180g Starphire A.G.E on its way!

[tbone28]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10564369#post10564369 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by invincible569
Nice lights! Havent seen those in the U.S.

Thanks! Reefgeek is the only US distributor, and they're just starting to trickle into his store! I've been on the pre-order list since April.

I had halides/actinics/chiller on my last tank. I wanted to save some on my electrical bills this time around, and so decided on the T5-only tank. With the Powermoduls, I can still keep SPS w/o need for halides/chiller.

 

[danskim]

Very cool tbone28.
I'm going with the powermoduls too. I think 2 x 48 or 48 and 36.

 

[Waxxiemann]

tbone, it's looking awesome. I love the powermodules as well, they are really nice. I am looking forward to seeing them in action.

You went with 2x36" 8 bulbs is that correct? Nice choice.

 

[cbui2]

Christmas already, tbone28 those are some high tech fixtures. how will the fixtures be mounted?

 

[tbone28]

Waxxie -

Thanks! Yup, went with (2) of the 8x39 watters. I've got 6' of coverage left-to-right on a 6' tank, and 17" coverage front-to-back on a 24" deep tank, which should be fine because I don't plan on stacking rock on the back/front wall of the tank

cbui -

Christmas indeed! Actually, it was not a hard sell to my wife. We had halides last time, a chiller, and a huge electricty bill. I told her the flourescents don't require a chiller!

The lights are going to be screwed into the 2x4's

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[cbui2]

always good to trade with wife, how many circuits will you have with all the equipments? i see two 20amps?

 

[tbone28]

I only have (1) dedicated 20-amp circuit to the tank, which should be plenty. I think I"m drawing a total of 11amps from my whole set-up. As a backup, I'm going to plug one of my Tunzes into a separate cirucit (kitchen) - this is the receptacle on the left-hand side which you see in the pic. This 2nd circuit is "empty", as it controls the receptacles above the kitchen counter - I'll never have anything plugged into those receptacles.

 

[Waxxiemann]

It's pretty cool that now with t5's, low wattage powerheads and NW skimmers how much we can save in electricity. I think you should be fine with 20 amps... I'm not expert though =)

 

[Waxxiemann]

any updates, tbone?

 

[danskim]

Yes... let's see some updates!

 

[Spleef]

This setup w / kitchen is top notch. This so freaking clean!

Great Job!

 

[tbone28]

Hi Guys, I do have an update. I added (4) more 2x4's in order to hang the lights. I also stained the wood frame around the tank and painted the wall behind the tank with some semi-gloss paint. The best update: I hung the lights this afternoon! Pics to come...

 

[i2ik]

Can't wait to see the result! Love those light, i have seen them in person, very well built but its also quite expensive!

I have to tell you that i am in love with your stand looks!
Looking foward to this fanstastic build!

 

[tbone28]

Here are the pics of the fixtures installed. Lights look great. I love the color. The hardware is extremely easy to use. The fixture moves up/down quite easily. The fans are extremely quiet too!

Here, you can see the (4) additional 2x4's I added, to which the fixtures are hung. You can also see the solid, brown stain I painted onto the framing:

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And for those of you following the "kitchen remodel thread", here's another with our countertops and backsplash :artist:

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[honda2sk]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10474889#post10474889 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tbone28
LOL...Jetson's kitchen? Yes, we are into a more contemporary look.

lol more like the Brady Bunch kitchen....looks like a 70s throwback. looks like my kitchen in my old home, funny how he calls it contemporary...looks everything comes full circle!

 

[rlxwcapt]

I looked at Reefgeek and could not find that fixture. Did they stop takeing orders for it? What is the price for that fixture?

 

[tbone28]

Reefgeek doesn't have those fixtures on their website. Give Greg a call, and he can get you on the waiting list. He can also give you prices

 

[Waxxiemann]

Looking awesome Tbone, I love the lights! I was looking into powermodules a while back (for my "next" tank that may or may not ever see the light of day).

Greg said that you can get on the waiting list without a deposit, but the line is LONG.

 

[tbone28]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10602260#post10602260 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Waxxiemann
Looking awesome Tbone, I love the lights! I was looking into powermodules a while back (for my "next" tank that may or may not ever see the light of day).

Greg said that you can get on the waiting list without a deposit, but the line is LONG.

Thanks, Waxxie. Yes, the list is long, but get on it as many people drop off due to the wait. I got on the list myself many months back for both the 6x39 and 8x39. I preferred the 8-bulb fixture. Luckily for me, that one became available first. And yes, no deposit is required!

 

[Waxxiemann]

I CAN'T WAIT to see what it looks like when it's full.