Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board  

Go Back   Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board > General > Tank Journal

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 08-22-2008, 03:39 AM
Lance's Avatar
Lance Lance is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Powell River, B.C.
Posts: 3,572
Lance is on a distinguished road
Default My new 225 gallon

Well I'm just about ready to start setting up the new tank. It's a 225 gal Sea Star with starphire front (72x30x24 high). I really like the 30" depth. It came with dual overflows and 4 holes drilled. A nice custom-built oak stand and Aqualight Pro lights.
I've painted the back black and put together the plumbing for the return. After Labour Day I'm going to pull down some drywall from the basement ceiling and beef up the floor. The tank will be in the family room, built into an entertainment unit. I purchased a MR-3 skimmer and Iwaki pump. Still have to make the sump, buy a pump for the return, and all the other stuff I need. I will be posting pics of the build as I'm sure I'll need some advice along the way.










Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 08-22-2008, 04:00 AM
JDigital's Avatar
JDigital JDigital is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Airdrie
Posts: 2,795
JDigital is on a distinguished road
Send a message via MSN to JDigital
Default

Wow... thats a sweeeeeeet looking tank! really like the look of the dual overflows.
__________________
180G Office Reef. Started Sept 2012 http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=88894

62G Starfire Reef. Started Jan 2013 http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=89988
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 08-22-2008, 04:09 AM
Lance's Avatar
Lance Lance is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Powell River, B.C.
Posts: 3,572
Lance is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by JDigital View Post
Wow... thats a sweeeeeeet looking tank! really like the look of the dual overflows.

Yeah, they're nice. 48" of overflow with 8" of drain holes.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 08-22-2008, 04:38 AM
Chaloupa's Avatar
Chaloupa Chaloupa is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Campbell River, B.C.
Posts: 1,783
Chaloupa is on a distinguished road
Default

HOLY Lance!!! I'm sooo jealous....gorgeous tank.
__________________
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
Sarah




Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 08-22-2008, 04:39 AM
mark's Avatar
mark mark is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Edmonton AB
Posts: 4,212
mark is on a distinguished road
Default

that salt bucket looks tiny in there
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 08-22-2008, 05:07 PM
Lance's Avatar
Lance Lance is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Powell River, B.C.
Posts: 3,572
Lance is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by mark View Post
that salt bucket looks tiny in there

That's because it takes 2 buckets to fill the damn tank with water!
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 09:48 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.