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Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 5:48 pm
Its in the ruff stages. Hopefully it will look better once completed.
Jeremy
Jeremy
Looks to have a lot of promise.
Joe
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Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 5:54 pm
Posted: 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?
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 7:35 pm
That will be amazing. can't wait to see it.
Posted: 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?
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 10:50 pm
It's going to be a reef. That is why he is using the Solar tubes for primary lighting.danielmiller82 wrote:how big is it going to be??? Is it going to be a reef tank or FOWLR or what?
Posted: 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
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
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 11:48 pm
well we should have a HUGE party over there when its up and running!
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2005 12:04 pm
Are those like solar/fiber collectors from the outside ?
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2005 12:52 pm
Posted: 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
Jeremy
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 6:18 pm
Wow, I wish I had a tank like that! Keep us updated 
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 12:24 pm
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 10:59 am
Any updates on this tank yet? I can't wait to see new pics.
Posted: 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
Thanks,
Jeremy