JonnyU's 135 build

[jonnyu]

Well I figure a keep track of the tank here with everyone at R2R... Well I bought a tank from a guy up in west palm area a few months ago and here is how it started.

In west palm

At my house

Slowly putting everything together

Day number 3

After a week. As you see tank has been overgrown and I cut it back some.

 

[jonnyu]

Well bought a few things to add to tank setup.

Sold the over rated skimmer

Old skimmer

New diablo 160

Just ordered some dry rock from Marco rocks. Best service ever. Amazing facility.

Added some dry rock.

I really want to change up my sump so just ordered one. Here are some pics

Nice removable frag section in the fuge area.

Went ahead and picked up a reeflo dart and 2 1" sea swirls from Matt.

Kind of what I am looking to do with the plumbing . Also need to change overflows to herbie style overflows.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Looking great bro! Please keep us updated.

 

[jonnyu]

Well I got my new sump installed yesterday. Wow crazy amount of work to do all plumbing and all new bulkheads.

My wiring is a mess for a reason. My apex unit comes in this week and didn't feel like cutting all tie straps again. Lol

 

[AquamanE]

Awesome Johnnie- keep us updated.!!

 

[jonnyu]

Started refinishing the stand. As it was looking really ruff.

Installed some LEDs

 

[jonnyu]

Here is another pic of stand after the first coat

 

[jonnyu]

Here is a good pic before stand was being refinished

 

[jonnyu]

Got the upper doors installed. Need to touch up a couple spots but it's looks a lot better than it did.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Hard work pays off! Nice!

 

[joshporksandwich]

looks awesome bro! I'm glad you're back in the hobby.

 

[jonnyu]

Thanks guys. Glad to be back

 

[jonnyu]

Going with automatic water changes with a 55 gallon barrel. So I had to rearrange my fish closet.

I still have to add my two water containers but at least it's a start.

 

[Afishionado]

Looks good jonn! Now let's finish my stand!! Lol

 

[jonnyu]

Thanks.. And your shelf is cut and drilled. Come by and all you have to do is put 6 screws. I'm sure u can do that. lol

 

[jonnyu]

Have to share the view at work.

 

[Afishionado]

I don't know bro. You will be surprised by my Un-handiness lmbo

Nice! Flying today?

 

[jonnyu]

Well got my auto top off setup in the mail today can't wait to get it installed.

 

[joshporksandwich]

Well got my auto top off setup in the mail today can't wait to get it installed.

I wanted to use the same pump but they dont make a 3 head unit so i'm stuck with the cheaper $80 ones.

 

[AquamanE]

Well got my auto top off setup in the mail today can't wait to get it installed.

Johnny- why this pump for ATO? They are definately strong and durable but also pricey for ATO standards.