A monster is in the works!!!

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  1. Area 51 Exotics

    Area 51 Exotics 3reef Sponsor

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    I've decided to abandon multiple prop tanks and go for a monster display/prop system.

    Dimesions are:

    84" x 48" x 24" 410ish gallons

    Center overflow w/2 returns

    4 corner returns

    Looking for input on lighting? I'm thinking T-5 & MH pendants...

    I will need to upgrade some stuff so I will have a 1/4 HP Artica Chiller for sale. As well a my prop tank. Acrylic 60" x 22" x 12" w/ overflow I can send pics for those interested. I will have a 48" giesman fixture 2-150 MH plus Actinics. A hamilton 24" fixture w/ 1 175w MH plus actinincs.

    I also have a 125gallon tank with a divider down the center & a cpr 192 wet dry.

    PM if interested.

    Any comments/input would be appreciated :)
     
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  3. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    Oh great your just trying to one up me LOL


    Check out Pacific Garden supplies for your reflectors. The Luminarc 3 or mini 3 can be suspended much higher than a spider or other and gives the best light reflection. I have 3 to set up next week and OMG they look amazing. Also Customer service Rocks.

    J
     
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    ;D I just need more room for all my crazy corals!!

    Here's a sketch of what I'm thinking.
    Teal Dots = Returns

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    As far as flow, here is what I have in mind. A Sequence Dart (2800 gph) on the two center lines with appropriate t's to feed a calcium/phosban/carbon reactors. On the four corner ones a Sequence Hammerhead (5500 gph) powering all. I could go with a dolphin for higher flow if anyone thinks this won't be enough? Also I could go with four center returns & 2 Hammerheads?

    Jason I'm a dealer for Sunlight supply so I'm headed that way, what's your theory on T-5's? I've see a lot of people going all T-5 w/ no MH and keeping amazig SPS as well as LPS.
     
  5. 90_Berlin_joe

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    Vamp we need to talk about the Giesman fixture and that cpr192.
     
  6. Area 51 Exotics

    Area 51 Exotics 3reef Sponsor

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    Well I did...

    470ish gallons. 7'x4.5'x2' I wanted 5' wide but after making a frame out of 2x4's realized I only had 1-2" of play to get this thing down the stairs (Only 5!!!) so I backed down to 4.5' wide.

    This monster is being made out of 1-1/4 acrylic and has a 4" wide eurobrace.

    6-10 week delivery
     
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    That is going to be a monster. Who's building it?
     
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  9. Area 51 Exotics

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    Clarity Plus, met with them this morning. This is my equipment list so far:

    Clarity Plus Tank, 7’ x 4.5’ x 2’
    Stand
    Sump
    Refugium
    Frag Grow Out Tank
    Skimmer: My Reef Creations MR-4 w/ Quick Release & Ozone
    Calcium Reactor: My Reef Creations CR-6 Dual w/ Spray Bar
    Kalk Reactor: My Reef Creations Standard Model
    Fluidized Reactor (Phosban): My Reef Creations (FMC)
    Fluidized Reactor (Carbon): My Reef Creations (FMC)
    Chiller: Industrial ½ HP
    UV Sterilizer: Aqua Classic 120 watt UV w/ Wiper
    Heater: 1000w titanium
    Lighting: 2 Luminarc III’s w/ 1000w 20k, & 12 T-5’s

    I'm sure this list will be changing :)
     
  10. Covey

    Covey Scooter Blennie

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    I like it all. It will be nice to have another MRC user around 3reef. You won't be dissapointed by that stuff.
     
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    Oh man that's looking good.
    Isn't planning fun

    J