Snelly's 90 ZEOvit TANK BUILD

[Snelly40]

ok guys, i've decided to start a brand new thread for my new build. I will be posting pictures to this thread and updates from the most recent build i have. As I am converting it to a Zeo tank and have just finished my cycle with all new equipment i figured it was time to retire my old thread. Sorry if some of these pics and posts are repeats but i'll have a few new pics this evening as all my Zeo equipment just arrived!! Thanks for tagging along and i'm excited to share my progress with you guys. Thanks to @Frankie and @Wrangy for the expertise and advise in switching to zeo and to @Pat24601 for the constant support.

 

[Pat24601]

My support is in part self-interest. I'm thinking of doing this and learning from all of your tank threads as I go. So, I'll be watching this closely.

 

[Snelly40]

ok so here is my 90 gal with stand and canopy



i added a new cabinet to the left to house my electronics and ATO and random tank additives and foods...



first new aquascape, i went with a different approach this time, more caves and more of a horizontal scape, all the rocks on the base layer are actually on the glass with the sand filled in around them. I did this for stability and more of a realistic look. The Jawfish should love it... I went with black sand, with no lights on it doesnt pop as much but i really like it, justhave to keep the rocks clean as it makes them look dirty here...


a few shrimp to start my cycle...


and my new Aqueon Proflex Model4 sump.. thing is huuuuuuge!!!




speaking of huge, this collection cup for my new skimmer is a monster, i have it in the middle chamber of my sump sitting in 9" of water...


It's an AquaMaxx EM200... bubbles like a boss!!



New ReefRadiance LED lights, they are the 165p+ lights and i control them through wifi and an app on my phone.. they are amazing!


the only downside is that my camera cant handle the brightness, the tank is so clear


The Zeo reactor just arrived so when i get home from work i'll take some pics and hook that baby up!!!

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

Beautiful, great start & equipment !

 

[sirrealism]

sweat set up. I am considering Zeo so fallowing along

 

[Snelly40]

i appreaciate that @sirrealism .. Frankie and Wrangy have some nice zeo set ups now as well if you're looking for some more people to discuss it with. they've been very influential in my decision and i was running setups and which zeo products to use past them

 

[Wrangy]

Looking good Snelly! Hopefully you enjoy the system as much as we do!

You're off to a great start and hopefully good things are to come sing out if you have any questions though

 

[sirrealism]

Thanks. I have been watching both of there systems. I know it can be pricey and with the fact that my new system is going to be 300g display with a 135g sump I am concerned about cost. This is the only reason I have not done it already. I have done some reading on it and I like it. I really want to use Glenns DSL system but getting the products in the states is just to much of a PITA so the next best thing is Zeo. IMO

 

[Snelly40]

alrighty... got my ZeoVit reactor last night and a mini clean up crew...

first off, if you are thinking about anything from Vertex, get it, wow, the packaging alone was just out of this world and I cant say enough about the quality.


and the first snail to make it up the glass haha

 

[Snelly40]

and here's a FTS, getting through the diatom bloom but at least there's more color in the tank...

 

[Snelly40]

and one shot of my other baby... 14 crewmax tundra, 3" lift and 33's and fender flares and i blacked it all out mmmm

 

[sirrealism]

Nice truck!

 

[Wrangy]

Looking good! Vertex make some top stuff don't they!!

Love the ute (truck) too, what a beast of an animal!

 

[Snelly40]

Thanks @Wrangy I love the beast haha and yah vertex is quality, it's officially going in tonight


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[Pat24601]

Truck rocks!

 

[Snelly40]

Aaaaaand we're flowing!!!!


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[Snelly40]

@snelly50 look at you popping up out of the blue haha, welcome back!!!
Oh, I have 3 packs of purigen at work for u

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[Wrangy]

Can't wait to see your results and what you think about zeo

 

[Biggles]

Nice truck!

It's a ute.........

Everything is looking great so far, looking forward to seeing things develop my friend (with a ute)

 

[Oxylebius]

Haha, funny. I always find it interesting what people call things in other countries. I googled 'ute' and found this: A ute – an abbreviation for "utility" or "coupé utility" – is a term used originally in Australia and New Zealand to describe passenger vehicles with a cargo tray in the rear.