125 GALLON REEF TANK BUILD *DIY STAND, CANOPY, & SUMP*

125 GALLON REEF TANK BUILD DIY STAND, CANOPY, & SUMP

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A true DIY masterpiece! I bought a 125 gallon tank from my local fish store and set it up as a reef tank! i built the stand and canopy... plus did all the plumbing myself. It was a very long process but i love the way it turned out. ASK any questions in the comment below!
Tank Includes :
Lights: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Return Pumps: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Heater: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
BIO media: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Power Head: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
RO ATO: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...

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@tigcarn 5 ай бұрын

I would really like to see how you built the canopy. Love that design for tank access and workability!

@BRStv 3 жыл бұрын

Love that website screen shot in the beginning! Awesome build! :)

@passenger3 3 жыл бұрын

@Sean Braylen wth 🤣🤣

@hansgruer2907 8 ай бұрын

Do you by chance still have the measurements for your wood been really struggling trying to build a stand for my 125 and I really like how you did yours #goals

@glw1974 4 жыл бұрын

I love the stand and hood idea. Looks really easy to open and maintenance and yes the white wash look is beaches!

@gregdaniels4440 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool and they fact that you hand built nearly everything is extremely impressive. Great job.

@yangtony6466 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible job! Everything’s so organized! Looking forward to see some other projects later.

@NoLurp 4 жыл бұрын

Not only is your tank awesome, but this was a great video. You really explained everything and didn’t leave me with any questions. I watch a lot of KZfaq and you are killing it with your tank and video!

@berniegrant2633 4 жыл бұрын

That plumb work is DOPE!!! very clean and job well done!! Beautiful scape and I love that purple rock !!!!

@matthewshermoen4437 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome work man, you gave me quite a few ideas for my 120 build!!

@Bobbyp121 4 жыл бұрын

Great job, Justin! Everything's looking amazing! You definitely took a lot of time and did a lot of research and it shows. Can't wait to see the fish and coral!

@linwoodv8638 4 жыл бұрын

Good for you man! Look forward to seeing it all done.

@json216 3 жыл бұрын

Dude I've built 5 stands and hoods..and still look for tips and tricks...that combo looks awsome...hell of a job

@haydeng9314 4 жыл бұрын

Well done -- looks fantastic!

@tatooz52967 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing.

@jab376101 6 ай бұрын

I love the way you did the hood!

@superbraaapinmoto8248 4 жыл бұрын

Hey from the uk 🇬🇧 really like the way you have the scape laid out and I really like the way you have done the hood hope to see more of the tank soon

@ReefDudes 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work on the scape, turned out great! Hood design is pretty cool too!

@dru312vids 4 жыл бұрын

Great to see another in the hobby. Leave your lights completely off for the next few weeks and add some bacteria (microbacter7 or other) to quick cycle your tank. I have the 220g version of the same tank and I love your hood. I would make one but I have my lights suspended from the ceiling.

@kiddt1999 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Very nice

@dragonetdancer3397 2 жыл бұрын

Great job!!

@MrRobDale 5 ай бұрын

Excellent job

@reyesreef3714 4 жыл бұрын

Really nice build!

@EthanPriceOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Tank

@joseCalderon1976 11 ай бұрын

Wow. Great skills. Subscribed

@c4snipar 4 жыл бұрын

Man, the scape came out really good and your diy is off the chain man. Keep it up!

@pawel_woloszyn 2 жыл бұрын

Good job. It's look good.

@mickeybigbuds 3 жыл бұрын

great build fella you should be proud of that piece of work.

@iPhoneGottaHaves 4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! I just stumbled on this video! I saw the drawing and was like... wait a minute! I’ve seen that on Reef2reef lol!! Congratulations on the build! Looks great man!

@passenger3 3 жыл бұрын

Awsome job my man 👍

@joeader6046 8 ай бұрын

That is an incredibly great idea putting Saran wrap on the inside of your tank as not to scratch it I think I'm going to do the same thing when I get my 125

@andrew5762 4 жыл бұрын

Looks good .well done mate😀👍 Andy 🇬🇧

@owenaxley 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Justin 💥🎣

@BottomlandOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

All Round Outdoors thanks Owen!

@TheUltralightLife Жыл бұрын

Here for the fishing rods 😅

@kennyirish5021 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work all around man !!

@jasoncruz3506 4 жыл бұрын

Looks good

@Hunter-vz6ve 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent workmanship and execution! New subbie for sure!

