Mark's MMreef complete rebuild

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MMreef

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Finally I have moved and now it is time to take care of my very neglected tank.There will be some new pieces to go with my rebuild.I will keep my Oceanic Tech tank,as I am very happy with it.I thought for a while to upgrade to a bigger tank,but 120 keeps me busy enough.It is just perfect size for me.I will be building new stand to replace my original Tech stand.I want to make it bigger to be able to fit all my stuff comfortably in it ,as well it to be more secure than particle board stand.For sump I will use custom made by Anthony at Nanoseacreations.He does great job.My Vertex IN-180 skimmer does great job,but it will be upgraded to Bubble Blaster 3000 pump.For lighting I am sticking with T5"s as main light,but I got rig of my good old Tech and got new dimmable Sunpower.For supplement light behind T5 fixture I am planning to go with leds ,not sure yet which brand.Thinking two Kessil 150 pedants 15K or 20K for additional color and shimmer.Tank will be very open design with one island in the middle to cover my overflow completely.Rocks will be drilled and secured with acrylics rods and cement to prevent sliding.I want very stable structure.Still deciding if I want to go with sand in main display or go BB.Two Vortechs MP40ES will provide all the necessary flow for now.I hope to have everything done in about two weeks.Pictures will follow soon.BTW big shut out to MCF for holding some of my remaining corals and clam in their facility for me.This is called above and beyond customer service.Thank you MCF.:rock:
 
I can't wait Mark. You always do a wonderful job and I'm sure this build will be your best yet!
 
Sounds great Mark! Can't wait to see pics and in person. Where did you end up moving btw? Of course if you don't mind the question.
 
If this is just your way of cheating into featured tank twice with the same glass... It's working, LOL! Looking forward to seeing the end result! Best of luck!
 
Thanks everyone,I am super excited too. I found a great apartment not far from where I lived ,so I am still in Chicago.Here is where my tank will go.Excuse the mess ,just finished moving yesterday.

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Funlad3 said:
Will you be able to get a cleaner on the right side? I'd move the tank over two or three inches. :)
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Yeah,it will be moved couple of inches from the wall to fit my MP40 there,but this side will not be cleaned anyway.Only the front and the left side will be cleaned to allow an unobstructed view into the display.
 
Looking forward to seeing this all come together! Your corals are all safe and sound :) Although we had many people asking to buy despite the sign!:nono:
 
This is so far what I was able to do yesterday in few hours I had free.Still need to paint the inside with waterproof paint,outside with paint matching the door and finish trimming.Cabinet is made to six feet not four out 2x6 and 2x4.I made it bigger so I can hide all of my equipment and controls inside without cluttering to much. I used 2x6 on top so I don't have to use center brace for support.Excuse poor pictures,I used my cheap cell phone to make it.

Back side showing the frame:
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Front with door ( got the door at IKEA)
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I'm glad to see we aren't the only ones who used a 2x6 on the top of the frame and 2x4 on the bottom. Some people I have shown our pics to think we goofed and made it upside down lol. Love your idea for the doors! Nice clean look! :)
 
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