DSPS Tank From Thailand (1000 gallons+)

[chingchai]

behind the scene:

 

[Green Thumb]

Very amazing tank you have going on here. True inspiration.

It might have been mentioned but Im wondering why you decided to go with VHO instead if T5? I have a icecap 660 and for my new 180 I was planning to go with T5 but now you have me wondering if I should just stick to VHO? Did I miss something?

Thanks for making such a well illustrated tank build!

 

[chingchai]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15195476#post15195476 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Green Thumb
Very amazing tank you have going on here. True inspiration.

It might have been mentioned but Im wondering why you decided to go with VHO instead if T5? I have a icecap 660 and for my new 180 I was planning to go with T5 but now you have me wondering if I should just stick to VHO? Did I miss something?

Thanks for making such a well illustrated tank build!

Green Thumb. Thanks for your appreciation.

The reason I choose VHO because I want more watts to make my tank looks brighter. That's it.

 

[Green Thumb]

Thank you. What spectrum do you plan on running the VHO tubes? Mostly actinic I presume? So VHO are brighter than T5?! Lately everybody is going bananas over T5? Please help me understand this better.

 

[Uncle Luke]

Wow! Great job with everything... This is a dream project

 

[JRF]

Very nice project, looks like lots of fun !!

 

[calvin415]

How long are those cables from ballast to bulb? Any issues running the bulbs that far from the ballasts? I thought there were limitations???

Outstanding build! Keep it up!!!

 

[chingchai]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15197091#post15197091 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Green Thumb
Thank you. What spectrum do you plan on running the VHO tubes? Mostly actinic I presume? So VHO are brighter than T5?! Lately everybody is going bananas over T5? Please help me understand this better.

VHO has more watts than HO(T5).
For example, same length 48"
HO = 54 W
VHO = 110 W

I will use Aquasun from URI.
4 x 60" and 6 x 48"
http://uvlco.com/

 

[chingchai]

Uncle Luke, JRF. Thanks.

 

[chingchai]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15197766#post15197766 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by calvin415
How long are those cables from ballast to bulb? Any issues running the bulbs that far from the ballasts? I thought there were limitations???

Outstanding build! Keep it up!!!

Thanks.
From bulb to ballast, it is about 3-4 meters long. Should be no problem.

 

[Ed Reef]

You have everything planned out so neatly......love the why those ballast are hook up and store

 

[chingchai]

marking the position:

 

[phxadrian]

Wow!!!!

 

[elijaher]

Looks great but ballasts is in a small space. Are you sure two fans will be enough to keep it cool?

 

[chingchai]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15200076#post15200076 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by elijaher
Looks great but ballasts is in a small space. Are you sure two fans will be enough to keep it cool?

Thanks.
That is what I concern too.
I am thinking of taking the front panel out or drill it for better ventilation.

 

[legndairywon]

I wish I had access to the foreign market equip makers and retailers.....

 

[SERVO]

WOW! Your chilling system is incredible! 4HP!

Does anyone around here know if Sanjay or anyone else has looked at VHO vs T5 Par values?

Your planning is spectacular!

 

[rort]

amazing... tagging along for the journey!!

 

[lowbudget]

wow awesome

 

[supmar85]

Great Tank can't wait to see the finished project