My dream custom build
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sixpackgarage
reef mechanic
looks really nice, but the stand scares me a little.. only one 2x4" at each corner?
No the worry about the stand it has a full 2x4 frame with reinforcements in the center or each vertical run( up and bottom parts),the only and good issue is that you can see it if only you look the stand of front.The guy that built it even test it to see the Psi the frame can handle before skin it with the composite wood he use.The stand cost me $425.It better handle the weight for eternity or i will kill him.:uzi:
sixpackgarage
reef mechanic
lol thanks.
It been a long journey i already put about 10 fishes in there ,and a few corals , i was trying sps ,a frew stiloporas,birnest,acroporas.And of course lps,and a few zoas ,i was trying triton method but it seem the have a huge impact in my nitrates so i stop triton and right now im using 2 parts dosing, but i realize 3 things in this road.
1.the all sps(acropora)thing is not my like so i will focus the tank in a mixed reef with emphatize in the sps with larger polyps and simple and more stronger,like stiloporas ,and the zoas bug bit me i think jajaja
2.my light t5 6 tube with a reefbrite led bar,can i change it to a more energy/ cost efficient led light . i like the kessil ap 700 but its worth it and i have to wait about a year to collect the money for the light.
3.In Puerto Rico the financial situation is not good why try to impress someone with high price name corals when the goal of this hobby is to enjoy it and have a nice tank to admire when i come home from work to relax.
So i hope to have your comments about this 3 things i learned,i will post pictures to the end of the week to let you know how its going on with the tank.
1.the all sps(acropora)thing is not my like so i will focus the tank in a mixed reef with emphatize in the sps with larger polyps and simple and more stronger,like stiloporas ,and the zoas bug bit me i think jajaja
2.my light t5 6 tube with a reefbrite led bar,can i change it to a more energy/ cost efficient led light . i like the kessil ap 700 but its worth it and i have to wait about a year to collect the money for the light.
3.In Puerto Rico the financial situation is not good why try to impress someone with high price name corals when the goal of this hobby is to enjoy it and have a nice tank to admire when i come home from work to relax.
So i hope to have your comments about this 3 things i learned,i will post pictures to the end of the week to let you know how its going on with the tank.
I really like the rw8's they have plenty of power so right now im only using them in W1 mode in the 7 speed.they are trend to loose power when they are dirty,so you have to clean it monthly.
sixpackgarage
reef mechanic
need more pics!!!!
alexkharden
New member
How do you like the RW-8's and the DC-6000? I ask because thats the exactly setup I'm looking at getting for my 190.
Lilmatty5dimes
New member
awesome build so far. any updates?? your equipment list is about the same as mine. lol
dct pump, dual rw8, and probably CB500
dct pump, dual rw8, and probably CB500
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