Finally. Suggestions Please

Burrellch1 · Feb 7, 2016

OK I'm was about to start taking part of the shelving out but now I'm a little concerned if this will hold my tank. 23x84x24. It has supports on each end all the way to the floor. And doubled up supports in the very center. It is 96" long. I can add 2 more supports on either side where the doors close into each other. I know this tank is over 2k lbs. Ideas?

Burrellch1 · Feb 22, 2016

Question? Pvc or Spa Tubing? The spa tubing is very flexible. I am thinking this will help for my return. Chris From Reeflo was awesome. I just received my hammerhead today. He suggested that I go 1.5" as far as I can. My tank is ordered. I used customaquariums.com. I am waiting for the color sample for my stand and canopy to come back. Total wait time 6 to 8 weeks. My wife ultimately killed the idea of putting it in the built in. I went with a 240 gallon 24x72x30 tall. With 2 H2Overflows and 4 returns.

Lowstorm · Feb 23, 2016

I love the 'spa' type flexible tubing. Just make sure its plastic with no metal reinforcement.

Your budget is 3x more than mine lol! And mine included tank, rock, etc. You'll beable to get a lot of top of the line stuff. Can't wait to see more details as you go.

I would reinforce the crap out of the shelves.

Burrellch1 · Feb 24, 2016

Thanks. Yea my wife changed my mind about the built in. We ordered a custom stand and canopy to match the built in. Going in the same room.

Anthony christian · Feb 25, 2016

did you get your tank ordered I tried to order a tank I had quoted four times now from them I have had very poor communication from them.

Burrellch1 · Mar 16, 2016

Anthony christian said:
did you get your tank ordered I tried to order a tank I had quoted four times now from them I have had very poor communication from them.

I have had a great experience so far. I dealt with Stacy. Here is her email. [email protected]

Burrellch1 · Apr 21, 2016

So my Tank and stand arrived today. I have a ton to do. Thought I would post a few pics. 240gallon from Customaquariums.com.

Burrellch1 · Apr 25, 2016

Got my RO DI system up and running tonight. 104 at the tap and 0 at the end. I am curious since my tap is only 104 should I just scratch the di part to speed up water production? Also I am thinking of returning the apex breakout box and just use the little float valves for topping off. They seem pretty fool proof.

Burrellch1 · May 4, 2016

Took 5 of us but finally got the tank out of the garage and on the stand.

Burrellch1 · May 4, 2016

Now I need to decide on substrate.

Burrellch1 · May 14, 2016

Been working a little in the basement

Burrellch1 · Jun 7, 2016

So I am about 4 weeks out .... I think. Progress on the sump room

Burrellch1 · Jun 7, 2016

Burrellch1 said:
So I am about 4 weeks out .... I think. Progress on the sump room

Burrellch1 · Jun 12, 2016

Recieved 100lbs of base rock. I got from ebay. Looked awful until I hosed it off. I hope it works out. I ordered another 100lbs.

Burrellch1 · Jun 12, 2016

A look under the stand

Still need to strap the pipe and finish the drain line.

Thor2j · Jun 12, 2016

Burrellch1 said:
I think I will start with 3 hydras. I can always add later. I will mostly stick with LPS and the easier to keep sps. I will not have Rock from end to end but 3 smaller mounds under each light. Do you think that will work?
Ordering tank tomorrow. 8 to 10 week lead time

3 26s is going to nothing for that tank. U need 3 52s or 6 26s.

Burrellch1 · Jun 13, 2016

Thor2j said:
3 26s is going to nothing for that tank. U need 3 52s or 6 26s.

Thanks. I'm starting out with the less expensive Chinese leds. I have had one running for 4 months and is doing well. If I don't get what I need from them I will upgrade.