derek's 90g build, red deer
 

i want to start a thread about my 90g that i set up recently. so any opinions on my tank and the way i have things set up or ways that i can advance would be appreciated.


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this is my 90g tank that i set up august 2009.

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right side view


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my system includes a 4x65w pc lighting, 48in long the lighting is 2 10k daylight and 2 true actinics.
for flow i am running two k4's and one k1, for a return pump i have a laguna pond pump.
for a skimmer i am running a coral life125.
2 little fishes phosban reactor.

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my sailfin tang
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my coral beauty
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my fish cruisin around

Here is a different shot

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Here is some shots of my additions tell me what you think.

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Need ideas.
 

I am planning a new tank build and selling this one.
my planes are to do a shallow tank, not sure what I want yet I am looking for any help I can get. Any ideas on size, how I should set it up. Lighting i should use i want to go with T5 just not sure what ones yet. My wife gave me the go a head on this as I am turning 40 in march so as a gift I get a new system want tank 100 gallons + :lol:

looks good derek. i cant wait till you get your plans for your new tank.

would help if people would give me some ideas...come on people there has to be someone...:lol:

Looking good. I love mix of softies and LPS. The mushrooms look awesome.

hey derek has that little nem move yet? you should put some rubble by it so when it moves you can scoop him up

Thanks man, I am still in the learning process. need more input.:mrgreen:

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And some more shots.

Hey Terry they are still in the same spot. I will try and do that tomorrow see what happens.

Hey how's the GSP doing? Are you planning on keeping all those fish in your 100gal? If so it might not be big enough especially for the tangs.

The GSP is doing great. As for the fish I don't have the clowns or striped damsel any more. I am planing on a new system for my 40th Birthday the wife gave me the ok, So I'm pretty stoked I plane on a shallow cube over a 100 gallons so I am asking anyone for ideas, or Suggestions so How is your build going?

I haven't posted any pics for a while. The piping is pretty much done and I got my RO/DI system this week. Shouldn't be much longer before I can fill it.

Thats sweet keep me posted.:mrgreen:

Does anyone have a good cube size tank suggestions? I am going to be getting a new system in march and would like some ideas. I will be selling my 90 Gallon. And going bigger but would like a cube or a shallow tank. So any ideas would be great. Mixed LPS with some SPS. Recommend lights would help me out also, sump size over flow ideas bla bla I new to this so throw anything at me. Thanks

Are you dead set on getting a cube? Check out JDigital's 105gal custom shallow paradise build. I think his dimensions are 72L X 24W X 14T. If I had the room in my house I would have gone with the 6 foot length.

Ya I have seen it is very nice, thats what got me going on my new build. Some ideas would be great but cant seem to get any. Come on people anything...:biggrin:

All I can suggest is if you plan on keeping your tangs, a cube might not be the best way to go. A lot of other people in here would tell you this too. To keep those guys happy they need to swim and a 72" long tank or greater would be a good choice. For example if you wanted to keep the 4 foot X 4 foot, to give you 100gal your height would only be 10" which is not good. The smaller length and width you go the higher you can go on your height but it might not be good for your fish. As for overflows, the choice is totally up to you...internal, external, corner or middle. Just be sure to get 2 drains so you can build a Herbie system which will keep things quiet. If you want to go with a shallower design you won't need metal halide lighting to keep your corals. T5s would be all you need. Give Kevin @ Red Coral a call (403)338-1880. Tell him what you want to do (size, dimensions) and what you are planning on keeping for livestock. He'l be able to suggest something that will work for you.

Thanks for the info. I will look in to it. So any progress with you system yet?

check this out. this would be a sweet looking tank derek. http://reddeer.kijiji.ca/c-pets-othe...AdIdZ182865212

I've been fighting a bout of the flu for the last couple of days, just so happens to be on my days off. Feeling a bit better today so maybe I'll get back to work on it tomorrow.

Ya I seen that tank..its pretty nice but to deep for my liking.

Mmax hope your feeling better. ya it sucks when your sick on your days off. should be the other way around.

how about 105 G i love this tank
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=57734
FTS:
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105G:dimensions of 72x24x14 trimless tank(with a 12.5" waterline) (will work for tangs :D)

72"x36"x17" will give more aqua scape options, works out to about 140G with a 12 inch waterline
(180G with a 16 inch waterline)

and i would say external overflow as i really like them for some reason but maybe a dual one going to a refugium and one to the skimmer then meet in the middle of the sump for a return?


thats my two cents on a shallow tank

josh's tank is really sweet dont think derek has room in his fish room for that haha.

I have a basement remember i can fit a 72'' in my fish room or any bigger and it has to go down stairs.

okay how about this
70"x36"x17" ?

That would be sweet. Home many Gallons would that be? And could I get away with 48'' t5 8 bulbs.

185G, 175G with a 16 inch waterline if you only wanted coral on one side you could get away with it, otherwise id go with two fixtures
(http://www.aquadyntech.com/tanksvolume.html)

Thanks Chase. I will look in to it. Ya I would want coral through out the system
So I would need 2 36'' t5 setups. or 1 72'' what would be less cost in your opinion. and how many bulbs would one go with.

well im no expert, well actually you probably know more then me as my tank barely has rock in it but here i go again

okay so $660 for Sunlight Supply 36" Tek Light T5 Fixture - 6-Bulb, 6 x 39W
Two of those
http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/sl...,+6+x+39W.html

you could get a MH+ t5 for like 2 grand

thats really all i could find
the two have six bulbs so that would probably be the cheaper option, you could always look for some used ones

cool thanks chase.

i tryed, might want to look into someone who knows what there talking about :P:P:P

not a problem...this is how we all learn..hope to get some more ideas from you people. let me have some.:mrgreen:

You could always get one 5ft fixture... if you center it, you wouldn't really notice that the 6 inches on the sides are not under direct light. This would cut down on the bulb replacement too as the longest bulbs available are 5ft long, so you would only need half as many to cover the same length.

That's $660 for two 36" fixtures not including bulbs. So figure out how much 12 39W T5s will run you. Sunlight Supply also has a 72" Maristar fixture, 3 X 250W MH & 4 X 39W T5 for $960...oh yeah, all bulbs and MH ballasts sold seperately. Lighting is probably the most expensive thing you'll buy so bite the bullet and get something good. What the hell, go for the Geisemann, it's only $4000+.

ya thats a little to rich for my blood. come on I'm only a funeral director.:cry: I am not going to go with MH im am going t5s so I can keep cost down and heat.

You'll want to consider what corals you want to put in if you're looking at 39W T5 bulbs. Mind you, if you're looking at a shallower tank it might be ok. Covering that length of a tank you might be better off with some MH pendants. I have an 8 x 59W bulb Tek light over my 120g (24" deep) and it throws a lot of heat. My temperature swings 4 degrees between lights off and lights on, though I do have a canopy over the tank. Cost of replacement bulbs is also a consideration, it costs me a little over $200 to change out my bulbs, which needs to be done at least once per year. Don't get me wrong though, I wouldn't switch my T5s for a MH on my tank, but they're a more attractive option for longer tanks.

I would not go 39 watt, I would go with 54ho t5, and it will be a mixed sps lps.
So I think it should work I have seen others with great success. And nice coral growth. Thanks though. not sure how shallow I will be going. still trying to decide.