Jmcdaniel's DSA Neo 105 build

[Jmcdaniel0]

I decided to go ahead and Pull trigger on a tank I have been looking for awhile now. I ordered a Deep Sea Aquatics Neo 105. I am having it custom built with three panels being made out of Starphyre Glass. I put my money down and I am waiting on an lead Time from them. In the mean time I put together an equipment list.

here is the tank:
http://www.deepseaaquatics.net/index.php?id_product=12&controller=product

Here is the equipment list:

Cobalt Accu-Therm 300 watt Heater

$17.70

Current USA Orbit Marine PRO X2 Dual Strip Led Fixture 48" TO 60"

$552.83

Super Reef Octopus Protein Skimmer Model 1000 Internal W/Bubble Blaster Pump Dim: 10.5"x7.5"x20" Rated to 150gal.

$260.00

Spectapure 90 GPD RO/DI Unit (PRICE REDUCTION)

$129.00

Hydor Koralia 3rd Generation 1350 Pump

$32.33

 

[Reefrookie220]

Glad to see you went with that light. I believe you'll be impressed

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

I had the original, and i liked it. wasn't quite strong enough though. Everything I have about the new pro version is all great. So Ill give it a shot.

 

[Chriscrna]

Looks like this will be a nice build.

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

I hope so. Im going to put alot of Money and effort into it. I was going to buy a used system to save money, but I wanted something that I could build from Scratch.

 

[Rob.D]

Am I the only one in the group not building a fancy smancy tank?!?!?!

HAHAHA, looking forward to the build, man!

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

You need to be, I seem to remember your crapped out too!

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

@Rob.D if you want, I am a DSA vendor now, Soni can get some deals! They have some nice stuff.

 

[a361c]

Congrats and good luck with the new tank. I was looking into the DSA 105 NEO pro also (but just the stock configuration)
There website list the pro setup as having 2 drain & 2 return holes but they don't list the holes sizes. Could you tell me the sizes?
Im trying to put together a list of stuff I have and/or would need for the build before I pull the trigger. I have a ton of PVC parts laying around my garage.
Hopefully I could pull this off with just buying the tank and stand. Thanks

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

im not certain on the return sizes, my tank is on back order right now, but if i get it before you pull the trigger, ill be glad to let you know. email, the folks there at DSA, they are pretty nice.

 

[a361c]

Ok. Thanks. Appreciate the quick response. I'll email them in the morning. Also after viewing this thread I'm to pumped up. Going to LFS in the AM to order the NEO 105. Lol. Wife is going to flip.
Another tank to play with. How's does that saying go " It's better to beg for forgiveness than to ask permission" lol. P.S. The LFS sells them but only special order. They don't keep any on the floor so they don't know the hole sizes

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

Did you get yours ordered? Mine should be coming any day now.

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

So I cant help but sit around and plan this new tank. DSA just got to me and said that they had gotten in more starphyre glass and within the next few weeks my tank should be built and shipped out. So Here I sit looking at stock lists and such and I wanted to get your opinions

Besides Clowns, which I really want to get a set of Long Fins from SA. I am thinking about these fish. Obviously I cant put them all in a 105 gallon tank...

What are your recommendations?

Exquisite Wrasse

Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse

Scott's Fairy Wrasse

vila fairy wrasse male

Yellow Tang


Chevron Tang


Flame Angel


Hippo Tang


Copper Band Butterfly


Dispar anthias


Sunburst Anthias

 

[MPH2]

I really enjoy my fox face. Didn't know if you thought of one of them guys.

 

[cee]

Exquisite Wrasse -- good temper but highly variable coloring

Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse -- good temper

Scott's Fairy Wrasse -- can get aggressive towards other fairy wrasses and hard to keep male colors in captivity

vila fairy wrasse male -- can get aggressive

Yellow Tang


Chevron Tang -- very pretty when young, pretty much brown when older


Flame Angel -- risk to your corals but results vary


Hippo Tang


Copper Band Butterfly -- tough fish IMO


Dispar anthias -- don't know much about this one


Sunburst Anthias -- good choice, hardy once acclimated

 

[BlueDevil]

Not to deviate from the main discussion, but it is sorta pertinent to Josh. Did anyone else hear about the word going around that DSA has shut down? Multiple posts across other forums about them closing their doors, and also one comment on their FB page. The fact that Josh heard back from them yesterday means they are probably still up and running but others have had little luck with them responding to them.

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

As far as i know they are still in business lol. I spoke with Lori in their purchasing department recently. Who knows lol.

 

[BlueDevil]

As far as i know they are still in business lol. I spoke with Lori in their purchasing department recently. Who knows lol.

As long as yours is moving along that's awesome! Here's a quote another forum. Who knows what the truth is ... but there seems to be chatter across multiple outlets.

"LFS owner here-
Got news yesterday they released employees and the president quit.
No response on cell to owner, foreman, or the office phone.
I was reading the news and was thinking , good thing I don't have any customs on order...
Then I remembered I have a 800 gallon tank, a 300 gallon tank and a couple small ones on order with over 10k in deposits to them.
Not sure if it's worse that Im in the dark on specifics of that I've most like lost my tanks and investment.
**** day for me"

 

[a361c]

I ordered the Neo 105 Pro from my LFS. I was in the store today when there distributor walked in and told them DSA is OUT of business! About 5 guys ordered tanks, he showed up with 1 neo 105 tank only no stand!
So now what do I do? imthe only one who ordered the Neo 105 so the tank is men if I want it but I have to order a stand from different maker, have a custom stand made or get completely different tank and stand. Any suggestions?

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

I hate this. I just got my refund from DSA. I guess they are out of business. Man I am ticked.