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iTzJu's 80 Gallon Lagoon Display Tank Build

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iTzJu

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It's finally happening! I am finally going to have a display tank again! :)

As some of you guys know, I use to have a 90 display tank, but due to structural issues with the stand I had to tear it down. Since then I have been keeping everything in a very packed and I mean packed 40B Frag Tank. You guys have no idea how excited I am for this build and at the same time worried for my wallet. LOL

Tank has been ordered and will be coming in this Tuesday! :)

Here is the current/need equipment list.

  • Deep Blue Professional 80 Gallon Rimless Frag Tank
  • Advance Acrylics 3 Chamber Sump (skimmer/return/fuge)
  • AquaticLife 8 Bulb T5 Fixture
  • Bubble Magus NAC7 Skimmer
  • 2 x Jebao WP25
  • Blue Line 30X-HD Return*
  • Aquamaxx Bio-Pellet Reactor
  • 2 x TLF Media Reactors
  • Neptune Apex Controller
  • 2 x BRS Dosing Pumps
  • 2 x Chinese Dosing Pumps
  • 100+ lbs of Pukani Live/Dry Rock
  • Tropic Eden Mini/Reef Flakes*
*Need to Order

The initial plan for the tank was to be SPS Dominated with zoas here and there, however that has all changed. I honestly couldn't imagine myself sticking to just one type so it's going to be a mix'd reef tank with one rule, everything that goes in will only be of high quality corals that I can acquire. "high quality" is my way of saying, only the things I believe are worthy of being in a display tank, my favorites, my jaw droppers. By having this rule, I think will limit me from going crazy and just putting anything in my tank. Only time will tell though. LOL

Also, can anyone recommend someone that can build a stand? I would make it myself but I want this one to be nice and my wood work skills need a lot of work. haha

One last thing...
I also got a standard 80 gallon frag tank to upgrade the 40B :) woot!
 
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I'm gonna have to take a lot of those "non high end" off your hands then hahhahahaa

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spotter

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Judeo looks like you have a great system in the making. I will be following from SC to see how things progress!
 
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spotter said:
Judeo looks like you have a great system in the making. I will be following from SC to see how things progress!
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In many ways thanks to you Steve! I honestly can't thank you enough for the great deals you've given me for the rocks and some of the equipment. I'll try not to disappoint you with this build!
 
iTzJu

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Hawkeye said:
In terms of stand building - There are a lot of people who are very handy. i'm sure they will chime in.
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hopefully! I really want a nice stand to compliment this build and possibly someone who can bend some pipes for DIY light hanging kit.
 
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Congrats on the new build. Lmk if you need a hand. Not with stand building though. Lol.

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iTzJu

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BuGG said:
Congrats on the new build. Lmk if you need a hand. Not with stand building though. Lol.

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Thanks Jun, will give you a ring if anything. haha


also, thanks everyone. i cant wait to start and hopefully can make a beautiful tank.
 
Hockeynut

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Come on over judeo I have everything (except wood we can get that when you get here) to build any type of stand you want. I'm pretty sure I can build it in a day. Just let me know what you want the wood to be and a basic style.
 
Hockeynut

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Come on over judeo I have everything (except wood we can get that when you get here) to build any type of stand you want in my shop. I'm pretty sure I can build it in a day. Just let me know what you want the wood to be and a basic style.
 
ahvrivera

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Hockeynut said:
Come on over judeo I have everything (except wood we can get that when you get here) to build any type of stand you want in my shop. I'm pretty sure I can build it in a day. Just let me know what you want the wood to be and a basic style.
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Judeo, Take up on this offer. His stand bulding is superb!!!!
 
iTzJu

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Rob, I will definitely take you up on that offer! ill pay for the materials needed and i can compensate with frags or cash for your services, just let me know! I appreciate it!
 
Hockeynut

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No worries just have to figure on a day. This weekend the family will be away in Rhode Island at a hockey tournament ill be home alone. So it would be the perfect time if you can decide on a style by then.
 
AnthonyJerseyShore

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If you guys need a extra set of hands, let me know. I'd be free to come down on Sunday and help out (It would take me a few hours to get down there though lol). Also, if you need any help setting up equipment, I'd be more then happy to lend a hand :)
 
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Hockeynut said:
No worries just have to figure on a day. This weekend the family will be away in Rhode Island at a hockey tournament ill be home alone. So it would be the perfect time if you can decide on a style by then.
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sounds like a definite plan. as far as style goes, just looking for a very minimalistic style, almost like an elos stand, if possible.

something like this but on a bigger scale of course.
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let me know if it would be possible to do.
 
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Congrats on the build. Subscribed.

Tropic Eden Mini/Reef Flakes* - how many lbs would you order for this size tank? Do you plan on putting in the sand while cycling the tank with rock?
 
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