BiGGiePauls33 Dream Build | Assembling the System

[BiGGiePauls33]

The end of an era, onto the next.

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

Got some things done this morning

Cut 3 1/4" off the bottom of a salt bucket and aquatic plant basket to elevate the Royal Exclusive Deluxe 200 for break in.
I'll be posting a lot more on my <clickable text> GreatBeardedReef Instagram <clickable text>

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

Wrapped some R19 around the stock tank today to help keep temps up to snuff. Cut 1" styrofoam board for the top at night as well yesterday.

 

[MichaelJ]

Wrapped some R19 around the stock tank today to help keep temps up to snuff. Cut 1" styrofoam board for the top at night as well yesterday.View attachment 198987

Great idea!

 

[reefkeeper2]

I have some extra heaters if you need them.

 

[thrillreefer]

4-6 months… actually no, 2 weeks! But it’s gonna be sweet

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

Did some ordering last night. Grabbed a Royal Exclusive Red Dragon Eco 5 130 watt return pump from @ReefBum. Ordered some things from amazon for hanging the @Vinny@GHLUSA Mitras LX 7206 lights. Thankfully Keith did the leg work.
Check out the video here:

 

[garyl]

Lookin' good.

What kind of water movement are you planning to use in the main tank?

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

Lookin' good.

What kind of water movement are you planning to use in the main tank?

I have 4 Tunze 6095's for wavemakers, I may try out a pair of the new Tunze 6255, but have a beefy return so things should be ok.

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

Went with the Royal Exclusive Red Dragon Eco 5 130 watt return pump. 2950gph, I'm thinking I may only lose 500 or so as there will only be a tee fitting and maybe two 45* elbows

 

[Bostoncoral]

Nice!!

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

@Chris A. And me sitting down talking smack. Everyone should have a Chris in their lives, great guy and even better friend. #grateful have the windows and exterior door to paint, trim need to be primed and painted, cabinet for electronics still need buying and hanging as well as the light bars and lights. Tank should be here some time in the coming week

 

[Bao]

The tank is in the basement or first floor?

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

The tank is in the basement or first floor?

Bottom floor in a split level ranch. What it used to look like

 

[Pat02026]

Paul, that looks great man! You guys have been busy, nice job.

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

@All Things Aquatic and the crew brought this bad Larry over today. Stoked to say the least but lots to still be done. Going to leak test it in the morning as Coral College is taking up my free time.

 

[Zeefishies]

Wow I'm drooling
That's going to look awesome.

 

[Chris A.]

Not going to lie, I’m jelly

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

Not going to lie, I’m jelly

This is you system just as much as mine buddy, come fill it up, I'm broke.

 

[PSU4ME]

Looks great, got a few things to fill it up with!