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LoneStar · Post by **LoneStar** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 5:48 pm

Its in the ruff stages. Hopefully it will look better once completed.

Jeremy

Phisher · Post by **Phisher** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 5:54 pm

Looks to have a lot of promise.

Joe

Amphiprion · Post by **Amphiprion** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 6:56 pm

So this is the beginnings of your 980 gallon monster, eh? Looks like its going to be quite impressive, especially since I can see those sun tubes. Are you going to have any more supplemental lighting for dark, cloudy days?

NM354 · Post by **NM354** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 7:35 pm

That will be amazing. can't wait to see it.

danielmiller82 · Post by **danielmiller82** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 9:09 pm

how big is it going to be??? Is it going to be a reef tank or FOWLR or what?

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 10:50 pm

danielmiller82 wrote:how big is it going to be??? Is it going to be a reef tank or FOWLR or what?

It's going to be a reef. That is why he is using the Solar tubes for primary lighting.

LoneStar · Post by **LoneStar** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 10:58 pm

Thanks for the nice comments.

The tank (wood) was 898 gallons before the 4 layers of fibreglass and 3 layers of gel coat were added. Afterwards I didnt take a measurement. I plan to use 2 150 gallon sumps under the stand. The tank will continue to be a reef as I am just going to move all the existing livestock over.

I have 3 400 watt halides over my existing tank and enough equipment to have 3 additional 250s that can be used on the new tank. As of right now, I plan on not lighting the tank of overcast days (but who knows what will happen).

Thanks again,
Jeremy

danielmiller82 · Post by **danielmiller82** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 11:48 pm

well we should have a HUGE party over there when its up and running!

Post by **snoopdog** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 12:04 pm

Are those like solar/fiber collectors from the outside ?

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 12:52 pm

http://www.solatube.com/res_products.php

They are supposed to be the equavalent of a 1000w bulb.

LoneStar · Post by **LoneStar** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 8:11 pm

Yea, Scott hit the nail on the head. Same product, different company. They are 21" tubes made from a highly reflective silver containing material. I do not know how good they actually work but it will be nice to know (while on travel) that the lights are off. I have had my timer go out a couple times and leave the lights on. I guess if they get stuck on this time, I'll have bigger problems to worry about.

Jeremy

reefer21 · Post by **reefer21** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 6:18 pm

Wow, I wish I had a tank like that! Keep us updated

Post by **snoopdog** » Tue Aug 23, 2005 12:24 pm

I think the IRS gives kickbacks on solar.

http://www.seia.org/getpdf.php?iid=21

GermanShepherdGirl · Post by **GermanShepherdGirl** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 10:59 am

Any updates on this tank yet? I can't wait to see new pics.

LoneStar · Post by **LoneStar** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 7:24 pm

Funny you should ask. I have been so busy trying to finish the house before the deadline that I just started working the tank Sunday. I just got home from the house and have now got most of the valves and bulkheads installed. I am hoping to get the rock in the tank this weekend (if I am not on the road). If I do get the rocks in, I will add a few pictures.

Thanks,
Jeremy