Matt's Mr. Aqua 33 Build

[Matt M]

This tank has been in the works for a while and now its time to come together. I picked up a Mr. Aqua 33 from a fellow reefer. Ordered the Glass-holes.com 700GPH overflow kit and had Mike (Ratkiller) do the drilling. It looked easy to do I just figured he had the experience doing

[bladedrummer]

Looking sharp.

[jessegarcia28]

Very nice
What type if lights will you be running


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[Matt M]

Had David from aquatica get the stand build the stand for me. Turned out great.

[Matt M]

Next thing to do was to prep and stain the stand. I cut out a spot for the controller and build light hangers.

[Matt M]

This tank will be powered by Ecotech with a Radion Gen2 and MP10

[Matt M]

First had everything plumed with hard PVC but there was to much vibration. I just cut out some sections and replaced it with flex tubing.

[Matt M]

Did the water test. Had a small leak from the overflow box bulkhead but was a pretty easy fix.

[Matt M]

Drained it and refilled with scripps water. Then i started setting up the sump. Im running a Mag 7 Return, DA Reef keeper lite controller, ASM G-Mini skimmer, ATO from auto-topoff.com, Marine Color dosing pump

[Matt M]

The end result.

[Matt M]

Sorry for the bad pics. All i have is my cell phone. Total build took 6 months to save up for and about 3 weeks to make.

[skidz]

solid! where'd you get the piping from and what's used to hold the light attached to them?

[Matt M]

Home Depot. Its electrical conduit. Total cost was $6. I just brought my tape measure and used the pipe bender at the store.

[wyntersun]

Sump water level looks a little high. Have you checked to see what the water raises to if the power goes out or return pump fails?

[Matt M]

Yeah its still good, its only high temporary because i added the live rock in to the sump tonight. It usually sits about 4 inches lower.