joeyv
Reefing newb
really after all the stuff you have told us you have that isnt a real crazy amount of money. i mean it is still a lot but it seems like you are doing pretty good. sounds like it is coming together, good luck and keep us posted.
Reef's 210g. Journal
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yote
In Memoriam
I would have thought it was more myself.
It'll be worth every penny when you get started stocking it.
BTW
The new tanks here.Down sized to a 75 though.All-Glass was running a big sale on 75s,So I saved some for other stuff I want to add like a bigger return pump.I'll get pics up tomorrow.
It'll be worth every penny when you get started stocking it.
BTW
The new tanks here.Down sized to a 75 though.All-Glass was running a big sale on 75s,So I saved some for other stuff I want to add like a bigger return pump.I'll get pics up tomorrow.
reeffreak
Reef pro
Your appreciate the extra depth a 75 gives over a 55.I say join John,Doc,Winyfrog and I in the 125 and up club.Jerm don't count(I think he's bummed out).
HMMMMMM!I wondering who else has large tanks...I know Biff is going big whenever she moves but who else?
HMMMMMM!I wondering who else has large tanks...I know Biff is going big whenever she moves but who else?
yote
In Memoriam
Bermuda got an All-Glass 125 with stand,drain and return kits,glass tops and strip lights that they put on sale for around 700 bucks.
Thats going to be my next step up.
Thats going to be my next step up.
reeffreak
Reef pro
Ah shucks Yote!
Do it now...honestly thats a really good price.Originally,I was going 150g megaflow,drain kits,glass top and stand(no lights) for $1000.Thats was for the cheapest stand.I was like shoot,might as well go for 210g. for $400 more with a better stand.
Do it now...honestly thats a really good price.Originally,I was going 150g megaflow,drain kits,glass top and stand(no lights) for $1000.Thats was for the cheapest stand.I was like shoot,might as well go for 210g. for $400 more with a better stand.
yote
In Memoriam
I would have went for the 125,But right now I dont have any place to set a 72 inch tank.
joeyv
Reefing newb
go big or go home man, just messin. i cant say much i dont even have a tank yet lol. keep us posted on that 75 and good luck
reeffreak
Reef pro
Joe,I didn't count you because your still in the planning stage.With all the research and from what it sounds like,looks like your getting the right equipment the first time around.
Good luck on the new tank Yote!
Be back with updates real soon.
Good luck on the new tank Yote!
Be back with updates real soon.
joeyv
Reefing newb
yeah i am trying, i dont want to rush anything at all. i figure just take it slow and save some money to buy the good stuff so i dont have to worry about it in the future you know. i think i am going to order my tank soon so then i can get started on building my stand, hopefully ha. good luck with the new tank yote i bet it will be awesome and freak keep up the good work it is looking sweet.
reeffreak
Reef pro
Thanks Joey,
Here's the update of bulb choices.All I can say is WOW!Yote,Biff and everybody else with T5's...what a difference bulb choices can make.Of course,I don't have water yet but I believe it going to look great with these choices.I got them from the T5 guru(Grimm) on RC.
Front to Back(or left to right in the pics)
1)ATI Blue Plus
2)Sfiligoi Super Actinic(03)
3)UV Aquasun 10,000k***which BTW looks pink compared to the Nova's
4)ATI Blue Plus
5)GE 3000k Daylight
6)ATI Blue Plus
7)ATI Aquablu Special 12k
The second row is the same.
One switch(2 bulbs)Super Actinic,blue plus
Second switch(2 more bulbs-Aquasun,3000k)
Third switch(3 bulbs-12k,blue plus x 2)
All the equipment is here...just waiting on some cash for sand,salt and live rock.Thanks again everyone.
Here's the update of bulb choices.All I can say is WOW!Yote,Biff and everybody else with T5's...what a difference bulb choices can make.Of course,I don't have water yet but I believe it going to look great with these choices.I got them from the T5 guru(Grimm) on RC.
Front to Back(or left to right in the pics)
1)ATI Blue Plus
2)Sfiligoi Super Actinic(03)
3)UV Aquasun 10,000k***which BTW looks pink compared to the Nova's
4)ATI Blue Plus
5)GE 3000k Daylight
6)ATI Blue Plus
7)ATI Aquablu Special 12k
The second row is the same.
One switch(2 bulbs)Super Actinic,blue plus
Second switch(2 more bulbs-Aquasun,3000k)
Third switch(3 bulbs-12k,blue plus x 2)
All the equipment is here...just waiting on some cash for sand,salt and live rock.Thanks again everyone.
RigoSharon
LIVING REEFS INTERN
wow it looks great...thats power...i bet you could get a sun tan with those...envy..freak..
joeyv
Reefing newb
looking great freak, cant wait to see it over the water, congrats and keep them coming.
reeffreak
Reef pro
Will do Jhnrb,I believe that SPS still needs to be 6'' off the bottom of the tank.I get back with everyone on how well SPS does under them....especially the color.My goal is not only for them to do well,but avoid the browning.
Thanks everyone.
hibye
Reef enthusiast
nice Reef
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d.french
Reef enthusiast
Bump!
Wanted an excuse to keep this thread from getting buried.
Quick update:
Here are the 72'' Aquactinic Constellation(Yeah!) but no bulbs(Boo!).I'll be back with pics of the light hung up and with the bulbs.I'm getting close now,3 heaters and top-off/controller,equipment wise I should be done.
i want one for my tank what are dimensions and does it come with ballast to fire all those lights.
reeffreak
Reef pro
Dfrench the fixture is 72''L x 14''W x 2 1/2''H.It has internal ballast and two very quiet ball bearing fans on the top.3 plugs and no lunar lights.I got the lights/hanging kit(sold separately) for $750 including shipping.The bulb choices were from Reefgeek.com.Over on the T5 thread on RC,the ATI,UV bulbs have the best PAR/Lumens per watt then other T5 bulbs(slimpaq,giessmon).BTW,$250 for the bulbs.Also SJ bulbs makes the best actinic right now.I know,prolly more info then you needed.I'm sure you're love em',if you decide on them.
d.french
Reef enthusiast
i'm really loving what t5's been doing for others tanks that i have seen and even my 29 gallon that has them, living in illinois with ameren for power company they have raised rates pretty high here so with 834 watt of light which is 450 in halides and the rest in pc lights t5's are cooler on water temp. and bulbs last longer i could save some money with that setup.
reeffreak
Reef pro
Electricity consumption and heat was my main reason going with T5 over MH.Good luck on yout tanks.You definitely like them.Heck you already know.
good luck
good luck
