Xenon's 45G SPS Build Thread *Pics*

[Indiana Reefin]

Wow that is fresh. Very elos like.

 

[xenon]

I got a power switch to keep the electrical organized.

My lighting will be on a separate circuit because this power strip can only handle a total of 1800w. I had to drill some holes so that I could mount it to the aluminum profile.

Now I am on to aquascaping. I got some Caribsea Life Rock because I don't want to wait 12 months for coraline to cover the rock.

I am drilling the rocks with a 3/8" masonry bit for some 3/8" acrylic rods to stack rocks on-top each other.

 

[ronvdp]

Very cool, saw that idea on a video by Mike Paletta. Works great.

 

[bdsage]

very clean...

 

[mhucasey]

I'm interested to see how it comes out, my next aqua scape will need to be put together with more than gravity

 

[xenon]

Got some goodies today.

The only thing missing is the sump and I can't find a builder that has time to do it quickly!!!

***first world problems... lol

 

[markalot]

Wow, very very impressive! So nice and clean, and well planned. Exactly opposite of how I do everything.

 

[xenon]

Wow, very very impressive! So nice and clean, and well planned. Exactly opposite of how I do everything.

Really?

For me, the detailed planning is part of the fun. :dance:

 

[markalot]

Really?

For me, the detailed planning is part of the fun. :dance:

Yea, I tend to go mostly off the cuff. My job involves a lot of planning and thinking ahead so my hobby tends to leave those parts out.

I do enjoy seeing other people plan and implement though, so keep us updated!

 

[sahin]

Love your equipment collection-very high end stuff.

 

[EvMiBo]

Man o man, 400w MH over a 45g. Good thing you have a chiller! Are you concerned about toasting corals with too much? I would have thought 250w would be plenty but I guess I don't know too much about MH. Clean build btw, I'm sure you've got it under control .

 

[xenon]

Man o man, 400w MH over a 45g. Good thing you have a chiller! Are you concerned about toasting corals with too much? I would have thought 250w would be plenty but I guess I don't know too much about MH. Clean build btw, I'm sure you've got it under control .

I have plenty experience with MH.

I run both 250w and 400w 20K Radiums in my store and the tanks are 12" deep. I have no problems (other than heat).

With that said, the 400w Radium 20K always give me better SPS coloration than 250w. It's effortless.

 

[kevin_e]

Man o man, 400w MH over a 45g. Good thing you have a chiller! Are you concerned about toasting corals with too much? I would have thought 250w would be plenty but I guess I don't know too much about MH. Clean build btw, I'm sure you've got it under control .

I had a 250 over a 20 and my coral thrived.

 

[xenon]

I had a 250 over a 20 and my coral thrived.

People don't realize that MH does not even come close to the power of the sun.

 

[Frontosa99]

Congratulations!
Excelent build!

Your stand looks great! Where did you buy the aluminum parts?

 

[fatboy40]

Great choice of equipment . Def well thought out ,can't wait to see the scape .

 

[xenon]

Congratulations!
Excelent build!

Your stand looks great! Where did you buy the aluminum parts?

A local shop called Advanced Motion.

 

[xenon]

I finally got the aquascaping finished!!!

I am really liking this Caribsea Life Rock.

It's so much easier on the eyes compared to bright white dry-rock and having to wait 10 months for coraline to kick in.

 

[fatboy40]

top down is insane man !!!!

 

[sahin]

Looking pretty cool! I have to admit that rock looks good.