Rosko's frag tank build

FishBeard said:
Well, a nice deep water display would be sweet since you already have the helfrichi's also. These deep water "cold" tanks are gaining popularity and livestock is becoming more readily available to hobbyists. There are even a few LFS across the country that specialize in cold water systems, perhaps you could work with them to get you livestock if you went that route. It would definitely be something new and unique people aren't really used to seeing much of yet.
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Now my ? Is what temp will my corals be able to handle? Lps/softies
 
rosko23 said:
Now my ? Is what temp will my corals be able to handle? Lps/softies
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Lps and softies are pretty tolerant, low 70's to low(er) 80's. Mid 80's is pushing it on the high end. Not really sure how low you can push the temp. Maybe start with a few less expensive corals and see just how low you can get the temp before they stop thriving? I'd think they "should" be ok as low as the upper 60's but have no personal experience other than corals in bags that have dropped in temp during transport.
 
And we have water!!! Only issue i forsee is drain that tees off is not level going to refuge... So I may need to adjust... But stupid cement dried quick.
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Room shot. Corner will eventually have my 28" cube I'm getting soon that will be plumbed with this one.

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poidog said:
Looks great! I see another tank build??!?!
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Lol yeah. I'm too lazy to start it. I'm working on getting my steel frame built for my 137 now then thanks to mlreef, getting it skinned by pros!! Lol!! I'm going to start working on the 28" cube stand soon as well... Man.. This is tiring. Plumbing is not fun. Next time I'll offer to have someone help!!! Lol actually 28" cube will be super easy.
 
Oh wait.. U talking about stand next to frag tank? That was going to be the frame for 137, but after careful thought going to do steel stand. I will use that wood for 28".. And yes that's another sump by Anthony. 48" long... And that's Super reef octopus SRO 3000 skimmer... I need to clean basement ASAP... So says the wife
 
Already on it. =) Just got home and threw in 2 heaters... About to add salt... After i clean up a bit.
 
rosko23 said:
Thanks.. Forgot to show I added Dj strip..
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And here's rest of basement. 110" screen!!
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And my bar area that needs me to build my bar and has become holding area for equipment and qt tank
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Man,you must be single.My wife would throw me out if I made this mess in my house. BTW so far great build. When are yours Ventralis Anthias coming?
 
MMreefcrazy said:
Man,you must be single.My wife would throw me out if I made this mess in my house. BTW so far great build. When are yours Ventralis Anthias coming?
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lol married with 11 month old and 10 week preg wife!! that's why I have been working all week to get this tank up and going and my other 2 tanks stands built, so I can "hide" all the stuff.. She don't come down in basement... only to watch movies... but lately she's been too tired bc of being preg.... so I have been a little lucky...

and they come in tomorrow at noon or so it says.... can't wait.
 
gig said:
Great build! Can't wait too see it done!
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Thanks. Tank is almost done being filled. Just need sump to fill up... And finish adding salt. I put about 50 gallons worth but sump and tank will be around 85-90... Adding lights tomorrow and also gonna start hooking up carbon/gfo reactors, apex system, ato, etc
 
Almost done... Just waiting to test salinity.

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And adding lights tonight. And hopefully everything else as well. Been busy at work. **** people love being arrested!! =)
 
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