300 g custom build!

WarDog · #1 02-13-2017, 07:06 PM

24 inches deep, mixed reef, and after reading your other thread, I personally would stick with T5's and the Reefbrights. 2 x 8 bulb 48" fixtures and 2 x 48" reefbrights on the front (4 if you really want that wow factor). Bulbs only need to be changed every 9 months and the Reefbrights are amazing LED's to give the corals that pop.

LED only is possible, but you'll be spending a small fortune to cover 8 feet.

Halide also an option, with reefbrights, but now you're adding a ton of heat.

At 300+ gallons, things start to become very expensive.

amberc12 · #2 02-13-2017, 07:25 PM

That does sound like my best option. I have been tossing the idea around of having LEDs with retro fit T5s under a custom canopy too.
Oh I knew full well I was giving up my home renovation for this tank...but hey priorities right?

Myka · #3 02-14-2017, 01:09 AM

I agree with Warren's lighting advice.

Great to see you sharing your adventure here!

amberc12 · #4 02-14-2017, 02:05 AM

Thanks! Love to hear anymore recommendations or advice!

Myka · #5 02-14-2017, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by amberc12

Thanks! Love to hear anymore recommendations or advice!

Make sure water changes are easy because you'll be doing a large volume.

amberc12 · #6 02-14-2017, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Myka

Make sure water changes are easy because you'll be doing a large volume.

I got someone pretty fantastic coming over sometime to give me some pointers on that very thing

Mindy!

Got any skimmer recommendations?

Scythanith · #7 02-23-2017, 04:36 PM

T5's with LED supplementation is the route I'd suggest. All I can say about the other equipment is buy the best you can now to avoid buying something twice. Get a quality pump, skimmer, heater, ato, etc. off the hop.

mseepman · #8 02-24-2017, 03:43 PM

Looking forward to this taking shape.

DKoKoMan · #9 02-24-2017, 03:54 PM

I will be following this one

amberc12 · #10 03-02-2017, 04:20 PM

Bit of an update. Carpets out, new flooring down, and a butchered looking hole in my wall. Tank arrived yesterday! With a lot of help we managed to get it in the house. Thanks again to Colby, Mindy and Gustavo for the help. I hope everyone can still stand today! Still waiting on the stand, but we can use the extra time to keep getting ready...hopefully these pics are attached.