Building My 375gal Glass Reef

[GlassReef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13965762#post13965762 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Pike614
Did you have a parts list for the components of your light rack.

I don't really have a parts list, but I can tell you that I used a combination of 100-130 and 100-160 tubes. The connectors I used were all black composite - NOT the steel ones. As far as what tubes to use (the 130 or 160), it depends on your particular needs.

 

[fordsvt04]

Hows the program comming along. I love the Idea of the lcd but not that good in programming

 

[Pike614]

Tom, thanks for the clarification on the rack model I was about to go with the 100-120 and the 100-150 tubing...I wasn't sure of the real difference other than the size of the lip I would be able to work with.

 

[GlassReef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14002047#post14002047 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by fordsvt04
Hows the program comming along. I love the Idea of the lcd but not that good in programming

Pretty good, actually. I've managed to add real time graphing with quite a few parameters that allow it to be customized. Working on adding a scripting language to allow complex decision making for turning devices on and off, etc. Should be pretty cool. I'll do a pic update in a couple of days, but the utility won't be done for a number of weeks yet.

BTW: as far as the LCD is concerned - there won't be any programming necessary.

 

[reefrubble]

Dam , Tom your really something . such knowledge .

Ted

 

[GlassReef]

Hey, Ted. Well ... actually I'm just interested in a lot of things. As my wife says - it keeps me out of her hair.

 

[Ed Reef]

My wife and yours must go to the same school as she says the same thing to me

 

[allactiondan]

If my build ends up half as nice as yours, I'll be very happy.
This is one amazing build!

 

[bbehring]

Tom you're scaring me with the DSB crash!

 

[GlassReef]

Ed Reef - I think a lot of wives go to that school, Ed.

allactiondan - thank you. Compliment much appreciated.

bbehring - didn't mean to make anyone nervous about their DSB. Mine was very deep, the bio-load was very high, and the tank was very old. Kinda like an accident looking for a place to happen. I don't really agree with the DSB BAD, SSB GOOD thing. I just think long term success with a DSB depends on experience, skills, and commitment. All things being equal, I feel an SSB is less likely to cause trouble.

 

[edandsandy]

Did you ever get the plumbing sorted out?
I'm not sure if I missed something

 

[bbehring]

Tom, ya on my next build I will prolly go with a SSB. My DSB (5") has been up and running for 2 years now. I do sift/turn it often. My leopard wrasse loves the DSB! Any more update pics? Also, Merry Christmas to you Tom from Hemet!!!

 

[GlassReef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14009042#post14009042 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bbehring
Any more update pics? Also, Merry Christmas to you Tom from Hemet!!!

We've had relatives visiting from Europe for the last 3 weeks so I haven't gotten much completed - but I will have a major update in about 10 days.

And a very Merry Christmas to you and yours - and the same for all RC members that celebrate the holidays.

 

[rpeeples]

Great build Tom!!


Ryan, sounds like you been doing your homework on the lights.

Have you used either of the two models?

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13748654#post13748654 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ReefEnabler
16" is the perfect height for the lumenbrights, and thats if you have some space between them and need to fill the gap in light spread (like if I was going to use 3 of them on my 6' tank).

since you have 16" height and almost no space between 4 of them...

I think that's going to give some insane PAR numbers I wish I could have that kind of light coverage in my tank instead I'm having to go with lumenarcs because they spread the light a bit more . but the lumenbrights are unequivocly better in your case.


and having the 16" will help move alot of air and keep the heat from the lights out of the tank.

 

[savichus]

Awesome thread! Subscribed!

 

[EnglishRebel]

Tom
Sorry if this has been covered before (and for my ignorance) but what is a SSB?

 

[Ed Reef]

Single Sand Bed

 

[GlassReef]

rpeeples, savichus - thank you for your compliments.

EnglishRebel - what is a SSB - stands for Shallow Sand Bed. I consider that to be anything up to 1 inch. Sorry 'bout that - it makes me feel cool to use acronyms.

 

[GlassReef]

Whoops - sorry Ed. I didn't see your post before I jumped in. How are things in your part of the world?

 

[Ed Reef]

No probs tom.... things going well on my end....apart for some clam problems