Leishman May 14, 2009 Share May 14, 2009 As many of you know, I decided to downsize from my ~400g system (250g display) to a ~180g system (135g display). My 250g thread can be seen HERE The new tank plan is: Tank 36"x36"x24" Custom AGE with two viewable sides being Starfire and a 24"x6"x6" external overflow Sump Custom 48"x24"x17" POA by NAGA as seen HERE Lighting Display: TBD but will most likley end up with a 10x39w ATI Power Module as seen HERE But initially it will be 1x400w 20K Radium w/VHO actinics and LEDs Frag tank: Retro 4 bulb T5 rig on an IceCap ballast Skimmer Royal-Exclusiv Alpha 250 Cone. As seen HERE Flow In tank will be two VorTech MP40s Return pump will be either a Mag or an Ehiem that I already have Additional flow in the frag tank section of the sump will be done by a Tunze 6080 Photos to follow in next post........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leishman May 14, 2009 Author Share May 14, 2009 Tank: (all pictures by Tom @ AGE) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Grenier May 14, 2009 Share May 14, 2009 Cool... only the best. love the depth. Keep the pics & updates coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.fishnreef.com May 14, 2009 Share May 14, 2009 Rik...looks very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leishman May 14, 2009 Author Share May 14, 2009 Placement: The Before Soon to be The After (Please note 1st pic is before I ripped down that 1/2 wall and had a pro do it. The pic is just to show placement) Sump in place showing frag section in the fishroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txaggies07 May 14, 2009 Share May 14, 2009 Looks good so far. Excited to see where it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla May 14, 2009 Share May 14, 2009 Looking good, Rik! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craby May 15, 2009 Share May 15, 2009 Very sweet and enginuitive! I predict a blank off panel above the black acrylic to fill in the demising wall opening. I wish I had such a set up for a wet room and display adjacent. Will you need to exhaust the wet room on a humidistat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leishman May 15, 2009 Author Share May 15, 2009 A hole will be cut for the overflow to go through the wall to the fishroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Grenier May 15, 2009 Share May 15, 2009 Looks like the back panel with all the slots is acrylic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbuf May 15, 2009 Share May 15, 2009 Didn't you have a Deltec?? Why the skimmer switch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctenophore May 15, 2009 Share May 15, 2009 Didn't you have a Deltec?? Why the skimmer switch? New toy syndrome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leishman May 15, 2009 Author Share May 15, 2009 AP701 on 135g? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller May 15, 2009 Share May 15, 2009 AP701 on 135g? 44DD in a size 2 dress, what's the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Camaron May 15, 2009 Share May 15, 2009 thats going to be a nice set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbuf May 15, 2009 Share May 15, 2009 AP701 on 135g? Why not? I've got an Orco 250 on around 200gallons. Working great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandy7200 May 17, 2009 Share May 17, 2009 Downsizing???? :shocked: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryL May 17, 2009 Share May 17, 2009 AP701 on 135g? 44DD in a size 2 dress, what's the difference? both would make most very very happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leishman May 18, 2009 Author Share May 18, 2009 Yesterday the new tank was is AK, today it's in TN. Due to hit MD on Wednesday........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbuf May 18, 2009 Share May 18, 2009 Can't wait to see it. Curious to know if you had considered just getting one of those Deep Dimensions tanks made by Marineland, and if so, why'd you opt to go with the custom tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leishman May 18, 2009 Author Share May 18, 2009 Can't wait to see it. Curious to know if you had considered just getting one of those Deep Dimensions tanks made by Marineland, and if so, why'd you opt to go with the custom tank? Need (want): 2 sides starfire External overflow Braceless (AKA Rimless) 27" too deep (high) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla May 18, 2009 Share May 18, 2009 Rik- Have you decided on the bulb combo for the T5s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leishman May 18, 2009 Author Share May 18, 2009 Rik- Have you decided on the bulb combo for the T5s? Going with a 400w Radium with T5 and VHOs to begin. The T5 move will be down the line, I need to use what I have for now, $1200 for new lights is not a good idea at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla May 18, 2009 Share May 18, 2009 Going with a 400w Radium with T5 and VHOs to begin. The T5 move will be down the line, I need to use what I have for now, $1200 for new lights is not a good idea at this point. With this economy, I know what you mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbuf May 19, 2009 Share May 19, 2009 Need (want): 2 sides starfire External overflow Braceless (AKA Rimless) 27" too deep (high) Gotcha. Wasn't thinking about only two sides needing to be starfire, or the fact that internal overflows would take up alot of room in a 36" long tank. Can't wait to see it in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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