Stylasters 312 gallon build!

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  1. stylaster

    stylaster Gigas Clam

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    Hi All
    Over the last 2 months i have been working on setting up a 312 gallon reef tank. The dimensions are 5'x5'x20" It is going to have a coast to coast overflow that will go into dual bean animals in the back and then drain to the sump which is located on the other side of the wall in my garage.

    Here is the parts list
    Four ecotech radions
    Two ecotech hanging kits
    Two ecotech MP 40
    Korallin C3002 calcium reactor
    Reef Octopus SRO 5000 INT with bubble blaster 5000 pump
    Neptune controller with DC 8 power bar and two ph probes
    BRS dual media reactor
    Two little fishes kalk stirrer
    Two 1.5" seaswirls
    Hammerhead/barracuda hybrid pump
    60' 1.5" black spa flex hose
    Eight 1.5" bulkheads
    Twelve 1.5" true unions
    Coral revive
    high and low ph calibration fluid
    ARM calcium media
    BRS carbon and phosphate remover
    Elos test kits for nitrate, phosphate, calcium, alk, magnesium, and ph
    CO2 bottle and regulator with selonoid
    Two maxijet 1200
    Mag 3 pump
    Two 300 watt ebojager heaters

    Here are some pics to enjoy of the build so far
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    Tank build
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  3. stylaster

    stylaster Gigas Clam

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    Some equipment shots
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  4. SAY

    SAY Ocellaris Clown

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    This is going to be a nice tank. Are you the guy kneeling on top of the stand or the Longhorn working below the stand?
     
  5. stylaster

    stylaster Gigas Clam

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    Im on the top of the stand. Thanks for compliments! Its going to replace my 120g chalice delight tank. Got everything i need and it gets installed this weekend :)
     
  6. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    Awesome! I can't wait to see how it comes out :D

    (I PM'ed you a little while ago about something, by the way ;))
     
  7. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    Stocking plans? Looks beasty :)
     
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  9. stylaster

    stylaster Gigas Clam

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    DevinH Montipora Capricornis

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    That's going to be awesome.
     
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    SAY Ocellaris Clown

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    Yes, the occupants of "chalice delight" look like they will enjoy the larger tank. Congrats.
     
  12. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Awesome build, congrats on the upgrade