I very recently moved into a new home, and with it, planned on a new tank for our open floor plan. This month's (Reefkeeper2) TOTM was my inspiration for my new tank. I enjoyed following any information/threads about his wonderful 4-sided tank.
For me the most challenging issues with a tank that sits in the middle of a room is: How to light it so it looks good and can support LPS/SPS corals. Tank flow. Not showing the cords or plumbing.
Tank:
225 gallon, 3/4" rimless tank (4 corner triangles/starphire) from Miracles in Glass
4 viewable sides, 4 sides starphire glass
2 island overflows with 2 (2")durso style drains
2 (1") external (outside overflow to keep size down) returns
2 (2")intakes for CL's;
Steel stand , Maple skirting by Miracles
Equipment:
(2) OM 4 ways, (2) Snapper Gold pumps
Basement sump (60gal acrylic) with ATO
Tarpon return pump
BM250 (at this time)
Neptune ACjr
Spectrapure RO/DI 90gpd unit
I've decided to leave off my chiller with the basement sump/open aquarium
2part solution with mg
Lighting:
Giesemann 6' Spectra in silver
4x80W Giesemann megachrome actinics
3x250W Giesmann megachrome SE MH
I'm getting very close (fingers crossed for before Christmas) to getting the tank to finish-up the CL's.
My current tank (200gallon RR Oceanic)is still at my "old" house (close by) and I've been going back and forth for about 6 weeks trying to keep that tank stable - which is a bit challenging when you're not living there!
Let me say, that I'm relying on my husband, longtime LFS owner, and a neighbor who is very good with electrical issues, for help in getting the technical things done. I'm very proficient with maintenance and general care of my current tank, but need help with larger issues that come up.
In the months of planning I have realized that the custom tanks have their own set of problems since there is no "stock" part for much of it.
I've spent numerous hours on the phone with Derek (Miracles) and Paul (OM) who have been nothing but patient with me throughout!
I can't share too much without pictures, so i will work on that - need to read the help section on posting pics on RC, or ask my son for help.
For me the most challenging issues with a tank that sits in the middle of a room is: How to light it so it looks good and can support LPS/SPS corals. Tank flow. Not showing the cords or plumbing.
Tank:
225 gallon, 3/4" rimless tank (4 corner triangles/starphire) from Miracles in Glass
4 viewable sides, 4 sides starphire glass
2 island overflows with 2 (2")durso style drains
2 (1") external (outside overflow to keep size down) returns
2 (2")intakes for CL's;
Steel stand , Maple skirting by Miracles
Equipment:
(2) OM 4 ways, (2) Snapper Gold pumps
Basement sump (60gal acrylic) with ATO
Tarpon return pump
BM250 (at this time)
Neptune ACjr
Spectrapure RO/DI 90gpd unit
I've decided to leave off my chiller with the basement sump/open aquarium
2part solution with mg
Lighting:
Giesemann 6' Spectra in silver
4x80W Giesemann megachrome actinics
3x250W Giesmann megachrome SE MH
I'm getting very close (fingers crossed for before Christmas) to getting the tank to finish-up the CL's.
My current tank (200gallon RR Oceanic)is still at my "old" house (close by) and I've been going back and forth for about 6 weeks trying to keep that tank stable - which is a bit challenging when you're not living there!
Let me say, that I'm relying on my husband, longtime LFS owner, and a neighbor who is very good with electrical issues, for help in getting the technical things done. I'm very proficient with maintenance and general care of my current tank, but need help with larger issues that come up.
In the months of planning I have realized that the custom tanks have their own set of problems since there is no "stock" part for much of it.
I've spent numerous hours on the phone with Derek (Miracles) and Paul (OM) who have been nothing but patient with me throughout!
I can't share too much without pictures, so i will work on that - need to read the help section on posting pics on RC, or ask my son for help.
