Tom Blevins 750 XXL build

Tom Blevins · Dec 21, 2017

Hi Gang,

Well I need to start posting so this is a start

soon to add hold tight!

Tom

jsker · Dec 21, 2017

Looking forward to the build

Tom Blevins · Dec 22, 2017

Hi Gang,
Ok, This is my first build so please let me know if I am missing anything and thanks for looking!
I added 2 20 amp each power plugs in wall.
Equipment to start things off.
Main Pump: Jebao DCT12000
Bashsea 6-24 Bio-Reactor - still on current 300
302 Aquatics AS-2 Turf Scrubber with Tunze Silence pump.
Ink Bird Controller.
Finnex x 2 500 watt heaters.
Vertex Alpha 250 skimmer. - currently on 300
Tunze Refugium light.

2 - 20 amp power plugs added dedicated to the tank.
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Tom Blevins · Dec 22, 2017

Tank assembled YAH

and you can see the current 300 in the back ground.

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Tom Blevins · Dec 22, 2017

Another shot.

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Tom Blevins · Dec 22, 2017

1 more.

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Tom Blevins · Dec 22, 2017

Sump, I will be using the front half for a refugium.

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Tom Blevins · Dec 22, 2017

few more, sorry for the toilet pic

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Tom Blevins · Dec 22, 2017

New Octo-Lid

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Tom Blevins · Dec 22, 2017

first of the plumbing, I have installed a drain system and a drain for the skimmer as well to eliminate any catch cans and added a shelf for all the light power boxes.

Tom Blevins · Dec 22, 2017

start of the refugium, Miracle mud on the bottom and bacteria live sand added.

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Tom Blevins · Dec 22, 2017

I did a huge water change on the 300 and added the water from it to the new tank for faster cycling, also going with gravel this time from bare bottom.

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