Hi all,
First time poster here but have lurked for some time.....soaking up the beautiful setups I see here...
Not sure where to post this but....
Hi all,
Hope all is well with everyone....
I am fortunate to be in a position to get a custom built tank and stand per my specs...
Dimensions in inches: 72 (length) x 20 (height) x 36 (width/front to back) for approx 220 gallons.
Rimless Starphire glass on all 4 sides...NO bulkheads of any type.....I will most likely go with black silicone rather than the clear...
Stand will be powder coated steel and will also have a custom fabricated light bar that will attach to the stand..The bar will also be powder coated to match....
Lead time is about 6 weeks so hope to get in June...
Here are links to the builders and the hardware choices for lights, filter, substrate, etc.
Links to hardware and such:
1. Tank manufacturer/builder:
http://www.coasttocoastaquariums.com/
2. Overflow(CS202) for intake flow:
http://www.cpraquatic.com/products/overflows.html
3. Sump and wet/dry (Model 4):
http://www.southbroadwaytropicals.com/ItemPages/WetDry.htm
4. Sump pump (1800gph) OR separate c02 pump (500-600gph). I may use a larger model as the sump and co2 pump or a smaller model just for c02.
http://www.marinedepot.com/Danner_M...anner_Mfg.-DN1159-FIWPSBUFPO-DN1161-1-vi.html
5. Lights (T5HOx12x39w):
http://www.aquaticlife.com/t5ho_six_lamp/index.html
6. Bulbs(Giesemann 39w Midday and 39w AquaFlora T5 HO Lamps):
http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/giesemann-midday-t5-ho-lamps x 6
http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/giesemann-aquaflora-t5-ho-lamps x 6
7. Additional filtration:
http://www.eheim.de/eheim/inhalte/index.jsp?key=liniendetail_27575_ehen
8. Additional flow (MP40):
http://ecotechmarine.com/vortech-mp40w-es-propeller-pump/
9. Substrate (amazonia I):
http://www.adgshop.com/Substrate_System_s/1.htm
I will not use powersand or anything else..
That should do it...The eheim has an internal heater should I need one, or the sump is large enough to toss in a heater if need be...
The stand will be 'open' until I get the skirt designed and built with detachable panels all around.
I intend to place the new aquarium so that there is sufficient space to walk completely around it. It will of course be the focal point of the apt lol
Appreciate any comments or experiences with any of the hardware. Much of it I have used but not the sump or the eheim canister...
I will be injecting c02 and using the EI dosing method...
I have a detailed thread over at the barr report if you want to follow that...start at post #60....
http://www.barrreport.com/showthread.php/8435-New-Tank-Build-Thread/page6
First time poster here but have lurked for some time.....soaking up the beautiful setups I see here...
Not sure where to post this but....
Hi all,
Hope all is well with everyone....
I am fortunate to be in a position to get a custom built tank and stand per my specs...
Dimensions in inches: 72 (length) x 20 (height) x 36 (width/front to back) for approx 220 gallons.
Rimless Starphire glass on all 4 sides...NO bulkheads of any type.....I will most likely go with black silicone rather than the clear...
Stand will be powder coated steel and will also have a custom fabricated light bar that will attach to the stand..The bar will also be powder coated to match....
Lead time is about 6 weeks so hope to get in June...
Here are links to the builders and the hardware choices for lights, filter, substrate, etc.
Links to hardware and such:
1. Tank manufacturer/builder:
http://www.coasttocoastaquariums.com/
2. Overflow(CS202) for intake flow:
http://www.cpraquatic.com/products/overflows.html
3. Sump and wet/dry (Model 4):
http://www.southbroadwaytropicals.com/ItemPages/WetDry.htm
4. Sump pump (1800gph) OR separate c02 pump (500-600gph). I may use a larger model as the sump and co2 pump or a smaller model just for c02.
http://www.marinedepot.com/Danner_M...anner_Mfg.-DN1159-FIWPSBUFPO-DN1161-1-vi.html
5. Lights (T5HOx12x39w):
http://www.aquaticlife.com/t5ho_six_lamp/index.html
6. Bulbs(Giesemann 39w Midday and 39w AquaFlora T5 HO Lamps):
http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/giesemann-midday-t5-ho-lamps x 6
http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/giesemann-aquaflora-t5-ho-lamps x 6
7. Additional filtration:
http://www.eheim.de/eheim/inhalte/index.jsp?key=liniendetail_27575_ehen
8. Additional flow (MP40):
http://ecotechmarine.com/vortech-mp40w-es-propeller-pump/
9. Substrate (amazonia I):
http://www.adgshop.com/Substrate_System_s/1.htm
I will not use powersand or anything else..
That should do it...The eheim has an internal heater should I need one, or the sump is large enough to toss in a heater if need be...
The stand will be 'open' until I get the skirt designed and built with detachable panels all around.
I intend to place the new aquarium so that there is sufficient space to walk completely around it. It will of course be the focal point of the apt lol
Appreciate any comments or experiences with any of the hardware. Much of it I have used but not the sump or the eheim canister...
I will be injecting c02 and using the EI dosing method...
I have a detailed thread over at the barr report if you want to follow that...start at post #60....
http://www.barrreport.com/showthread.php/8435-New-Tank-Build-Thread/page6