Mike's 150G SC Aquarium Build

Fishphi784 · Jan 14, 2015

Subscribed. I am considering the same tank; subscribed. I look forward to seeing yours develop.

BfishLpond78 · Jan 16, 2015

d2mini said:
Nice looking sump! Who built it?
And I like the red pvc.

Total brain fart on the who made the sump question.

A local guy out of CT called Custom King made it for me, very nice guy and a pleasure to work with.

hatfielj · Jan 16, 2015

BfishLpond78 said:
Picked up another MP40 due to the price drop. This will make 3 MP40's. Two on the back wall and one on the left panel. This will provide an unobstructed view from the living room thru the front panel and from the kitchen and dining room I'll be able to see through the right panel.

People asked why I didn't go with the gyre for the same price, I just don't feel comfortable with the first release of a product and with vortechs being tried and true it was a no brainier for me. With the next few releases and updates of the gyre, hopefully with a controllable controller (if that makes sense) and maybe some other improvements I will def try one out.

I just tried one out and was so impressed I got rid of my 2 vortechs. Only need the one gyre 150 on my tank (40 x 26 x 20) and its turned down to 60%. Flow is better with this one pump then both vortechs at 100%. You'll be a believer too

BfishLpond78 · Jan 16, 2015

I'm sure I'll be a believer with a few versions of the gyre, I'm a firm believer that with these types of gadgets and technology, I'll wait till they work out the kinks out and make it more automated.

I've seen them in action, very impressed. I just like to wait. Lol

BfishLpond78 · Feb 22, 2015

Finally got the stand done, just needs stain!!

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tureefik87 · Feb 22, 2015

That's a great looking sump! As for the Apex I just ordered mine and would need some tips as far as programming goes. Following this build as well, good progress thus far.

BfishLpond78 · Mar 15, 2015

Made a little bit of progress.

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BfishLpond78 · Apr 5, 2015

Had a busy weekend devoted to the tank!!

Happy Easter Everyone!!!

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maroun.c · Apr 5, 2015

Very neat setup.
subscribed.

tureefik87 · Apr 5, 2015

Looking good! When do you plan on getting the tank wet?

BfishLpond78 · Apr 5, 2015

Funny story...was going to fill it today and as I was mocking up the RO unit it decides to fall off the shelf and it snapped off a few fittings on the RO membrane housing. So I have parts already on order. So have to wait they come in

tureefik87 · Apr 5, 2015

That's a bummer!!

BfishLpond78 · Apr 5, 2015

tureefik87 said:
That's a bummer!!

These things happen. The parts should be here Tuesday or Wednesday

FrankAbagnale · Apr 5, 2015

Cool build! Subscribed!

BfishLpond78 · May 6, 2015

Long overdue for an update on this build. So here goes.

Had a quick battle making water for the initial fill due to well water pressure being sub par. Well after 3 days and asking people for water it was filled. Started the cycle with some aged live rock from a friends sump.

The cycle took about 3 weeks which I feel went pretty quick. As of this past Sunday I introduced a royal gramma and it's doing very well. Hides in his cave and is eating.

I spent a lot of time organizing and gathering the equipment I felt would compliment this build.

I would estimate that I'm about 180-190 total gallons.

Enough talk here are some pics!!

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