Going from 125 to 220 Build

[scoobyalty]

Well I have been lurking on here and posting occasionally and have purchased some things from fellow members so I figured now would be a good time to post some pics of my 125 before I tear it down this weekend to move into a 220. I am by no means a photographer as you can see from the quality of the pictures, but hopefully with some time I might get to be a bit better at this stuff. Hopefully you enjoy as I know I certainly enjoy taking a look at everyone's tank/build threads.

http://www.tcmas.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=190&pictureid=1811
http://www.tcmas.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=190&pictureid=1803
http://www.tcmas.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=190&pictureid=1804
http://www.tcmas.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=190&pictureid=1810
http://www.tcmas.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=190&pictureid=1807

[scoobyalty]

Equipment pics

http://www.tcmas.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=190&pictureid=1814
http://www.tcmas.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=190&pictureid=1813
http://www.tcmas.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=190&pictureid=1812

[scoobyalty]

Fish shots. I just got the Whitecheek Tang....he was supposed to be a Powder Brown, but this is what they got in for me. I was kinda disappointed, but he seems to have a very good personality so I will survive.

http://www.tcmas.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=190&pictureid=1818
http://www.tcmas.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=190&pictureid=1816
http://www.tcmas.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=190&pictureid=1817
http://www.tcmas.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=190&pictureid=1815
http://www.tcmas.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=190&pictureid=1819

[scoobyalty]

Equipment...

Controller
Reefkeeper 2

Lighting
2- 250w MH XM 10,000
2- IceCap 250w ballast
Hamilton MH/PC retro lighting
(I am really trying to figure out my best option for lighting right now so any suggestions would be really appreciated. Seeing the 220g is 30" deep I want to make sure I get the right lighting the first time so fire away some recommendations for me)

CL
OM 4-way
Dart

Skimmer
MRC MR-2 Dual Beckett
Iwaki MD55RLT

Calcium Reactor
MRC CR-6
Iwaki MD20RLT
MJ Feed
10lb CO2
SMS 122 Controller

Kalk
DIY Kalk reactor
MJ pump

Sump
20g Skimmer chamber
40g Breeder Sump
Mag 12 return pump

[NandKBlock]

Love it! Will definitely be following along. Thanks for taking the time to share with everyone.

What is the first picture in your second post? It looks complicated and fancy. Well not as complicated as that next picture... :)

[oyam123]

Going from very good to GREAT! Good luck with the move.

[scoobyalty]

Love it! Will definitely be following along. Thanks for taking the time to share with everyone.

What is the first picture in your second post? It looks complicated and fancy. Well not as complicated as that next picture... :)

Second pic in the second post is my sump and equipment that is housed in my basement. We took all the plumbing through the floor so that all of the noisy equipment is located in the basement. It has made my water changes and servicing of the skimmer and CA reactor extremely easy as far as access and cleanup. The first pic is my OM 4-way and I took that pic so that when I get the 220 up and running I will be able to compare that pic to how I will be setting it up under the stand. The way it is right now there is 1-1/2" sch 80 running from under the tank to where it is located on the top back to support its weight along with getting the water to it. It honestly looks like a mess in the pic, but in person it is pretty self explanatory.

[Taklu]

(I am really trying to figure out my best option for lighting right now so any suggestions would be really appreciated. Seeing the 220g is 30" deep I want to make sure I get the right lighting the first time so fire away some recommendations for me)



Natural Sunlight :biggthumpup:
I have used both MH & T5's .... love the MH... JMO however the T5 offers better lighting options & more temps.

[spsick]

Holy schedule 80 Batman!

[scoobyalty]

I am really torn on lighting and what to do....will T5 lighting be strong enough for a 30" deep tank or would I be better off with sticking to MH lighting?

[flyingclay]

I am running 7 t5 bulbsl on my 220. I have 3 that are 60" and 4 that are 48" I think with this configuration or all 60" it will be fine with t5.

[scoobyalty]

Well the transfer took 2 days which is not what I was planning on, but we had a few bulkhead issues so that took a bit of time to find some different ones in town here, Duluth, because evidentally no one likes to carry 1.5" bulkheads. So far we have not lost any fish, but a few of my frags did not fair too well being it did take the 2 days. I did not have a chance to snap the pics I wanted to during so I guess we will just have to settle for the before and after shots. Today I will be moving the rocks around and getting everything set to move the fish in hopefully by this afternoon. The plus of the change is that my closed loop will be much more effective and that it is much more accessable being all in one spot under the tank with each piece having its own ball valve for shut off. Now I have plenty of room to expand so if anyone is trying to move some stuff for me to fill it up certainly let me know.....it is only a short trip to the cities for us. Hope you enjoy the pics I have now and the ones I will post up later and if you have any suggestions shoot them my way.
Before
http://www.tcmas.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=190&pictureid=1811
After
http://www.tcmas.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=190&pictureid=1857
New CL configuration
http://www.tcmas.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=190&pictureid=1858

[wolrey]

Wow, look at all that new swimming room!!

Love the new height.