The 90 thread

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  1. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    When I started to research about building my 90 gallon, I had to go through a lot of different threads. I know some other folks want to ask existing 90 gallon owners, so post a FTS and the list of equipments that go with it. I will try to update the post as I change something. ie, light upgraded, changed the skimmer, and whatnot.

    Enough said, here is mine.
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    (Please excuse the hazy water.) 6-12-2011
    -Spec
    90 gallon rectangular
    Bean Animal Overflow with internal box
    [STRIKE]RapidLED DIY light[/STRIKE] Wide Spectrum DIY LED
    Vortech MP40w
    20 gallon sump/fuge
    SWC Xtreme 160 Cone Skimmer
    Rio 10HF as a return pump
    90lbs of live rock
    80lbs of sand
    BRS Carbon with BRS reactor (with MaxiJet 900)
    BRS BioPellet with modded BRS reactor (with MagDrive 3)
    controlled by AquaController Apex System Lite (New)

    -Future plan (Wish list)
    Reef controller [STRIKE](Apex Jr)[/STRIKE] [STRIKE]Apex Lite[/STRIKE] Done
    ATO (by AVAST Marine Works)
    [STRIKE]Re-DIY the LED[/STRIKE] Done
    [STRIKE]More rocks[/STRIKE] Done
    Bigger sump
    Taller stand
    Bubble Magus doser
    More animals (obviously)

    Updated:12/29/2011



    My 90G build thread in the "Show Off Your Fish Tanks"

    If you have a build thread to yours, place a link in the post as well.
     
    Last edited: Dec 29, 2011
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Very nice start, tank looks great
     
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  3. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    ^ Thanks John!
     
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  4. dowtish

    dowtish Horrid Stonefish

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    I don't really have any real quality FTS. But I just took these.

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    This setup is what you can accomplish on a budget. I bought the 90 gallon bowfront tank, stand, lights, base rock, heater, and canister for $600 off CR. Tank is just 5 months old, have had zero losses except for a green toadstool frag.

    Sumpless
    Eheim Canister running Ecobak Pellets and Carbon
    Eheim Heater
    Aquaticlife 48 4T5
    4 Koralias
    Coralife 220 Skimmer (CR used)

    60 lbs Base Rock
    20 LR
    40 lbs Live Sand
    Mushrooms, Zoas, Palys, GSP, Blue Xenia, Orange,Green,Purple Monti Caps, Pink Birdsnest, ORA Green Birdsnest, Peach Digitata, Torch, Frogspawn, and few others...

    2 Emerald Crabs, 2 Porcelain Crabs, and various CUC
    2 False Perc Clownfish
    3 Green Chromis
    Diamond Goby
    Midas Blenny
    McKoskers Wrasse
    Cleaner Wrasse
    Yellow Tang
    Kole Tang
     
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  5. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    ^ Awesome looking FTS to me! But I didnt know that you're running sumpless. See? I learned something new already.

    Keep'em comin'! LOL
     
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  6. JJL

    JJL Purple Tang

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    Incredible tank ;)
    Very pretty
     
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  7. scott26

    scott26 Ritteri Anemone

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    I don't have to current of an entire FTS I will try to get some tonight.

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    I have a 90 gallon Surf Line aquarium:
    -40 gallon sump
    -ASM G2 Skimmer w/ Gate Valve Mod
    -BRS Reactor running carbon
    -Bean Overflow System
    -DIY Custom Tank Covers
    -6 bulb Nova Extreme Pro light fixture
    -Mangroves
    -DIY Custom Surf Line Stand
    -x2 Koralia 1400's
    -Custom ATS (Algae Turf Scrubber)

    Not sure what else to add. If you have any questions or like to see ALOT ALOT ALOT of pictures on a build check out my thread. Be ready for a sit down.
     
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  8. Jmblec2

    Jmblec2 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    You did it!

    I will get mine up tonight.
     
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  9. Sacul1573

    Sacul1573 Millepora

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    I will take a quality shot of the tank and (newly rearranged) sump tonight.

    Great thread!
     
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  10. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    Scott, do you know how much rock you have in there? And they are.. Koralia 1400 x 2?

    Looking forward to your posts, JB and Sacul1573!!
     
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