Durky's Marine Aquatics Gloss White 48" x 26" x 24"

[cdurkin100]

Well here I go again, well almost as the tank is still around 6-7 weeks away but thought I would make a start on the tank thread

I have ordered a 48" x 26" x 24" from Marine Aquatics. After hearing good things about Pete's and Alex's tanks I'm pretty sure I won't be disapointed.

The tank will have a right hand weir with twin stand pipes and a third pipe for the return over the top of the weir. Background will be black (in memory of my vision 260 ). Cabinet will be finished in gloss white with push to open doors.

The stand will also be steel framed, so if the Mrs decides she don't like the colour in a week or two the panels, doors etc.. can just be changed.

Sump (3ft) will house from left to right -

Section 1
MCE600 on the right hand end of the sump
Inlet from main tank
Filter sock
Heater

Section 2
65w Daylight Bulb and Reflector
M.Mud
Cheato

Section 3
Return pump (Compact 3000)
Reactor for carbon
Reactor for rowa

Somewhere in the mix will be the calcium reactor, although Im not sure if this is going in the cabinet or to the right of the stand (space dependant)

Lighting will be an ATI 8 x 54w dimable sunpower unit, tubes I have yet to decide on.

All the live rock from my old tank has had a good old scrub, power washed and been soaking in cold RO with a little vinager for just over a week at Mr Hazeys house ( get out of that one byropsis ). I have also set up a box at my house with some additional rock in, some from my old tank and some new. The rock I'm killing off atm at my house will be salted and up to temp in around 4 weeks to allow some good pest free live rock into the tank to help seed the batch at Dave's.

All the corals I wanted to keep are at Rob's and I understand they are doing well for the regular hair cut they get

So the next jobs are to take down the hanging brackets to be powder coated white, paint the wall that the tank is going on and have 2 additonal double sockets put on the wall directly behind the new tank. Once thats done the ATI unit can be hung

Stock wise I have no idea atm other than it will be SPS with the odd sand based LPS coral

Early stages of planning and the best laid plans and all that, but at least I have started the diary to keep a track of all the cock ups along the way. Interesting pics later of a blank wall and some rock in a vat!!!

[jamesfirth1]

Sounds like a another good setup, will be one to watch. Also using T5's as well, everybody seem to be changing.

[kinevil]

t5s are the future james.. you know you want some..

[Carlos]

Thats the same size I've ordered off Steve chris, but in gloss black.

Carl

[Mr Dave]

Sounds good mate . looking forward to seeing it develop

[Clearwater]

Still not dropping the Skimmer Then LOL

May be worth a extra socket or 2

What about water top up will be about 30 Ltrs a week on that size

Pete's tank looks very well made I am sure you will be happy with your first new tank

[MaRiNe_MaDnEsS]

Sounds good Mr d. Cant wait to see this one going

[bec&mark]

Sounds good,
Marine aquatics make stunning tanks so sure you will be pleased
looking forward to see this progress

[Bizzle Wizzle]

This is similar to mine new one mate, 40x22x26d white gloss with 8x39 ati
The race is on
Looking forward to this pal,

[cdurkin100]

Still not dropping the Skimmer Then LOL

May be worth a extra socket or 2

What about water top up will be about 30 Ltrs a week on that size

Pete's tank looks very well made I am sure you will be happy with your first new tank

I love the skimmer too much

I would rather opt for the extra room in the cabinet and go with my reeffloat top up at the side.

Can't wait for my new one matey