@williamwiese9963 Жыл бұрын

Dam! Well done!! Keep the Curados out of there 👍🔥

@williampageBennico 2 жыл бұрын

What time you coming round to make my aquarium canopy LOL fantastic keep up the good work

@gordonyork6638 4 жыл бұрын

Nice build. Perhaps someday I would do the same.

@AcquaNando 4 жыл бұрын

Ficou muito bonito 😁

@kenlarsen3680 3 жыл бұрын

Everything looks amazing. I would caution the use of gas shocks. I had gas shock on my toolbox and they failed after several years. When they failed, they leaked a lot of oil into the top of my box. Just so you are aware. If your shocks have oil in them. They could fail and the oil would go right into your tank. Possibly crashing it.

@augustspurigo5778 9 ай бұрын

I know its been a while, but I have those gas strut assist things on my tonneau cover. When one failed, it leaked oil all in the bed of my truck. Not sure if I'd want them over my marine aquarium. Great looking build though, you did an awesome job.

@SaltFishTV 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice build man 👌🏻

@BottomlandOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

SaltFishTV thanks!

@seanmurray9986 4 жыл бұрын

This is probably one of the best scapes I have ever seen. Nice Job sir!

@citykidoutdoors8716 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome build I’m planning on getting the same tank. Is there anyway to buy the aqueon 125 gallon by itself? I only seen the one on sale at petsmart for $500 that comes as a stand/ tank combo.

@shoja7264 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this video! I just put together a 125 reef too. But it’s not as nice😂

@squarefour1 4 жыл бұрын

I have the exact same tank. Help me with your drain design. I have durso in mine. I seem to get quite a bit of air in the drains. Like yours I have one long run and one that is straight down

@Wwefan2406 3 жыл бұрын

I am trying so hard to find that plywood with the design on it (or any design) can’t find it anywhere

@Dezero 2 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me what that Lowe's wood w/ vinyl decal is called or a link to it. I like the idea of that.

@leopetillo3882 4 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel your tank stand and canopy motivated me to build a new stand and canopy of course with a bigger tank what did you say you used for the outside of the tank the wood theme?

@yurageorge1602 2 жыл бұрын

Could you describe more how did you build in the front panels for stand ?

@unitaper 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely should cover up the the black bracing, would complete the look.

@paulortman3584 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have any prints for your stand? I have a 125g dual corner overflow drilled and I would love to know how you built your stand.

@rhombifer566 2 жыл бұрын

nice

@dragonshadow3707 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job brov only one thing hope none of the screws or brackets rust ;) keep an eye on them just incase ;)

@k9feces Жыл бұрын

Saran Wrap is genius

@MrCokeman01 Жыл бұрын

So after setting up with sand and rock , how many gallons of water did you need to fill it

@StNovaSt 4 жыл бұрын

That light drop hinge setup is ridiculous. I'm gonna do a canopy but didnt want the lights to be blasting my face. This is a great solution.

@rcdolphin714 4 жыл бұрын

Nice set up! Those toggle bolts you’re using to hold your lights up will rust. I would source out something made of plastic.

@johnbennet8252 2 жыл бұрын

Do you got a link to the paneling you used to cover it with that you got from lowes?

@fishingfantasy9335 4 жыл бұрын

Man your house is looking Nice

@BottomlandOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Fishing Fantasy thanks man! I’m real happy with the way it turned out

@Boston599 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a plan for the stand? I want to build a canopy and stand for my 75 gallon

@bigjgort 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of actuators did you use for the hood?

@ryanshimenas5799 4 жыл бұрын

Where you get the rock? Awesome thanks

@angelnieves6087 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice job on that tank chief. I love the setup. Quick question on the door opening on the stand. Is that railed or just hinged in the middle? Also what did you use for base on the aqua scape. Please advise.

@boulengerochromis 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video of the stand and canopy build?

@chuckjohnson243 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have plans for your stand and hood

@timuy1944 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work. What is the actual size/dimension of your tank?

@thomasdelgado3874 2 жыл бұрын

What power heads are you using

@Sabs90 10 ай бұрын

This is great! I just really wished you showed us how to build the canopy😩

@bhavith_jasti 3 жыл бұрын

where did you get the lava rock?

@melereef6294 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice man! How did you clean your pvc to get it so white?

@mr_good_vibez__only9455 9 ай бұрын

Do you have a build video of the stand

@Kymbellas4370 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent job, an excellent video. You gave me a lot of ideas for my 125gallon tank. Is there a email address I can have to reach you at because I have questions about doing a sump. Great job J

@trureef2319 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Sub

@jeremy87turbo87 5 ай бұрын

Nicrew I love mine do 3 150,s

@ninjunovidz2389 2 жыл бұрын

Great design , if you aren’t an engineer already you should be 😅

@Blake.Atkison 4 жыл бұрын

10/10

@MrDon967 3 жыл бұрын

this is the exact one i want to get from petsmart how is the stand holding up worth the $650ish for tank and stand deal?

