125 Gallon Marine Tank Build

• May 29, 2012

• #1

Adam Picard

Reefing newb

So its now official I have started building/ordering my 125g tank for my new place in August. I am going to be moving my 55g tank into the 125g.

I am just trying to figure out what size tank to us for my sump. I'll be putting a SWC 160 skimmer in it pumps and reforgium.

I'll be updating this thread as I do more with the set-up in the near future.

 

• May 29, 2012

• #2

Waddi

Shenanigans?

Yayy for a new tank!! :D
I have a 40 long breeder as a sump. Not too shabby. Lots of space.

 

• May 31, 2012

• #3

stiracerdude

Reefing newb

cant wait to see some progress :)

 

• Jun 1, 2012

• #4

Adam Picard

Reefing newb

Okay so on Wednesday I purchased my SWC 160 skimmer. I also ordered my 40gal sump tank.

 

• Aug 8, 2012

• #5

Adam Picard

Reefing newb

Sorry for the delay in updates been focused on moving and waiting for the supplies to come in.

So a quick update as of today:

LFS called and my Tank, Stand & lights are in and ready for pick-up.

Pump and plumming has been ordered.

Glass for sump compartments has been Figured out and will be ordered tomorrow afternoon.

I am planning to post pics of the items as them arrive at the house. (Official assembly start date: 16 Aug 2012)

 

• Aug 9, 2012

• #6

kevdogg

Reefing newb

EH??? Cant wait!

 

• Aug 16, 2012

• #7

Adam Picard

Reefing newb

Okay so I have received my light and pump. Tank and stand arrives Tuesday.

Here is my before pic of the old tank will post more as I open boxes.

 

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• Aug 20, 2012

• #8

Adam Picard

Reefing newb

Sump almost finished. Tank and stand arrives tomorrow at 5.

 

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• Aug 22, 2012

• #9

Adam Picard

Reefing newb

TANK IS HERE..........

So I have it all leveled out and beginning to make and run all the required plumbing.

 

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• Aug 26, 2012

• #10

Adam Picard

Reefing newb

Plumbing completed, rocks are in and water is being added. :D

 

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• Aug 26, 2012

• #11

ErinCahir

Sausage Wrangler

Yay!!

 

• Aug 26, 2012

• #12

Adam Picard

Reefing newb

Ran out of salt, just bought a new bucket and then ran out of water......this is gonna take some time to fill.

 

• Aug 27, 2012

• #13

C

cvcdrk

Reefing newb

haha

It's looking good! Can't wait to see it full!

 

• Aug 28, 2012

• #14

Adam Picard

Reefing newb

Well it's day 3 of filling and the display is almost full then have to fill sump tank and add live rock.

 

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• Aug 28, 2012

• #15

BryanS

Reefing newb

Tank is looking really good

 

• Aug 28, 2012

• #16

Adam Picard

Reefing newb

Thanks.

Adding another 10 gal atm should be ready to start flowing tomorrow night I hope.


Next step will be live rock and Dr. Tim's one and only.