My 90 Gallon Mixed Reef Build

[Matthew Frost]

After a while of browsing the want ads I found a 90 gallon Clear for Life tank. The previous owner sold it with a bunch of spare parts I was able to swap for a Bubble Magus Curve 5. Two weeks ago I picked up an Eshopps R300 and some dry rock. I hope to start work on the stand shortly.

 

[Dodgersfan]

following! I'm working on a 90G build right now as well.

 

[Big G]

Welcome to R2R! Got a few month old 90 going myself.

 

[Matthew Frost]

following! I'm working on a 90G build right now as well.

Thanks, this is becoming quite a journey. It will be fun to have others doing the same thing.

After a while of browsing the want ads I found a 90 gallon Clear for Life tank. The previous owner sold it with a bunch of spare parts I was able to swap for a Bubble Magus Curve 5. Two weeks ago I picked up an Eshopps R300 and some dry rock. I hope to start work on the stand shortly.

 

[leahfiish]

Following along, I have a 90g too but with an r200 sump.

 

[Matthew Frost]

Welcome to R2R! Got a few month old 90 going myself.

Any tips or hints you can provide will be much appreciated.

 

[Matthew Frost]

Following along, I have a 90g too but with an r200 sump.

I checked out your photos, it looks awesome. Is the R200 working well for you? Anything about it you don't like?

 

[leahfiish]

I like the overall design and flow pattern of the sump. I don't like how small the return pump compartment is and how difficult it is to reach.

 

[Big G]

Any tips or hints you can provide will be much appreciated.

Here's my build thread. The sump is an Eshopps RS-200. Overflow is Eshopps Eclipse "L". The return pump is varios2. https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/new-mixed-reef-tank-in-the-woods.317105/

 

[Matthew Frost]

Here's my build thread. The sump is an Eshopps RS-200. Overflow is Eshopps Eclipse "L". The return pump is varios2. https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/new-mixed-reef-tank-in-the-woods.317105/

That stand looks great. Looks like it is all coming together nice.

 

[Matthew Frost]

The stand is roughed out. It still has to be skinned and I need to build doors. Plumbing is upcoming as well. I didn't realize how much real estate would be consumed by the sump.

 

[Big G]

Nice work.

 

[leahfiish]

Good job! I wish I had the skills and tools to build my own stand.

 

[Matthew Frost]

Update: Stand acrylic coated, modified Durso standpipe built and installed and drain plumbed.

 

[Matthew Frost]

Good job! I wish I had the skills and tools to build my own stand.

It's not hard at all. If you have some basic tools you can totally do it.

 

[leahfiish]

It's not hard at all. If you have some basic tools you can totally do it.

I have no tools. and no knowledge of how to use them. I would love to try but it seems like a big hurdle.

 

[Matthew Frost]

I have no tools. and no knowledge of how to use them. I would love to try but it seems like a big hurdle.

I don't know where you are in the world but I'm sure there are local reef clubs where you are. I'd be willing to bet somebody locally would be happy to work with you on it and their time can usually be paid for with beer and pizza. [emoji3]

 

[Matthew Frost]

I just finished my ATO Reservoir. Its not perfect but it can out nice and it fits and matches perfectly.

 

[Matthew Frost]

Found two really nice grabs on Craigslist this weekend, a Tunze Osmolator and a BRS media reactor. Got the media reactor mounted and some basic plumbing started. Also got a start on the Osmolator but I need to grab a couple fittings. The wiring is in progress. I also had me PC-4 Energy Bars show up. I started to mount them and am going to have to modify the stand slightly to complete the mounting and have a lot of wires to route and mount with these and the Tunze.

 

[Matthew Frost]

I got the Osmolator installed and the wires routed. I also bought a refugium light and built a much needed spillover shield/stand for the lamp.