Jays 135g Cube Sps Build

jaysreefworld · Aug 28, 2012

Its finally time to start my sps build. The tank was made by CAD light and it 36"x36"x24"t.

Stand was inspired by d2mini

Tomorrow i receive my marco rock which i will seed with 35lbs of real reef rock i had left from my 120.

Now heres a list of equipment i've order:
ATB elegance 200
ATB KD150 calcium reactor
ATB media reactors x2
ATB flowstar 3200
Apex with 2 lab grade ph probes

All of this was purchased from Mike at reefspecialty. He's a great guy.
For flow im starting with 2 MP40s.

For lighting, I plan on a hanging canopy look, with a mh/t5 combo. Depending on the aquascape, will determine the reflectors.

Sump, I can use some help, The skimmer footprint is 11"x15". I've been in contact with MRC, but if anyone knows another, more reasonable priced company please let me know.

Thats it for now, if you have any suggestions. Im a very open minded person and listen to advise. Thanks for looking.

bknapp · Aug 28, 2012

Love the look of a good sized cube. Contact AtomicReef a R2R sponsor they make some sick looking sumps.

revhtree · Aug 28, 2012

Oh yea! A new sweet tank!

jaysreefworld · Aug 28, 2012

bknapp said:
Love the look of a good sized cube. Contact AtomicReef a R2R sponsor they make some sick looking sumps.

Thanks me too and thanks for the recommendation

revhtree said:
Oh yea! A new sweet tank!

Thanks

texsun · Aug 29, 2012

Very cool setup! I'm thinking of having something similar made. Who made your stand? And are you happy with the CAD light quality?

jaysreefworld · Aug 29, 2012

texsun said:
Very cool setup! I'm thinking of having something similar made. Who made your stand? And are you happy with the CAD light quality?

Thanks, the stand was made by a guy in Atlanta GA. He did great work on this stand. Im happy about the tank, its very nice but terrible customer service, problems contacting them, and lies. To me that ruined the whole experience.

revsgirl · Aug 29, 2012

Great lookin' setup!

MarvinsReef · Aug 29, 2012

very nice! looking forward to seeing the progress.

illcssd · Aug 29, 2012

jaysreefworld said:
Thanks, the stand was made by a guy in Atlanta GA. He did great work on this stand. Im happy about the tank, its very nice but terrible customer service, problems contacting them, and lies. To me that ruined the whole experience.

Beautiful tank. I had the same kind of experience with Cadlights, though.

jaysreefworld · Aug 29, 2012

revsgirl said:
Great lookin' setup!

MarvinsReef said:
very nice! looking forward to seeing the progress.

illcssd said:
Beautiful tank. I had the same kind of experience with Cadlights, though.

Thank you all

jaysreefworld · Aug 29, 2012

The Marco rock is here, packaging was good but i did have alot of rubble. Fedex probably had alot to do with this. I got exactly what i asked for in this order with the sizes of the rock.

Does anyone recommend a custom sump maker? If i can save money on this i prefer to do so. Precision marine quoted me on a custom sump for a good price. Anyone have any exp with them?