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Boxs 75/90 Build Thread

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Box, Mar 9, 2010.

  1. Box

    Box

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    Ok so after creating and taking care of two tanks at once, I have now decided to combine the two into one larger reef system. I’m also looking to work with some more elaborate tank designs and my third line of DIY sumps.
    Planned/Current Equipment
    Tank: 
          75 or 90 RR Tank with 3-5 holes drilled for closed loop (CL) system 
          Bare bottom system (tired of dealing with sand) 
          DIY Stand and Canopy (Designs to come)
    Circulation: 
          SQWD 1" kit for CL system 
          Gen-x pcx 40 (maybe 70) for the CL system 
          1-2 power heads (koralia maybe)
    Lighting: 
          1x175 watt halide 
             Blue line bulb (10 or 14k)
             Hamilton tech magnetic ballast 
          6xT5 Bulbs 
             24-36" depending on how they can be positioned
                3xGiesman actinic+
                2xUVL supper actinic
                1xATI Pro color
             Sunlight Supply Ballasts.
    Filtration: 
          30 Gal Long DIY Sump 
          Mag 9.5 Return Pump 
          Miracle Mud (MM) Refugium with Caulerpa 
          Reef Octopus Extreme 160 Skimmer with Secci pump 
          Isolated Deep Sand Bed
    Misc: 
          4xQuick Disconnect Ball Valves 
          Misc Piping and Fittings 
          Tsunami ATO system 
          Misc electronics (heater/timers/temp gauge)
    Next up my basic designs for all of you to ponder and dissect.
     
  2. AJ

    AJ Inactive User

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    Another build thread!! Hooray! Sounds like it's going to be a great system...following along.

    --AJ
     
  3. Strong

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    hey, when ur done, i'll buy the whole load for $200...sound like a deal? /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif looks cool man. Question, is 1 MH enough for that long of a tank? (Beginner question, since I am one).

    -Justin
     
  4. phishcrazee Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Following along......why do you call yourself "Box", btw?
     
  5. REEFer Madness

    REEFer Madness Inactive User

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    We need pictures!

    BTW, Fawn. His last name is Box.
     
  6. Box

    Box

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    Im using 1 MH to only illuminate half the tank, im planning a half ricordia/zoa half sps, well see how well it works. I dont want the mh over the zoa and ricordia due to its, ill effects on them.
    So heres my semi final sump designs, been on paper for a bit, just put it in paint.
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    - Box
     
  7. snowman82

    snowman82 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    what the ill effects of halides over rics and zoa's i dont have any issues with mine and i'm running 2 400w on my 120
     
  8. nick

    nick Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Everything sounds awesome but a couple question. Are you having the tank special made? If not, how do you plan on dealing with the center brace? Everything else sounds great. Definately following this build.
     
  9. Box

    Box

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    As of right now im going with a standard tank with the center brace, It will be custom drilled.
    -Box
     
  10. nick

    nick Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Cool. Are you off setting the halide? Cause it will cause it to fry that center brace.
     
  11. Box

    Box

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    Yes I plan on having the halide over just half the tank atm.

    Big update, due to a sale on tanks this may turn into a 120 gal build rather than a 90.

    Will keep updated.
     

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