Planets SPS Domain

[Redfoxtang]

So after multiple attempts of trying to keep 200g+ used Marineland tanks it’s time to move on to bigger and better thangs. So this is my new official build thread and hopefully I won’t have any issues!!

So with that, quick run down my 265g gave out. My 220g gave out. So now I have to pick my head up and give my pets what they really deserve! A BRAND NEW HOME. With going back and forth with what I was going to do. Really thought about calling it quits. But I said no I can do this and I went with the Plant Aquariums Pro Crystalline 210g 96” tank! Out with the old in with the new. So I have to move everything to bring this monster in. Lots of work to do but here is the beast that will soon make it in my home!

 

[reefez]

very nice congratulations
following along

 

[Hydrored]

Following along for the build

 

[Redfoxtang]

What I couldn’t believe is my wife encouraged me to get it. So I said no problem!! Gonna have to change some stuff around in the house but that’s the easy part!

 

[Redfoxtang]

Just finished building my sump so this is going to go under the hood. Also tank will be here tomorrow very excited!!

 

[Hydrored]

Keep us posted! We'll have a tank off lol

 

[Redfoxtang]

Just noticed all my plumbing is going to be delayed a week but at least I’ll have the tank and ready for next weekend! Will keep everyone posted for delivery of tank tomorrow!

 

[Redfoxtang]

Tank moved and set in its new home!!!

 

[Hydrored]

Tank moved and set in its new home!!!

Congrats!

 

[Redfoxtang]

Congrats!

Same to you!! Tank is crazy heavy so thank goodness I was loaned some suction cups to help lift this monster!

 

[Redfoxtang]

So finally got my plumbing and yesterday I stayed up a little late to install it and now today it’s finally finished!! Almost ready to start filling!!

 

[Redfoxtang]

So upon filling at the half way mark I threw a level (4ft) from front to back for the heck of it and this is what I got. The top picture is from the left side of the tank and the bottom is from the right side of the tank from front to back. I think I know the answer but would like to get some opinions? I’m I being over the top or should I fix this?

 

[Hydrored]

That’s right where I just left mine. 3 hours flat for my tank swap and an hour of it was leveling....

 

[Redfoxtang]

I couldn’t live with it so I shimmed the back right of tank up a touch to get that bubble dead center. Now to continue to keep filling!!

 

[Redfoxtang]

Not running yet but put the rock in and kinda just winged the scape! What do you guys think!?

 

[Redfoxtang]

She’s up and running . Sorry for the lights flooding it with blues was testing it out!!

 

[Redfoxtang]

With it up and running now I’ll here is the equipment list running the tank.
Apex
3-XR30 G4’s looking to add 1 more
L2 return pump
2- Nero 5s
2- MP40s probably will add a 3rd
2- Eheim 300w heaters
2- Supplement lights Ocean revives
Skimmer is a Reef Octopus 202 internal
As of right now that’s it. I do have a Aquamaxx reactor that will be setup on the tank once it matures.

 

[x2uranium]

So upon filling at the half way mark I threw a level (4ft) from front to back for the heck of it and this is what I got. The top picture is from the left side of the tank and the bottom is from the right side of the tank from front to back. I think I know the answer but would like to get some opinions? I’m I being over the top or should I fix this?

Smart man. I would never have anything over 100 gal not perfectly level.. that’s just me.

 

[x2uranium]

Also digging the scape but your going to need
More than two mp40 on that baby.

 

[Redfoxtang]

Also digging the scape but your going to need
More than two mp40 on that baby.

Thanks man! Yea I think I’m going to add 2 more to be honest. So 2 MPs on each side then the 2 Neros on the back.