Well its been awhile since I have updated my new build but here it goes. My new Vivaria Optic clear 150x55x55 arrived and the guys placed it on the new custom stand for me. I had a look at the seams and was shocked to find heaps of silicone imperfections. There were bubbles through the seams and not just small bubbles either, long streaks/voids. I spoke to the shop and at first they said it was ok but on my pressing they agreed it wasnt the best and ordered me a new tank..It was great service from Bali Reef Aquariums. Well Done! The second new tank arrived and the seams are much better with only the stray small bubble but imo it should be ok.
The new workbench/ sink has been made and installed along with a new RODI station in the bathroom, or as my wife says the fish wet room. I have a 250ltr and two 80 ltr ro water storage. One I plan on making a ato top container.
Radion XR30 G5 lights have been mounted and ready for the lamp install.
I am a bit stuck as to what overflow to use. I was thinking of getting an acrylic inner box made 40cm long with 2 x 1 1/2 " bulkheads into a 10mm glass box siliconed to the rear of the tank. My reasoning for this is that the inner box can sit flush against the glass and leave no room for vetimid snail to hide.
I am planning to mount the overflow on the RHS side rear wall of the tank so this will allow access for cleaning etc. 3 x 1" bean animal drain system is planned also. My rock scape is cycling in a tub with a few pieces of live rock to try to speed up the cycle.. RODI system done also.
Here are a few pics of the build to date
