new 540

[justinarambel]

In the middle of my build so I figured Id post some pics for you guys to give some comments

http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq30/luckypit2000/aquarium.jpg

http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq30/luckypit2000/aquarium007.jpg

http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq30/luckypit2000/aquarium013.jpg

http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq30/luckypit2000/aquarium012.jpg

http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq30/luckypit2000/aquarium014.jpg

http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq30/luckypit2000/aquarium015.jpg

 

[Elliott]

everything looks to be top notch, can you give some details of your system, equip list and what livestock you plan to keep? pictures look excellent!

 

[justinarambel]

540

540

My euipment list so far:

540 inch acrylic 8ft 3ft by 3ft
ac3
bk300
2 waveboxes
2 6301
coralvue 4002 ca reactor
4 lumenbrights with 250s now (going to be replaced with 3 400s soons I think)
Dart pump for return

 

[waynem]

How high are the lights from the water surface? It might just be the angle on the pic but they look quite raised.

 

[Ron S.]

 

[justinarambel]

reef

reef

Thanks for putting the pics up so more people can see

I put the lights 15inches from the top of the tank, I noticed one of my lumenbrights is about a inch shorter then the other ones, I havent played around with them to much yet but I know I need to put them closer togeteher, Any suggestions? I also havent put my vhos up yet

 

[justinarambel]

reef

reef

I want to go heavy sps I have 4 250s right now can I get away with 3 400s or should I go 4? Any suggestions would be apreciated

 

[PreacherMan607]

Only real advantage that I can see is you'll save a little money in the long run with the (4) 250W lamps. Assuming that your using the same type of bulbs of course.

 

[rihanssu]

how are you going to stain that?

 

[justinarambel]

reef

reef

Im not looking at the cost benefits as much as the tanks so deep and I want to put sps on the bottom

Not exactly sure how Im going to stain yet. Any ideas? I am going to try and finish the wood work this weekend

 

[asnatlas]

3ft deep, I would say min 4x 400w... If you want SPS all the way to the bottom you might have to look into 3x 1k watts...

 

[roktsintst]

Alright i have some updates for justins tank. It has a long way to go but it is looking Very good!!!
Here are a few pictures to start to move this thread along!!!

Here it is Stained and Finished!!!

And check out how big this thing is! Justin is 6' tall....

And this skimmer is the backbone of his system....

A Bubble King 300 External fed by a Quiet One 3000

 

[roktsintst]

And here is a NOG shot from the BK300

And as far as the lighting goes, i think he is going to ditch the 250's and go with 3 400's. The lumenbrights have such a wide spread, the 3 should cover it!

 

[PaulieWalnuts]

nice set up that skimmer seems to be working lol!!!

 

[Chrisrush]

What is the device to the right of the BK300 that is on top of the RC bucket?

 

[roktsintst]

That is an inverter. The skimmer is 220V

 

[Brandon M]

Very nice, looks great!

 

[justinarambel]

JUST WANTED TO GIVE YOU GUYS A LITTLE TEASER I VE GOT SOME CRAZY FISH PICS COMING

 

[Proline]

Looks good Justin, let's see those fish already!!!!

- Albert