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Jgraz's 90g

jgraz

jgraz

After about 2.5 years away I'm coming back in with a less overwhelming system.

Going with a 90RR tank, 40B DIY sump, and DIY stand. I'm planning this to closely mirror my previous 90 setup with a few minor changes. Tank is purchased as is most of the equipment at this point. Starting the stand tomorrow.
Updates forthcoming.
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jgraz

jgraz

mnat said:
Welcome back! What equipment did you go with?
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Thanks Mike.
Plan at the moment is to use a 40B for sump. I've been doing some collecting over the last couple of months and so far I have the following ready to go.
Spectrapure RODI
Aquaticlife booster
6x54 ATI Sunpower
SWC 160 Cone skimmer
Neptune Apex EL
MP40-QD
Jebao DCP-6500
And about 140 lbs of various sizes of BRS Reef Saver(way more then I can possibly use). I think that's it for now but I have some things on the Christmas list as well.

I'm planning on a heavy SPS system similar to what I had before. But I'll leave some room for some other stuff too. Not exactly sure how I'm going to handle flow yet. I'm either going with two MP-40's or only one and a Gyre(or equivalent) on the opposite side.


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jgraz

jgraz

iTzJu said:
and it begins! can't wait to see this up and running.
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Should be a relatively slow build. I dont plan I getting it wet until at least mid February, but you know how that goes. Wouldn't be surprised if I had water flowing for New Year's.

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jgraz

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So had to change up the stand a bit.
I had the idea to rip the 2x4's to 3" to take the curve out and make a nice square edge. The trimming seemed to go fine, however when I assembled i noticed some of the boards were not completely square. I noticed it, but I guess didnt seem to pay it any mind. Well after assembly I noticed some left to right play in the stand. Turns out the ripping went worse then I thought. There was up to 1/8" difference in some of the flats. Turns out the saw blade on the borrowed table saw has some play in it. So I had to redo the top and bottom. This time with unadulterated 2x4's.
Lesson learned.
Final framing done and ready for primer. This time it's rock solid.
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Any updates on the stand, tank or diy sump? I am planning to use a spare 40B as a sump and would love to see posts on how you did your when you get around to doing it. Happy New Year!
 
jgraz

jgraz

diana a said:
Any updates on the stand, tank or diy sump? I am planning to use a spare 40B as a sump and would love to see posts on how you did your when you get around to doing it. Happy New Year!
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Little movement on the stand.
Almost done skinning it. Finished up the doors today and I'll give it a once over for sanding then I'll start to stain.
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As for the sump, I have built it yet but these are the plans I using. I used the same in my last 90g system and it worked great. Doesn't leave any room under the stand though so be prepared to get creative when I come to extra equipment like dosing canisters and the like.
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It has I ton of room in the center for a refugium and if you wanted a good depth sand bed.

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diana a

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Thanks for the posts! The stand is looking awesome. Thanks for the diagram. I look forward to seeing it all come together.
 
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Dude amazing. Tale of the tank!!!!! How did you get that awesome paint finish.

Did you use poly? Spray gun.

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