~450 gallon reef setup

DAVE · #1 04-23-2011, 01:58 PM

Thanks Stacey.

I do have the fish room exhausted outside (just a simple dryer vent in a window with a fan/duct work). You can see the hole in the back of the room in the first "drywall/mudding pic".

I will be doing some research on the HRV unit. I believe I should be able to make it work with the existing duct work, but I will have to bring someone in to take a look.

For the time being I will try the dehumidifier/direct exhaust first and if I can't keep my humidity down then I will need to go with a unit more appropriate.

Anyone have any suggestions for a good dehumidifier? (minimum 70 pints), that is energy efficient and dependable (I would imagine it will be running more often the not).

Thanks guys/gals

AquaticFinatic · #2 05-03-2011, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydrologist

Thanks Stacey.

I do have the fish room exhausted outside (just a simple dryer vent in a window with a fan/duct work). You can see the hole in the back of the room in the first "drywall/mudding pic".

I will be doing some research on the HRV unit. I believe I should be able to make it work with the existing duct work, but I will have to bring someone in to take a look.

For the time being I will try the dehumidifier/direct exhaust first and if I can't keep my humidity down then I will need to go with a unit more appropriate.

Anyone have any suggestions for a good dehumidifier? (minimum 70 pints), that is energy efficient and dependable (I would imagine it will be running more often the not).

Thanks guys/gals

You should look at an hrv rather than a dehumidifier as they do cost a fair bit more to run than the hrv. I have tried the dehumid route and I'm going hrv as it will pay for itself quicker. Nice build by the way

DAVE · #3 05-05-2011, 12:42 AM

What do you guys recommend I put on the floor between my 180 (steel stand) and the laminate wood?

I have the dri-core sub floor underneath

Thanks

DAVE · #4 05-13-2011, 10:55 PM

Time for another update (sorry about the photo quality)

Bar Tank

Front shot of the room (projector screen)

bryceschutte · #5 05-14-2011, 03:53 PM

Basement is looking amazing! 2 tanks at once = either stupid or brilliant

On a side note, is that where your projector is staying? Seems really low.

DAVE · #6 05-14-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bryceschutte

Basement is looking amazing! 2 tanks at once = either stupid or brilliant

On a side note, is that where your projector is staying? Seems really low.

This system took a lot of planing. Why would you think two tanks would be stupid???

Projector will be raised up, I just haven't got around to it yet.

bryceschutte · #7 05-14-2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydrologist

This system took a lot of planing. Why would you think two tanks would be stupid???

Projector will be raised up, I just haven't got around to it yet.

Stupid might have been a little strong. Thats just alot of tanks to be setting up at the same time. But I guess its all one big system anyway.

Go big or go home.