LARGE Plywood Tank Build
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wattsupdoc
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I'm wondering what exactly your planning on growing in that box!
googling circular light movers brings up some peculiar sites.
bronco300
Active Member
lol, what would you like to know...here is my rundown since i havent really gone over it:
3--400w PFO Metal Halide ballasts(one dual, one single)--
3-- 20k XM bulbs(i think)
3--optimal reflectors
2--possibly 2 110w actinics
1--Tunze 6055s for the wavebox
1--Tunze 6095 multi controller for wavebox
1-- Sequence 5500 for spray bar closed loop
1-- Iwaki55RLT or Panworld 150PS for return from refuge(i think)
2-- drains for refuge( 1 open[far left]- 1 closed[middle] depending on flow needs)
2-- returns from refuge
1-- drain for closed loop(far right)
2-- 3/4 or 1" spray bars running right to left on back of the tank
4- 4" fans for cooling
0-- Skimmer unless i get alot more fish than i think i am....i hate them..my tanks have looked much better without
0-- calcium reactor unless i decide i actually like sps and clams
tropic eden sand
tons o live rock
heaters out the wazoo
I've been trying to think how i want to do the front...i obviously want a canopy on top so i dont have to try and stretch 30" from the back so i dont fall in,lol....i want to do some sort of tile/stone...but have to figure out how exaclty to make it look nice and what not.
3--400w PFO Metal Halide ballasts(one dual, one single)--
3-- 20k XM bulbs(i think)
3--optimal reflectors
2--possibly 2 110w actinics
1--Tunze 6055s for the wavebox
1--Tunze 6095 multi controller for wavebox
1-- Sequence 5500 for spray bar closed loop
1-- Iwaki55RLT or Panworld 150PS for return from refuge(i think)
2-- drains for refuge( 1 open[far left]- 1 closed[middle] depending on flow needs)
2-- returns from refuge
1-- drain for closed loop(far right)
2-- 3/4 or 1" spray bars running right to left on back of the tank
4- 4" fans for cooling
0-- Skimmer unless i get alot more fish than i think i am....i hate them..my tanks have looked much better without
0-- calcium reactor unless i decide i actually like sps and clams
tropic eden sand
tons o live rock
heaters out the wazoo
I've been trying to think how i want to do the front...i obviously want a canopy on top so i dont have to try and stretch 30" from the back so i dont fall in,lol....i want to do some sort of tile/stone...but have to figure out how exaclty to make it look nice and what not.
bronco300
Active Member
Originally Posted by wattsupdoc
http:///forum/post/2451274
I'm wondering what exactly your planning on growing in that box!
googling circular light movers brings up some peculiar sites.
lolol, look up lightrail light movers...they seem like a very cool idea having it move from one side to the other having even more of a sunscape...even though i'm not sure if it'll help a ton, but its a cool idea(depending on cost)
http:///forum/post/2451274
I'm wondering what exactly your planning on growing in that box!
lolol, look up lightrail light movers...they seem like a very cool idea having it move from one side to the other having even more of a sunscape...even though i'm not sure if it'll help a ton, but its a cool idea(depending on cost)
acrylic51
Active Member
I think 400's seem like a major overkill for the tank though......
jtrzerocool
Active Member
any ideas on a completion date?
wattsupdoc
Active Member
Luke, if you have the room, build a platform around the tanks perimeter. Or maybe even a couple steps surrounding it, so you can get up higher and stand on it to reach all areas of the tank.
hefner413
Active Member
Originally Posted by Bronco300
http:///forum/post/2453060
was having some fun with google sketchup
now that's cool... going to have to check that out.
http:///forum/post/2453060
was having some fun with google sketchup
now that's cool... going to have to check that out.
coral keeper
Active Member
Very nice tank build!! Can't wait till its up and running!!
bronco300
Active Member
Originally Posted by jtrzerocool
http:///forum/post/2453197
any ideas on a completion date?
haha, i have no clue, depends when i can get some epoxy from the vendor and have money for the glass etc...i imagine it'll be a few months as i want to make sure this is built right the first time
Originally Posted by wattsupdoc
http:///forum/post/2454026
Luke, if you have the room, build a platform around the tanks perimeter. Or maybe even a couple steps surrounding it, so you can get up higher and stand on it to reach all areas of the tank.
I havent thought of that, i may have to...but i still think i want to do it from the front as well so i can see from the front side as well instead of being backwards...but we'll see.
Originally Posted by Hefner413
http:///forum/post/2454050
now that's cool... going to have to check that out.
yea, i love google sketchup...its fun to play around with
Originally Posted by Coral Keeper
http:///forum/post/2454070
Very nice tank build!! Can't wait till its up and running!!
thanks, my next is to cut the sides and get the 2x2s cut for my 45deg corners
http:///forum/post/2453197
any ideas on a completion date?
haha, i have no clue, depends when i can get some epoxy from the vendor and have money for the glass etc...i imagine it'll be a few months as i want to make sure this is built right the first time
Originally Posted by wattsupdoc
http:///forum/post/2454026
Luke, if you have the room, build a platform around the tanks perimeter. Or maybe even a couple steps surrounding it, so you can get up higher and stand on it to reach all areas of the tank.
I havent thought of that, i may have to...but i still think i want to do it from the front as well so i can see from the front side as well instead of being backwards...but we'll see.
Originally Posted by Hefner413
http:///forum/post/2454050
now that's cool... going to have to check that out.
yea, i love google sketchup...its fun to play around with
Originally Posted by Coral Keeper
http:///forum/post/2454070
Very nice tank build!! Can't wait till its up and running!!
thanks, my next is to cut the sides and get the 2x2s cut for my 45deg corners
acrylic51
Active Member
Originally Posted by Bronco300
http:///forum/post/2453060
was having some fun with google sketchup
That's what I've been using to layout my new tank specs....love the program....Still need to learn to use it better though, but truely amazing and free.....
The platform idea is a good idea!!!!!!
I was thinking about doing that for my inwall cube setup, it would be easier than lugging a ladder around in the fishroom......
http:///forum/post/2453060
was having some fun with google sketchup
That's what I've been using to layout my new tank specs....love the program....Still need to learn to use it better though, but truely amazing and free.....
The platform idea is a good idea!!!!!!
bronco300
Active Member
Originally Posted by acrylic51
http:///forum/post/2456314
That's what I've been using to layout my new tank specs....love the program....Still need to learn to use it better though, but truely amazing and free.....
The platform idea is a good idea!!!!!!
I was thinking about doing that for my inwall cube setup, it would be easier than lugging a ladder around in the fishroom......
lol, very true...i can see myself trying to stretch wayyyy up to the front bottom corner on a ladder so i dont have to go around again....pushing my tiptoes on the ladder as it falls over, my face goes in the water, hit my stomach on the tank rim and fall over the back,lol.....that sounds like great fun!
http:///forum/post/2456314
That's what I've been using to layout my new tank specs....love the program....Still need to learn to use it better though, but truely amazing and free.....
The platform idea is a good idea!!!!!!
lol, very true...i can see myself trying to stretch wayyyy up to the front bottom corner on a ladder so i dont have to go around again....pushing my tiptoes on the ladder as it falls over, my face goes in the water, hit my stomach on the tank rim and fall over the back,lol.....that sounds like great fun!