Hiker's 125g Upgrade

[Hiker4twenty]

Well, I've officially committed to the 125g upgrade. I have the tank and just ordered the lighting today. Here's a quick pic of the dirty tank. This build will take a little while to complete because I'm doing an in-wall and need to build the room for it and run electricity. Progress pics will be taken along the whole process.

I purchased (3) Lumen Max 2 MH Pendants w/ 250W 20k Radium Bulbs and (3) Aqua Medic Reeflex HQI Ballasts

Lumen Max 2 Metal Halide Pendant by Sunlight Supply - AquaCave

250W Reeflex Cube HQI Ballast by Aqua Medic - AquaCave

They will be here sometime next week. :^:

 

[Dana42078]

Dang! This is gunna be a great one to keep an eye on. =)

 

[Hiker4twenty]

I hope so Dana. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[fastrd400]

What are you waiting for? Cut the hole in that wall already, let's get er going!

 

[Smitty]

That's gonna be an awesome build...what are your plans with it? All sps's or a mixed reef?

 

[Rufio808]

Awesome. The 125 has a nice length to it. Any livestock plans yet? Tang tank?!

 

[Hiker4twenty]

What are you waiting for? Cut the hole in that wall already, let's get er going!

That's gonna be an awesome build...what are your plans with it? All sps's or a mixed reef?

Awesome. The 125 has a nice length to it. Any livestock plans yet? Tang tank?!

Wish it was that easy. I putting it in my basement, which is a rectangle with block walls that have been drywalled. Can't really cut a hole so I am going to frame out a section of the basement and build the tank in the wall. I need to get the supplies, rent the stud gun with the charges for the concrete floor and then frame it out. I am also going to run electric with dedicated breakers to the fish room so I don't overload anything. With working 6 days per week I don't have too much time to work on things. It's going to take some time.

I plan to do a SPS dominated tank with select zoanthids/palys and LPS. So I guess you can call is a SPS dominated mixed reef. The aquascape is going to be pillar style with some bridges and overhangs. I plan to use pvc, nylon rods and aquascape cement to achieve this. Since I'll have the room I'd also like to try out some mangroves. Fish will be a tang or 2, some anthias and wrasses.

 

[Smitty]

Cool! Can't wait to see it all come together. :)

 

[BL1]

Sounds like you need to take some sick days to get this thing started! I'm looking forward to following along :Cheers:

 

[motorcyclereefer]

So is it finished yet????:mrgreen: But that does sound cool with it being in wall.

 

[ErinCahir]

I am totally looking forward to this. It sounds like it is going to be awesome.

 

[Friday]

Indeed, this does sound awesome :D Interested in seeing the progress pics. :)

 

[mtkid6]

Good luck! I am looking at doing the same thing in the future.

 

[Alexander]

That's awesome man! I reall wish I had a spot for a in wall at my house :( this should be an interesting build!

 

[Hiker4twenty]

Yep, my lights should be here this weekend. I'm going to the hardware store to get lumber this weekend as well. The project is starting.

 

[fastrd400]

What? The hole isn't cut yet? What are you waiting for Dave?

 

[Hiker4twenty]

I have to build the wall first so there can be a hole...haha

 

[Pwny]

thats a messy looking tank hope it cleans up nice :)

 

[Hiker4twenty]

You'd be surprised what a razor blade and vinegar can do.

 

[fastrd400]

True, you gotta just love vinager in this hobby!