Cilyjr's 180 in wall

cilyjr · Mar 14, 2018

I have had 2 sol blues over my frag tank that are dying ( bought new in 2012) and are being replaced with 2 hydra 26hd. I'll be curious to see how these preform over the much older sol models. The sol is as large as a 52 but has less leds than a 26.

My display is very happy with metal halide.

I tried the Hamilton 14k bulb for about 10 days and decided they were to "white" to run unsupported by t-5. I am now stockpiling radium bulbs.

themcnertney · Mar 14, 2018

cilyjr said:
I have had 2 sol blues over my frag tank that are dying ( bought new in 2012) and are being replaced with 2 hydra 26hd. I'll be curious to see how these preform over the much older sol models. The sol is as large as a 52 but has less leds than a 26.

My display is very happy with metal halide.

I tried the Hamilton 14k bulb for about 10 days and decided they were to "white" to run unsupported by t-5. I am now stockpiling radium bulbs.

Good to hear you like the MH setup. As for the Hyrda 26, I think you like them as I run (3) hydra 52+ over my display.

Got any FTS?

jsker · Mar 14, 2018

Great build!!

cilyjr · Mar 14, 2018

Dan McNertney said:
Good to hear you like the MH setup. As for the Hyrda 26, I think you like them as I run (3) hydra 52+ over my display.

Got any FTS?

I've been updating post #32 because I like to see the progression right next to each other. Is this a good idea or should I spread them out? It probably doesn't matter.

Looks like I forgot February and I'm due for march.

cilyjr · Mar 14, 2018

jsker said:
Great build!!

Thanks for looking!

cilyjr · Mar 14, 2018

@Dan McNertney looks like I missed your reef tank 365, sorry I'll check it out now.

cilyjr · Mar 14, 2018

We have been getting hammered with nor'easters here in Rhode Island these past 2 weeks.

I have a small 2k generator that will absoutely keep the tank alive, the fridge, some lights, and a tv, BUT it won't run my home heat. I'm thinking about buying an 8k. That much power would run my entire home. The thing is, I never lose power. In the 11 years we've lived here it went out once for about 10 hrs and only a few small couple hr outages that I wouldn't bother with a genny for. I'm torn.

As usual 3 big storms and no power interuption.

jsker · Mar 14, 2018

cilyjr said:
We have been getting hammered with nor'easters here in Rhode Island these past 2 weeks.

I have a small 2k generator that will absoutely keep the tank alive, the fridge, some lights, and a tv, BUT it won't run my home heat. I'm thinking about buying an 8k. That much power would run my entire home. The thing is, I never lose power. In the 11 years we've lived here it went out once for about 10 hrs and only a few small couple hr outages that I wouldn't bother with a genny for. I'm torn.

As usual 3 big storms and no power interuption.

Same thing we have going on with the hurricane in the summer. I went with a propane portable.

cilyjr · Mar 14, 2018

jsker said:
Same thing we have going on with the hurricane in the summer. I went with a propane portable.

When the hurricanes get up here it's usually warmer and I'd survive with the smaller generator. It's these winter storms that give me pause

cilyjr · Mar 19, 2018

March of 2018

I also added this fts to post #32 for side by side comparison

sam.veilleux30 · Apr 4, 2019

Nice tank!
Is your giant clam a rescapee from your 2016 crash? (Haven't read the whole thread yet...)

cilyjr · May 2, 2019

No it survived.
I got divorced last May and moved to California. The tank was taken down then.
I'm in the process of a new tank now that I've settled in here. It's small. 40b.

Victoria M · Oct 17, 2019

I loved this tank set up. Sorry to hear of your troubles. I will move onto your new build now.

cilyjr · Sep 23, 2023

I am now done with my " life reset". The California Central Coast ( Pismo Beach Area) has treated me well.

When I left Rhode Island, I sold all but a few key pieces of equipment. Keepers that made the trek include
2x mp 40s
2x hydra 26hd
All my apex modules.

I used this for a bit in a 40b build that kind of hung on for a year then I got remarried got a house then started a 120. After about a year and a half, I decided to go big. Here is the continuation of my journey.

Large Build - 320 gallon display with equipment shed

Hi all, I moved to California about 5 years ago from Rhode Island. There I had a 180 gallon display that I had built into the wall. Photos from 2018 I sold most of this when I moved but kept the vortechs, Apex, and a few other of the more expensive items.

www.reef2reef.com