akaimal's 375g CustomAquariums Build

crusso1993 · Jul 16, 2019

akaimal said:
Guys, I am looking for a mechanism to automate the lifting and lowering of the light fixture. Looking for ideas! Thanks in advance

Here is something that may be of interest to you.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/motorized-light-lift.620507/

akaimal · Sep 10, 2019

Tank is finally fully setup.

Tuffloud1 · Sep 10, 2019

Looks good!

How much did you end up paying for those Orphek lights? I’m still deciding on which fixtures to go with on my 262 gallon build.

akaimal · Sep 10, 2019

Tuffloud1 said:
Looks good!

How much did you end up paying for those Orphek lights? I’m still deciding on which fixtures to go with on my 262 gallon build.

Around $3500. It’s way better than radions, at 20k it looks like the 400w mh radium bulb I use to run.

Tuffloud1 · Sep 10, 2019

Are you going to paint the back black or leave it see though so you can see the plumbing?

Tuffloud1 · Sep 10, 2019

Was that Bashea Sump custom made or a standard model?

What are the dimensions and how much did it cost?

I just ordered a CL60 from Synergy so I’m hoping I made the right choice for my setup!

BZOFIQ · Sep 10, 2019

Looks great but the see through nature cancels out the no wires in the tank approach courtesy of ecotech

Tuffloud1 · Sep 10, 2019

akaimal said:
Around $3500. It’s way better than radions, at 20k it looks like the 400w mh radium bulb I use to run.

How did you get that pricing?

I believe BRS has them at $1100 each.

akaimal · Sep 11, 2019

Tuffloud1 said:
Are you going to paint the back black or leave it see though so you can see the plumbing?

Coralline algae will cover it in a few months. In my old tank It grew in 5 months. Thats why I didn't paint it.

akaimal · Sep 11, 2019

Tuffloud1 said:
Was that Bashea Sump custom made or a standard model?

What are the dimensions and how much did it cost?

I just ordered a CL60 from Synergy so I’m hoping I made the right choice for my setup!

The Bashsea is custom made. Its 6 feet long, 24 inch deep and 16 inches tall. IT costed $2400.

I am so impressed with the build quality of bashsea and the attention to details.

akaimal · Sep 11, 2019

BZOFIQ said:
Looks great but the see through nature cancels out the no wires in the tank approach courtesy of ecotech

The back wall will be covered by coralline algae in a few months. Thats why I didn't paint it. Just a waste of time to paint it.

akaimal · Sep 11, 2019

Tuffloud1 said:
How did you get that pricing?

I believe BRS has them at $1100 each.

Probably price went up after Trump increased Tariffs on China hehe. The lights are made in Hong Kong.

Tuffloud1 · Sep 11, 2019

akaimal said:
Probably price went up after Trump increased Tariffs on China hehe. The lights are made in Hong Kong.

Lol!

Well if that’s the reason, I don’t have a problem with it!

I’d much rather purchase American made products anyway. What is a comparable product made in USA?

akaimal · Sep 13, 2019

Tuffloud1 said:
Lol!

Well if that’s the reason, I don’t have a problem with it!

I’d much rather purchase American made products anyway. What is a comparable product made in USA?

Unfortunately there is nothing close to this lights made in the USA. These lights are way better than the best light made in the USA, the overpriced Radions. I was amazed to see how it matches the look of the 20K radium bulbs at 20K setting.

akaimal · Nov 7, 2019

Finally the tank is fully up and running. The customaquarium overflow is so silent that the only thing I hear now is the MP60 QD running.

Also got the Tunze Calcium reactor dialed in.

scott11106 · Nov 8, 2019

it is looking really good, great job !!
i am anxious to see if Coraline algae grows that fast, i am now just over a year and i have some but not covering back. i do have an urchin that is most likely the main reason...

Thaxxx · Dec 4, 2019

Tuffloud1 said:
No, they don’t do rimless or euro braced tanks.

They do make rimless tanks. Even very large tanks.

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Tuffloud1 · Dec 4, 2019

Thaxxx said:
They do make rimless tanks. Even very large tanks.

Rimless Aquariums - Custom Aquariums

Not a fan of the frame around the top of a fish tank? Give your display that “infinity pool” look with a rimless aquarium! Our fish tank’s polished edges and super strong silicone hold their strength without the help of a top frame, letting you create a visually uninterrupted display. We also...

www.customaquariums.com