Andrew's 215g Starphire Build

[Andrew Henry]

Hey guys,

I've been preparing for this for awhile now and have finally started the project, here's the details:

Tank: Oceanic Ultimate 215 gallon tank w/ Starphire Front / Sides and black back, along with MegaFlows overflows. 72x30x24

Sump: ADHI 60gal Sump / Refugium 42x18x18

Protein Skimmer: LifeReef SVS-24 w/ Mag 9

Lighting: 3 x 250w DE MH / 4 x 96w PC Actinic fixture for a total of 1,134w

Heating: 2 x 500w Finnex Titanium Heating elements

Controller: ReefKeeper Lite Level 3

Return Pump: Panworld 100PX-X / 1270 gph

Powerheads: 2 x Koralia 4's (not enough, planning for 2 x Vortech MP40W)

Misc: Vertex Media Reactor for running carbon 24/7


I think I've listed everything, but I'm sure I've missed something, my intent is for a SPS dominated reef, I also have about ~350 lbs of LR though I don't plan to use all of it in the display. I know how much you guys LOVE pictures, so without further ado:

 

[Reefer Brian]

Nice setup. Looks clean. But, by the dims its a 225g btw.... same as mine.

 

[Andrew Henry]

Nice setup. Looks clean. But, by the dims its a 225g btw.... same as mine.

Thanks, yeah I know but the overflows take about 10 gallons out of the water column.

 

[MarineGirl411]

Does that center brace bother you at all?

 

[Andrew Henry]

Does that center brace bother you at all?

I'm assuming that you're talking about the large glass brace on the tank? I sure hope it doesn't but I'm sure it will eventually.

Andrew

 

[Dtronic]

I had the same glass brace on my oceanic 125. It is a pain to keep clean and after a blue spotted jawfish baked himself on it, I crossed it off my list when I upgraded.

I love that tank, but I hate that glass brace.

 

[MarineGirl411]

I have a chance to get a brand new setup with tank and stand for around 1100. Just wondering if it is a good deal and how that center brace affects the ability to clean your tank, aquascape, etc.

 

[cdeboard]

Cant wait to see more pics. What fixture is that on your sump? Has cool color.

 

[Andrew Henry]

Cant wait to see more pics. What fixture is that on your sump? Has cool color.

Thanks, it's a 3 x 36w PC fixture with 50/50 bulbs in it, I think the refugium is going to look just as cool as the tank!

 

[Andrew Henry]

Should be moving the tank in later this week, still trying to figure out a day and time that will work for everyone.