New 125G Buildout

AllSignsPointToFish · Nov 11, 2015

More pics of the sump with skimmer...

And the canopy, freshly painted.

AllSignsPointToFish · Nov 11, 2015

So, here is the tank with the canopy...

And here...tada! Kessils!!

AllSignsPointToFish · Nov 11, 2015

Blue only channel

AllSignsPointToFish · Nov 14, 2015

Functional test with water. The Jebao pump is almost completely silent, even at 100% output . The Reef Octopus skimmer is also very, very quiet

Reefmon · Nov 14, 2015

AllSignsPointToFIsh said:
I've made the ends removable for access underneath.

How did you make the sides removable? Did you use magnets?

AllSignsPointToFish · Nov 14, 2015

I used cabinet catches like these:

Reefmon · Nov 14, 2015

Sorry..I just saw how you attached the sides. Following the build

AllSignsPointToFish · Nov 14, 2015

Hey, no problem. It's not like I'm doing anything special

ShoreReefer · Nov 14, 2015

Great job on the build so far! I wish I had built a stand like that for my 90 gallon. The one that came with it is made of cheap material. I did build the canopy myself though. I'll be following you're build

AllSignsPointToFish · Nov 14, 2015

Thanks for the kind comments. I'm not much of a furniture maker, and I know where all the mistakes are!

Still, I think it will perform to me needs.

AllSignsPointToFish · Nov 16, 2015

I have to say...the Kessils are absolutely beautiful!

klesel · Nov 16, 2015

Very nice love kessil to

AllSignsPointToFish · Nov 17, 2015

Strongly considering gulfliverock.com for live rock and sand. Anyone have experience with them?

I will probably start with 150 lbs of live rock, but I'm on the fence when it comes to how much live sand. I plan to keep some LPS so I will need some live sand, but I want to minimize the nitrates trapped in it. Thoughts?

dbl · Nov 17, 2015

Sorry, no advice on the rock or sand, but wanted to comment on how nice this is coming together. Very nice work...you should be proud! Can't wait to see some life in there!

AllSignsPointToFish · Nov 17, 2015

Thank you very much! Unfortunately, I'm no carpenter so I know where all the mistakes are

dbl · Nov 17, 2015

That's the benefit of DIY...only we know where we've messed up! The problem I've found with that "benefit" is I tend to only focus on that area when I'm looking at a project...lol. :mad:

By the way, I remembered there is a thread on here (or possibly another site) that discusses Tampa Bay live Rock. I believe his website is below. I tried to find the thread to link it for you but couldn't find it. I believe @d2mini is a friend or acquaintance of his, so maybe he can chime in and shed some light. Haven't used them, or the one you sighted above, just providing another option. Take it for it's worth.

http://www.tampabaysaltwater.com/

merlberg · Nov 18, 2015

AllSignsPointToFIsh said:
Functional test with water. The Jebao pump is almost completely silent, even at 100% output . The Reef Octopus skimmer is also very, very quiet

First off I love everything about this!!!!

n this might be a silly question but when it is time to top off your sump how will you do that? I ask because I have ppl working on my 120 gal right now and I have no idea where to put my sump since my tank will be in the wall. N they built the bottom piece similar to yours.

AllSignsPointToFish · Nov 18, 2015

I have room on either side of the sump. My current plan (which could change when reality comes calling) is have the top off equipment on one side of the sump or the other. It's not a great picture, but you can see that there will be room on both sides.

chaoha · Nov 18, 2015

Very nice. I'm sure you will love the Kessels

AllSignsPointToFish · Nov 24, 2015

Live rock gets here tomorrow

Unfortunately, I will not be at the house when it arrives, so it will have to sit outside for a couple of hours, but there's not a whole lot I can do about that. Hopefully, it will get here before I have to leave in the afternoon.