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Posted: February 22 2013 at 6:33pm |
Thoughts, comments, questions, concerns would be greatly appreciated.
I have re-sold my 120 setup already I have been in this hobby for about 10 years now.
Lee mar Starphire 96 X 30 X 32 Tall - It's really 399, but I'm going to call it 400 cause it makes me feel cooler.
Custom Canopy and Stand
4 - Ecotech Radion Pros 2 - Vortech MP60's 2 - Vortech MP40's 4 - Ecotech Battery back ups
Reef Octopus 8000INT Custom Sump with Refugium UV Sterilizer Ehiem Jager 300 watt Heater Korallin Calcium Reactor 2 - Dosers from my 120 for Alk and Mag Nitrate Reactor from my 120 Apex with Orp, Temp and PH Probes WXM module for Ecotech Salinty Module and probe Leak Detector Module with 2 probes An extra 8 energy bar
I'll have about 250lbs of Live Rock, most of it coming from my 120
Current livestock in my 120 that will be added to this tank
Female Crosshatch 3- Bartlett Anthias 5- Lyretail Anthias Mandarin Bi-Color Blenny Scooter Blenny Blue Face Angel Potters Angel 2- Black Ice Clowns 2- Bangai 1- Purple Tang Cleanup crew
NEW LIVESTOCK I'm adding
15- Bartletts Anthias 15- Carberry Anthias 15- Queen Anthias 15- Lyretail Anthias Gold Flake Angel 3- Purple Tangs Labouti Wrasse Lineatus Wrasse Hooded Flame Wrasse
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Posted: February 22 2013 at 6:48pm |
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Wow can't wait to see pics!
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Posted: February 22 2013 at 6:59pm |
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sounds impressive, can't wait for pictures either!
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Posted: February 22 2013 at 7:00pm |
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Sounds awesome I'll be lurking
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Posted: February 22 2013 at 7:51pm |
Very nice!! I cant wait... litterally  . Thats a big tank!
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28g jbj led nano, 150 g mixed reef, skimz skimmer, AI blue sol's, Reef Angel controller, wp40's, aquamedic reef doser
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Posted: February 23 2013 at 4:15pm |
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Sounds absolutely awesome!!!!!
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Posted: February 23 2013 at 5:02pm |
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Cool!! Once comment, I think you'll need more then 4 Radions LEDs. Maybe them being pro's might make a difference, but I have 6 over my 72" x 36" x 24" tank and I wouldn't want less. Figure 2' feet for each. With 4 you would get 16sq feet of coverage. You have 20sq feet of tank.
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Posted: February 23 2013 at 5:07pm |
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Can't wait to see some pics!
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Posted: February 23 2013 at 5:08pm |
 troyholl wrote:
Cool!! Once comment, I think you'll need more then 4 Radions LEDs. Maybe them being pro's might make a difference, but I have 6 over my 72" x 36" x 24" tank and I wouldn't want less. Figure 2' feet for each. With 4 you would get 16sq feet of coverage. You have 20sq feet of tank. |
I'm only 30 wide and I'm leaving quite a bit of swimming room in the front of the tank. I went over this with Ecotech and they suggested to me that I should hang them parallel and space them evenly and then raise them to 10 inches and I should be okay. I'm going to play it be ear as I add corals this year. I'm really excited though. This will be my first experience with LED's.
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Posted: February 23 2013 at 5:17pm |
love2skiutah wrote:
troyholl wrote:
Cool!! Once comment, I think you'll need more then 4 Radions LEDs. Maybe them being pro's might make a difference, but I have 6 over my 72" x 36" x 24" tank and I wouldn't want less. Figure 2' feet for each. With 4 you would get 16sq feet of coverage. You have 20sq feet of tank. |
I'm only 30 wide and I'm leaving quite a bit of swimming room in the front of the tank. I went over this with Ecotech and they suggested to me that I should hang them parallel and space them evenly and then raise them to 10 inches and I should be okay. I'm going to play it be ear as I add corals this year. I'm really excited though. This will be my first experience with LED's. |
That makes sense. My tank is 36" and I didn't think one row, even parallel, would be enough. But at 30" your probably okay!
If you want to see the LEDs in action your invited anytime to check my setup out!
I'll be watching your build in anticipation! It sounds like you've got a great plan!
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Posted: February 23 2013 at 5:58pm |
troyholl wrote:
love2skiutah wrote:
troyholl wrote:
Cool!! Once comment, I think you'll need more then 4 Radions LEDs. Maybe them being pro's might make a difference, but I have 6 over my 72" x 36" x 24" tank and I wouldn't want less. Figure 2' feet for each. With 4 you would get 16sq feet of coverage. You have 20sq feet of tank. |
I'm only 30 wide and I'm leaving quite a bit of swimming room in the front of the tank. I went over this with Ecotech and they suggested to me that I should hang them parallel and space them evenly and then raise them to 10 inches and I should be okay. I'm going to play it be ear as I add corals this year. I'm really excited though. This will be my first experience with LED's. |
That makes sense. My tank is 36" and I didn't think one row, even parallel, would be enough. But at 30" your probably okay!
If you want to see the LEDs in action your invited anytime to check my setup out!
I'll be watching your build in anticipation! It sounds like you've got a great plan!
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Yes, I'd love to come see your set up. If I had to shell out another $3,600 in lights, I would have a nervous break down. I already completely blew my budget out of the water on what I have so far.
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Posted: February 23 2013 at 5:59pm |
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I know what you mean! I live in Riverton and your welcome anytime just let me know when! Im also interested in how well the Pro's do... I've thought of upgrading but $1800 to do so is a bit much, even though the fact they have an upgrade path is pretty cool!
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Posted: April 14 2013 at 9:10am |
Look what got delivered last week! Dion does fabulous high quality work. I'm very pleased with the way the stand and canopy turned out.
Edited by love2skiutah - April 14 2013 at 9:11am
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Posted: April 14 2013 at 9:16am |
Looks great! I'm very excited to see the progress of this build! 
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Posted: April 14 2013 at 9:20am |
Also changed up my livestock a little bit.
I cut out all the Wrasses for now. I have about 6 different kinds of Anthias going in now. I cut out 2 Purple tangs and will just go with 1. I'm adding 3 Yellow tangs, Naso Tang with Streamers, Sohal Tang and Kole Tang. I've never wanted an Orange Tail Emp until I saw Syphus's the other day, so I'm trying to find one. My Female Cross Hatch died the other day, so I'm going to stick with just the Male Cross Hatch for now. I also brought in a trio of Flame Angels.
I'm still a little hesitant on the Sohal because of how aggressive they get, but I love the fish so much, I'm going to try it.
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