New WaterBox 100.3 Build - 7 Month Update/Move

[Jcan]

Figured I would start another new build thread to help add to some different content on this forum. I started the build in the beginning of the whole lockdown so had plenty of free time to work on things but definitely limited access to certain items. I basically used same recipe for success that I have used in the past and eventually broke down my JBJ 20 Gallon. I choose to use all new rock work and dipped into my stash of some 15 year old live rock. I also ordered a custom piece from Aqua Culture to go along with my own design which took much longer than I would have liked but worth the wait in the end.

Equipment:
3 Hydra 26's
2 MP40's
1 Vectra M2
Bubble Magus Elite Skimmer
Custom Baffle for Sump
Kessil h80 Tuna Flora refugium led light
BRS Media Reactor
Full Apex, Trident, DOS, ATO, DDR
Custom Apex Cabinet
Jabeo Doser

Here are a bunch of photos from over the last 2.5 Months as everything came together

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[Jcan]

 

[absolutecarrot]

Looks amazing love the gold torch

 

[Cheddah93]

Looks amazing thus far! Have you considered position the hydras perpendicular to have you have them mounted? May give a little more front to back considering you have enough left to right for coverage.

 

[Jcan]

Looks amazing thus far! Have you considered position the hydras perpendicular to have you have them mounted? May give a little more front to back considering you have enough left to right for coverage.

Thank you, I have but I have placed all my high par coral directly inline with the pucks. That may change in the future but for now everything seems happy.

 

[Slombardi]

Looks awesome. Set up is clean. Great selection of corals and fish. Sweet set up.

 

[coralfishreef]

The oranges hinges really make the cabinet.

 

[Jcan]

Lol that bounce looks so familir got it from europeans aquatics?

Yup! I got the whole setup from Marty. I love nothing more than to support local business especially when they have the overhead of operating an actual storefront. Marty is great to deal with!

 

[Spooky]

Beautiful set up you've got there, everything is clean and organized too. Is that gorgeous pink and yellow fish a type of Anthias? I don't recognize it and it is absolutely amazing.

 

[Jcan]

Beautiful set up you've got there, everything is clean and organized too. Is that gorgeous pink and yellow fish a type of Anthias? I don't recognize it and it is absolutely amazing.

Thank you! He is and one of my personal all time favorite fish, it's a Borbonius Anthias.

 

[CAPSLOCK]

Really nice, and cool aquascape.

Do you use a cover? For that gorgeous fairy wrasse in particular...

Also I enjoy the picture with your cat looking like a piece of artwork specifically positioned there to frame the tank

 

[Lizbeli]

I really appreciate how clean you made your equipment cabinet and sump area. Not easy to do!

What are you dosing? Using any aminos?

 

[Jcan]

Thanks everyone! I am dosing 2 Part, Mag, Essential Elements & Acro Power.

 

[hurdbird]

Very nice!

 

[Jcan]

Here are a few new shots with the Ipad hooked up. I have everything dialed in at this point and certainly enjoying the tech side of things. After 20 years in this hobby this is my first build with a computer and I must say I am enjoying it.

 

[absolutecarrot]

Here are a few new shots with the Ipad hooked up. I have everything dialed in at this point and certainly enjoying the tech side of things. After 20 years in this hobby this is my first build with a computer and I most say I am enjoying it.



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Wow stunning

 

[hurdbird]

Awesome! Nice work!

 

[Jcan]

Thanks everyone for all the compliments!

 

[KJB]

Awesome set up!
Really nice job it looks fantastic!

 

[Jcan]

Just wanted to do an update on the build @ the 5 month mark. Everything is still moving in the right direction and I have started doing water changes 2 times a month rather than every week.