180G in-wall Display/350G system
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13threefmaniac
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13568912#post13568912 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ed Reef
Looking great - love the revised layout of the tank position. This way you get a more 3 dimensional view
Thanks Ed, but i can't take any credit for it though. It's a rip off of one of my favorite RC tanks. I love your tank btw. Any sign of the Golden Angel yet?
13threefmaniac
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Oh cool. Where exactly? Do you have a build thread of your own that i can check out?
mcliffy2
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I don't know how I missed your build thread earlier, obviously I think the plan is awesome and the sketchup renderings look superb!
I have always wanted to visit Malaysia (I'll be nearby in Thailand next month), and I think it will be in the works in the next few years, just in time to see this tank fully grown out.
and the sketchup renderings look superb! I have always wanted to visit Malaysia (I'll be nearby in Thailand next month), and I think it will be in the works in the next few years, just in time to see this tank fully grown out.
13threefmaniac
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13569036#post13569036 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ed Reef
No sign...I think my Golden Angel has gone MIA and presume RIP as it's been over a week now
Aww man..that blows. Sorry for your loss (es) Ed.
13threefmaniac
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13569375#post13569375 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mcliffy2
I don't know how I missed your build thread earlier, obviously I think the plan is awesome
I have always wanted to visit Malaysia (I'll be nearby in Thailand next month), and I think it will be in the works in the next few years, just in time to see this tank fully grown out.
Thanks for the kind words and the help with Sketchup, Mcliffy2. The whole setup is basically inspired by yours as you can see. How's the Reeflo Skimmer working for you btw?
Are you going to Thailand on holiday or for work related reasons? I might be there sometime next month too if things go according to plan. I hope my tank will be worthy of your viewing if and when you decide to come to Malaysia. ("worthy of your viewing"??hmmm...is that proper English??I seem to have left my brains in India!!)
mcliffy2
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My girlfriend and I will be there on vacation. We're going to Phuket, Koh Phi Phi, Racha Yai, and a few days diving out in the Similans, then finally a few days in Bangkok at the end. The Reeflo is kicking butt, I only wish I'd got the Pro Kit! I think the 200 with a Pro Kit might be better than a 250 without.
13threefmaniac
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Phi Phi is totally awesome. You're definitely in for a great time. Just hope the weather does not ruin it though. Global Warming has lead to some really unpredictable weather in these parts.
I'm looking to get a Reeflo for my tank but finding a dealer in these parts is proving to be a lot more difficult than i initially expected. The pro kit is basically a taller/larger collection cup and a dart gold pump right?
13threefmaniac
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That is not too far from where i live. Where do you normally shop?Oceanic? And man, that's one monster tank you are planning on getting. Get in touch with Water Solutions to build your tank. They are a little more expensive than normal but their workmanship and quality is worth the extra cost from what i have heard.
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Updated Equipment List:
CHILLER
Mitshubishi Starmex 1 hp Titanium Coil Chiller.
LIGHTING
6 x 39w ATI Powermodule and 4 x 54w ATI Powermodule
( I already have the 39w unit and plan to order the 54w unit in a couple of days. Should i do 4 x 54w or 6 x 54w? )
SKIMMER
Reeflo Orca 200 (Pro Kit)
RETURN
Eheim 1262
FLOW
1 x Tunze Wavebox
1 x Vortech
CONTROLLER
RKE or Profilux
CALCIUM REACTOR
No clue yet as i've always maintained CA/ALK via the 2 part dosing method. Any advice would be very much welcome.
SUBSTRATE
Something really white!!
CHILLER
Mitshubishi Starmex 1 hp Titanium Coil Chiller.
LIGHTING
6 x 39w ATI Powermodule and 4 x 54w ATI Powermodule
( I already have the 39w unit and plan to order the 54w unit in a couple of days. Should i do 4 x 54w or 6 x 54w? )
SKIMMER
Reeflo Orca 200 (Pro Kit)
RETURN
Eheim 1262
FLOW
1 x Tunze Wavebox
1 x Vortech
CONTROLLER
RKE or Profilux
CALCIUM REACTOR
No clue yet as i've always maintained CA/ALK via the 2 part dosing method. Any advice would be very much welcome.
