrical wiring has been completed and walls patched and skim coated.

 

[gcarroll]

Getting closer. Finishing work going on now. The expect to be done in two weeks. Tile is going in now and windows on Saturday.

 

[reefwiser]

Wood tile on the floor. Looks good Only California electrical box outside.

 

[SchnitzelReef]

Hurry Greg. We're getting tired of seeing home renovations. Hahahaha

 

[Janci]

Nice fresh start. Following the renovations...

 

[DSC reef]

Looking forward to this build Greg. I was talking with Vic at world wide during there 10 year anniversary and my next purchase is gonna be a frag of your efflo. Good luck with the build.

 

[gcarroll]

Room is complete! Now to just find some strong guys to move the tank in.

 

[gcarroll]

Moving day!

 

[Abhishek]

Awesome !! So the journey begins . Do I see an ATB 10.5 Deluxe skimmer ? I see Abyzz return pump, Tunze ATO too ..
Interested in the equipment run down ..

Regards,
Abhishek

 

[gcarroll]

The tank has found its way home! Special thanks to all the SCMAS members who helped make it happen. Scott S, Phil H, the Ivan W, Marc T, Ben C, and Rider S, you guys are the best!

 

[ksed]

Looking great Greg. Should be an awesome build.
BTW where are you going to use the Vectra. Lol

 

[Reefcowboy]

Wooooow! What a beast! Wish I was there to help!
The beginning of a dream build!!!

 

[Abhishek]

The tank has found its way home! Special thanks to all the SCMAS members who helped make it happen. Scott S, Phil H, the Ivan W, Marc T, Ben C, and Rider S, you guys are the best!

Nice to see someone still using sea swirl !! Its probably one of my most favorite equipment . Sad it has fallen in popularity.
How many Radions will you use ?

Regards,
Abhishek

 

[ndrwater]

Now it's a race to see who has water 1st... You or Cody!!
Glad I was able to help, this tank is going to be awesome!!

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

Congrats on getting your tank finally going ,all of us equipment junkies are in awe of your new tank.
Are you going to move the air vent on your FAU?

 

[Janci]

Congratulations on the move and installation.
Looks great!

 

[gcarroll]

Awesome !! So the journey begins . Do I see an ATB 10.5 Deluxe skimmer ? I see Abyzz return pump, Tunze ATO too ..
Interested in the equipment run down ..

Regards,
Abhishek

Nice to see someone still using sea swirl !! Its probably one of my most favorite equipment . Sad it has fallen in popularity.
How many Radions will you use ?

Regards,
Abhishek

That is an ATB 126o External. I'm actually going to sell it. I have been planning this build for about 5 years and my equipment list changes all the time. Current plan is the following:

Neptune Apex Classic Gold unless I get upgraded to new Apex so I can get the new Triton
Abyzz A200 for return
Teco chiller w/ built in heater and UV sterilizer
Vertex Supra S filtration system
Vertex Alpha 300 skimmer
Vertex Calcium Reactor
Sea swirl multi (maybe 2)
2 - Tunze Stream 3
Tunze Osmolator

Lights in order of preference
6 - Ecotech Radions
Geisemann Spectra
ATI Powermodule (10 bulb)

 

[gcarroll]

Looking great Greg. Should be an awesome build.
BTW where are you going to use the Vectra. Lol

Thanks! Don't know if I will have a use for the Vectra. Won it in a club raffle. Frag tank maybe?

 

[Abhishek]

That is an ATB 126o External. I'm actually going to sell it. I have been planning this build for about 5 years and my equipment list changes all the time. Current plan is the following:

Neptune Apex Classic Gold unless I get upgraded to new Apex so I can get the new Triton
Abyzz A200 for return
Teco chiller w/ built in heater and UV sterilizer
Vertex Supra S filtration system
Vertex Alpha 300 skimmer
Vertex Calcium Reactor
Sea swirl multi (maybe 2)
2 - Tunze Stream 3
Tunze Osmolator

Lights in order of preference
6 - Ecotech Radions
Geisemann Spectra
ATI Powermodule (10 bulb)

@gcarroll - That's an amazing and top of the notch equipment list. I would love to see 2 sea swirl in action personally. Will be very interested to see how 2 Tunze stream 3s handle 260 gallon . Its on my list for my future upgrade which might be 2 years from now .

Personally, I would do the Geissemann Spectra ! But given your knowledge , you would do way better justice and decision than I would .

Lastly, I tried the vertex calcium reactor but the experience was not good. It leaked the first day and I ended up returning it . Hopefully it works out great for you !!!

Very excited to see the master come back to game .

Regards,
Abhishek