DeL's Reefer 750XXL

[DEL]

ok guys..its is now finally time to create my very first tank build thread!! this one will be from start to finish!! took me over 6 hours to build the stand, and about 1 hour leveling it!! plumbing was simply plug and play, which red sea made sure was super easy. I was going to do a behind the wall sump, but due to my sneaker collection and wife's shoes..I can't risk anymore moisture in the other room hahaha!! here's some pics of me being DeLtheBuilder. enjoy!!

p.s.
excuse my wife in the background, she's working from home hahaha. I took over her work area and moved her to the other side. don't worry, she was fine with it.

 

[DEL]

leak testing the overflow. all my tanks I've used the TP method. its very easy to see any drops on TP. wife is already asking how long will it take to cycle. she wants to buy fish already!!

 

[amado]

That tank is amazing. Following good luck with the build.

 

[DEL]

shouts to the reef fam for helping lift the tank today !! and great advice putting it farther from the wall! I had to get back there to install the plumbing!

 

[Sponge]

This is awesome to finally see this tank being built. Best of luck Del. Mark Pauli and Amado. Really great that you all helped del out. Great job

 

[iTzJu]

DAAAAMMMNN!!! looking good Del! can't wait to see what you do for the scape bro! gonna be a dope tank!

 

[Romanhawk]

Nice support, fellas!

Sweet tank! Looking forward to the build

 

[DEL]

tank fill time !!!!!!! I'm just gonna do a leak test and then mix the salt right in the tank since there's no sand or rock yet. my return pump will be the Neptune Cor 20. and skimmer is the Red Sea RSK900

 

[myrjon]

FILL ER UP

 

[Foxchase]

That skimmer is a monster

 

[DEL]

I'll probably mix like 3 bags of salt in a brute and then dump it in the tank, instead of trying to mix the salt in the tank itself. its probably gonna take another day to fill this bad boy up hahaha

 

[DEL]

That skimmer is a monster

yup!! the way I took the pic also makes it look as big as me hahaha

 

[Paulie 069]

shouts to the reef fam for helping lift the tank today !! and great advice putting it farther from the wall! I had to get back there to install the plumbing!

Glad you fit back there, was wondering if you would be able to as my arm barley fit in that space,, lol you got this Dell much luck brother

 

[DEL]

quick update. pump installed and shes flowing freely !! I went with the Neptune Cor20, no reason, I just liked it hahahahaha!! tested it for a few on and off sessions, but I still have to finish filling up the sump. I'm taking my time and testing EVERYTHING, to make sure all goes as planned. ill begin aquascaping on Thursday night and into Friday.

 

[deepblue68]

Congrats!! The tank is beautiful looking forward to seeing it finished.

 

[Paulie 069]

quick update. pump installed and shes flowing freely !! I went with the Neptune Cor20, no reason, I just liked it hahahahaha!! tested it for a few on and off sessions, but I still have to finish filling up the sump. I'm taking my time and testing EVERYTHING, to make sure all goes as planned. ill begin aquascaping on Thursday night and into Friday.

Awesome only thing would make it better would be Pure Ocean Water. Lol

 

[DEL]

round 1 of aquascaping done. I used Paleo Bond with an accelerator first. now its time to let it dry overnight and then use Marco reef cement to really make sure it doesn't move !! I think I'm high off the glue fumes !! hahahaha

 

[Paulie 069]

Like a artist

 

[DEL]

Like a artist

DELcasso hahahaha

 

[iTzJu]

DELcasso hahahaha

The Fish House of DELcasso.