show me your CUBE!!!
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temple2101
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fishinbuc: Thanks!
luntiz: I know, a lot of powerheads ... I hate the look, but I really needed the flow. There are 4 900's, and 1 1200. They are all on a wave timer and only 3 are on at any one time. I have so many because I am battling an algae problem and this has been the one thing that has actually shown some results. Hopefully I will be able to remove a couple when the algae problem subsides and the tank matures, but for now it's not too chaotic, and the fish seem to love "playing" in the jets.
luntiz: I know, a lot of powerheads ... I hate the look, but I really needed the flow. There are 4 900's, and 1 1200. They are all on a wave timer and only 3 are on at any one time. I have so many because I am battling an algae problem and this has been the one thing that has actually shown some results. Hopefully I will be able to remove a couple when the algae problem subsides and the tank matures, but for now it's not too chaotic, and the fish seem to love "playing" in the jets.
36"x30"x24" 'not-so-cube'. I didn't have the room to go the extra 6". Great prices here: http://www.aquaquarium.com He has a tank cost calculator on there too.
I have a lighting question. Here's the hardware I have:
2x250w AB 10Ks running off of Icecaps
1x400w XM 20K running off a PFO
Icecap 660 (trying to decide on T5s or VHOs)
Here's what I am thinking
Here's a picture of the $265 36x30x24 tank not yet drilled
I have a lighting question. Here's the hardware I have:
2x250w AB 10Ks running off of Icecaps
1x400w XM 20K running off a PFO
Icecap 660 (trying to decide on T5s or VHOs)
Here's what I am thinking
Here's a picture of the $265 36x30x24 tank not yet drilled
arcab4
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sylock -
i'm setting up a cube-ish tank that's the exact dimensions as yours. regarding the lighting, i went with just one single 400watt radium bulb. instead of a regular reflector, i bought a reflector from P1 lighting. i think it was called the deep reflector and it covers up to 3x3 square foot area with minimal deadspots.
ofcourse the reflector was 10x more expensive than a regular one but i figure if it could save me the cost of setting up more lights and electricity, it would be worth it.
i should have it up sometime next week so i'll let you know how it goes incase you want to go that route.
Johnny
i'm setting up a cube-ish tank that's the exact dimensions as yours. regarding the lighting, i went with just one single 400watt radium bulb. instead of a regular reflector, i bought a reflector from P1 lighting. i think it was called the deep reflector and it covers up to 3x3 square foot area with minimal deadspots.
ofcourse the reflector was 10x more expensive than a regular one but i figure if it could save me the cost of setting up more lights and electricity, it would be worth it.
i should have it up sometime next week so i'll let you know how it goes incase you want to go that route.
Johnny
bobherbertperry
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sylock that tank looks nice, and the price is very good as well.
surfy
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Wow!!! 9 pages of cubes, I don't know how I missed this.
I'm setting up a 36" x 36" x 24" myself.
I ordered through James at Envision Acrylics and had him do a black back with external overflow box to free up more space inside the tank. I also did the eurobrace since I won't have a canopy.
Should have it plumbed and running in about a week.
I never really cared for cubes until I saw the larger ones 3'+, soo much more space in them. Kinda a pain to light though.
Myreef- Is yours Acrylic or glass? How thick is it?
I'm setting up a 36" x 36" x 24" myself.
I ordered through James at Envision Acrylics and had him do a black back with external overflow box to free up more space inside the tank. I also did the eurobrace since I won't have a canopy.
Should have it plumbed and running in about a week.
I never really cared for cubes until I saw the larger ones 3'+, soo much more space in them. Kinda a pain to light though.
Myreef- Is yours Acrylic or glass? How thick is it?
speedstar
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Good call on the black back. That was the one thing I was unsure of ordering mine. Im so happy I did.
MRC can't wait to see some pics of the setup. Your equipment is doing wonders as always. I tried emailing you but it kept getting returned about 2weeks ago. The seq parts came in from the factory thanks
MRC can't wait to see some pics of the setup. Your equipment is doing wonders as always. I tried emailing you but it kept getting returned about 2weeks ago. The seq parts came in from the factory thanks
RedEyeReef
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Fanatic said:
Please give us more info on P1.
Surfy....it is acrylic....1/2" thick all 6 sides....It will have a center back overflow and a painted blue or black back....didn't want the expense of a full sheet of acrylic for one small 36x21 panel....
We water tested it yesterday/today and it had no bow at all...even with the small lip. The opening on top is 32x32.
James does phenominal work...you will be pleased....he built my 300....
We water tested it yesterday/today and it had no bow at all...even with the small lip. The opening on top is 32x32.
James does phenominal work...you will be pleased....he built my 300....
appellativo
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heres mine. too bad i cant get the original size/quality photos to upload onto the RC site. I have to downgrade the size/quality to let me even post them 
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/3299700012.jpg
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/3299700043.jpg
see also my sig line for more pics of each inhabitant and details of tank!
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/3299700012.jpg
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/3299700043.jpg
see also my sig line for more pics of each inhabitant and details of tank!
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