240 Gallon Cube Tank Photo Diary

[spoon671]

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=4353&N=2004+113808

 

[sonofgaladriel]

Thanks spoon671!!! Those are awesome pics. I'm definately getting some of those micron pads. Unfortunately, they're on back order until 7/15.

 

[elephen]

Darn, I'm thinking about getting some too. Marine Depot has the same thing - http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=ES1155&ast=&key=

Here is my google search: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&biw=927&q=pure+flow+micron+filter+pads

 

[jpfelix]

polyfilters also help

 

[elephen]

Sean, you have one of Scott's calcium reactors your setting up too? I just got mine setup today with the new regulator and controlller and it is pretty sweet. Taking him the lid this weekend to drill it so I can drop the probe right in the chamber instead of having to flow the effluent into a cup.

Cant wait to see the tank!

 

[sonofgaladriel]

Nope, I didn't get a reactor from Scott. But, I'm certain that his will be top notch. Good luck setting everything up.

 

[RedEyeReef]

What about cleaning the bags? How and how often?

 

[gumbybc]

awesome tank, i have been following both threads for a long time and i am totally impressed by your stand. I think i might go for a similar stand only on a smaller scale (24 inch cube).

I think i am completely retarted because i have been trying to figure it out all evening and haven't had any luck....what is the OM website?

 

[spk]

sonofgaladriel,

This is an amazing setup. Thanks for sharing it with us. Will subscribe to this now to see how you get on.

Have a question if you do not mind. I am interested in the light that you have in the sump. Where did it come from and I am desperately looking for some.

Thanks

Steve

 

[sonofgaladriel]

sonofgaladriel,

This is an amazing setup. Thanks for sharing it with us. Will subscribe to this now to see how you get on.

Have a question if you do not mind. I am interested in the light that you have in the sump. Where did it come from and I am desperately looking for some.

Thanks

Steve

Hi Steve,
Thanks for the compliment. The light over the sump is a 48" T5 flourescent that I purchased at a local fish store.

 

[elephen]

Are you running SE or DE halides? I forgot...

I'm in the process of switching my SE over to DE, order 2 @ dual 400w Sunlight Supply Blue Wave ballast and have pendants that I'm going to setup. I figure 4 @ 400w DE halides should be more then enough light to get buy.

 

[sonofgaladriel]

I'm running 4 250 watt DE's with 4 48" T5 actinics via the Oceanlight pendants. I wish I had been able to find 400 watt DE pendants with built in T5's but couldn't find any.

 

[elephen]

Yeah they are hard to find, I was looking for some halides w/build in T5's a while back and came up empty handed so I improvised. Just run 2 atinics on an IceCap 660, hopefully when the new hood is built I will still have room for the atinics since 4 MH pendants in there will be a little crowded on a 50" long tank

 

[spk]

sonofgaladriel,

Thanks for the response. I am intigued as to who the manufacture is. i have seen these one other place in the world and do not remember the make. Could you give me the LFS details that you got it from as I would love to get a set.

Thanks

Steve

 

[sonofgaladriel]

spk- Here's a link to the local fish store I got the T5's from:
http://www.fishworlddirect.com/

 

[spoon671]

What about cleaning the bags? How and how often?

You know what, the diatom "bags" that you see pictured above, you will KNOW when you need to clean/replace the bag. If the bag becomes so trashed that it is almost overflowing, then it's definately time. Also, I know that you can machine wash them, but that's nasty.

As for the pads that I use, I replace them every 2 days or so. I don't even wash them. Hope this helps.

 

[elephen]

Any updates on how the tank is doing? Let me know when you get those diatom bags and how you get them setup, I'm curious to see.

 

[baja_hammer2003]

great set-up

great set-up

nice

 

[aquaman00067]

who is the scott guy building Calcium reactors anybody got a contact. Are they good? Do you like them?

The tank and stand are awesome!!!!!!!

 

[sonofgaladriel]

who is the scott guy building Calcium reactors anybody got a contact. Are they good? Do you like them?

The tank and stand are awesome!!!!!!!

Thanks for the compliments!
Here are some links that will help you get an idea of what he builds and how to get ahold of him.
Several of our local fishheads members have purchased many different types of reef equipment from Scott and everyone has been super satisfied. My tank and skimmer both came from Scott. I won't hesitate to buy from him again.
http://www.fishheads.org/viewtopic.php?t=3084
http://www.fishheads.org/viewtopic.php?t=4678