upgrading to ~150g tank

Alright, So with the addition of the diy reef controller I was thinking of designing a LED circuit board rather than having a bunch of starboards. Let me know what you all think.
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but yours schematic looks round not rectangular haha.... then those leds would be those really tiny super bright ones... right? do you wire/soder those or do you just buy those all ready to go?
 
but yours schematic looks round not rectangular haha.... then those leds would be those really tiny super bright ones... right? do you wire/soder those or do you just buy those all ready to go?

If it is able to be made, the connections would be in the board so soldering would be to the location they are associated to. They would be 3w leds, so about ~66watts a board. The problem is controlling the heat.
 
alright! a little bird told me my tank is finished and ready to be picked up. I also had 60 lbs of pukani rock arrive as well. So everyone knows the intent of the rock structure I am going to be using design features from chingchai's DSPS tank. I want to create the coral islands which can be viewable from all three sides. My tank does not have near the depth, but I still would like to have 2 islands that have a center column and branch off in shelfs. I am also thinking of doing a overflow foam wall to disguise the piping. I will also be changing the area I store and mix salt water.

As for filtration I am thinking of using a SKIMZ SM201. I will also be using an ATS, or lanthanum chloride to reduce accumulation of PO4. Will post some pics soon on the tank being set up.
 
Looking Nice! WOW :)

Steffen Sparks

Oh yeah, filling up with water now!

pics of the pukani !!???!?

I will finally post some pics of the rock tomorrow. I epoxied the rock into make medium/large structures. I wanted to "copy" the rock work from a reefer, i believe named carl Swaby. I have large shelves with pillars holding the rock up. It allows for the fish not only to swim on sides and top of rock structures, but through the pillars that support the coral shelves. I also drilled the rock with 1/4" holes so i can mount plugs with acrylic rods. They are drilled everywhere. As carl swaby explains in his video it allows placement of corals where you want them to go not where the rock allows you to put them.

I have the tank filled with about 100-110 gallons of freshwater. Once it is completely filled I am gonna mix the salt. Again, ill post some pics tomorrow.
 
Here are some pictures of the development. I really like how the plumbing came out. Sump still needs to be build, but just needed tank for size reference.

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The three tees all have union ball valves which will be used for carbon reactor, ats, and water change/lanthanum dosing.

I am still completing return, but this time I will try an external mounted pump. 1 1/4 intake to 1 1/4 return that splits into two 3/4 inch. trying to reduce the friction loss (i know its minimal but hey why not).
 
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