My 210 Build starts today
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dennis210
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Congrats on the set up and welcome to the boards.
I have a 210 also and just finally went to a new lighting system also.
My origional was a DIY with 2 - 250 watt MH and 2 - 160 VHO. The light was great but the heat in the canopy was a constant stain on the pocket as bulbs went out ofter, as well as ballasts. With tanks like these a suspended light has been a Godsend. It only hurts the pocket once instead of every few months.
Please keep up the posts as when you plumb it I will be greatly interested.
I have learned alot from this site on what others have done. Currently I was just able to update my local lfs and put 6 20g longs on on sump system and 2 55's on another. Thet had been running all tanks with UG filters for quite some time and it was taking constant water changes.
Good luck and keep up the enthusiasm!
Dennis
I have a 210 also and just finally went to a new lighting system also.
My origional was a DIY with 2 - 250 watt MH and 2 - 160 VHO. The light was great but the heat in the canopy was a constant stain on the pocket as bulbs went out ofter, as well as ballasts. With tanks like these a suspended light has been a Godsend. It only hurts the pocket once instead of every few months.
Please keep up the posts as when you plumb it I will be greatly interested.
I have learned alot from this site on what others have done. Currently I was just able to update my local lfs and put 6 20g longs on on sump system and 2 55's on another. Thet had been running all tanks with UG filters for quite some time and it was taking constant water changes.
Good luck and keep up the enthusiasm!
Dennis
michael76lll
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any updates?
hefner413
Active Member
Originally Posted by Coral Keeper
WOW!! $3600 for a lighting fixture!! Dos it at least come with bulbs? Cant wait till everything is up and running!
Yeah, cool lights! But do they come in English?
Man, this is going to be awesome watching this build. So you're going to do all the woodwork yourself?
One more Q - got pics of your other tanks? You definitely have to show the 120 - then compare it to the 210.
Awesome stuff!
WOW!! $3600 for a lighting fixture!! Dos it at least come with bulbs? Cant wait till everything is up and running!
Yeah, cool lights! But do they come in English?
One more Q - got pics of your other tanks? You definitely have to show the 120 - then compare it to the 210.
Awesome stuff!
a_thrice
Member
Originally Posted by Hefner413
Yeah, cool lights! But do they come in English?
Man, this is going to be awesome watching this build. So you're going to do all the woodwork yourself?
One more Q - got pics of your other tanks? You definitely have to show the 120 - then compare it to the 210.
Awesome stuff!
lol yeah the light comes in english ........i have a freind i play tennis with that is an architect that has done some really good work for me in the past that is going to be doing all the woodwork and what not for me he is really good and this stand is going to be awsome
Yeah, cool lights! But do they come in English?
One more Q - got pics of your other tanks? You definitely have to show the 120 - then compare it to the 210.
Awesome stuff!
lol yeah the light comes in english ........i have a freind i play tennis with that is an architect that has done some really good work for me in the past that is going to be doing all the woodwork and what not for me he is really good and this stand is going to be awsome
hefner413
Active Member
Originally Posted by A_Thrice
lol yeah the light comes in english ........i have a freind i play tennis with that is an architect that has done some really good work for me in the past that is going to be doing all the woodwork and what not for me he is really good and this stand is going to be awsome
Awesome - yeah, a custom stand is truly the only way to go. My big debate (when I eventually go big like you are) is whether to go with a nice stand or in-wall.
lol yeah the light comes in english ........i have a freind i play tennis with that is an architect that has done some really good work for me in the past that is going to be doing all the woodwork and what not for me he is really good and this stand is going to be awsome
Awesome - yeah, a custom stand is truly the only way to go. My big debate (when I eventually go big like you are) is whether to go with a nice stand or in-wall.
a_thrice
Member
Originally Posted by Hefner413
Awesome - yeah, a custom stand is truly the only way to go. My big debate (when I eventually go big like you are) is whether to go with a nice stand or in-wall.
if i could go in wall i would without a doubt go that way but i cant so im not but if i had a choice i would go in wall they are so sweet
Awesome - yeah, a custom stand is truly the only way to go. My big debate (when I eventually go big like you are) is whether to go with a nice stand or in-wall.
if i could go in wall i would without a doubt go that way but i cant so im not but if i had a choice i would go in wall they are so sweet
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swalchemist
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As do I,
Nothing I have seen can compare to Tunze, I run 2 Streams and a wavebox on my system as well as an osmolator. I have seen the alternatives and all have fallen short and some can't even make it out of the starting gate (Guess which ones) I plan to upgrade to a 210 next year as well and guess what I will be using on it,
Excellent choice cannot wait to see your build complete. It's refreshing to see a serious reef keeper who knows what there animals really need. Bravo!
Nothing I have seen can compare to Tunze, I run 2 Streams and a wavebox on my system as well as an osmolator. I have seen the alternatives and all have fallen short and some can't even make it out of the starting gate (Guess which ones) I plan to upgrade to a 210 next year as well and guess what I will be using on it,
a_thrice
Member
Originally Posted by SWAlchemist
As do I,
Nothing I have seen can compare to Tunze, I run 2 Streams and a wavebox on my system as well as an osmolator. I have seen the alternatives and all have fallen short and some can't even make it out of the starting gate (Guess which ones) I plan to upgrade to a 210 next year as well and guess what I will be using on it,
Excellent choice cannot wait to see your build complete. It's refreshing to see a serious reef keeper who knows what there animals really need. Bravo!
lol you must mean the hydors i looked at those and they are junk i was at my LFS when some came in and they guy there was getting one out to give it a try and it broke i under five minutes and not to mention they just look cheap i guess you get what you pay for
As do I,
Nothing I have seen can compare to Tunze, I run 2 Streams and a wavebox on my system as well as an osmolator. I have seen the alternatives and all have fallen short and some can't even make it out of the starting gate (Guess which ones) I plan to upgrade to a 210 next year as well and guess what I will be using on it,
lol you must mean the hydors i looked at those and they are junk i was at my LFS when some came in and they guy there was getting one out to give it a try and it broke i under five minutes and not to mention they just look cheap i guess you get what you pay for
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swalchemist
Guest
Yep same experience on my end Thrice, they have a good idea but they fell short IMO. There is no better powerhead than TUNZE IMO or at least I have not seen or tried it yet. My LFS lets me test equipment for them at times and those Koralias were a fun one LOL. The one I tested shot apart and threw the impeller shaft into the rock work that was fun to fish out. Cant wait to see some more updates on this dont keep us too long.
newtoreef_tank
Member
i have been usein the hydor pumps in my tank for the last 6 months are never had any problems with them. But if u have the money the the tunze's then y not!