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Here's my 125....
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spyderreef
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Yes, I definitely would like to see more pics. I'm curious what kind of wood you used. I really like the canopy.
dockery07
Active Member
Hi, I'm Sean (Dockery07's husband).
The canopy was buit by using 1"X6" finish boards assembled in a box formation and re-enforced. I put 3/4" plywood on the top to secure, and mounted the lights with polished aluminum to reflect the maximum light. Box fan's are also mounted in the top to remove heat. 4 fans, two directing air up, and two directing air down.
The edge is crown molding from any home improvement store that when put together finishes the 6" piece (Cuts were not as easy as I first thought, so buy some extra). Crown molding was also added to the top to hide the fans, mounted to the top. The canopy is secured to the frame that surrounds the tank via a piano hinge.
Lights are turned on and off by a microswitch so when you open the lid, you aren't blinded
Maybe that's too much information, if you want more then just let me know. just about all of it was built from hand with common tools.
The canopy was buit by using 1"X6" finish boards assembled in a box formation and re-enforced. I put 3/4" plywood on the top to secure, and mounted the lights with polished aluminum to reflect the maximum light. Box fan's are also mounted in the top to remove heat. 4 fans, two directing air up, and two directing air down.
The edge is crown molding from any home improvement store that when put together finishes the 6" piece (Cuts were not as easy as I first thought, so buy some extra). Crown molding was also added to the top to hide the fans, mounted to the top. The canopy is secured to the frame that surrounds the tank via a piano hinge.
Lights are turned on and off by a microswitch so when you open the lid, you aren't blinded
Maybe that's too much information, if you want more then just let me know. just about all of it was built from hand with common tools.
spyderreef
Member
Hi Sean, (Dockery07's husband)
What type of lighting do you have? If you go back to my pic you will see two MH hanging from my ceiling. I would like a canopy that does not necessarily hold the lights. It would be great if it could but I think that it would be too tall. I would like to reduce the amount of glare that I get when I sit and look at the tank. If you would rather e-mail me at lori@atraffic.com or we could start a new post I would appreciate more info on the contruction of your tank.
What type of lighting do you have? If you go back to my pic you will see two MH hanging from my ceiling. I would like a canopy that does not necessarily hold the lights. It would be great if it could but I think that it would be too tall. I would like to reduce the amount of glare that I get when I sit and look at the tank. If you would rather e-mail me at lori@atraffic.com or we could start a new post I would appreciate more info on the contruction of your tank.
demosthenes
Active Member
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Great tanks everybody, and I should have expected something like that from Broomer.
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U235a4, I love your tank. I've always wanted to try a shoal of Yellow Tangs.
Great tanks everybody, and I should have expected something like that from Broomer.
2nd
U235a4, I love your tank. I've always wanted to try a shoal of Yellow Tangs.
fishtanker
Member
i can't wait to setup my 125, but here's my little 55gal
fishtanker
Member
and here's one of the whole setup
sal t. nutz
Member
My VHO lighting will be here on thursday, when I get it, I'll get you pics of my tank. It is looking great. Wouldn't look so good without lights though.
ryanbooton
Member
Nice tanks EVERYONE!!
Broomer: how much sand do you have in your tank? I'm jealous of your tank
Dockery: Very nice setup!
Deuce: how long did it take to get your tank so established? Nice!
Really nice tank Amoroso!!
Thanks for sharing pics everybody
Broomer: how much sand do you have in your tank? I'm jealous of your tank
Dockery: Very nice setup!
Deuce: how long did it take to get your tank so established? Nice!
Really nice tank Amoroso!!
Thanks for sharing pics everybody
broomer5
Active Member
Leslie,
thanks
I would guess somewhere around 220-240 lbs of sand.
I've added some over the last few months - but lost track.
It's about 5-6 inches deep at the right end.
The left end sand depth vary's with the clowns activity
Price you pay for keeping some sand flipping clownfish.
I've accepted it though.
Sorry for buggering up your original thread with my photo antics.
Was in a silly mood yesterday.
Great thread - some really nice tanks out there ( of all sizes )
thanks
I would guess somewhere around 220-240 lbs of sand.
I've added some over the last few months - but lost track.
It's about 5-6 inches deep at the right end.
The left end sand depth vary's with the clowns activity
Price you pay for keeping some sand flipping clownfish.
I've accepted it though.
Sorry for buggering up your original thread with my photo antics.
Was in a silly mood yesterday.
Great thread - some really nice tanks out there ( of all sizes )
deuce biggalow
Member
It has probably been around 6 months.
deuce biggalow
Member
Here is my orange Linkia, not the best pic.
spyderreef
Member
Duece, I think that I have a starfish like yours. Never found out the name but looks similar. I fished mine out of my anemone a month ago undamaged. Two days later it wasn't so lucky. It lost 2 1/2 arms. Do they grow back? If so, how long does it take? Do you feed it anything special?
deuce biggalow
Member
It is an orange Linkia star, I believe they have the same requirements as the Blue Linkias, except the orange variety are supposedly easier to keep. I do not feet mine anything special. I believe it feeds on detritus.
