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Old 02-09-2011, 07:02 PM
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My fist real Marine build…

What started off as a 36” Marineland cube has now evolved into a Starphire 36x32x20 with an external rear overflow, One piece Euro brace and two MP40 pockets built by Concept Aquariums. It will be placed on a custom built 32” stained Oak stand.

Thus far I have:
  • Custom Starphire tank 36x32x20 (99gal) w/milled 1pc euro top, black silicone, all polished edges & modified Bean animal rear external overflow. Currently sitting on the coffee table
  • 2x MP40W es
  • Custom Hardwood Stand 75% completed
  • Skimz SM161
  • Bubble Magus Calcium reactor with 5lb alum co2, reg, solenoid etc.
  • Home Depot LED under stand lighting
  • DA RKE+net controller
  • 100lbs of eco-reefer rock
  • 100lbs of eco-reefer sand
  • BRS dual reactor (GFO/Carbon)
  • Vertex ZF-15 w/ bio pellets (haven't decided to run yet, mixed reviews etc)
  • Windows based PC for build (truly a Mac guy)
Still trying to decide on
  • Lighting for DT (Vertex Illumina 260 vs. Pacific Sun Black Python 200) ???- update= going with the PS fixture.
  • Sump design (basement vs. under DT) ???- update went under tank as I plan to build a new home in the next couple of years (2 or so)
  • Proflux III for lights and MP40 ???
I have a couple nice MH fixtures I may use to get things up and running but really want to give LED a go.


More to follow...
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Nice!
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i'll be following this one...
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Started the plumbing today and the stand is coming along...



Not the greatest pictures but you get the idea....

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lookin like a pretty good start.....what are your stocking plans?
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looks good there brian buddy, sand bed or no??
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lookin like a pretty good start.....what are your stocking plans?

Haven't really gotten that far but I do have a 24" cube and most of it's occupants will be moving when things are good to go in here

Scopa
couple clowns
2 fire shrimp
scooter blennie
lawnmower
various crabs and snails
etc.
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looks good there brian buddy, sand bed or no??
Thanx Denny, I Will be doing the sand bed thing...I think...
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Well I got a few more things done today...

-Painted the inside of the stand white x 2 coats
-built the worlds ugliest 3 chamber sump
-more plumbing

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Looking pretty cool so far......I've never seen vortec's mounted in a separate chamber......interesting idea
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