Richie's Reef

[greg 45]

Welcome back
Maybe now my post's wont get deleted asking where are you
hope all is well

 

[CDANN76]

Glad to see one of staten islands best reef tanks back in the game.

 

[rkaragozler]

Thank you so much for the support guys, It feels great to be back and posting again.

 

[jr973]

Thank you so much for the support guys, It feels great to be back and posting again.

Sure is nice having you back Rich

 

[Nandez13]

Saw the tank earlier today for the 2nd time, looks incredible.

I could stand in front of that thing all day.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

rich has an amazing tank. I was so impressed when i saw it a few months back ... Great job rich and keep it up buddy ... I still need to send your blanket back :sigh: (no I'm not keeping it)

 

[rkaragozler]

When the tank was installed I always wanted to enclose it, Well after 3 plus years it's done, Like I always say this hobby is about patience, and time.
Before


During Build



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Removal of old sump




Rewired lighting




Control Center, Dosing, Pumps




And completed Wall.

 

[tunicata]

omg, that looks so good!!!!!
How long did all that take.

Why the sump change?

 

[rkaragozler]

Good day Tuni. It took about 12 hours to change out the sump, and redo the plumbing.
and about 2 weeks to complete the wall, and electrical.
I had way to many things going on under the tank, I just wanted a cleaner look without any drastic changes to the system.

 

[JARRETT SHARK]

Looks great, can't wait to see what the changes look like

 

[rkaragozler]

Jarret my door is always open, to fellow reefers.

 

[Mattl22]

Looks great!!!

I see ur running ur DC Jeabos?? Externally?
Any issues with them leaking I've read that one of the seals leaks when run externally reason I ask is I bought one and wanted to run externally !!
Thanks awesome system!!

 

[rkaragozler]

Mattl22 thank you.
I have 2 dc pumps a 6000, and a 12000 and 1 back up 6000 so far only one gave me a little trouble with it dripping, but after talking to the manufacturer found out that if the screws are over tightened it will leak. I have them up for about a month now, and they are still dry.

 

[ENB]

Love the look awesome tank

 

[rkaragozler]

Thanks Buddy

 

[Awibrandy]

Now I have to come back out there! Love all the hard work you put into this latest project; especially that table & chairs directly in front of the tank!

Way to go Richie! :hug:

 

[rkaragozler]

Awi, that was a friends idea, and let me tell you something, having a cup of coffee, or even eating diner in front of the tank is awsome. My daughters even started doing their homework their as well.

 

[ohana888]

looks awesome, richie!

 

[bartmalave]

rich take my hat off to u looks great buddy

 

[ChrisB]

Awesome tank , Great guy very passionate about the hobby. Hope my corals will color up like yours