My New System Now Up And Running

[Paul Everton]

Hi Reefers

I have just upgraded my tank from a 5x2x2 to a 6x2x2.5 fitfiltration tank which sits on a boxed section 2x2 steel frame and finished off with silver acrylic sheets.

Sump is from my old system and measures 47x16x18 and houses all the essential equipment.

Tank new 6x2x2,5
Sump 47x16x18
Skimmer Deltec ap702 Feed pump Eheim 1060
Return pump Ocean Runner 3500
2xheaters
Iks midi with temp and ph
Chiller under floor boards iks controlled
Lights 3x250 14k

Its now 3 days old and settled in nicely enjoy the pics.

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Its a big job moving all the equipment over and took some 2 days :angry: so just got a few more tweaks to do :thumbsup: .

Anyway hope you like the pics :D :D

[tuan]

Fantastic! Like the tank & cabinet - quality stuff!
You've sat the skimmer inside the sump though - can it come out for cleaning?

[chriskirby101]

Love it... How long did the switch take... I bet your better half was not to chuffed about the tank on the table... he he he

[Paul Everton]

Hi

Tuan Yes the skimmer is easy to take out for cleaning and i have also created more space in the cabinet plus the water around the skimmer makes it whisper quiet as the tank is sited in the living room. :D

Chris the switch took 2 days to complete everything but the main live stock and rocks took about 4 hours the rest was all the fiddley bits you know what i mean.

The misses was pretty good about it she says as long as it looks tidy i can do what i like WOW what a woman. :D :D :D

[Cudders]

Great looking tank mate.

Mark.

[Paul Everton]

Thanks Mark

[simonm]

WOW paul that looks fantastic m8, hell of a job.
Really really nice looking tank and stand, did you say you built the stand ? looks brilliant.

[5061litres]

Fantastic paul... :thumbsup:
now all u have to do is update ur website!! :D
hows my little frag doin?
tony

[daz21]

hi paul,
Really nice looking tank there, love the rock work with the shady effects. Im looking to purchase a setup that size soon so your giving me some good ideas. :thumbsup: How have you done the glass props for the rock work? Looks a really neat job. Did you also glue the rock to the glass props?

Cheers

Darren

P.s just one more little question what are you using for circulation?

[steven02620]

hi paul, FAB tank and set up, i am impress that a future tank. one thing i notice no sandbed how come ? cheer steven :thumbsup:

[Suk]

Very smart looking set-up m8, fish look very happy with it too...
:D

[william]

looks ace m8 keep the pics going and the stand looks class did you get it from a shop or have you had it made ...

[mantis]

nice tank there. noticed the bare bottom route (no jokes please), presumed for increased circulation? i may go this route when i sort out my new tank but i take it you have turbos and hermits in there? how have they taken to this as i know some have trouble getting back upright if they have fallen

craig

[yekim_4321]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: WOW BRILLIANT :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Want one!

Mick

[Paul Everton]

Hi Guys

Thanks for the replies been away so delayed on the replies.

The glass rack system i asked to be built in to the tank by fitfiltration.

I have gone bare bottom as i run my system this way have done for over a year now with very good results no mulm or waste collected this waywhich is piece of mind and leads to less problems and no sand to blow about.

The stand i bought from a reefer on here and was just the skeleton of 2x2 boxed section steel i then added the acrylic all around and sliding front doors the silver finish is below the surface so will not scratch off.

Tony the frag is getting bigger thanks i know my websited is now dated :lol: :lol: .


I have further improved the tank with fine tuning the rock work and adding six chromis and a Rose bubble tip anemone.

[shaun2]

ooooh aaaarrrrrr..


bboooootttiiifffuullll


love the tank.

shaun

[bunglehaze]

:wub: :wub: :wub:

Im jealous!

cheers

leigh :D

[drivewayreef]

Hi paul the tank looks great :wub: . I've just ordered my new tank from fit , not the cheapest by a long way but the quality of build shows. the stand looks good too, was the box made to order or were you just lucky :D Can't wait to see it in the flesh :thumbsup:

[reefclown]

Nice.

[Paul Everton]

Thanks guys

Mick stand was just a metal frame when i bought it and i added everything else to it top bottom front and sides.

You will love the fit tanks as you say they are quality what size is your new tank.

Leigh have you got you new system up and running yet?


Thanks Paul

[bunglehaze]

Not a chance yet Paul, it keeps getting put back because im not ready for it yet. We havent even decided what type of flooring we are having in the dining room yet!

BTW do you still have your home made rowareactor going spare?

cheers

leigh :D

[drivewayreef]

Hi paul ., My new tank will 80" long 33" wide and 28" tall , arm and a leg time. :blink: I just have to crack the whip with the builders so the room for it is built in time.

Did you get john to deliver the tank ? and how many people did you need to lift it?
I'm looking forward seeing it . btw that brain of mine dosen't look right in the new tank i think i ought to have it back B)

[Paul Everton]

Hi

Leigh the spare reactor is going on the new system with carbon in it sorry mate.

Mick it took four of us to lift the tank and yes john delivered it and was good on price for delivery.

The brain is looking very good in the new system he just keeps getting better :o :lol: :lol: never mind might see somthing in you new system that i can swap for it :wacko: ;) . :lol: :lol: :lol:

Thanks Paul

[drivewayreef]

:idea: :idea: I got a lovely rock with some nice green anemones on it with your name on it Paul I'll take a fiver and the brain :P

[Paul Everton]

Majarno to you aswell :lol: :lol:

[drivewayreef]

:thanx: ;) ;) ;) :D

[simonm]

Paul, couple of quickies m8,

How high is your stand ? also how high above tank are your halides ?

O, and what was the name of that Acrylic place again ?


cheers.