Need your knowledge in finishing up my equipment buying. - Page 3

Scuba Dan · 06-07-2006, 10:42 PM

Thanks Casey.

I hope so. I guess the easy part is buying all the equipment...

Even though its not easy on the wallet. I just hope I can keep the living things living once its set up.

Casey · 06-07-2006, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Scuba Dan

Thanks Casey.

I hope so. I guess the easy part is buying all the equipment...

Even though its not easy on the wallet. I just hope I can keep the living things living once its set up.

You are right and sure you can we are here for you.

Scuba Dan · 06-08-2006, 09:29 PM

Canopy fans, How many do I need? Its for a 120 gal tank. Im using (2) 250w MH's and 2 VHO's. Can I use a couple of computer fans? If not, who sells a inexpensive kit? I found one of these fans from Coralife. If I were to go with this, how many would I need? Here is the info:

Product Information: 4.75" Cooling Fan Kit Low-profile fan for easy installation Dimension: 4.75" x 4.75" x 1" Quiet operation: 67 CFM @ 34.5 dB Dependable long life

Thanks...

Scuba Dan · 06-09-2006, 08:27 PM

I went ahead with 2 of the Aqualight 4-3/4" Cooling Fan Kits. My next question would be, Where is the best placement for the fans? One drawing air in and the other pulling air out? One on each end? Both on top of the canopy? ect....
Thanks...

Tim224DT · 06-09-2006, 08:41 PM

One on each end of the canopy one blowing in and the other blowing out. I need to get some fans for my canopy i had got some 120mm computer fans but they turned out to be to big then i never went to go get anymore.

Tim

Scuba Dan · 06-09-2006, 08:47 PM

Tim, I picked up a couple today on ebay from a guy who is in Brooksville, about 45 mins North of Tampa. (Im sure you knew that.)

I picked the kits up for $16.95 each + shipping. I went to the LFS after work today and for the same one, they wanted $29.99.

LMK if you what the info....

Tim224DT · 06-09-2006, 08:53 PM

HEHE yeah i know where brooksville is

Sweet deal for that price!! Yeah my LFS wants about that much for fans.

At one point in time i was planning on using a Computer Fan controller to control my fans but the controller ended up breaking.

Tim

moondog2001 · 06-10-2006, 12:42 AM

Hey Dan, can you give us the link to the site you got your wavemaker from? Thanks.

Dave

Scuba Dan · 06-10-2006, 09:16 AM

Sure, Here is the link:

http://www.currentsea.com/wavemaker.htm

I went with package 4B. The package includes the Wave maker and 4 Maxi-Jet 1200 pumps. Not a bad deal for the price.....Real good deal for me since the brother in-law bought it for me...*LOL*

Scuba Dan · 06-10-2006, 03:27 PM

Time to buy the parts for my DIY power distribution center. How many timers are you guys using? Here is a list of what I think I would need timers on.

* MH- 2 timers (One for each ballast) Can I run both off one timer?
* VHO- 1 timer (One ballast)
* Moonlight- 1 timer
* CF for refugium- 1 timer
* Fans for Canopy- 2 timers Can I run both off one timer?

7 timers seem like alot. I am planning on using the Intermatic HD timers. They are rated at 15amps each.

Scuba Dan · 06-10-2006, 04:06 PM

Picked up the tank stand today. Now Im ready to put this set-up together.

There may be some plumbing question to come soon...

Scuba Dan · 06-10-2006, 04:12 PM

Pic of the stand...

Scuba Dan · 06-15-2006, 07:46 PM

Received the last of the equipment needed to start setting this tank up, (I hope.) received my refractometer and the fan for my sump. I have 2 more of those hydor Flo devices on B/O. I will make up a list of EVERYTHING I bought and put it through you guys and you can tell me if Im missing anything. Im sure there is...

Thanks...

Scuba Dan · 06-10-2007, 06:19 PM

July 4th will be one year since I have had the tank up. Its all well. For those of you interested in the Current Sea wave maker, its working GREAT!! No problems at all. Link if you need some info on it:
http://www.currentsea.com/wavemaker.htm

Pic of tank...