Shrimpchips's 100g (Live!)

kien · #1 01-25-2010, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by shrimpchips

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Other stuff that will be on the tank include my Profilux 4-channel SA doser, as well as my Profilux II Plus controller.

Looks awesome! Something to keep in mind (in case you didn't already know).. GHL has a non standalone doser that hooks up and talks to the profilux controller. It is cheaper than the standalone doser. :-)

K.

shrimpchips · #2 01-25-2010, 06:44 PM

Thanks Kien - I'm hoping it all turns out as nice as I have in my head!

Yeah, I bought the SA doser, since I didn't have any intention of picking up a controller anytime soon. And then a week later a great deal on a Profilux set up popped up, so I got it....could of saved myself $200, but oh well

Nebthet · #3 01-25-2010, 07:18 PM

I have found that Kijiji for your area is a good place to look for cured live rock for decent prices. There are a few people selling it for between $3/lb to $4.50/lb.

JDigital · #4 01-25-2010, 07:44 PM

Wow... this sounds like it is going to be quite the tank!

Looking forward to it.

Chase31 · #5 01-25-2010, 07:56 PM

drool

Nebthet · #6 01-25-2010, 09:01 PM

Droolz is right!!! I can't wait to see this puppy put together and all set up.
Your sps will be really nice and happy in this baby!

shrimpchips · #7 02-01-2010, 04:08 AM

I picked up my light today from Tim from Elite Aquatics - a Sfiligoi Stealth 8 x 39w T5HO fixture.

It came in an overly huge box:

The splash guard is made of two panes of low-iron glass:

All packed in:

Huzzah!

There's two cords for the lighting and one for the fans (with adjustable voltage). Also there's an additional hole for the cord for the LED upgrade (which I didn't get), but it will be great as I eventually want to get a Profilux SIMU-LED stick. Also there's a gap in the reflectors in the middle for the LEDs, which I can use too.

There's 4 fans (2 for each bulb), and the top is a metal mesh for venting. The reflectors are super bright - definitely magnitudes more 'shiny' than my Current USA reflectors.

The fixture is built solid, and I can't wait to have the rest of the tank set up!

No bulbs yet - that's not in this month's budget

This weekend I also placed an order for some of the plumbing (loc line fittings and a gate valve) - the rest of the plumbing I need to go to JJ Downs for (schedule 40 grey PVC pipe and fittings). I'm also getting a Vortech from a friend who is opting for a wavebox instead.