180 custom reef build started 8/15/13 !

[fltekdiver]

I was thinking of running 1/2" metal pipe, used for electrical, and strapping it to the stand, then coming up and over, not sure yet

My Ceilings are vaulted, and wife all ready said " no holes in my ceilings " LOL

 

[gcline87]

What electrical do you want run. Like an outlet ir just all your power cords?

 

[fltekdiver]

No Sorry, I ran a dedicated 20 amp gfci all ready

I was going to use electrical metal conduit piping to support my LED's over my tank, strap the metal pipe 1/2" to the back of the stand

 

[wrxreefer823]

I was thinking of doing something just like that for mine. Still undecided as to if i want to hang from the ceiling or some sort of homemade... thing. I totally understand the vaulted ceilings belonging to the wife... lol.

 

[gcline87]

Gotcha. That could look slick. Does radions are pretty light. I'm not sure I would do this but the second option you could always use 100 pound test fishing line. You never see it would certainly hold far more than the light would weigh.

 

[Lilmatty5dimes]

i hung mine like that before. came out pretty good.

 

[fltekdiver]

The 48" LED Reef Breeder lights are heavy, I'm guessing around 12 lbs, plus I have to order a 24" proton yet

Matt, thanks for the pics, That may work, not sure.

 

[Mark...]

Will you be placing anything under the tank ie some kind of cushion product?

 

[ArmanS]

Great job on the stand! Looks great!

 

[latinreefer]

Your build looks awesome! I really like the color stain, what color is it?

Thanks

 

[fltekdiver]

Your build looks awesome! I really like the color stain, what color is it?

Thanks

It's mini wax Bombay series, I believe it's Congac stain

 

[fltekdiver]

Will you be placing anything under the tank ie some kind of cushion product?

The tank is glass, so no need for anything under it.

I have it sitting on 2 sheet of 3/4" oak, doubled up, and 2x8 top board for supports

 

[fltekdiver]

Tank filled with 100 gallons of salt water, waiting for dry rock to come in, ordered
100lbs of dry rock

Once the dry rock arrives,,I'll aquascape it, and seed it with ammonia or shrimp, to start the cycle

While it is going through the cycle, I'll plumb it up to the sump , which I still have to get the glass cut, and hang the lights etc, start finishing it up !

 

[gcline87]

Looking forward to your opinion on the LED lights. This look like a pretty high quality company.

 

[fltekdiver]

I used their lights on my 120, I really like them, can't beat them for the money

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[gcline87]

I used their lights on my 120, I really like them, can't beat them for the money

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Wish I had known about them before I payed $900 for ATI Dimmable T5. They look like great lights.

 

[fltekdiver]

Their fully programmable , you can also custom order the colors if you like.,remote controlled, I love them. I'm really happy with them

 

[gcline87]

When I upgrade down the line I will probably go with them. They sound nice.

 

[fltekdiver]

Filled 180 just about, added 50lbs dry rock, and 2 caps ammonia, going camping this weekend, figured I would start the cycle !

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[rosek007]

Looking forward to your opinion on the LED lights. This look like a pretty high quality company.

The lights are pretty good, I have the same ones, Best deal for the money I could find and my corals love it as well growth is great. I have mine mounted 8 Inches above my 110 gallon and ive had to turn them down twice so far . Now theyre at blue 50% max whitrs are 35% max.
Kevin