ViperReef's 150g Build

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ViperReef

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Well im new here Cubbies sent me a message on reef2reef to tell me about this forum its local and sounded good so here I am. Wanted to start to share this new Build with you. So here we go. I started with a 92 Gallon corner and have been having problems just because of the lack of space that a corner tank gives. So gonna be upgrading to a 150g Custom Tank and stand. If your interested in seeing the old tank and the status of the new tank I will be posting pictures here. But will also provide a link to my youtube channel so that you can see HD vids of the build as well. So here goes.

The tank
48"x24"x31" 150 Gallons
Sump 36"x18"x16" 40 Gallons
This will have a custom build 32" stand to allow for plenty of room

Equipment:
Lights: 2 Evo 150 Dimmable Led Lights
Flow 2 Vortech MP40w ES
Return Pump: GenX 70HP
Skimmer: Reef Octopus NWB250
Reactors: 3x Brs single Reactors. Bio Pellets/GFO/Carbon
UV sterilizer: This is on a timer turns on once a week for an hour. 40watt dont remember who makes it.

So yea here are some pictures of the tank. Got this tank with a leak for a wopping $100 bill Not a scratch on it even on the bottom. So far it has been cut and resealed youtube vid is uploading right now. So Ill post some pictures of the tank and will see what else gets built in the next few weeks.

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Smitty said:
Nice deal on the tank...I look forward to seeing it come to life.
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yea it had a hell of a bottom leak but its all sealed up we cut the bottom off it cleaned everything resealed it and now just waiting on cure time. Next week is the build the stand weekend so that will be off and running on sat. Its sitting in my garage with clamps on it right now waiting for water lol.
 
Great! You made it over. Glad to have you on board. I don't know what I like better.... the tank or the car in the back. . . ;)
 
Cubbies said:
Great! You made it over. Glad to have you on board. I don't know what I like better.... the tank or the car in the back. . . ;)
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LOL yea the car in the back. Took me a long time to get my wife to let me buy it but off topic

Her build is a 500HP 6 speed manual 2SS/RS that has never seen a bit of snow. I pretty much stole it from the dealer lmao
 
Here are some new pictures of the stand its comming together hope to have it ready for stain today. My wife has decided that it will be red mahogoney so thats the color its gonna be lmao cant argue with her so. Here are some pictures :dance:

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Great job on the stand! I was I could do that. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Also, glad you found us, welcome to CR :)
 
Steve1986 said:
Nice stand , a lot of detail and I know cause I'm a carpenter. Are you going to build a canopy too?
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No its gonna be open top I have had canopy's on other tanks to me it just makes it harder for me to work on the tank. I will be either buying reefkoi's light suspention rack or building one that will mount to the back of the stand have not decided yet. Was gonna order all the lights and stuff this week but some hacker decided to steal my credit card and go on a shopping spree to the tune of $4000 so that got postponed till I get the money back from chase. The thing that sux is im getting presidents day sale stuff from everyone lmao. But the bank is taking care of it so I Should be ordering some stuff this week. I Got my stain and all kinda of building to do gonna finish out the other two doors today and mount them then unmount and sand and stain if I get that far will post more pictures when I get them. Usally wait till I have quite a few. Tanks for all the complements on the stand as im not a carpenter more of a hobby for me really. Maybe one day I might pick it up as a bit of a side job. But as everyone knows I could never make money doing it because of the invested time in it.
 
Looking forward to this. Im wanting to upgrade my 46bow to my 150. Be nice to see another tank setup the same size.
 
wow you are a craftsman!!! Amazing job on your tank stand!! So id like to come over and check out your car wait wait I mean your tank!!! definitely looking forward for your finished product!! And keep those pictures coming!!
 
Navycook2 said:
wow you are a craftsman!!! Amazing job on your tank stand!! So id like to come over and check out your car wait wait I mean your tank!!! definitely looking forward for your finished product!! And keep those pictures coming!!
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Thanks.. Just wait have not even started on the electrical yet. Just called in the order for the sump baffles so she should have them cut by tom. Maybe monday so will see what gets done this weekend.
 
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