NanoGurl's 75g Reef Thread

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Just grab one of your students one day. Tell him or her it is a requirement to pass the course, learning how to work with others in close proximity under duress. ;)
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10304057#post10304057 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by NanoGurl However, I would have to replace my 150's with 250's at least which I'm not sure I'm interested in doing... but i'm still pondering this. Just wanted to give everyone an update on the difference. [/B]
I am not sure this is true.

I was quite happy with 2 x 150's and 4 x 3' VHO's over my 100g, which was 28" top to bottom. I had to be very careful what I picked and where I put it but it worked. Another thought is that you will need more lights anyway, either 150's or 250's, so you could use your 150's towards the outer ends and a 250 or two in the center. This will also save a bit of electricity.

:D
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10304078#post10304078 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
96" x 24" x 24" would be great. Plus it'll work as a coffin later on. ;)

That's so morbid!
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10304120#post10304120 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by redmonkey0019
haha i agree with melev, I was thinking of maybe building a 36 x 24 x 24, that way it would be alot easier for me to move it by myself in the future, cause I have trouble moving the 4ft 75 right now. I got some quotes on cell cast acrylic sheets and it was around 180-200 for an 8 x 4 sheet .5" thickness, I might go this route, plus it will give me something to do lol

lol that would be so cool to build your own tank. No way I could do that. If you do it, def make a thread and let me know!
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10304236#post10304236 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by broke1
I guess the tank size depends on what you are looking for. I have a 96x24x24 and would opt for a 48x48x24 next time. It guess i just like the deep tanks, and it could be viewed from three sides equally as well.

That sounds like a very cool tank to me. But the only reason why I am thinking an 8' tank is for Ocean my tang. Otherwise, I would never want an 8' tank.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10304389#post10304389 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by token
I am not sure this is true.

I was quite happy with 2 x 150's and 4 x 3' VHO's over my 100g, which was 28" top to bottom. I had to be very careful what I picked and where I put it but it worked. Another thought is that you will need more lights anyway, either 150's or 250's, so you could use your 150's towards the outer ends and a 250 or two in the center. This will also save a bit of electricity.

:D

Yea, I would def have to buy two more 150 sets. I'm not sure how that would look, running 250's and 150's... that's an interesting idea though. Hmmm more things to ponder...

I could always run the 150's and add T5's for more light, but I really like the way the phoenix bulb looks without any other lights.
 
Okay here are a couple of photos of the tank from today since everyone has been bugging me for updated photos. The tank is still a work in progress due to moving the corals around to siphon the FW's.. but it is what it is :P

Left side.
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Right side.
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Since everyone wanted an action shot here you go! LoL I was trying to adjust the flow on my NanoStream and broke two of the four cheap plastic things holding the stream to the magnet. Really disappointed with the quality of the NanoStreams. I've had problems with both 6045's that I've ordered.
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I would definetly go as wide as possible. It really helps with aquascape IMO.I just ordered a 96 x 30 x 25 from glass cages. With 2 low iron panels and internal overflows. I started building my wall and I was suprised 96 is long... I really wanted a 36 but settled for a 30 due to space.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10305109#post10305109 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by erics3000
I would definetly go as wide as possible. It really helps with aquascape IMO.I just ordered a 96 x 30 x 25 from glass cages. With 2 low iron panels and internal overflows. I started building my wall and I was suprised 96 is long... I really wanted a 36 but settled for a 30 due to space.

Wow how cool! Do you have a thread for your build?
 
I just broke the lil plastic things last week too!! :( I was pretty bum'd but I just superglued the stream to the magnet :) Ghetto rig DIY FTW!

For The Win for non gaming nerds.
 
LoL I was thinking the exact same thing! I can't believe how cheap that's made. The other one I have when I bought it won't snap together. I have to use the clamp plastic to keep it together.
 
HAHA...so I can incorporate Crew Resource Management training into moving a tank! Genius Melev!

Your tank is looking great nanogurl, did you ever think about going with the ocean motions instead of two nanostreams?
 
Jeeze, this forum is the biggest group of leg-humpers I have ever seen. You guys act like you've been locked up for 50 years and havn't seen a woman since. Every female that comes on this board and makes a thread gets 3498749324 replies telling how amazing her tank looks and how neat everything is.

Nice tank btw.......:)
 
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