Jgraz's Finally a Proper Tank 90 Upgrade

[jgraz]

And so it begins. Finally I'm gonna get a proper upgrade. I decided to go with a AGA 90 RR. Many reason for this decision but I wont get into it yet. I only got the tank, since I'm gonna build my own stand. Starting that tomorrow. Its really gonna be a slow build, which is the reason im building the stand. It will help slow things down a bit and keep me from spending money I don't have yet.

The system:
90gal RR
DIY stand
Skimmer: probably a NAC 7
Return Pump: Mag 9.5 or equivilant I may go with a bigger pump and split it off for reactors
Lights: Undecided leaning towards T5 but might go LED
Sump: Most likely a custom built. Im in contact with a couple of guys on M.R. that build them
Flow: Im leaning towards Sicce Voyagers ATM. I figure 2 of the 2800's or 1-2800 and 1-3600
Im gonna try to stay away from MP-40. I just can't stand the noise or the price. And
frankly Im not impressed with the mp-10 in my nano.
The rest will come as it comes. Even most of the above is up for consideration. I know one thing is for sure Im going with Reef Rocks for the aquascape. I love it in the nano and I have already been in contact with Steve there for a custom scape. Not too much to show yet but here are a couple of worthless pics. Hopefully some of the stand build to follow.

 

[thirty5]

Very nice! Can't wait to see it progress. Did you decide on your substrate yet?

 

[jgraz]

Not yet. I have to get in touch with Brando yet. I'm leaning towards tropic eden reef flakes though, or the Fiji pink live sand.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

go with an eheim instead of the mag, and go T5's trust me

 

[jgraz]

go with an eheim instead of the mag, and go T5's trust me

I was think of the eheim also. I was thinking the 1262. But will that be enough. I'm estimating about 4.5' head. I don't know. And I gotta admit I'm also considering the deep blue pumps. I have yet to find any complaints.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

just dont go with a mag they are good pumps but very loud and transfer alot of heat. personally i would only use a mag for a backup incase i needed to purchase a new pump and had to wait for shipping.

 

[NewfiDog]

The 1262 is big enough.

 

[garys reef]

i have the exact same tank and im runninig a marineland 5500 and love it dead quiet and plenty of flow i have a 40 breeder that i made into a sump very easy u can do it yourself and i would go with led's if you can do it i have 4 sol blues over my tank and love them the growth and color iget is amazing just my opinion

 

[jgraz]

The beginning of the stand. Just a teaser more later.

 

[jgraz]

Framing done.

 

[thirty5]

Looks well made.

 

[jgraz]

Ok a little help here. Im thinking about a return pump I was pretty positive that I would use a eheim 1262. Will that be enough pump to handle the return at approximately 4.5'head and still run a dual BRS reactor hung above my sump.
Also I was thinking of taking my current nano which is a 20h with a glassholes overflow rated at 300gph and a 1/2" return and tying it into this system as a frag tank. If I do that should I use a seperate pump for it or can I just get a bigger pump say a sicce 5 and split it 3 ways for both tanks and the dual reactor. Thanks in advance guys.

 

[jgraz]

Just a little update. Got a little more done with the stand. Hopefully by the weekend I'll be ready for the doors. Also got my skimmer coming. Going with a SWC 160. That's all for now.

 

[jgraz]

Little closer. Just waiting on doors now.

Got my skimmer in yesterday. Next up is stain for the stand and black pain for the tank.

 

[jgraz]

Paint day

 

[xxxAngeloxxx]

Nice stand dude...BTW what tank is that behind the stand a 10g or 29g?

 

[kenconnect]

Great start ...nice stand I built my stand my self are u going to stain or paint it.

 

[jgraz]

Nice stand dude...BTW what tank is that behind the stand a 10g or 29g?

20h. Soon to be gone. Hopefully the tank will fit next to my 90. Hoping to use it as a frag tank or displayed refugium.

 

[xxxAngeloxxx]

20h. Soon to be gone. Hopefully the tank will fit next to my 90. Hoping to use it as a frag tank or displayed refugium.

gotta cha what type of lighting your using on the 20G high?

 

[jgraz]

Got a Deep Blue Solar Extreme 4x24" T5.