This is an incredible build! I love the incorporation of the stone. Can't wait to see it filled and running!

Actual System Volume Calculation
 

I used the actual inside measurements of the tank for this calculation.

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Sump Design
 

Something that I have learned from my 140g system is that I don't have enough sump space for water changes, so I have to move a small pump from one side of the sump to the other to do a proper water change on my old system. So I was thinking about having the overflows from the new tank go into a reservoir tank (RT) and then dump into the sump from one end run to the other end and then return to the main tank. (Skimmer hooked to RT) So I went out looking on all the reef sites to see what other people were doing and I found this setup.(**pic below is not my system**) This is the same concept that I have thinking about except I would have my skimmer hooked into the overflow or this RT. The water would then dump into the main sump and travel through baffling/live rock/sand/return. The fuge may be the first section of the main sump with variable flow control, or a section in the RT....internal glass box with circulating holes?/1 led light........too much to think about at this point.

If anyone has this type of setup or if you have any ideas please throw them out here as this is a perfect time as I am designing this as you read this. The main thing is that I would like a RT that is large enough to do a quick water change. 1.5" valve on side/bottom of the tank to the sewer for dropping the water.....well you get what I mean. Thanks!:idea:


http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/u...mpplumbing.jpg

Of, course, Dave is one person to look to for ideas :wink:

Es355lucille & KissMyWrasse 365g Tank Journal, Continued!
 

Excited to be back. Job took me in different directions over the past while. Still busy with work and not home much....but ready to get this moving again. Parts found that I purchased last year!!! big smile on my face like a little kid finding presents under the tree at Christmas!!

I need a sump!!!! (Dave call me ASAP!!)

Happy to get time to read some posts. I see some new people and some old standards! nice to see. Hi to you all!!

Picture is recent. I have one spot that I need to add a piece of rock on the side of the bar area (far left of picture)...then outside is complete. This has all be completed for some time now.

Fish Room: I removed both furnaces and moved a new one to the corner. Removed the hot water tank and installed a tankless on the wall. So more room in the fish room!!

***Anyone convinced that LED's are the way to go yet? What brands? Models?

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****LED Lighting Decision****
 

Guys and Gals,
I require your opinion on LED lighting.

I am running a 48" Sunbrite unit on my 140g at the moment. The only thing I am growing in the tank at this time are mushrooms. So the light works well for that..... and is programmable through my iPad.(another nice to have)

Now, I have a need to light my new tank which is 11' of tank x 26"D.

I need some help in deciding what lights to use. I have not researched this too much at this point, but I do know there are a few name brands out there to choose from. My first impression of LED lighting was "it looks nice" but did not work worth a Sh$t. I have seen comments of being too bright and not bright enough.

My goal is to find out more information from guys/gals using the LED lighting, in turn helping me to decide what will work in this large tank to support LPS and SPS corals.

**note: I do not require every sq inch to be illuminated perfectly, if there are a few areas of lower light intensity it will allow for a species that has a lower light requirement.

What would you recommend? Make/model? How many for 10'? thanks in advance.

Brad

I have Radion GEN 1 and they have worked very well for me for the last year and a half.. The set up is relatively easy and have had no major issues with either of them. It is also nice if you have Vortech powerheads..
If I was buying now and could afford them I would look at the Mitras and the New Radion .

thanks for the info: I had to search for the Mitras......made by GHL correct? same guys who made my doser.

I still say, if you want to grow SPS and have it colour up nice, T5 lighting is the way to go! I know know the hydro bill would take a hit but there's no comparison IMO when it comes to growth and colour.

Saying that, I think T5 with some Royal Blue supplemental LED lighting is even better! Gives that extra pop and shimmer that T5's can't provide.

If money is no object on this build, the new ATI Hybrid fixtures with LED and T5 lighting look freakin awesome!!!!

http://www.reefsupplies.ca/online-st...wermodule.html

By the way, your build is AMAZING! The finishing work is off the charts!!!

I have seen a few tanks with ghl mitras on them and they look fantastic. Subman has them and he has tried almost every big name led light and prefers them.

Yup from everything I have read and seen, if you can pay the insane price of the GHL is the bees knees!

You know I was waiting for someone to say T5's. I still remember Fishytime / Lobsterboy's tanks were amazing. I have only seen pictures of Doug's new tank. He looks to be having success with the LED's as well. But then I think Doug could grow sps with a light bulb!!
Thanks for the comments I like the T5 idea! The cost with dealing with bulb changes is the only drawback for me. Lower heat than the HQs.

Everything I have read on the GHL's comes out positive. I am hearing that they cover a lot more area of the tank. So maybe I can get away with fewer units? Maybe 3. Whereas the Radions I may need to have more of them.

Wow what a confusing decision. I think I will check out the RC and see what the lighting talk is.

Thanks for the comments!

I am just documenting what each of the units looks like and their specifications. I have some threads from other websites below just in case someone is looking at all the pretty lights like I am :crazy::


GHL Mitras (there's a Mitras club thread, on the RC!)
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2219805

AquaIllumination Vegas
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog...ion-vega-color

EchoTech Marine Radion XR30w G2
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...adion+xr30w+g2

ATI 48" 3x75W LED & 8x54W LED T5 Hybrid
http://www.atinorthamerica.com/powermodule.php


The real test to all of these will be, whom is using them and are you growing corals? If you are running any of these at this time please let me know. Thanks in advance.

Check out submans build thread. He has documented some of the lights side by side. A good read.

Thank You, I will check it out.