launchnukes' reefer 750 xxl build

launchnukes · May 1, 2018

I've been out of the hobby for a few years now after taking down my 300dd/500 gal system in 2013. I had a previous build thread on that other site.

I got the itch to get back into the hobby and finally decided to pull the trigger again. I currently don't have a spot for a fish room so I wanted a tank that would give me space to have fun but not too big to maintain without a fish room. After seeing a few of the red sea reefers I decided to go with the 750xxl in white.

Tank got delivered on Monday and more items are on the way!

Tank arrived yesterday 4.30.18

unboxing

Now i've gotta get some guys to help me get it in the house

Raindog3030 · May 1, 2018

Welcome back!

*Edit: I see you are in Melbourne, may I suggest checking out Psychodelic Relics on Eau Gallie Blvd, just West of US1. They are a small aquaculture that literally just got a store front they are in the process of renovating. Cool guys, fair prices, and awesome corals! They have rock and some fish as well. Tell 'em Bruce sent'chya!

JBKReef · May 1, 2018

Based on the tank and the car this is going to be an awesome build, I can tell. Along for the ride.

launchnukes · May 2, 2018

Raindog3030 said:
Welcome back!

*Edit: I see you are in Melbourne, may I suggest checking out Psychodelic Relics on Eau Gallie Blvd, just West of US1. They are a small aquaculture that literally just got a store front they are in the process of renovating. Cool guys, fair prices, and awesome corals! They have rock and some fish as well. Tell 'em Bruce sent'chya!

Thanks for the heads up. I live in Vero Beach now but would gladly take the trip up that way when i'm up and running.

JBKReef said:
Based on the tank and the car this is going to be an awesome build, I can tell. Along for the ride.

haha. thanks. and good eye

launchnukes · May 4, 2018

lights and return pump have arrived.

4x GHL Mitras 7206
Octo Varios 6 Return Pump

GHL flex mount arms are backordered and on the way.

launchnukes · May 16, 2018

Still waiting on the mounting arms for the mitras. i want to have them installed before placing the tank on the stand. in the mean time i've assembled the stand...

Sump...

working on the aquascaping...please excuse the mess in the garage.

launchnukes · May 22, 2018

GHL Flex arms for the Mitras have finally arrived. assembled and mounted last night. Very impressed with the quality of the GHL stuff. now i've just gotta hide the wires and get the tank on the stand and the plumbing can begin!

launchnukes · May 23, 2018

seems to be some issues with photos going in and out. i switched everything to imgur...hopefully that fixes it.

launchnukes · May 23, 2018

got some goodies in the mail today

wires are cleaned up and stand is level, ready for the big lift

launchnukes · May 28, 2018

tank is on the stand. working on the rockwork.

Dan Snyder · May 28, 2018

Keep posting the pic’s, want to see this one as well! Nice selection, and car!

launchnukes · May 29, 2018

bought a new phone last night and oh my...the camera is 10,000 times better than my old one. i apologize for the crap quality photos from previous posts. lol. updated tank shot as of 5/29

SD_Reefing · Jun 14, 2018

launchnukes said:
bought a new phone last night and oh my...the camera is 10,000 times better than my old one. i apologize for the crap quality photos from previous posts. lol. updated tank shot as of 5/29

That’s some nice looking rock. Do you know what it’s called?

launchnukes · Jun 22, 2018

went to the Bahamas for a week and came back to a pile of goodies at the front door. just need to get the plumbing finished and i'll be ready for water.

after taking a closer look at the plumbing i decided that the gravity fed tank that came with the redsea reefer wasn't going to work for me. after much thought i decided to go with a tunze osmolator and pick up a lower profile ATO reservoir that i could fit in the stand and still have room. i found a great option and think it'll work great. Also, I have another 6105 coming but i guess it was out of stock.

8.5 Gallon ATO Reservoir from Advanced Acrylics

launchnukes · Jun 22, 2018

Dan Snyder said:
Keep posting the pic’s, want to see this one as well! Nice selection, and car!

Thanks. I'm work in ng on them!

launchnukes · Jun 22, 2018

It's a mix of different types. Fiji, etc. I kept the best 100lbs or so from my last few tanks and had the rock sitting in my garage dry for the past 5 years or so. Lol