Streetjudge's 170 gallon build thread..sneak peek

[streetjudge79]

Some came from Rick , some came from Fish Collection on 163rd st.
Manny, Rick's on top of this tank more than me, lol... I'm sure he will handle any hitches that might come up.

 

[A.T.T.R]

IM WORRIED about that center light.

a lil to close to the wood brace for my taste...

also id go with a better reflector anyways. but i guess you couldent fit it

 

[streetjudge79]

? What wood brace? Not sure what you are talking about. The fuge? It's just a PC light with a glass top. Nothing to worry about.
If you are talking about the halides up top, there is no wood brace and the reflectors are more than fine, there is SO much light in this tank.

 

[Surferlopez]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13775742#post13775742 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by streetjudge79
? What wood brace? Not sure what you are talking about. The fuge? It's just a PC light with a glass top. Nothing to worry about.
If you are talking about the halides up top, there is no wood brace and the reflectors are more than fine, there is SO much light in this tank.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13775203#post13775203 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by A.T.T.R
IM WORRIED about that center light.

a lil to close to the wood brace for my taste...

also id go with a better reflector anyways. but i guess you couldent fit it

I think he is referring to this picture in your photobucket...

looks like that wood brace is way too close for comfort to that center mh bulb...

also, center halide over center glass brace...careful that the brace doesnt get too hot from the bulb and water splashes up on it...if glass is not tempered, it might shatter...

center glass brace

halide over glass brace

 

[streetjudge79]

Not sure what the problem is with the center wood brace? The bulb is several inches away from it. In the photo it looks closer I guess. This guy's been buiding canopys this way for 17 years, he never had a problem doing it that way. As far as the glass brace, it does warm up a little but it's 1/2 inch glass. It shouldn't shatter.

 

[A.T.T.R]

sorry i thought you were using bigger bulbs
its hard to judge size in pictures.
the reflectors looked like the type that baraly made it to the end of the bulb but that isnt the case ( didnt see the photo of the bulbs in place)

as for the glass brace. i doubt it would shatter but the thickness of it would have almost nothing to do with that

also about the reflectors
why go with more light just to make up for a sub par reflector?
just think if you went with somthing better you could use the same bulb but get massive part in the tank


and btw who is "this guy" plenty of people have been in this hobby for 20+ years but are still extreamly wrong about most things.


anyways to sum up
now that i see the bulbs in place. no worrys of fire
also the bulbs appear to be far enough away from the glass not to cause probloms

 

[A.T.T.R]

oh btw
i would keep the day light cycle to a minimum and run a large amount of GFO just so you can bypass teh initial algae phase that is a PITA

 

[edandsandy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13738271#post13738271 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ReefWreak
Very nice setup for sure! I can't wait to see this thing full!

Only suggestion is 1. as mentioned before, the skimmer will be a bit undersized, especially with a bioload you mentioned you want to keep above. 2. would be those bioballs in the sump. I know they quiet the water down and aerate the water, but they'll collect crap from the display when the water pours down, and they'll act as nitrate factories because they're opened to so much oxygenated water. I would remove the ones in front and the ones in back as well, before you have to start dealing with high nitrates.

Otherwise this is definitely coming up to be a fantastic setup. ATO, vortech, lots of light... Should be exciting

I agree, take the bio-balls out and use socks.

 

[streetjudge79]

Well, everyone has different opinions on how things should be done. It's hard to know who is right, so I guess I'll learn by trial and error until I figure things out . I only keep the halides on about 6 hours a day and the actinics about 8 hours.
Forgive my ignorance but what is "GFO"?

 

[gasman059]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13779400#post13779400 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by streetjudge79
Well, everyone has different opinions on how things should be done. It's hard to know who is right, so I guess I'll learn by trial and error until I figure things out . I only keep the halides on about 6 hours a day and the actinics about 8 hours.
Forgive my ignorance but what is "GFO"?

Judge theres no issues with them lights trust me. And take things with a grain of salt since everybody is an "expert" LOL

GFO- granular ferric oxide = rowaphos etc..

The fact that u are using spider reflectors means nothing since we've used them in this hobby longer that half of the people that comment about them have been alive. Yes there's way better reflectors but the application in that tank will not allow them for space issues.

There's absolutely no problem with them lights and the reflectors they fit the bill for that particular tank.
The glass THERE'S NO PROBLEMS AT ALL!


Yes there's tons of ways to setup and aquarium but for the purpose and place IMHO its been done right.

As time goes by u will realize that perhaps u could have done this and that different , but them again I'm on my lets see uuum 10-12 tank and still would have change some things.

I think I finally did a tank with 90% of what i wanted. So don't sweat it and enjoy your tank.

 

[AquamanE]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13779835#post13779835 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by gasman059
Judge theres no issues with them lights trust me. And take things with a grain of salt since everybody is an "expert" LOL

GFO- granular ferric oxide = rowaphos etc..

The fact that u are using spider reflectors means nothing since we've used them in this hobby longer that half of the people that comment about them have been alive. Yes there's way better reflectors but the application in that tank will not allow them for space issues.

There's absolutely no problem with them lights and the reflectors they fit the bill for that particular tank.
The glass THERE'S NO PROBLEMS AT ALL!


Yes there's tons of ways to setup and aquarium but for the purpose and place IMHO its been done right.

As time goes by u will realize that perhaps u could have done this and that different , but them again I'm on my lets see uuum 10-12 tank and still would have change some things.

I think I finally did a tank with 90% of what i wanted. So don't sweat it and enjoy your tank.

I agree with Manny- There is many ways to set up a reef. You could sit here and listen to a thousand opinions. If it works for you then its the BEST method. If u read the so called experts, Moe, Sprung, Calfo, Borneman, Fenner, in the old days Thiel, and Goeman,they all have/had there ways..... If it works for you Wonderful!!!

Nice tank, nice set up you have there. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!

BTW- If you every stop me out on the road...im the little short guy in the maroon BMW. :lol:

 

[streetjudge79]

LOL.... I'll keep my eye out for short guys in Maroon Bmw's then..

 

[streetjudge79]

Update pics... the tank cycled fairly quick so I started transferring the corals and a few fish from my 29 gallon BC. I also added two really nice clarkii clowns, about 3-4 inches in length.

 

[AquamanE]

very nice. Congrats.

 

[chernandez88]

Congrats...Looks awesome.

 

[sean_954]

Looking good........coming along well !

 

[xXReefXx]

nice rock set-up!!