Lets do this - 225+ reef bar

[Jeremy Blaze]

I do not think it has been mentioned, but if you use wood for the stand, do not use treated! When it dries it will twist, bend, warp, etc..

This can lead to big problems.

Good luck, interesting build!

 

[mcliffy2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11527726#post11527726 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Jeremy Blaze
I do not think it has been mentioned, but if you use wood for the stand, do not use treated! When it dries it will twist, bend, warp, etc..

This can lead to big problems.

Good luck, interesting build!

Good to know, thanks for the heads up.

 

[mcliffy2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11527700#post11527700 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Flint&Eric
i'm both ...MH's can be very efficient. e.g. spot lights, saki 14k's, and others when run for peak lighting. t5's are great though.

3x175=523w
8x80=640w

but the 8x80 will give you more PAR. have you considered this fixture?


we limit ourselves so much on lighting...there's lots of stuff out there people have never thought of using on an aquarium.

I like that Giesemann, any idea where you can buy it in the US?

 

[glassbox-design]

i'd give aquarium specialty or PA a call, they should be able to get their hands on it if it's available.

 

[mcliffy2]

I ordered the tank!!!! I know 30" makes working on the bottom a pain, but I kinda think 24" is too short, so I decided to go a little deeper, so the tank is 60x36x26 (also known as "the perfect dimensions" ). Went with Aquarium Obsessed as they seemed really nice and reasonably priced. I guess I need to retitle the thread to be my 238 gallon build....

 

[glassbox-design]

congrats! did you go rimless or eurobraced?

 

[TandN]

Cant wait for this to get going

 

[anjhof]

One thing to consider is accessing the front bottom of the tank if you have a countertop in front of the tank. If your tank is 36" wide, you will have a very tough time accessing the front bottom of the tank.
I can't wait to see how this turns out - I am sure it will look great.

 

[saltysupply]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11527726#post11527726 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Jeremy Blaze
I do not think it has been mentioned, but if you use wood for the stand, do not use treated! When it dries it will twist, bend, warp, etc..

This can lead to big problems.

Good luck, interesting build!

This is good to know because a friend was telling me to use treated wood orginally but I disagreed cause I thought I had heard about this problem.

 

[saltysupply]

hey mcliffy2...I got part of my bar installed today and some molding...i'll try and get some shots pretty soon of what is done...my thread is partially updated although I did re-wrap the tank with thicker wood.

 

[mcliffy2]

definitely looking forward to seeing your build, sounds like you are further along than me.

tried to pm you back about the geisemann but your box was full. Shoot me a PM w/ price and details.

Right now I think the options for lighting are:
Geisemann Matrix 12x54 T5
Sfiligoi Stealth 12x54 T5
Ice Cap Retro 12x54 T5
ATI Powermodule 10x54 T5

Anyone have thoughts on which way to go? Or other similar T5 options. Price is actually pretty equivalent, so the big question is PAR.

 

[mcliffy2]

Here is the sketchup I just sent Aquarium Obsessed. I've perused the large tank forum quite a bit, and I just love the width this layout provides, getting very excited about the possibilities...

 

[saltysupply]

sent you a PM

 

[saltysupply]

any updates? im at a stand still till i finish the kitchen

 

[mcliffy2]

I made one of the two stands last weekend, but it wasnt as level as I wanted, so Im taking it apart and redoing it. Should have the stands built by the end of the weekend and Ill post some pics then. (making two 18" stands so they will fit through the door)

Oh, and I ordered my lighting. Decided to go with the Sfiligoi Stealth 12x54w. Got 10% off and free shipping with my tank

 

[saltysupply]

awsome they look like super nice fixtures...might have to check them out myself.

 

[Kreeger1]

Don't use treated lumber when your building your stand

 

[saltysupply]

yup, I believe it warps over time or something

 

[mcliffy2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11683638#post11683638 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by saltysupply
awsome they look like super nice fixtures...might have to check them out myself.

I hope they are, no one has them stateside, so I'm the guinea pig.

I used non-treated lumber, so hopefully I'm OK. What should I coat it with to waterproof it, I assume I need to treat it with something after its done?

 

[saltysupply]

im just going to paint mine with a primer type white paint.