aap15 Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Well...I guess the times has come for me to actually give this build its own thread. So here it is. Tank: 80g shallow tank (48x24x16) drill for Eshopps Eclipse overflow Stand is a diy stand, nothing amazing but looks decent Esphopps R-200 gen 3 sump. They discounted this model so I got a great deal. Skimmer: Reef Octopus Classic 150int Still deciding on lights, flow, and return pump but leaning towards the Ecotech line for each. Plans are to move everything from the lagoon over once I finish and get things aquascaped and cycled. Here's are some of progress pictures: Kcfitz78 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Looks really nice! Looking forward to watching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Looks great! Like it belongs in that spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Nothing amazing?!? The stand looks great! Can't wait to see it come together. Kcfitz78 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aap15 Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 21 hours ago, Muttley000 said: Looks really nice! Looking forward to watching! 21 hours ago, Joe said: Looks great! Like it belongs in that spot. 1 hour ago, crimsonvice said: Nothing amazing?!? The stand looks great! Can't wait to see it come together. Thanks everyone! @crimsonvice you know what they say. Good from far, far from good. Haha Muttley000 and Kcfitz78 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Fraggenstien Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 You've got good taste. Looks like we're twinsies:) music 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aap15 Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Picked up some rock this weekend and messed around just little last night with a quick aquascaped. I don't think this will be my finally go to but we'll see music and buk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buk Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 I can't see it relative to the size and shape of the tank but it's not bad looking at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aap15 Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Tank dimensions are 48" x 24" x 16" Rock work measures about 9.5" at the highest point, 30" long, and about 20" at it's widest points. I want more of a two island scape and since I'll be move rock over from the 25g this will be too long. If it was the only structure...it'd be pretty close to something I'd go with. Hoping this weekend I can spend sometime on it and make a cardboard tank mockup to give better perspective of size. 2 hours ago, buk said: I can't see it relative to the size and shape of the tank but it's not bad looking at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wspangler01 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Nice build so far. I like prefer shallow tanks. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk jeff70 and aap15 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Nice rock work! aap15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aap15 Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 Did some aquascaping in the tank today. Pretty happy with this half. The other half my be challenging knowing I am using my existing rock from the 25g. Saved one piece of shelf rock to incorporate on the left island once I create it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewSPS Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Loving the rock work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Outstanding Work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aap15 Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 On 2/22/2020 at 8:10 PM, AndrewSPS said: Looks great! On 2/22/2020 at 8:25 PM, Jesse said: Loving the rock work. 12 hours ago, Muttley000 said: Outstanding Work! Thanks everyone! Starting to get closer and closer on this. Hopefully with a few other things slowing down I can really get a jump on get this wet. Wanted to check and see how my shadowing was with the rock work...since the 25g sits close, I had just enough cable to move the Radion on to check things out Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 11 hours ago, aap15 said: Wanted to check and see how my shadowing was with the rock work Good idea. Better to figure it out now than when its wet. aap15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aap15 Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 (edited) Played plumber tonight. Got two drains dry plumbed in. Just need to dry fit the emergency drain and finish the return line. First time plumbing a tank...happy with how it's turned out so far. Edited February 27, 2020 by aap15 jeff70 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Looks nice! aap15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aap15 Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 Few more pieces to the puzzle. At this point I have everything I need to make the transfer. Just have to find time to get everything setup and moved. Hopefully soon. Joe and crimsonvice 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aap15 Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 Pulled the trigger on some Gen5 xr15 pros. I'll add my current gen 3 xr15 to the mix when I move everything over and run a total of 3. Might swap the gen3 out later if I'm not happy with it amongst the gen5's. At least this will keep me busy while stuck in the house this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewSPS Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Love the tank. Super clean looking and that aquas cape will be perfect. aap15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aap15 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 22 hours ago, AndrewSPS said: Love the tank. Super clean looking and that aquas cape will be perfect. Thanks! I'm really happy with how the aquascape turned out. I left it sit in the tank for a couple weeks to just look at it and see how I really felt after some time...and still wouldn't change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aap15 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Made some more progress the last couple days. Got the lights mounted and the cable management and power all situated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aap15 Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 Checking out the new lights. 2x Gen5 xr15 PROs AB+ @ 65% crimsonvice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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