Began with a 120 Mixed Reef with very few sps infested with Aiptasia
Removed ½ of the aipasia infested rock. The tank looked empty. I went on the prowl for coral. Star Aquatics closed, our other LFS didn’t have what I was looking for. I was ready to break the tank down and call it quits.
Through Atlanta Reef Club, I met Reggie (GAReeferman). He showed me his tank. Incredible collection. Very knowledgeable. He introduced me to his friend Ryan (Rskillz) He too had an incredible collection, very knowledgeable. Ryan opened a saltwater store here in Augusta, GA.
I began collecting sps, a few acans and Z&P’s. Some from Reggie, Most from Ryan, and a few here and there. I used the 120 as a frag/growout tank. I quickly collected around a 100 sps frags and mini colonies.
I decided I wanted to upgrade. I called Reggie, got some ideas for a stand/canopy. Called Ryan, he helped decide what size tank and I began buying equipment.
6 months of planning and purchasing has left me with this. It is still a work in progress.
Reggie putting together the stand
Reggie routing the stand
Trim added to the stand
Beer ledge
Doors
Stained and Poly’ed, Cabinet lighting added
Tank added, waiting for a piece to fill gap for door
Side door
Place to mount the Halide
Canopy
Trim for beer ledge to hide trim
Finished, only center light lit
Lumenmax Elite Reflectors, Coralvue 400 watt ballast – only 1 mounted, other 2 being used on 120 until 180 is cycled and sump is complete.
Stand Doors opened
Electrical compartment
Thank you for viewing. More pictures to follow as I make progress.
Questions, Comments are welcome.
Removed ½ of the aipasia infested rock. The tank looked empty. I went on the prowl for coral. Star Aquatics closed, our other LFS didn’t have what I was looking for. I was ready to break the tank down and call it quits.
Through Atlanta Reef Club, I met Reggie (GAReeferman). He showed me his tank. Incredible collection. Very knowledgeable. He introduced me to his friend Ryan (Rskillz) He too had an incredible collection, very knowledgeable. Ryan opened a saltwater store here in Augusta, GA.
I began collecting sps, a few acans and Z&P’s. Some from Reggie, Most from Ryan, and a few here and there. I used the 120 as a frag/growout tank. I quickly collected around a 100 sps frags and mini colonies.
I decided I wanted to upgrade. I called Reggie, got some ideas for a stand/canopy. Called Ryan, he helped decide what size tank and I began buying equipment.
6 months of planning and purchasing has left me with this. It is still a work in progress.
Reggie putting together the stand
Reggie routing the stand
Trim added to the stand
Beer ledge
Doors
Stained and Poly’ed, Cabinet lighting added
Tank added, waiting for a piece to fill gap for door
Side door
Place to mount the Halide
Canopy
Trim for beer ledge to hide trim
Finished, only center light lit
Lumenmax Elite Reflectors, Coralvue 400 watt ballast – only 1 mounted, other 2 being used on 120 until 180 is cycled and sump is complete.
Stand Doors opened
Electrical compartment
Thank you for viewing. More pictures to follow as I make progress.
Questions, Comments are welcome.
. Fantastic looking tank!!!! Welcome to RS. You're in good hands with Reggie, I have him on speed dial!!