Rich's Crystal Dynamic 120

RMS18 · Nov 5, 2018

Working on the returns. Using the Neptune flow meter, heard some mixed reviews but thought I'd give it a try.

RMS18 · Nov 5, 2018

Returns are done and so is all the plumbing work finally.. Not sure how much more I can handle of the PVC cement smell ;Wacky

RMS18 · Nov 5, 2018

Who loves unions! I do!

RMS18 · Nov 6, 2018

Lighting is done. Little concerned about the wire cables being pulled on angles. Should be ok since nothing is rubbing constantly. Thoughts?

RMS18 · Nov 6, 2018

Also finished up the ATO tank. Had to put it on the other side of the wall. Down the line I will make a decorative cover for the ATO tank.

Variant · Nov 7, 2018

@Bmwm235i show us a close up of the silicone job quality of your tank!

RMS18 · Nov 7, 2018

Used some acrylic rods to help support the center rock structure in case since it's top heavy.

RMS18 · Nov 7, 2018

Variant said:
@Bmwm235i show us a close up of the silicone job quality of your tank!

I will take some shots tomorrow when it's light out. Didn't know silicone jobs were hot topics!

RMS18 · Nov 7, 2018

Rock structures are in and calling it quits for tonight!

NY_Caveman · Nov 8, 2018

Bmwm235i said:

It looks quite practical. I mean that as a compliment. I was never a huge fan of columns, but they are growing on me. Kind of like my progression with bare bottom. The flow will be fantastic and fish seem to love hanging out under plateaus. I would say though, consider making it a bit less symmetrical for aesthetics, unless that is your goal of course.

RMS18 · Nov 8, 2018

We have water! I was concerned if the Sicce 3.0 was going to be strong enough to pump the water 45ft parallel to the floor and up into the tank. But it works better than I thought it would. Gotta love the Italian quality.

RMS18 · Nov 8, 2018

Working on the control panel as more water is being made.

RMS18 · Nov 8, 2018

Some LEDs under the stand. Not as bright as I thought they would be. May have to search around some more on Amazon.

RMS18 · Nov 8, 2018

Some cool colors..

Scurvy · Nov 8, 2018

If its the same strip I grabbed you can integrate with Amazon Alexa to turn on/off and change colors. Pretty handy when hands are full or wet.

Scurvy · Nov 9, 2018

I just filled a 110 from Crystal Dynamic about a week and a half ago. Going to start moving things over this weekend. Overall I was very pleased with the system! The electrical compartment is a nice add on, very happy I added it. Your build is coming along quite nice, keep up the good work!

RMS18 · Nov 9, 2018

It's all done basically. Just need to set up Tunze ATO, Icecap Gyres and some more wire management.

Made a bracket for the carbon reactor. I didn't want to drill into the steel stand so I made a small bracket from black acrylic and have that mounted to the top plywood in the stand.

RMS18 · Nov 9, 2018

Some final shots of the tank.

RMS18 · Nov 10, 2018

First fish in tonight. 2 bottles of Dr. Tim's and we're off.

RMS18 · Nov 10, 2018

Little issue. The Icecap 1k are not powerful enough for this tank. BRS has them listed to 100+ gallons but not what I need for a SPS tank. Going to return them and buy the 3k.