The start of my 300Gal starfire SPS tank

[Dansin]

Thank's i can show my wife what it will looks like so that i can get started on filling the tank. One more question. What pump are you using for your four way.

 

[makoJ]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11713003#post11713003 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by IPT
Your tank, room, and corals are amazing. I agree, one of the nicest tanks on the boards. From the aquascaping and coral to the room itself. Well done

Thanks! I can't take credit for the aquascaping that was all my wife's doing. I don't have the aquascaping thing down lol I tried and tried to set the rocks up and it just looked horrid, then in one go my wife turned it into exactly what I was envisioning.

 

[makoJ]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11713912#post11713912 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Dansin
Thank's i can show my wife what it will looks like so that i can get started on filling the tank. One more question. What pump are you using for your four way.

Your welcome, I'm running the Sequence Hammerhead and had to go with drum 3 so that the pump could work at full bore.

 

[makoJ]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11701029#post11701029 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Los
Mako-
1. How much did the tank cost? How about the stand?

Ok looked it up Tank cost me $3000 and stand cost me $1100 and shipping was $400

I also got a few pm's asking about how much the whole setup cost so I thought I would post up an estimate as I didn't really want to calculate how much I spent LOL

Tank,stand,lights,bulbs,ballasts,sump,pumps,tunzes,skimmer,calcium reactor,plumbing parts,wood for wall, water storage, om 4-way, exhaust fan, electrical work, chiller, aquacontroller and ph controller came out to a price of $22,000
That doesn't include any livestock or rock or sand or salt or the basic stuff. This is also an estimate b/c I may have gotten a better deal or a worse deal then what the prices are now.

 

[wigo]

I am sure it is in the thread but can you tell me about your controller and how you linked it in to your computer?

 

[Dansin]

Ok thanks again i have a 8 way and i think the drum i have is the # 3 also. I started plumming it up today wow lot's of fittings. I will show you some pictures when i'm done.

 

[makoJ]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11717739#post11717739 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by wigo
I am sure it is in the thread but can you tell me about your controller and how you linked it in to your computer?

Sure its conected with a USB to RS232 adapter then the software links up with the computer.

 

[makoJ]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11718207#post11718207 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Dansin
Ok thanks again i have a 8 way and i think the drum i have is the # 3 also. I started plumming it up today wow lot's of fittings. I will show you some pictures when i'm done.

lol I had a crazy time plumbing the 4-way so can imagine your plumbing is going to be even crazier lol

 

[wigo]

Sure its conected with a USB to RS232 adapter then the software links up with the computer.

What software are you using?
Did you make the link upyourself or did you buy it?

 

[makoJ]

I bought it, I'm running aqua notes right now but I'm about to use a new controller and so I will be doing all new software.

 

[wigo]

awesome. I am a programmer by trade and have thought a lot about writng my own software. Let me know how it goes.

 

[jnarowe]

check around on RC...a lot of guys are writing their own code.

 

[Los]

Thanks for the reply Mako on the price of the tank and my other questions. You are saving me a ton of time and if I end up with half the tank you have, I'll be pleased.
Why are you changing out the Acuacontroller? What are you getting in its place?
Cheers!

Los

 

[Dudester]

Lemme guess ... Biomatix?

 

[Oldude]

That is a really nice tank, even the plumbing looks super. You have an awesome collection of corals and looking at your set up makes to want to tear mine down and start over. You have a lot to be proud of!!! Well done!

 

[makoJ]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11719735#post11719735 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by wigo
awesome. I am a programmer by trade and have thought a lot about writng my own software. Let me know how it goes.

I program a lot myself, in the past my friend and I were thinking about designing our own controller, my happen one of these days but not anytime soon lol

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11724897#post11724897 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Los
Thanks for the reply Mako on the price of the tank and my other questions. You are saving me a ton of time and if I end up with half the tank you have, I'll be pleased.
Why are you changing out the Acuacontroller? What are you getting in its place?
Cheers!

Los

I want a controller that will give more of a warning if I'm away and have total power failure, the plan now is the Biomatrix if everything works out

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11727937#post11727937 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Dudester
Lemme guess ... Biomatix?

lol yea thats the plan anyways

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11730091#post11730091 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Oldude
That is a really nice tank, even the plumbing looks super. You have an awesome collection of corals and looking at your set up makes to want to tear mine down and start over. You have a lot to be proud of!!! Well done!

Thank you, but don't tear down your system you have a great looking tank

 

[Dansin]

Makoj i have the plumming finished check it out.



http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1283584&perpage=25&pagenumber=1

 

[Dansin]

Sorry my spelling is a little off.

 

[makoJ]

wow plumbing looks great, looks like a sea monster

 

[jnarowe]

That would screw me up but good.