125mph's 180G Miracle upgrade
 

Starting a new journey, today!!

Been keeping reefs for 7 years now. First tank was a 29 gallon nano tank, and quickly upgraded to a 60G cube within 2 months.. Quickly upgraded the 60G to a 120G 6 months thereafter .... and have hung onto the 120 for about 6 years.

Here's a shot of the 120G:

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The tank is a LeeMar custom rimless 48"x24"x24" with 3/4" starphire glass and internal overflow. I custom built the stand using California walnut wood that I picked up a local Rockler store.

Shortly after setting up the 120g, I had mystery water quality issue. It actually coincided with when I started using BRS's RODI system instead of buying the water from the LFS. I never was able to resolve the water issue and that caused numerous failed coral additions, which discouraged me from really enjoying the hobby. I basically turned the tank into a fish and nem tank with some zoas.

Well, recently, I was able to properly diagnosis the issue and realized it was a chloramine problem. After resolving that, corals started to thrive and so did my interest into the hobby again!!

I just ordered a new custom 180G tank. It's rimless and dimensions are 72"x24"x24". It will be with 3/4" starphire glass and has a synergy 16" phantom overflow. I put the deposit as of today (2/14) and they estimate 7 weeks. It's from Miracles in Canada!

Here's the diagram of the plans:
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Selling old tank and stand? pm me!

Yes I am. I'll PM you :)

ok that is the DT side... What are you going to do under the hood?

125mph's 180G Miracle upgrade
 

Still working on it, but probably for now will be transferring over everything as is -- see my sig for existing equip. Dome minor changes though.

The tank and stand, more rock/sand/plumbing and some new fish additions is going to empty the wallet!

I will need to add more hydra 52s too.. looking into a higher skimmer, maybe the vertex 200i!

More to come ;$


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Okay finally got some more time... here's my current equipment:

- Trigger Systems 34" Emerald Sump
- AI Hydra 52 x 2
- Vertex Omega 150 Skimmer
- Eheim 1262 return pump
- Ecotech MP40wQD x 2
- Neptune Apex Controller
- GEO 612 Calcium Reactor

Also have a few NextReef reactors not in use right now!...

Potential Upgrades:
- Adding an extra Hydra 52, or replacing the lights altogehter
- Replace Ehiem 1262 with Vectra M1
- Replace Vertex Omega 150 with Vertex 200i

Congrats!!! Will be nice!

125mph's 180G Miracle upgrade
 

Just built a transition stand. I'm planning to use this stand to move the 180 into the right location and to assist with putting the new tank on the real stand. I put some heavy duty casters rated at 240lbs per caster.

Wondering if I should add 2 more casters in the middle to even the load on that long 2x4.

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Personally I would especially for getting over any bumps and cracks on the floor. The tank is not going to bow downward, but you want it supported. If you already have them I would use them.

Picked up a chaeto reactor today for the new build... here's what it will look like (from lfs):

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The old stand is beautiful, looking forward to the new build.

Got the plumbing laid out!... picked up a vectra m1 too.

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My hood is ready for some stain. Planning fir three radion xr15 and 4 60" t5 retro.

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If you haven't, add another pair in the middle like others suggested. I'll be doing something similar with my 240. Either that or I will rent a computer server hoist/forklift unit. If I go the route of a temporary stand I was going to use casters on the corners and middle since the tank is about 400 lbs empty.

Look very nice

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Yep I added the middle casters.

Tank stand just arrived. Looks pretty good. Color hard to tell from the dark garage ;)

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Awesome work.

Sump arrived.. Synergy Reef CL-44.

Looks great! Fits in the stand perfectly :)

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awesome sump!! what is under the sock holders? looks like a ledge unless its just a reflection.

Finally arrived. First impression is the seams are much better than my current LeeMar tank.. will have to take closer look with better lights.

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Very nice looking build, quality on the tank looks good.
Keep up the good work.


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Nice looking tank!! Congrats!

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Been exhausting 3 days. I think I out over 15 hours of work to swap the tanks out. Still have other things...

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i am going with a 300+ from miracles....

i love the rimless!
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Alright. Just got some fish in, installed a fan on top of the tank and got a lid from artfully acrylic. Looks great!

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