Our 375 Gallon project
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drummereef
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Norm Abram would be envious of that stand. Nice work. The tank looks amazing. 
sidewinder770
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Thansk guys! I'll see if I can get some better shots one of these days.
melev- If it makes you feel any better, my cabinets are not completely finished yet. I'd say 97% but I still have some trim work to do (like baseboards and corner moulding). Of course now that summers here I don't know if I'll finish it before you do
melev- If it makes you feel any better, my cabinets are not completely finished yet. I'd say 97% but I still have some trim work to do (like baseboards and corner moulding). Of course now that summers here I don't know if I'll finish it before you do
solenowski
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Scott... Im setting up a new tank and am looking at running 2 250W Phoenix 14Ks.... Are you happy with their performance, color? How often do you change the bulbs?
sidewinder770
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Poknsok-
Thanks- for never having made cabinets before I think it turned out fairly well. I really love the color and it took many many sample stains to get the color we ended up with.
Solenowski-
We’re very happy with the phoenix bulbs. We are probably going to be adding some T-5’s just to fill in some gaps but the color and performance is great. We are running them on Icecap ballasts and depending on what ballast you use- they will have a different light spectrum. You also can’t beat the price- we usually get our in group buys for about $50 (looks like we may have a group buy starting now for $45 each). We change ours about once a year- that reminds me…..almost time to change them again.
Relia-
Be sure to take pics of the tank arriving! The fun has just begun for you
. Be sure to post some pics as well.
Thanks- for never having made cabinets before I think it turned out fairly well. I really love the color and it took many many sample stains to get the color we ended up with.
Solenowski-
We’re very happy with the phoenix bulbs. We are probably going to be adding some T-5’s just to fill in some gaps but the color and performance is great. We are running them on Icecap ballasts and depending on what ballast you use- they will have a different light spectrum. You also can’t beat the price- we usually get our in group buys for about $50 (looks like we may have a group buy starting now for $45 each). We change ours about once a year- that reminds me…..almost time to change them again.
Relia-
Be sure to take pics of the tank arriving! The fun has just begun for you
. Be sure to post some pics as well.Von_Rahvin
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had to help
had to help
With such a beautiful tank the fan just had to go. .
I am in awe. some day when i grow up i too will get to have a truly big tank
had to help
With such a beautiful tank the fan just had to go. .
I am in awe. some day when i grow up i too will get to have a truly big tank
sidewinder770
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Ours is 3/4" except the bottom which is 1/2" (pretty normal). The back is actually 1" since they added a piece of 1/4" black to the 3/4". I would be concerned about the top not being 3/4"- we almost went with 1-1/4" on top but didn't feel like the extra $500 was worth it(wouldn't have needed as much bracing). Depending on your cross bracing the top needs to be at least as thick as the tank if not thicker.
sidewinder770
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Re: had to help
Re: had to help
Von_Rahvin-
Looks much better without the darn ceiling fan. I've been wanting to raise the fan but I can't find a shorter pole that matches- I should probably do a little searching online to see if I can find one. Thanks for making it look better!
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Von_Rahvin-
Looks much better without the darn ceiling fan
. I've been wanting to raise the fan but I can't find a shorter pole that matches- I should probably do a little searching online to see if I can find one. Thanks for making it look better!<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9747501#post9747501 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Von_Rahvin
With such a beautiful tank the fan just had to go. .
I am in awe. some day when i grow up i too will get to have a truly big tank
2 days.... 2 days is how long it takes to read this thread without any type of major aneurisum. I currenty have a 30gal freshwater and have thinking of wandering into the salt water world, my buddy (member showtime305) sends this site to me and all I can say is WOW. Front to back I've read every detail, and even began noting some of your specimens I especially like. Although completely out of my price range (the Ducati box in the garage also gave it away) it still sets a bar for me to one day work towards. I DID happen to notice you mentioned moving to Texas/selling the house? Care to make my first build an easier one? Tank for sell house included? :rollface:
hawaiianwargod
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mlrtime99
[welcome]
[welcome]
sidewinder770
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mlrtime99- Sent you a PM but once again- Welcome. 2 days huh? Guess I've never sat down and read it from start to finish . Hope to see you around and have fun in this great hobby.
RELIA- I used 3/8". Normally on a tank this large I wouldn't suggest 3/8" but since we have a few shelves and several baffles adding extra stregth to the sides it works good. Since it's a sump it's normally only 1/2 full so that helps as well. If you were going any bigger, or less baffles, or have more water I would probably suggest 1/2" and 3/8" for the bottom to be safe. It certainly is a lot of parts but one of the best parts of the whole project is putting it all together! Post some pics when you get some!
. Hope to see you around and have fun in this great hobby.RELIA- I used 3/8". Normally on a tank this large I wouldn't suggest 3/8" but since we have a few shelves and several baffles adding extra stregth to the sides it works good. Since it's a sump it's normally only 1/2 full so that helps as well. If you were going any bigger, or less baffles, or have more water I would probably suggest 1/2" and 3/8" for the bottom to be safe. It certainly is a lot of parts but one of the best parts of the whole project is putting it all together! Post some pics when you get some!
NanoReefWanabe
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this is one the most inspirational threads i have ever had the pleasure of reading....thanyou so much for your pictorial account of one the most impressive tanks i have ever seen...
n your om-4way what size did you go with 2" inlet or the 1.5" inletSimilar threads
