225 Leemar Euro Brace upgrade

How is the water movment with the two mp40's?

Is there alot of heat in the canopy with the 400w and how high is the bulb away from the water surface?

Your old tank looks crowded, it's going to be beautful when you are done!
 
How is the water movment with the two mp40's?

Is there alot of heat in the canopy with the 400w and how high is the bulb away from the water surface?

Your old tank looks crowded, it's going to be beautful when you are done!

I actually have 3 mp40w on it. It is fine. I am going to add 1 more to get rid of some dead spots.

the temp stays at 78 to 80 with 1 fan. It is about 12 inches off the water. I only have one on at this moment. It will have 3 x 400w mh by end of month (2 from the old system).
 
I actually have 3 mp40w on it. It is fine. I am going to add 1 more to get rid of some dead spots.

the temp stays at 78 to 80 with 1 fan. It is about 12 inches off the water. I only have one on at this moment. It will have 3 x 400w mh by end of month (2 from the old system).

Thanks for the reply. I'm getting close to setting up my 225. Still collecting equipment.
 
I love the natural maple stand and very excited to see your butterflies! They're my favorite fish. I had 3 for 1 1/2 years but recently killed two by accident : ( I'll be ordering more by the end of the week.

I highly suggest treating them with Prazipro before putting them into your display.
 
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Just some quick pics. Move more than 1/2 of corals over from the old tank. The old tank is suffering from alk swing, ever since I stop changing water back in May (family issues) and the mistake with the calcium reactor. I tried to do 1/3 of water change every week after losing some of the coral. However, its not getting much better.

So I am taking a chance with the new set up. I am going to fix up all the wires and set up the doser by next weekend. (dumping the CA reactor)

MB7 help a lot on clearing up the water. It only took 2 days.
 
How do you like the Lumen Max Elite reflectors? It doesn't look like they spread the light out enough for you.
 
okay short recap on the equipment.

Lemar 72x30x24 euro braced starfire front tank
custom stand by acrylic world
custom sump 60x18x18
2x 55w T5 actinic
3x 400w Radium 20,000k MH with Lumen Max Elite Reflector
1x maxflow 2400 return pump
1x atb medium cone skimmer
1x ghl profilux dosing pump with control
1x Reef Keeper Lite
1x RK2
4x Vortech MP40W* Currently 3 as 11/5/2009, getting one more today. So total of 4
1x 1/3 hp JBJ chiller
I feel like I am missing some things. lol Compare with some crazy tank, my equipments are too simple.
 
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