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01-30-2007, 09:42 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Marlboro, Ma.
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MG's 140 gallon build thread
Figured I would jump on this as well since I just started to set up another tank. This is going to be a 140 gallon in wall display in my basement. At this point all I have done is biult the stud wall where the tank will be. I will post a pic tonight of the location.
Mike
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01-30-2007, 12:29 PM
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Shark
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Here is the wall I framed for the tank. The basement will be finished as well.
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01-30-2007, 12:41 PM
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slow down...
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Stoneham, Ma
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nice!
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01-30-2007, 02:25 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Spencer, MA
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looking good mike 
steve
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02-04-2007, 08:16 PM
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Shark
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The framing and electric is done.
Last edited by mg; 02-27-2008 at 05:08 PM.
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02-08-2007, 11:02 AM
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Shark
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So the plans for the tank are as follows.
For in tank flow I am using a Sequence Dart with an Oceans Motions 4-way. The return pump will most likely be a little Giant 3MDQ-SC for now since I have one laying around.
Skimmer is a Deltec AP600 that I am picking up this weekend.
Lighting I am a little undecided. I know I am going to use a single halide (single ended) with a standard luminarc reflector on an icecap ballast. What I cant decide is 250 or 400W. This is going to be mainly a SPS tank. I am planning on putting the light on a motorized lighting rail and have it move front to back over a 10-12 hour period.
I will most likely use a DIY calcium reactor that I will build. |
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02-08-2007, 11:21 AM
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Just some guy, you know?
Join Date: Sep 2005
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Your going to use only one MH bulb on a 140G tank? What are the tank's dementions?
Looks great! This will be one slick project.
Whiskey
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02-08-2007, 12:11 PM
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Shark
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wiskey
Your going to use only one MH bulb on a 140G tank? What are the tank's dementions?
Looks great! This will be one slick project.
Whiskey
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It is 36"x36"x25". The plan is to try to get away with a single bulb. I have seen this work great with a single 400 in a luminarc on a 120 (48x24). The outer edges on the 36" width will have a little lower light. I am planning on having a valey running through the middle so that is where the corals will be the deepest. Again front to back will be on a light mover so the fixture will move 12-18" front to back to cover the 36" depth over the coarse of the day.
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02-08-2007, 12:24 PM
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Just some guy, you know?
Join Date: Sep 2005
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Oh, right on! That sounds like it will work well  I'd definitally go 400W.
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And you run and you run to catch up with the sun, but its sinking
racing around to come up behind you again
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02-08-2007, 12:36 PM
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Shark
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wiskey
Oh, right on! That sounds like it will work well I'd definitally go 400W.
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You really think it is needed since the tank is only 25" tall?
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02-12-2007, 04:42 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Marlboro, Ma.
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And some of the first equipment
Sequence Dart and Oceans Motions for closed loop
And I am going to use a Deltec AP600
All of the equipment I got used from fellow reefers, although the Dart was still in shrink wrap and the OM was never used. |
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02-12-2007, 05:08 PM
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Mommy Mod
Join Date: Jul 2006
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looks very cool! not only a tank buld but a basement build as well!
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02-14-2007, 05:21 AM
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slow down...
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Stoneham, Ma
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nice job !
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02-14-2007, 05:25 AM
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Eat more PIE
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Location: Florida Panhandle
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Gonna be sweet.
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02-15-2007, 07:57 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Marlboro, Ma.
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Ordered the tank today, picking it up next weekend the 25th.
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