Maple Reef’s 80 gallon shallow build

[MapleReef]

Interesting watch.

 

[Wrangy]

Personally I preferred the cans but I suppose the kessils will do alright getting closer!

I'm a big fan of Dr. Tim's and any bacteria supplement really so I can vouch that it definitely works as advertised, it was how I started my reef

 

[MapleReef]

Personally I preferred the cans but I suppose the kessils will do alright getting closer!

I'm a big fan of Dr. Tim's and any bacteria supplement really so I can vouch that it definitely works as advertised, it was how I started my reef

I’ve used it before and I was blown away how fast it cycled and how few issues I had with filtration after that! Last tank cycled in 7 days

 

[Clayton Jessup]

Look at what just showed up at my door!!!

So I just installed them really quick, to try it all out. Over the next day or two I’ll tidy up all the wiring, and daisy chain the two into my Kessil spectral controller. Still waiting on the stands wood work. Aperently my good friend who’s doing the work, is backed up with other projects at the moment. So I’m patiently waiting.

Also was happy to receive a bottle of Dr.Tim’s “One & Only” for reef tanks. I’ve used this in the past and have had a cycle kick of in 7 days if not sooner. Great stuff.

Looks very nice MapleReef , the Kessils look good you are making me think on mine lol still having a internal battle on Ecotech or Kessil ..

 

[MapleReef]

So here’s a sneak peak of the dosing containers I’ll be using from SR Aquariastk. I asked my significant other for a coral-box wifi 4 channel dosing pump for Christmas. So stay tuned !

 

[MapleReef]

Had these pics sent to me today. My Good friend Daniel, is glueing the edge trim on my stands top. Ash is being used and then a 45 deg edge will be mitred in. Can’t wait to get this home and epoxy sealed !

 

[MapleReef]

Here is my contest submission for the:

Synergy Sumptacular Giveaway

Check it out here;

https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/synergy-sumptacular-giveaway.386/

 

[NicLongman]

Looks so good. Super jealous

 

[MapleReef]

So it’s been a few days since I updated this thread. The main reason for that is waiting for the wood top to be completed. I’m hoping to have it all plumbed and have the wood all sealed up, this week. Aiming for Monday to have water in the system.

 

[Clayton Jessup]

Lois very nice !

 

[QuixoticReefer]

Great build so far I have the same fixture coming and will use your idea on fixing the wires... Could you do a short video on the lights having the t5's on and the kessils ramp up on all blue, 50/50 then 100 percent white so I can see what the color combos looks like with the kessils and blue+ t5's? Thanks

 

[MapleReef]

More pics from today.

 

[Wrangy]

Wooooo, looking good!!

 

[exactlyobp]

Very sleek, I love it! When is it getting wet??!

 

[Clayton Jessup]

Very nice can’t wait to see this tank get wet ! Are you going to install a controller Maple Reef ?

 

[Fudsey]

Just read your thread.

Nice looking tank and setup overall. Love the black and white theme you got going. Will look nice with the wood too.
You going to stain the wood, keep it natural or paint it?

You have something I want for upgrade. Want the light just not happy about their current setup. Should be single plug or a LEAST on the same side. What you did is how it should come. DIY on a new fixture that costs ~$300 is not something we should have to do.

I used Dr. Tim's One and Only in my new tank and it worked great. No spikes whatsoever.

Following along

 

[MapleReef]

Very nice can’t wait to see this tank get wet ! Are you going to install a controller Maple Reef ?

Nope no controller! I don’t see the need at this point. Just more wires and complication.

 

[MapleReef]

Very sleek, I love it! When is it getting wet??!

Hopefully Sunday or Monday. All depending on cure times for epoxy and if I run into any issues. Im off for the next five days so u can bet this is high on my to do list!

 

[MapleReef]

Just read your thread.

Nice looking tank and setup overall. Love the black and white theme you got going. Will look nice with the wood too.
You going to stain the wood, keep it natural or paint it?

You have something I want for upgrade. Want the light just not happy about their current setup. Should be single plug or a LEAST on the same side. What you did is how it should come. DIY on a new fixture that costs ~$300 is not something we should have to do.

I used Dr. Tim's One and Only in my new tank and it worked great. No spikes whatsoever.

Following along

I wanted to stay with natural wood and gloss white for the overall look......
Wood will be finished With west system epoxy, in a high gloss clear. Much like the finish on a modern wooden boat. Yep agreed the fixture should have come this way!!

 

[ihavecrabs]

I did yes, both banks are fed from one cord I ran the connection at one side, by drilling holes through the fixture and passing the electrical cord through and using the wire strain plugs to secure it. And then up through the top and out. It looks like it was meant to be this way. I’m toying with the idea of building my own fixture in the up coming year. Something less table top looking and will hold 4 t5’s and two kessils.

The attached images u can see how I ran the paralleling power cord.

I don't think these knock off Kessils will work very well [emoji23]

Love the build so far!