Quinn's 150G DD Marineland Build

[Quinn]

Well I’m back! Was gonna setup another 120G but stumbled across this bad boy for sale on the forums a couple months ago. Always loved these Marineland Deep Dimension tanks! Definetly the best dimensions (besides the height) you can get out of a factory made aquarium. It’s a 150G aquarium and the dimensions are 36”x36”26”. One of the downfalls I don’t like about these tanks are how short the stands are. I researched a couple different options and decided to build a small 7” pedestal for it. Bringing the overall height to 36”. I haven’t totally finished it yet (needs trimmed out) but it gets the tank rolling quicker.

As for livestock I am going to probably stick with LPS, softies and a few SPS. I’ve always loved tanks with big leathers and euphyllias so I will definetly have a few of those. Haven’t decided on a fish list yet...still working on that. I have accumulated some rock over time but I did order 100lbs of base rock from Billy’s Reef Connection that I really like.

As for equipment I’m gonna start out pretty basic and will probably upgrade over time. Going to use an algae scrubber and probably purchase a controller in the next few months, once cycled. Here’s a breakdown-

Lighting - 2 Ocean Revive Arctic 247

Return Pump - Sicce Syncra 4

Flow - 2 MP40’s

Sump - Trigger Systems Ruby Elite 30

Skimmer - SCA 302 (Probably will upgrade first)

HERE ARE SOME PICS

 

[Quinn]

Got the tank plumbed on Thursday. Filled with water and tested the tank over the last couple days. Got the water drained earlier this morning. Rinsed about 100 lbs or so of sand and got it in the tank tonight. Having the carpets cleaned on Wednesday so probably won’t do anything more until after that. Can’t wait to get this thing going!

 

[andyg1960]

Nice!

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

This is gonna be nice! I love big cubes!

 

[andyg1960]

This is gonna be nice! I love big cubes!

I love big cubes and i cannot lie.......

 

[Quartapound]

Following. Looking to upgrade my 24x24 cube to a 36x36 cube and I'm looking forward to watching yours progress

 

[Mystical_Knight]

If you don’t mind me asking, how much did you pay for it?

 

[Clayton Jessup]

I love cube builds especially the Marineland DD 150g [emoji7]my dream tank is that same 150g u have , so jealous and following

 

[Quinn]

Nice!

Thanks man!

This is gonna be nice! I love big cubes!

The dimensions are awesome!

I love big cubes and i cannot lie.......

First reef related Sir Mix Alot pun ive ever heard

Following. Looking to upgrade my 24x24 cube to a 36x36 cube and I'm looking forward to watching yours progress

If you can find one used the dimensions are awesome. Wish they were a hair shorter than 26" though. Makes it a long reach even with me being 6' 1"

If you don’t mind me asking, how much did you pay for it?

I got it used for a smoking deal. Was only 4 months old. Got the tank,stand and canopy for $500! I think new the combo is around $2000

I love cube builds especially the Marineland DD 150g [emoji7]my dream tank is that same 150g u have , so jealous and following

Always loved the Marineland DD tanks! I always say the best dimension for a factory made tank

 

[Quinn]

Got the day filled up the other day. Rock work is always a struggle but I think it turned out pretty good.

Still waiting on the tank to clear up fully. Need to go run some carbon probably tomorrow. Cleaned the film off of the glass tonight and made it a little worse. Everything is been running good and even my skimmer is pulling crap like crazy.

 

[Clayton Jessup]

That looks amazing can’t wait to see it fill out and progress!

 

[Quinn]

Good news bad news....Bad news first. Before I could really get this tank going I sold. Good news is that I replaced it with a Red Sea Reefer 450 for my office! There will be another build thread soon