Any 8 footers out there?

[215reefone]

Hello All - I was interested in seeing some of the members 8 foot tanks. I am thinking of purchasing an 8 ft tank with a 55 g sump for my office. I would like to get an idea of some of the systems that people are using to accommodate proper filtration, lighting, and flow.

I am currently gathering equipment and livestock. I have a 29, 50, and about to set up a 75. It will be at least three months until I can start my build. Probably going to have a custom stand and I am investigating a hp led lighting system. I want SPS so I will settle for traditional lighting is I have to.

What are your thoughts on reef/foam/rock walls? Is it overkill? I don't like the look of coralline on the back of the glass.

What would be the best protein skimmer? I am also looking for powerhead ideas. I would like heavy flow.

Thanks

 

[Lightsluvr]

Here's ours...

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1682267&page=23

LL

 

[215reefone]

Lightsluvr...that is an amazing build. Love the work on the T5s. I read the recap. I'm going to read the whole thread once I get a moment. What is the best feature on the Apex Controller?

Thanks

 

[Lightsluvr]

Lightsluvr...that is an amazing build. Love the work on the T5s. I read the recap. I'm going to read the whole thread once I get a moment. What is the best feature on the Apex Controller?

Thanks

Glad you enjoyed the recap - be sure to say hello when you stop by the thread...

I like the ability to control my system by iPhone or internet from anywhere I travel...

Great support from Neptune.

Very user friendly after the initial set-up.

LL

 

[marekt]

Yes,that is amazing build...

 

[Oldude]

Nothing fancy but here's mine-
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1459184

 

[Untamed12]

Nothing fancy but here's mine-
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1459184

Quite modest of you, Greg!

 

[215reefone]

Lightsluvr - I will make sure I stop by and say hello. I too own an Iphone and I love apps...so I am going to give the Apex controller a serious look.

Oldude - I have followed your build for a long time. One of the best that I have seen. One of the reasons that I am shooting for a 8 footer. How do you keep the back of the glass so clean? How often do you have to scrub?

Thanks

 

[Oldude]

215reefone
Oldude - I have followed your build for a long time. One of the best that I have seen. One of the reasons that I am shooting for a 8 footer. How do you keep the back of the glass so clean? How often do you have to scrub?

Thanks very much that's very kind of you. My back glass is a pain to clean because of the corals in the way and because of the closed loop pipes in the back I can't use a mag float. I use a razor blade scraper.