240g in wall shallow reef build

[spiderwoman]

That's awesome! We have one member at our reefer's club that is putting in 625G/210G low reef like you. If you want to know more about his project, PM me and I'll get you the info.

 

[jpa0741]

Originally Posted by GrouperGenius
http:///forum/post/2477753
This is going to be an awsome build.

I wanted that tank in a bad way. Just couldn't see spending the extra $400 in fuel to go to Ohio.
That room the majority of the tank is in, is it the garage? The top down view on that tank will be incredible.
No, it is a laundry room.

 

[hefner413]

crazy how deceiving that the shot from the front of the display is - looks much smaller in depth than it truly is. will look awesome either way tho.

 

[jpa0741]

Got the trim up. I am planning on painting the wall and staining the trim tomorrow.

Close up of trim.

 

[bird dog]

Nice,
In the wall is the way to go. Watch out for heat build up if other side is no ventilated well.

 

[jpa0741]

Here are a few pics of finished wall side.

Please help me decide between these skimmers, or if you have any other ideas close to this price range. Rember it must be external and I am working with 34" height.
http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=1014
Please let me know if you any personal expereince with either.

 

[acrylic51]

Looking Good!!!!! Both skimmers you mentioned are good skimmers, but going between the 2 it would be the Octopus......What about the Reefflo skimmer or ATI?

 

[jpa0741]

I have a question on heaters. Which of these would you pick, or do you have any others you like? I am looking to use 2 500w heaters. My other question is I don't need to purchase the controllers for these heaters if I am using a aqua controller, correct?
http://www.aquacave.com/aquamedic-he...nents-361.html
http://www.aquacave.com/500w-titaniu...alli-1626.html
http://www.aquacave.com/finnex-500w-...tube-1923.html

 

[jpa0741]

I am so excited. Most of my equipment is due to arrive tomorrow. Come on UPS guy. Here is a list that is due to arrive tomorrow.
Skimmer- reeflo 250
return pump- seq. dart
aqua 57w uv
3 Lumen max pendant reflectors(22.5x22.5), 3 xm 20k bulbs
PFO vho ballast kit, 2-46.5 white 2-46.5 blue vho bulbs
6 current usa moonlights
4 seio 2600 powerheads
The only other 2 pieces I need are the Reefkeeper elite (when it comes out) and calcium reactor (don't need this right away).
As you can see it will be like x-mas around here tomorrow.

 

[wangotango]

Very nice, I've been followin this build on -- too.
It's probably too early, but have you though about what fish you're going to keep?
-Justin

 

[mugg1977]

Great build! One day, hopefully sooner than later, I will do something like this!

 

[jpa0741]

Originally Posted by WangoTango
http:///forum/post/2495324
Very nice, I've been followin this build on -- too.
It's probably too early, but have you though about what fish you're going to keep?
-Justin
I will be transfering my foxface, 3 anthias, maybe my 6 line from my 92. I also plan on adding 3-4 tangs. Not sure which ones yet. Also plan on having a pair of clowns and nem.

 

[jpa0741]

Here are a couple pics of the "command center". The space to the right of the switches will have the display from the reefkeeper elite when it becomes avail. I ran 2 dedicated 20 amp lines to 4 gfi plugs.

 

[caseysimp7]

plugs plugs plugs!!!!!everywhere!!

 

[yerboy]

looking good ill be sure to follow this thread..
Hate to get OT but i see another tank there in the background of the 3nd pick in the first post. Any chance of a FTS of that one
never mind i just searched your post and found it... Looks great

 

[luvmybizz]

Can't wait to see this thing get up and running! I will be following this thread also! It is my dream some day to have a big reef tank in my own home(i am only 17).

 

[bonita69]

Hey I think Tiger Woods is looking at your crafty work!

Looking good!

 

[jpa0741]

Some of the goodies that came today. This will keep me busy for a little while. The MH reflector pendants didn't come and the UV.
The pile!

Skimmer

Flow

Return pump

MH bulbs

Vho bulbs and ballast kit

Moon lights

 

[bonita69]

wow!! That skimmer is beefy! and your daughter is just plain cute!!

 

[jpa0741]

Got alot done today. Skimmer and return pump are all plumbed up. 2 overflows going to sump are done. The only thing left to plumb is the UV, hopefully it will be here next week. Once that is in I will probaly do a fresh water leak test.

My daughter likes to pose with the new "robot" .