Coral Tank from Canada (1350gal Display Tank)
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chingchai
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Peter. Thank you.
I look forward to seeing it.
Anything I can help you, please let me know.
BTW, how about a sneak peek?? :fun2:
mr.wilson
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These epic threads are hard for new people to catch up on after they are started. There's a lot of filler posts with "dude this is awesome", and "I wish my tank as that big" to skim through to get to the meat and potatoes. Then you have those long winded Canadians trying to explain something to the point where they end up confuse themselves 
I think Chingchai went back and itemized his equipment list at the beginning of his thread after the fact. That really helps with clarity in long build threads.
Your (Peter's) build thread may be based on Chingchai's but you have to admit it is in the reverse order. He set out with a detailed plan with beautiful 3D drawings and followed as closely as possible. It looks like your plan and drawings will come last
I think Chingchai went back and itemized his equipment list at the beginning of his thread after the fact. That really helps with clarity in long build threads.
Your (Peter's) build thread may be based on Chingchai's but you have to admit it is in the reverse order. He set out with a detailed plan with beautiful 3D drawings and followed as closely as possible. It looks like your plan and drawings will come last
venom550pm
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These epic threads are hard for new people to catch up on after they are started. There's a lot of filler posts with "dude this is awesome", and "I wish my tank as that big" to skim through to get to the meat and potatoes. Then you have those long winded Canadians trying to explain something to the point where they end up confuse themselves
I think Chingchai went back and itemized his equipment list at the beginning of his thread after the fact. That really helps with clarity in long build threads.
Your (Peter's) build thread may be based on Chingchai's but you have to admit it is in the reverse order. He set out with a detailed plan with beautiful 3D drawings and followed as closely as possible. It looks like your plan and drawings will come last
Either way, both threads have been a pleasure to read and learn from. The thought, planning, and consideration for systems the size of these tanks is unfathomable to me and is something i will be thinking about whenever i go to a bigget tank.
mr.wilson
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You can't build a successful reef tank with money, good advice and support from the community, or even love. It takes the two P's to get there, Patience & Perseverance. These are two virtues you cant acquire from a forum, but a little help from your friends gets you through the small stuff.
AfricaOffroad
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What a great build you've got going there Peter !
I just read the whole thread, start to finish today - even managed to clean the pool and mow the lawn in between.
Really looking forward to the ongoing development of your system over the next few months.
I'm in awe of the dedication and commitment you show in doing things right first time out. Most of all, I must commend you on your ability to treat other's input with respect and consideration.
FWIW, I'm in the process of putting a tank together after a 10 year break from the hobby. I've learned a lot from the technical info published in this thread. I will definitely be putting some of it into practice over the next few weeks. My 300G Nano will definitely turn out better for it.
I just read the whole thread, start to finish today - even managed to clean the pool and mow the lawn in between.
Really looking forward to the ongoing development of your system over the next few months.
I'm in awe of the dedication and commitment you show in doing things right first time out. Most of all, I must commend you on your ability to treat other's input with respect and consideration.
FWIW, I'm in the process of putting a tank together after a 10 year break from the hobby. I've learned a lot from the technical info published in this thread. I will definitely be putting some of it into practice over the next few weeks. My 300G Nano will definitely turn out better for it.
Aquarist007
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I don't believe there has been a good discussion on lighting here.
Have a look at this tank with solar lighting
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17009759&postcount=224
Have a look at this tank with solar lighting
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17009759&postcount=224
mr.wilson
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I think Peter means moisture resistant greenboard and water resitant backer board. The fish room will have more air/water interface (surface area) and more splashing. I leave a gap at the bottom of the panel so water doesn't wick up the wall. Rubber cove trim and silicone helps keep water in so it makes it to a floor drain at the lowest point in the room.
nineball
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Way cool, Reefski! Truth to tell, I am far more interested in a tank full of the stuff that lives on the rock than in keeping corals. As Mr. Wilson has noted, however, nobody bothers to transport these life forms but rather, we are stuck hoping that a bare few might survive the shipping process.
A few questions:
What are the brown root-like structures in this image?
What are the large white root-like structures in the foreground of this image?
And most especially, what are the fine white little hair-like objects growing on the rock in this image?
Thx also to Mr. Wilson. If one were going to build a dedicated cryptic refugium, how would one determine the rate of flow required through it? Should the tank be sized to a certain percentage of the system volume?
Thx again, everyone!
Peter, I will keep you busy adding new elements to your set-up for at least another year.
Dave.M
I have to admit that the stuff that is growing on my live rock is almost worth the price of admission to this hobby. I am very surprised that I have been able to retain most if not all the colour of the rocks through the temp storage period. The only issue for me is that I'm not able to properly distinguish good from bad when it comes to the diverse community of life forms living on or in my live rock. I think I'm probably going to take the associated risks with the decision NOT to 'cook' my rock, in an effort to enjoy the many varieties of species with this endevour.
Peter
nineball
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nineball
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Thank you Chingchai, you have placed the honour for this build where it belongs..........with this community. I truly appreciate and value your support Chingchai. We all continue to benefit from your passion!
Peter
nineball
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nineball
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And don't for get the other P ................ Potty training! The very important element critical to the psychological and physical preparation for the inevitable skimmer cup reunion!!!
Peter
nineball
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Thank you AfricaOffroad for bringing the South Africa perspective to the community. With your 300G Nano you can help balance some of the Texan views on large tank endeavours.
On a serious note thank you very much for your recognition of the positive culture we have established in this thread. I am very proud of all the members of this community. One of my friends put it this way, "Your thread is family friendly, I go over it every night with my wife and daughter".
WOW, what a compliment to you all!!!
Peter
nineball
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When I suggested to my wife that I was thinking of going 'au natural' for my aquarium lighting she went balistic. You see capn, her kitchen is above the main display tank and her master bedroom is above her kitchen..........see where this is going?
The current lighting plan is to utilize 4 #420057 72" and 2 #420056 48" (see below).
G12 HID Light Fixtures
Easily spotlight Corals and Anemones
Easily spotlight Corals and Anemones with directional 150 watt High Intensity Discharge 10,000K lamps while providing actinic light with 420/460 nm T5 HO lamps and lunar light with adjustable LED's.
"¢Anodized gloss and matte finish provide visual appeal and years of life.
"¢Timer controls HID Lamps, T5 HO Fluorescent Lamps and Lunar LED's independently.
"¢LED Housings that pivot 40 degrees allowing the Lunar light to be directed over specific areas of the aquarium.
"¢Includes adjustable width Aquarium Frame Mounts and Suspension Hardware for multiple lighting options.
"¢Internal electronic ballasts designed to cool without fans for quiet operation.
"¢Special aluminum housings used to dissipate heat away from the fixture.
G12 HID Light Fixtures
420056
Light 48" 2-150W HID
2-T5 HO 4 Lunar (2) 48" T5 HO 54W 420/460 Lamps
(2) G12 150W HID 10,000K Lamp
(4) 1W Lunar LED's 810957010560
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420057
Light 72" 3-150W HID
4-T5 HO 6 Lunar (4) 36" T5 HO 39W 420/460 Lamps
(3) G12 150W 10,000K Lamp
(6) 1W Lunar LED's 810957010577
Peter
Antonais1391
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makes me think of a clownfish pair.
nineball
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Well that's encouraging guys, I thought the first feedback on the lights would have been that I needed 17 more units with quintupled wattage.......so if all you are concerned about is the expense then I can assume that my lighting paradigm works for the initial run.
Peter
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