@TheCheapReefer 4 жыл бұрын

Little advice These lights work great ran a SPS tank in a 125 at 80% blue 10% white , But i would add a T5HO with 2 actinics if it were me and your going big boy corals (SPS ACROS)

@BottomlandOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Tha Silent One do you have a link to a 4-5ft one?

@TheCheapReefer 4 жыл бұрын

@@BottomlandOutdoors oddyseas with 2x 54w actinics on amazon or ebay if your trying stay on budget . u should be able to get a 4pk of blue actinics from topdog sellers for about 30$

@ElemenohpeeHD Жыл бұрын

thats a bad ass looking tank! im a little curious about the hood.. isnt the evaporation gonna ruin those lights prematurely?

@softaco3088 9 ай бұрын

I really like that hood. Did you create the blueprint yourself or find it online. Just curious so I can build it

@ManCaveReef 4 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@alk3myst Жыл бұрын

Watch out for doors that self close with strong springs. I didn't see a fish tank get damaged, but an LCD screen got screwed by the door knob.

@cast2catchfishing137 4 жыл бұрын

Is that a 6 by 1 or something else?

@jackdunn5147 3 жыл бұрын

Great job, the only things I would not have done was gone with the chinese made lights (reef tanks require quality even though its costly). Also I would have kept the lights off during cycling. Everything else I would give an A+.

@colinmalcolm2422 3 жыл бұрын

Mate, you are a fucking maestro. Hats off to you, sir. Tank looks amazing :)

@iandelacuestas 2 жыл бұрын

Hello what are the dimensions of your tank?

@Thepublicaccount 6 ай бұрын

I would like to see the stand built

@rhombifer566 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@TheCheapReefer 4 жыл бұрын

FACTS 1in pipe flows at 600GPH from gravity

@BottomlandOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Tha Silent One well I have both of my return pumps turned all the way up and it handles the flow.. so I guess I’m at about 600 or less.. Which I was shooting for about 600

@mujacko2002 4 жыл бұрын

G Kudos! Have you tried miracle.mud?

@viv1d 3 жыл бұрын

What was the cost of the aqueon tank and is it a good brand?

@bhcg8797 3 жыл бұрын

I just picked up that same tank for 522 bucks, and a custom stand for it was 1200

@bjhubbard3922 3 жыл бұрын

Did u have to support the floor where the tank is?

@BottomlandOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Concrete slab

@pineapplevibeswithlindsey908 3 жыл бұрын

how did those lights work for you? would you buy them again?

@pineapplevibeswithlindsey908 3 жыл бұрын

also the stand looks awesome well done

@BottomlandOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Still running great! Corals don’t thrive under them but it will grow them slowly

@Grantdaryn 4 жыл бұрын

Had my black boxes for 6 years

@Jake-hj3nk 4 жыл бұрын

So where was the link for the rock deal yo! Lol

@jkturtle6384 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet set up man. Keen to see how you progress. Any issues with possible rust?

@BottomlandOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Jason Cruz rust where?

@jkturtle6384 4 жыл бұрын

@@BottomlandOutdoors the hinges in the hood?

@BottomlandOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Jason Cruz well they are on the outside of hood and the hood is about 16 inches away from the surface

@scottyjackson6665 3 жыл бұрын

@@BottomlandOutdoors Good job on the hood. Very intuitive touch on the mesh on the back(wish I would've thought of that, mandarin goby jumped out and found the little guy 6 months later just before I moved out of my apt into my first house) I had a similar setup on a 45 gal 20 yrs ago. My hinges were on the back side about 9 inches from the rim. I used piano hinges and some plastic paneling to shield from salt spray and about 2 yrs later, salt spray from who the hell knows where, corroded the electroplating and rusted the hinges. Also I used oak, birch, and cedar...sadly the wood eventually warped. Next time I'm thinking of using deck composite and plastic marine hinges. beckson.com/hga.html

@inexpertosreef 4 жыл бұрын

Todo muy bien, pero la tapa al abrirse y levantar las luces esta .uy mal

@garrycole9187 3 жыл бұрын

If you have a par meter or can rent one, you can adjust those lights to where you know what the par level is and can place certain coral according to the par. The spectrum on these will work fine if you lean mostly to the blue. Most people will get 2-3 years but for 1/4 or 1/5th the cost, you have to think the ecotech have to last you 8-12 years. Technology won't last that long.