Ryan's Reef 73G SPS and Wrasse Dominated

[RyanCSGO]

Edit: current FTS 10/17/2107


Well the order has been placed, now its time to wait.
Originally the wife agreed to go with a 120G, after she saw the size of one in person she panicked. (only because we don't own the house we are in and it has a lifted foundation)
After weighing options we came to an agreement on a 73G

Tank order has been placed.
Crystal Dynamic Aquariums
73G 36 X 24 X 20 -- 1/2" ultra clear starphire glass. Corner overflow.

4 chamber 30 x 14 x 15 all acrylic sump. Made by Zen Reef

Really looking forward to getting this going. Previous tank was headed in the direction I wanted, However i made the mistake of buying a cheap tank and paid the price for it.

Once the tank arrives i plan on keeping this build thread updated and as detailed as possible.

 

[Psymon]

Sounds good!

What distance does your return pipe have to cover? The L1 is mighty powerful for a 73G

 

[RyanCSGO]

Sounds good!

What distance does your return pipe have to cover? The L1 is mighty powerful for a 73G

should be in the 4-6ft range.

 

[RyanCSGO]

Tank will arrive the first week of June. Chose the Rosewood on Birch stand.
slowly acquiring everything else

 

[RyanCSGO]

After shipping issues by the supplier. Get home and open the box. The light has a busted fan. Awesome

 

[RyanCSGO]

Must say, very impressed with the customer service from AI. Emailed them regarding the broken fan blade, in less than 24 hours received an email back stating they already shipped me a replacement fan and linked a video for installation instructions.

 

[RyanCSGO]

Went with the curve7 with upgraded pump Sicce psk-1000
Going crazy waiting for the tank to get here

 

[kmatehws12]

Looks like it is going to be a great set-up. Like the acrylic sump.

 

[RyanCSGO]

Just got confirmation that the tank will arrive next Thursday the 25th.
Ordered the Tunze Osmolator Universal 3155 ATO
Also ordered the Auquamaxx Reef Welder, we'll see how well this stuff works

ugh, the waiting game suckkkksss

 

[RyanCSGO]

It has arrived!

 

[RyanCSGO]

Moved into location. Will be plumbing in the A.M.
Super excited to finally have it in hand and ready to go.

 

[Holy_makerel]

Beautiful! Congrats! Can't wait to see what you do

 

[Carlos Danger]

I like the clean CNC cut outs on the sump. I think you'll love the ease of that sump and what more could I say about rimless tanks. Beautiful lines, crisp, clean, love them. It sounds exciting. Good luck!

 

[RyanCSGO]

Let me tell you how much fun this was.
This much ||

 

[Carlos Danger]

Oh yeah! Its the best part, lol.

 

[RyanCSGO]

Oh yeah! Its the best part, lol.

Look closely at the seam. The entire front panel separated. About 45ish gallons in the floor

 

[tsav87]

Oh ****! Man I was reading through the post thinking this was awesome. Hove you got in contact with the manufacturer??

 

[RyanCSGO]

Oh ****! Man I was reading through the post thinking this was awesome. Hove you got in contact with the manufacturer??

Yes. Spoke with them yesterday. Thy will remake from scratch. However, it's convincing the wife that's the issue. She wants everything gone at this point :/

 

[tsav87]

Give her time lol. Tell her you will leak test the new one OUTSIDE. lol

 

[jp_75]

Take her for shopping or dinner! She sill be fine.
Ps Very nice set up btw. What are your stocking plans?