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Slowly.....it's getting there
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180 In Wall Tank Pics
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Everyone, thanks for the compliments!
Lighting is:
(3) Halides, XM Bulbs, 250W HQI, all driven by IceCap electronic ballasts
(2) T5's, ATI bulbs, 80W Blue Plus overdriven on IceCap 660 ballast.
Light fixture is custom built by me, mounted on roller track so that it is easily moved out of the way for access to the tank.
The plan is mixed reef for coral and I currently have:
Rics, Zoo's, Frogspawn, Galexia, Monti's, Millies, Blue Tort & Birdsnest
Current Fish:
(1)Yellow Tang, (6)Lyretail Anthias - 1 male and 5 females (all eating like pigs), (4)Blue Chromis and (2)Red Firefish
Current Inverts: Crocea Clam, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, Scarlet, Blue & Red legged hermits, Turbo, Cerith, Margarita snails & Urchins.
More photos of inside the fish room later...
Lighting is:
(3) Halides, XM Bulbs, 250W HQI, all driven by IceCap electronic ballasts
(2) T5's, ATI bulbs, 80W Blue Plus overdriven on IceCap 660 ballast.
Light fixture is custom built by me, mounted on roller track so that it is easily moved out of the way for access to the tank.
The plan is mixed reef for coral and I currently have:
Rics, Zoo's, Frogspawn, Galexia, Monti's, Millies, Blue Tort & Birdsnest
Current Fish:
(1)Yellow Tang, (6)Lyretail Anthias - 1 male and 5 females (all eating like pigs), (4)Blue Chromis and (2)Red Firefish
Current Inverts: Crocea Clam, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, Scarlet, Blue & Red legged hermits, Turbo, Cerith, Margarita snails & Urchins.
More photos of inside the fish room later...
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Sorry, bad link above...it's on page 2857...about $60.00 w/shipping
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More eye candy for the interested
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Nothing special about the wall, standard 2x4's skinned one side only.
Stand legs are tripled up 2x4's, Stand base frame is 2x6, Stand top is 1" plywood. All assembled with wood screws - NO nails. Finished with 2 or 3 coats of latex paint.
Front 2 legs and base frame are attached to the wall studs which makes for a very solid set up.
Biggest pitfalls=SPACE & MONEY!!!!! Just about the time you think you have enough...you think you need more
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Tank dimensions = 72" x 24" x 24"
These two pics can describe the ledge/molding/skin/tank arrangement better than my words. Enjoy!
Cross Section View
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These two pics can describe the ledge/molding/skin/tank arrangement better than my words. Enjoy!
Cross Section View
Results
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Reason for the 1" ledge - The cat has a real hard time sitting on it If he could...he would block my view
If he could...he would block my view
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Updates?..... Oh yeah.....I'm assembling the parts to redo my plumbing. My goal is to reduce energy use, reduce heat, add flow and increase total water volume.
Current set up is:
180 gal reef ready with 2 standard corner overflows, standard 75 gal for the sump (about 1/2 full) giving me a system total of approx 200 gals. Return pumps are (2) Eheim 1262 internal pumps. It is currently plumbed with (4) 3/4" drains - One main drain and one back-up drain in each overflow box. Each 1262 is plumbed independently with 1" returns over the back glass. Each pump provides approximately 400-450 GPH (w/6' head loss) and consumes about 80 watts. Giving the pumps the benefit of any doubt, let's call it 900 gallons per hour and using 150 watts total for the two return pumps.
The plan is:
Increase overflow box intake size by removing every other tooth of the top grate, I currently do not like the small gaps and feel they are too restrictive. I purchased spare inserts direct from Marineland for $8.00 each so I will be able to reverse this if I'm still not happy (could happen you know!). Increase all 4 drains to 1" in order to handle the increased flow. Return pump to be external ReeFlo Snapper Gold plumbed with 1-1/2" return over the back glass. I will tee off the return plumbing and add a 45 gal fuge which will drain back to the sump.
Results expected are:
All goals met
New return pump - approximately 1500-1600 gph (w/6' head loss) using only 100 watts, 300 gph or so will be diverted to the added 45 gal fuge. I'm thinking the decrease in wattage plus the fact it is an external pump will help to reduce heat along with the addition of the 45 gal fuge.
Pics will follow...camera battery charging
Anyone have a glass hole saw for a 2" bulkhead laying around collecting dust, that I could borrow for just 1 hole?
Brian
.....I'm assembling the parts to redo my plumbing. My goal is to reduce energy use, reduce heat, add flow and increase total water volume.Current set up is:
180 gal reef ready with 2 standard corner overflows, standard 75 gal for the sump (about 1/2 full) giving me a system total of approx 200 gals. Return pumps are (2) Eheim 1262 internal pumps. It is currently plumbed with (4) 3/4" drains - One main drain and one back-up drain in each overflow box. Each 1262 is plumbed independently with 1" returns over the back glass. Each pump provides approximately 400-450 GPH (w/6' head loss) and consumes about 80 watts. Giving the pumps the benefit of any doubt, let's call it 900 gallons per hour and using 150 watts total for the two return pumps.
The plan is:
Increase overflow box intake size by removing every other tooth of the top grate, I currently do not like the small gaps and feel they are too restrictive. I purchased spare inserts direct from Marineland for $8.00 each so I will be able to reverse this if I'm still not happy (could happen you know!). Increase all 4 drains to 1" in order to handle the increased flow. Return pump to be external ReeFlo Snapper Gold plumbed with 1-1/2" return over the back glass. I will tee off the return plumbing and add a 45 gal fuge which will drain back to the sump.
Results expected are:
All goals met
New return pump - approximately 1500-1600 gph (w/6' head loss) using only 100 watts, 300 gph or so will be diverted to the added 45 gal fuge. I'm thinking the decrease in wattage plus the fact it is an external pump will help to reduce heat along with the addition of the 45 gal fuge.
Pics will follow...camera battery charging
Anyone have a glass hole saw for a 2" bulkhead laying around collecting dust, that I could borrow for just 1 hole?
Brian
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