150 Gallon of complexities!

[mithun]

Hi folks,

yeah, I am building another reef.

So the 6feeter 220 gal tank that had held so close to my existence ceased to exist as i moved to bangalore. it goes without saying that making a larger setup, which most reefer intends to do with every build ,is not really an option in a rented multi-storied apartment. Coz it has every potential risk to relocation. So i have decided to timid myself down and going for a smaller setup.. a 5x2x2 tank. But not to disappoint you all, its not gonna be any less glorious build than the previous

So here is the plan as of now.

Tank: 5'x2'x2' ultra clear glass 10mm rimless open top!
Sump: 3'x 20"x18" fully acrylic custom sump with ATO reservoir.
Skimmer: SRO3000EXT external skimmer.
Return pump: Sicce Syncra 5.
Wave generation: Jebao-Jecod CP-40 Cross flow , jebao dual RW-15
Lights: Of course DIY LEDs with 7 channels. have to find an awesome way it can hover over the tank
Dosing: Calcium reactor (haven't decided brand/model)
Stand: Iron L channel skeleton, Acrylic finish outside!
heating: Fluval digital 300W E300 x 2.
Cooling: hopefully i wont need in bangalore if needed will decide later.
Substrate and Rocks: still planning!
Controller: Surprises!

So... What do you think?

[indracalcutta93]

Another Reef Tank from Master reefer, eager to see the making of your system. But I envy the Bangalore weather, no need of chiller.

[Amit..]

Another master blaster on the way!!!

[SanamMarik]

super excited dada...plz start asap... <3

[Aayaan]

Hey Mithun thats great news for us. We are excited
Bring it on man. When is it starting ?

[mithun]

Already started and tank/stand has been delivered.

Dimension 5x2x2. 10mm ultraclear toughened rimless without braces. tank doesnt have bottom support by the stand..4 horizontal iron bars hold it up.

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5x2x2 unhindered space for equipments. Internal coated with waterproof lining paint n gloss. This will be further cut for ventilation, electricals and plumbing!

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I don't like the way he has done the exterior of the stand.. I will redo it with acrylic once all other equipment is complete!

P.S. : This looks a risky proportion but trust me, math has been done and is well within safety limits. unless of course there is a massive earthquake!

[vikramdutta]

All d best

[mithun]

Made plans for sump...

100% Acrylic modular sump with ATO reservoir and 3D ATS

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[SanamMarik]

dada are you going for acrylic sump for to be safer for its modular functions? like picking up slide and putting down w/o having to worry that it would break...anything like that?

[mithun]

I am a design freak. more flexibility the material can add to my design more orgasmic satisfaction i get. The features i have added to this design can never be added to a glass sump. For example, the close-by tiny holes in multiple numbers, the oval and rounded edges, eurobraces, the stylish and useful probe holders, different channels for pipes etc becomes extremely difficult. Each hole poses a threat for breakage of glass. if your design has 15 holes in the same sheet, good luck with glass.
Secondly the kind of finesse i can get with laser cut die cast acrylic after flame polish, glass wont even come close