Gambitcobra's Miracles 240g LED tank build

[gambitcobra]

So for the past year I have been looking and dreaming of upgrading to a larger tank from my 155 bow tank. Well the time is here!

Enjoy the pics.

240 gallon Miracles tank , Starphire front and sides
72x30x25 two 1 inch returns and two 1.5 inch drains
Custom stand and canopy build by Patrick, Aquatic Designs Tampa Fl
Maxspect G2 160w led units
tunze 6105 x2
Reeflo Gold Dart
GHL doser/ bubble magnus liquid containers
Bubble King alpha 200 skimmer

 

[gambitcobra]

and FINALLY its here!

 

[gambitcobra]

 

[gambitcobra]

all the good stuff now

 

[Joshuaquela]

Nice fish tank:spin3:. I like the color of the stand.

 

[CementShoes]

Looks like a fantastic start!

 

[kayaking2]

I'm going to have to follow your progress. Looks good so far.

 

[gambitcobra]

thank you all, this will be slow on updates because the tank is cycling now as we speak.

 

[gambitcobra]

and here is one of my large ricordea colonies that survived the transfer

 

[jpsika08]

Beautiful tank and your Ric colony looks amazing! congrats

 

[Bello]

Lookin' good! Rics look awesome.

Are you thinking about further/supplemental lighting, or you just gonna go with the 2 maxspects? The reason I'm asking, is that I'm in pretty much the same boat --> 260g with 2 maxspects.

 

[gambitcobra]

Lookin' good! Rics look awesome.

Are you thinking about further/supplemental lighting, or you just gonna go with the 2 maxspects? The reason I'm asking, is that I'm in pretty much the same boat --> 260g with 2 maxspects.

Right now there are 3 units on the tank right now. I have 3 more I can use if needed. I am going to add the 4th in a few days to clear all the gaps in the light spectrum. But to answer your question, no, no need to add anymore supplemental lighting at all.

 

[Bello]

Thanks, been really confused about this.... Just don't wanna cough up the extra dough unnecessarily.

My tank is 24" tall, and I'm seriously beginning to wonder if the lights are too powerful in the ares immediately below them. They are G1 180w fixtures, with the 4x30w. Was wondering if that's too much.

Are you going mostly sps, or mix or....?

Thanks!

 

[dzfish17]

I really like your choice of wood and the color is beautiful. I would love to have that set-up in my home.

Dave

 

[gary faulkner]

Very nice start.

 

[SNAKEMANVET]

I really like your stand and tank.Those leds have great color,I will be following this build.

 

[gambitcobra]

Thanks, been really confused about this.... Just don't wanna cough up the extra dough unnecessarily.

My tank is 24" tall, and I'm seriously beginning to wonder if the lights are too powerful in the ares immediately below them. They are G1 180w fixtures, with the 4x30w. Was wondering if that's too much.

Are you going mostly sps, or mix or....?

Thanks!

This tank will be mix of everything, but mostly SPS.

The G1 units are very similar to what I have now and on the G2 units you can adjust the time frame for just the 30w leds which is nice because they are so bright. I will only run those for a few hours per day. I have never had anything bleach or get burned from the 30w leds.

 

[gambitcobra]

Thank you all very much, I have been working on this build for over 4 months and I made sure everything was just how I wanted it from start to finish. The cycling of the tank is killing me right now but good things come to those who wait!

 

[Bello]

Thanks for the info. Was contemplating purchasing a G2 and I just might soon..

Wish you the best of luck with your project!

 

[kmu]

and here is one of my large ricordea colonies that survived the transfer

Very nice... Got a daylight pic?