Ultra High Tech 300 gallon Discus install journal

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
rbarn said:
It's all relative, I make more than some and less than others. This tank is cheap compared to many of the systems on ReefCentral.
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Amen to that. At the end of the day anyone with any money to spend on an aquarium regardless of size is obviously doing better than a big chunk of the population, and no matter how big or hi-tech or expensive your build seems there are always people who take it that step further...

Compare the cost of a build like this spread out over the life of the tank to a season of amateur motorsport (or any petrol-powered hobby), or a ski/snowboard kit and lift-passes and all the associated costs, or a good set of golf clubs and a couple of years membership at a good club, etc etc. It may be at the upper end in terms of cost for an aquarium, but even at this level it isn't an exceptionally expensive hobby in the greater scheme of things IMO.
 
While I'm waiting on some paint to dry lets talk venting. That is next on the list.

There was a gas fireplace that I took out where my plumbing is going through the walls. It's "chimney" vent was left in place to be reused as an aquarium vent. so the real hard part of running it through the attic and out the roof is done.

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I will route a 6" duct through the walls just over the water plumbing that will come out under the aquarium. There is a 2" gap behind the aquarium and the back wall that will be used as an air channel. Small computer fans will draw air in from the top and circulate air down the back of the aquarium where it will be picked up by the vent ducting and exhausted.

The whole system will be monitored by the Apex and turned on and off and speed of the main exhaust fan will be variable controlled by the Apex as well. Simple switched home thermostats and humidistats will give me set it and forget it control of canopy temps and humidity.


Parts to use.

Fantech FG-EC series inline fan with 0-10v variable speed input
http://residential.fantech.net/residential-products/inline-duct-fans/inline-exhaust-fans/#FR Series

Fantech silencer (optional)
http://residential.fantech.net/residential-products/kitchen/silencers/

Fantech backdraft check valve
http://residential.fantech.net/residential-products/kitchen/backdraft-dampers/
 
rbran - It has been a pleasure reading your tank build. Honestly, it is fantastic...

I am planning to build a tank for myself, 270 x 60 x 50 cm, 810 litres (214 g) - Glass tank. Would appreciate your assistance if you have sometime at hand...

Look forward to your next update.

regards,


Sirpreet
 
I just re-read the thread, but I couldn't find it: What kind of spotlights or lamps are you using as your primary lighting? The ones mounted on the rail with the 5/16ths bolts. What are they? What color temp? I think these are the type of light I might like to do on my new setup.

Thanks in advance! :)
 
Chicxulub said:
I just re-read the thread, but I couldn't find it: What kind of spotlights or lamps are you using as your primary lighting? The ones mounted on the rail with the 5/16ths bolts. What are they? What color temp? I think these are the type of light I might like to do on my new setup.

Thanks in advance! :)
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Correct the 3 hanging black lights. - 100 watt Ecoxotic cannons. 12k spectrum.
http://www.ecoxotic.com/100-watt-elliptical-cannon-led.html
 
Subscribed :popcorn: I love the controller part. I might swing by a reef forum (kill me) and check out some of these controllers.
 
Egon said:
Subscribed :popcorn: I love the controller part. I might swing by a reef forum (kill me) and check out some of these controllers.
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I think every aquarium should have one.

They can turn lights on and off, control heaters, chillers and fans, watch pH
The Apex in particular can tell you exactly how much power each outlet is using and has a sophisticated but simple programming language that lets set all kinds of "if this condition exist - do this" actions.

Not to mention if anything goes wrong it will send you a email and/or text message letting you know.
 
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