290G Peninsula Tank

andestang · #1 03-06-2010, 05:19 PM

This sound like its going to be a nice build. I have very simular hopes of building something simular. I like the peninsula style tank for the veiwing purposes of being able to have full veiw of both length side glass panels. Came across the beananimal overflow awhile back, it does sound like a great set-up. What are you thinking for your lighting ?

mseepman · #2 03-06-2010, 05:51 PM

For lighting I'm going to be putting together a light rack very much like one done by Glassreef on RC. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...6#post13477526

In the end I should have 3 x 250W MH with large Lumenbright reflectors as well as 8 x T5HO lights for actinic and accent lighting. I will also incorporate some moonlights though I haven't decided which ones or how.

My biggest concerns so far are how I will lift the light up and out of my way when I need to get into the tank. The canopy will be cabinetwork all the way to the ceiling. I haven't figured out what it will look like yet but I think it should match our kitchen cabinets.

Zoaelite · #3 03-06-2010, 06:07 PM

Lookin forward to this build, I'm running a 170 Peninsula so a 280 is next on the list!

Leah · #4 03-06-2010, 07:00 PM

Wow!

Now this will be a tank Journal.

Can't wait to see this Mark.

I will definetly have to come up to Vernon to see this one. On second thought, maybe I better not...

... might make me want one this size too.

mseepman · #5 03-07-2010, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Leah

Wow!

Now this will be a tank Journal.

Can't wait to see this Mark.

I will definetly have to come up to Vernon to see this one. On second thought, maybe I better not...

... might make me want one this size too.

Haha, I don't doubt that this is not your last upgrade Leah. I'm hoping that I might be able to come see your tank next weekend since my sister-in-law should be popping (having her first baby) sometime between now and then in Penticton. No guarantees though as I'm not sure what my wife will think of me deserting the "event" to go oogle your new fish tank (is oogle a real word?)

banditpowdercoat · #6 03-07-2010, 01:06 AM

Wheres the pics.....Aww I lost interest LMAO

mseepman · #7 03-07-2010, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by banditpowdercoat

Wheres the pics.....Aww I lost interest LMAO

Haha...would this be called a self fulfilling prophesy?

Leah · #8 03-07-2010, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mseepman

Haha, I don't doubt that this is not your last upgrade Leah. I'm hoping that I might be able to come see your tank next weekend since my sister-in-law should be popping (having her first baby) sometime between now and then in Penticton. No guarantees though as I'm not sure what my wife will think of me deserting the "event" to go oogle your new fish tank (is oogle a real word?)

Hey Mark,

He he!

I think that this will have to do me for a while. Can't just sit and gawk at my tanks all day need to do other stuff.

You are very welcome anytime you know and bring them too! Would love to see your daughter.

Congrats to the Uncle.

banditpowdercoat · #9 03-07-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Leah

Hey Mark,

He he!

I think that this will have to do me for a while. Can't just sit and gawk at my tanks all day need to do other stuff.

You are very welcome anytime you know and bring them too! Would love to see your daughter.

Congrats to the Uncle.

Like what other stuff? Surf Canreef like me??!!