advice for my new set-up - Page 2

reefwars · #11 09-11-2010, 07:59 AM

brett love the idea of someday having a fish room underneath or behind a tank but unfortunately my basement is a crawl space its just one floor to my house which sucks for heat issues and humidity but good if i go the airconditioner route as i only have one level to cool

im thinking mh pendants for the tank but ........should i lol

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lockrookie · #12 09-11-2010, 02:40 PM

i like the idea of a center overflow fora cube tank it may be a bit of a pain to clean reaching over the tank but with rick piled op around it or diy rockwall around itwould look awesome then you can see allround the tank. i have a design in my head that would incorporate closed loop for flow just no room inhouse to build one. but then you see all sides of the tank this peron gave me the idea

rjengen · #13 09-11-2010, 03:01 PM

I like where this is going and can't wait to see the build thread...as far as controllers...FWIW, I have a Profilux, and all I can do is preach about how good they are, and the support out there for them. I haven't figured out how to get it to wipe after a trip to the bathroom, and a #2, but everything else is dead simple with it. It's basically plug and play...and if you have the money to spend, you won't be dissapointed. The support, and options are endless, and it's a compact unit, around the size of a computer's router. Right now we're in the process of upgrading my lights from T-5's to dimable LED's, all controlled by the Profilux. You can also get a dosing unit, which will also run your ATO, and automatic water changes. Might be worth while for you to go down and chat with Ken at Blue World Aquatics...I was very sceptical about the price at first, but now that I've had it up and running for 6 months, I can honestly say it's worth every penny. Hope that helped...and can't wait to see the build

reefwars · #14 09-11-2010, 03:14 PM

now thats what im talking about that pic is my tank lol what does everyone else think is center ovverflow the way to go for a walk around tank i had my heart set on a c2c overflow but i kinda like the idea of stacking my rock around the center overflow and not seeing any plumbing or overflow

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lockrookie · #15 09-11-2010, 04:22 PM

FYI that system is being sold on sask reef for 6 grand

Sunee · #16 09-15-2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by reefwars

now thats what im talking about that pic is my tank lol what does everyone else think is center ovverflow the way to go for a walk around tank i had my heart set on a c2c overflow but i kinda like the idea of stacking my rock around the center overflow and not seeing any plumbing or overflow

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That would be a great option. I love the idea of being able to view all 4 sides - and no plumbing showing!

reefwars · #17 09-15-2010, 10:23 PM

It's the decision I made after, lots of viewable space I'm just finalizing the details then the build starts

I'm going to be doing a stand with dry stack rock similar to what's on slit of new homes

granite top just like the pic

paddyob · #18 09-15-2010, 10:24 PM

Aquarium Illusions has that big tank with overflow in the middle. Too bad it is a rock tank now and not still the coral tank.

That was a cool tank.

reefwars · #19 09-15-2010, 11:12 PM

oh pat buddy i would love to have that tank .that thing is huge lol
im going to be getting reefcanada from here to build my tank i know some people hes built for and they all say hes a great guy to do business with and is an artist when it comes to glass

4'x4'x20" center overflow, 4 returns and 4 drains

with a divider built in for my eel.trimless tank polished edges beveled glass

already have a price set and awaiting final details then the build starts and maybe ill have some pics to finally add to my journal lol