Ruben's Reef Waterbox Frag 145.5 build

[Ruben's Reef]

Hi everyone,

I'm upgrading my 75g in wall to a Waterbox Frag 145.5. Pics and videos of my build will be adding soon.

 

[Peace River]

I'm excited to see this build thread come together! Please know that I am cheering for you - it is always a pleasure to see your instagram posts!!!

 

[Ruben's Reef]

I'm excited to see this build thread come together! Please know that I am cheering for you - it is always a pleasure to see your instagram posts!!!

Thank you Sir. This hobby has became a passion to me.

 

[Ruben's Reef]

After a few years that I start this hobby with the help of R2R community I always wanted a bigger tank. I started with a 40g breeder diy build then moved to a 75g in wall diy build and now got a Waterbox frag 145.5 tank. A lot of factors play to get this tank, not only the dimensions or footprint but also the way is made. I will post some pics of the assembly and also how is doing. Right now I will give this tank a 10/10 score. I love it.
First I ordered the tank from BRS and was a super fast delivery not even a week at my door on the Waterbox company truck. Was excited to see that truck in front of my house and the fun begins.
You can follow me for more pics on Instagram #rubensreef

Tank- WB Frag 145.5 Black stand
Sump -included
Skimmer- Reef Octopus 110int
Lights- Radions XR15 G5 Pro (3) mounted on RMS
ATO- Tunze Osmolator 3155
Controller: Apex
Doser- Neptune Dose (dosing ESV 2 part)
Wave maker- Jebao 0-25 (X2)
Return- Jebao 6500
heater- BRS Titanium

 

[Ruben's Reef]

The tank assembly was pretty straight forward following the manual. The only problem give me a little headache was the little wood studs on the top panel. I took it out and everything lineup perfectly. Overall the stand is solid.

 

[Ruben's Reef]

For the lights I went with the Ecotech RMS mount.

 

[Ruben's Reef]

Working on the controllers board.

 

[Ruben's Reef]

After I moved all livestock.

 

[Ruben's Reef]

Got the Red Sea Reefmat. After looking at @C4Rez sump upgrade, I will install mine and no more filter socks or floss.

 

[C4Rez]

Got the Red Sea Reefmat. After looking at @C4Rez sump upgrade, I will install mine and no more filter socks or floss.

Nice! ReefMat has definitely made the hobby a bit more enjoyable lol. I still have to change my 40gallon’s filter floss every 3 days (that is until I break it down lol). @Auflyfish also just modded his 145.5 as well.

@Ruben's Reef , I’ll be tagging along to see how well the Mat works with your bioload.

 

[Ruben's Reef]

Finally I installed the Reefmat. Modifying the sump was a easy, thanks to the Red Sea Modification kit. Setting up the reefmat was easy too. Couple of issues that I will explain on a video on my Youtube channel. Right now has been almost two weeks and been use half of a roll but is trapping a lot of dirt and not changing filter floss every 2 or 3 days.

 

[Ruben's Reef]

Updating build thread.

 

[Ruben's Reef]

I’m working with the Reef Moonshiners Method and tank is doing great. Some pics updates

 

[C4Rez]

Wow.... I think I may have to pick up XR15s now. I see you have 3. Have you needed to supplement? Beautiful mixed reef.

 

[Ruben's Reef]

Wow.... I think I may have to pick up XR15s now. I see you have 3. Have you needed to supplement? Beautiful mixed reef.

Thanks. Yes, I’m thinking of adding another xr15 or go with two skys but definitely I need another light for better spread.

 

[Rhapsody in Blue Reef]

Mind sharing your controller board? Working on a similar build!

 

[Ruben's Reef]

Mind sharing your controller board? Working on a similar build!

Nothing fancy but it works for me. Still need to fix some wires.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I’m working with the Reef Moonshiners Method and tank is doing great. Some pics updates

Some great looking coral!

 

[Ruben's Reef]

Some great looking coral!

Thanks