Alaskan 300 Gal build

[Reef400]

I picked up 2 kessil 380s controller for 500.00 could turn down the deal. but ill buy 2-3 more

 

[AKReef]

Not much of an update. Ended up getting 3 Orphek Atlanik V4’s for lighting. Going to figure out how to rig up on light bar with a pulley system. At least that’s the plan for now.

Front panel done. Just need side and top doors done, then send to paint. Slow but sure progress.

 

[AKReef]

I didn’t want to paint the back panel, in order to make cleaning and maintenance easier. So I fitted a sheet of black UHMW to fit over the back. I’m not 100% sold on how it looks, as it’s a bit on the gray side. Looks pretty good in the pic though.

 

[Lillken]

Great build I just put 3 Orphek v4 on my tank and loving it

 

[Lillken]

Good luck with your build [emoji106]

 

[AKReef]

Great build I just put 3 Orphek v4 on my tank and loving it

What’s the dimension of your tank? I’m trying to figure out how I want to orient my lights. I drew this up in sketch up so I can put an order in for some 80/20.

I laid it out so I can move the lights around and figure out which works best.

 

[Lillken]

Thay both are great I just used the hanging kits that come with the lights so that I can move them as needed

 

[Lillken]

 

[Lillken]

 

[AKReef]

Ah, I see what you did there. I was going to get some slide-in t-nuts and some M4x65mm screws to replace the ones in the lights to connect right to the rail.

 

[Lillken]

Nice good luck with the build happy holidays

 

[mattgsa]

very nice build so far.

 

[AKReef]

Got in my 80/20 parts and got the light fixture done. I am super please on how it turned out. Now just need to get the rest of the panels done!

 

[FernandesReef]

Very neat build and love the Orphek lights.
Want to get a pair for my system.
Keep up the good work.

 

[Reef400]

Man that tank is looking sweet. Keep the hard work up

 

[AKReef]

Super excited, my sand came in today. 195lbs of Carbisea Flamingo Reef. Was so excited to get it in the tank, I unloaded it from the truck and promptly dumped it all in. I was so proud of myself looking at the cloudy tank and realized that I was supposed to rinse it first...

Oh well, I’m sure it will be fine once it settles out.

 

[Albertan_Reef]

We have the same tank , dimensions wise. Thabks for the inspiration, and helping me making my mind up on lights. The orphek look to give great coverage. I was torn between the radions and kessils, as i completely forgot about these.

My tank should be ready by the end of february.

 

[AKReef]

We have the same tank , dimensions wise. Thabks for the inspiration, and helping me making my mind up on lights. The orphek look to give great coverage. I was torn between the radions and kessils, as i completely forgot about these.

My tank should be ready by the end of february.

Glad I can help! Just remember to rinse your sand!

Seriously though, the lights are pretty awesome. The app really sucks though. It’s kind of a pain to program. I guess once you set it, you don’t need to touch it again.

 

[fightinghippo]

Tank looks great

 

[AKReef]

Finally got around to finishing the plumbing and got the sump running. Took me a little bit to dial in the Shadow Overflow. I had to play around with the pipe lengths in the external overflow box, but now it’s super quiet.

I have to say I’m super impressed with the RO VarioS pumps. There’s a VarioS-6 in the skimmer and an 8 for the return pump. The only way to tell they are on is that there is water moving.

I’m super exited that I finally have some progress. Now to setup quarantine system and plan livestock while I get cycle going.