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Hey guys, first post here, but have been browsing the thread for some time. Growing up as a kid my parents always had SW tanks, and I remember them vividly. I have wanted one for some time now, but never acted on it. Well....that time has come.
About 2 months ago my condo was flooded by my neighbor above which led to a huge remodel in my condo. Due to this, a new tank has been born.
It started off as a linen closet in my office (approx 30 x 30 x 80") that was never used, and is now becoming my first reef tank.
The main tank (glass due to cost of acrylic) will be built into the wall, 30" x 24" x 30" sitting 38" off the floor. Below it will be a 25 x 24 x 20 sump with a ASM G3 skimmer. A Rio 1700 will feed water to a 1/4hp Arctica chiller with a Rio 2500 return. Two 150w Ebo Jager for heaters, and 2 Hydor Koralia 2 powerheads. For lighting I have a REEF GEEK T5 Retro kit 6x24w in a DIY canopy on a pulley system.
The tank and sump are being custom made by Charlie and the Fish Tank Factory and is currently going through a water test now. System will be put together by myself and Golan from Oceans Aquarium. I would love to do it all myself, but like I said, this is my FIRST build and I am as green as they come.
My only concern for the tank is the lighting with it being such a deep tank, however Greg @ Reef Geek (whom I know pretty well) recommended the lighting for my plans. My intentions are to have liverock (atleast a # per gal), 5-10 fish, and softies.
I know I have to wait for my 20th post to submit pics, but when I reach it, I will post up progress. Electrical has been ran to the tank wall on a dedicated 20amp line, the tank stand has been built and lag bolted to the frame of my house, and drywall will go back up tomorrow.
What do you all think? Any and all recommendations are greatly appreciated!
About 2 months ago my condo was flooded by my neighbor above which led to a huge remodel in my condo. Due to this, a new tank has been born.
It started off as a linen closet in my office (approx 30 x 30 x 80") that was never used, and is now becoming my first reef tank.
The main tank (glass due to cost of acrylic) will be built into the wall, 30" x 24" x 30" sitting 38" off the floor. Below it will be a 25 x 24 x 20 sump with a ASM G3 skimmer. A Rio 1700 will feed water to a 1/4hp Arctica chiller with a Rio 2500 return. Two 150w Ebo Jager for heaters, and 2 Hydor Koralia 2 powerheads. For lighting I have a REEF GEEK T5 Retro kit 6x24w in a DIY canopy on a pulley system.
The tank and sump are being custom made by Charlie and the Fish Tank Factory and is currently going through a water test now. System will be put together by myself and Golan from Oceans Aquarium. I would love to do it all myself, but like I said, this is my FIRST build and I am as green as they come.
My only concern for the tank is the lighting with it being such a deep tank, however Greg @ Reef Geek (whom I know pretty well) recommended the lighting for my plans. My intentions are to have liverock (atleast a # per gal), 5-10 fish, and softies.
I know I have to wait for my 20th post to submit pics, but when I reach it, I will post up progress. Electrical has been ran to the tank wall on a dedicated 20amp line, the tank stand has been built and lag bolted to the frame of my house, and drywall will go back up tomorrow.
What do you all think? Any and all recommendations are greatly appreciated!
I don't know with the ventillation of a linen closet and Encino weather will affect evaporative cooling but a chiller is a pricey item and many tanks even running metal halides can be cooled without them.