SUBSTRATE
Something really white!!
13threefmaniac
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I was considering doing 8 tubes but decided against it has i want the back and left wall to be dimly lit so as to give the illusion that the tank is bigger than it is. Furthermore, i plan keep LPS, softies and NPC's in the tank and thought they would appreciate the low light areas. Most importantly, the 4 x unit is approximately USD300 less than the 6 x unit. I am a cheapskate at heart
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Tank (take 2)
Tank (take 2)
I finally got down to laying down the design for the tank. As mentioned earlier, the tank will be 60" x 36" x 26". I plan on using 1/2" glass on all sides with the two viewable panels (front and right) being 1/2" Starphire glass. The bracing will be 4" wide and the ends of the long braces will overlap the shorter ones.
One of my main aims while designing this tank was to keep most of the hardware out of sight. I liked the idea of Ozkrogh's external wavebox and with a little help from JarHead a.k.a. Steve, i came up with this. 1/2" black acrylic will be used to make the external wavebox.
This is what it looks like on the tank. The additional box is there in anticipation of future upgrades/add-ons. The external overflows dimensions are 24" x 4" x 12" and it will be positioned at the rear right hand side of the tank. It will be made from 3/8" glass.
The overflow will have 2 x 1.5" drains and 1 x 1 " drain. The 2 x 1" holes on top of the rear brace are for the returns.
Is there anything i might have missed so far? Are there any improvements that can be made? I will be placing the order on Friday so i still have time to change things around if i want/have to.
Tank (take 2)
I finally got down to laying down the design for the tank. As mentioned earlier, the tank will be 60" x 36" x 26". I plan on using 1/2" glass on all sides with the two viewable panels (front and right) being 1/2" Starphire glass. The bracing will be 4" wide and the ends of the long braces will overlap the shorter ones.
One of my main aims while designing this tank was to keep most of the hardware out of sight. I liked the idea of Ozkrogh's external wavebox and with a little help from JarHead a.k.a. Steve, i came up with this. 1/2" black acrylic will be used to make the external wavebox.
This is what it looks like on the tank. The additional box is there in anticipation of future upgrades/add-ons. The external overflows dimensions are 24" x 4" x 12" and it will be positioned at the rear right hand side of the tank. It will be made from 3/8" glass.
The overflow will have 2 x 1.5" drains and 1 x 1 " drain. The 2 x 1" holes on top of the rear brace are for the returns.
Is there anything i might have missed so far? Are there any improvements that can be made? I will be placing the order on Friday so i still have time to change things around if i want/have to.
Ed Reef
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Chris,
Not sure how you're going to aquascape but you might want to move your external wavebox more to the side as in order for the wavebox to work well, there must be no or min obstructions in it's way and if you put both along the center, what's going to happen is your wave will be obstructed by your aquascape, unless of course your aquascape is very low....
Not sure how you're going to aquascape but you might want to move your external wavebox more to the side as in order for the wavebox to work well, there must be no or min obstructions in it's way and if you put both along the center, what's going to happen is your wave will be obstructed by your aquascape, unless of course your aquascape is very low....
13threefmaniac
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13581228#post13581228 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ed Reef
Chris,
Not sure how you're going to aquascape but you might want to move your external wavebox more to the side as in order for the wavebox to work well, there must be no or min obstructions in it's way and if you put both along the center, what's going to happen is your wave will be obstructed by your aquascape, unless of course your aquascape is very low....
The rockwork is going to be pretty minimal/low throughout the tank except for the rear left hand corner. I plan to do an eggcrate + LR + foam structure there which will probably reach the surface. To be honest i did not think of the possibility of the rockwork obstructing the wave. You do pay a lot of attention to detail which is why your tank is so absolutely amazing. I will probably spread the waveboxes further apart just to be safe. Thanks for the heads up Ed.
