SliceGolfer's Aquaforest OceanGuard Six Zero Five

[SliceGolfer]

Aquaforest OceanGuard 605 - 47.2"L x 24.6"W x 22.6"H - Display Tank - 114 US Gallons/605 liters - System - 160 US Gallons

SUPER EXCITED for a new build coming soon! I've been wanting a large tank for some time, a show piece for home. Really looking forward to this journey with a large scale system.

The tank has been delivered and assembled. Shipping time was roughly 10 calendar days and the delivery company did a great job communicating throughout the delivery. The driver was kind enough to drop the pallet in front of my garage door which was very helpful. The system is packaged in a wooden crate and very well thought out use of space. Kudos to Aquaforest for utilizing every bit of the shipping container while protecting the cargo! I spent about an hour getting placement and floor leveling spot on. The build quality of the tank and stand is incredible. The ability to change cabinet skin color is such a great concept. The sump is solid, heavy too! Ample room for gear and I appreciate the built in ATO reservior.

I'll be spending the next couple weeks gathering gear and supplies, plus repurposing many items from my last large build:

Skimmer: Deltec 1000ix
Return pump: Neptune COR 20
Flow: Jebao SCP 120 gyres, Jebao SOW 8s
Controller: Neptune Apex A2
ATO: Neptune Apex
Dosing: Neptune Apex DOS
Heater controller: Inkbird
Heater: Finnex 300w titanium elements
Lighting: TBD, considering Noopsyche, Reefi, and Reefbreeders
Rock: Marcorock Reef Saver, Tampa Bay Saltwater live rock and sand

Thanks for following along!

 

[AlyciaMarie]

The tank has been delivered and assembled.

This is exciting! Do you have a picture of the assembled tank?

 

[SliceGolfer]

This is exciting! Do you have a picture of the assembled tank?

I do! Here’s some more pics! Excuse the plastic wrap over the top. I am doing my best to prevent unwanted dust and pet hair from landing in the tank before setup!

The panels for the stand come protected with a film covering. Once the film is removed, instructions state do not wipe or clean for 72 hours.

Here’s the setup with the protective film removed. Bright white!

I’ll be putting my Deltec 1000ix protein skimmer in service for this system

Along with my Neptune Apex COR 20 return pump

Here’s the rest of the system, along with the skimmer sitting in the sump

A new delivery arrived today! 75 pounds of Marco Reef Saver rock from Saltwater Aquarium. I have to say, really fast shipping! Super impressed! I have some CaribSea life rock sitting the garage that I’ll add to this mix. Might start mocking up the aquascape this weekend. We’ll see!

 

[oneilwiz]

Awesome any updates

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I am curious about updates as well!

 

[SliceGolfer]

There are updates! Super spectacular omg amazeballs updates? Not really. Here's what I've been busy with:

• Cleaned my Neptune COR20 pump. Found three Trochus snail shells in the impeller. Nice.
• Finished plumbing the tank, running the overflow, emergency overflow, return line and connected the COR20.
• Convinced my wife the lights would look great hanging from the ceiling.
• Purchased t-slot and hardware to make a hanging mount for the lights.
• Confirmed with my wife I am still good to drill holes in the ceiling.
• Located the studs in the ceiling.
• Measured the position of the lights and drilled mount holes, then installed eye hooks.
• Assembled most of the light mount and realized I need more hardware from the jungle website.
• Installed and tested the white led tape lights I added to the inside of the cabinet.
• Purchased a universal C02 scrubber to go with the Deltec skimmer.

I went on a used good shopping spree and pieced together a new to me Apex A2 with EB832, probes, two DOS pumps, Trident, and ATK. Got a few extras in there as well, so I'm happy. Connected all hardware, tested, and fully updated. Added the Apex to my Fusion account.

I converted all three of my existing tanks to Aquaforest Component 123+ and will be using the same on this tank. I bought the pre-mixed solutions only because I like the refillable containers. I have been following the "mix your own" recipe and bought the materials the last time AF was 20% off. I can make all three 5000ml refill containers for $18.50. Much cheaper than the $64 at my LFS.

Next up is to focus on the aquascape. I have all the rock, super glue, and baking soda. Also need to finish the mounts and hang the lights when the extra goods arrive. Following that will be positioning the tank for the final time, checking level, then filling the tank to test for leaks and flow. Once that is complete, drain the tank and then start the fill with RODI. I have new prefilter, carbon blocks, and DI resins waiting to go for my RODI. I also picked up a 200 gallon box of Fritz RPM Blue from my LFS, on sale for $69.

Thanks for following along!