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08/25/2008, 11:37 PM
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AgentSPS' 300 Gallon ***DreamReef***
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08/26/2008, 12:57 AM
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I can't wait. This gonna be a good thread.
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08/26/2008, 01:06 AM
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08/26/2008, 12:33 PM
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I'm in
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08/26/2008, 01:56 PM
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What a teaser! haha.. Can't wait to see what you're gonna do. Definitely tagging along for the ride.
Let me know what I can do to help along the way. Robert |
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08/26/2008, 02:46 PM
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I'll jump on board as well. I love watching a build!!
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If you want to see my tank click on the little red house. Current Tank Info: 40g Breeder - RKE - LEDs the works... |
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08/26/2008, 03:59 PM
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What a teaser! haha..
Yeah - no doubt. Come on Agent, please tell!
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Mike On hiatus. I'm either out riding my bicycle, playing with my family, or throwing ferts in my planted tank. Or working. I hope I'm not doing that though. Current Tank Info: 140 DIY Cube |
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08/26/2008, 04:04 PM
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Congrats AgentSPS!
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08/26/2008, 08:31 PM
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Very deceptive... LOL.. looking forward to it.
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Fried or battered? Current Tank Info: 7'x5'x2.2' SPS Reef |
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08/26/2008, 08:33 PM
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What??? come on....u can't leave us hanging like this??
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Ed ~ Art is an adventure into an unknown world, which can only be explored by those willing to take the risks. ~ Current Tank Info: Ed Reefs Shallow Crest Inspired ART |
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08/26/2008, 10:07 PM
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08/27/2008, 05:33 AM
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I like this Suspense !.... Im also subscring !
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Can't decide which tank should go :( |
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08/27/2008, 06:08 AM
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OK ... I am in too!
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150 gallon Perfecto with 1500 gph GH overflow / DIY stand-wine bar / Dart Return / SRO XP3000 Ext skimmer / 75 g frag / 40 g fuge / 40 g DIY sump / Orphek P156 & Kessil 150A Current Tank Info: 150 DT/ 40B fuge/ 75g frag/ 40 g sump/ SRO XP 3000 Ext/ TUNZEs & VorTechs circulation/Dart return/ MTC Pro Cal/ UV & Oz |
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08/27/2008, 06:19 AM
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Yeah this is better than Christmas
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David Saxby's Reef is Ridiculous!!!!! Current Tank Info: "she be on the move" |
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08/27/2008, 11:58 AM
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Uh oh!!! Is that an 800lb gorilla in the crate?
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If you want to see my tank click on the little red house. Current Tank Info: 40g Breeder - RKE - LEDs the works... |
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08/27/2008, 02:15 PM
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Its called the 800 pound glasszilla
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787 gal. Sps display tank/ 80 gal. frag tank / 75 gal. fuge / 300 gal. sump 8 Radion Pros/ 8 400W MH 20K Radiums /Vertex Doser for Cal. Alk. Mag/ Avast Kalk ATO/ Reef Dynamics BP1000 Reactor/ Avast G Current Tank Info: 787 Gallon Sps Lps |
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08/27/2008, 02:17 PM
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If you want to see my tank click on the little red house. Current Tank Info: 40g Breeder - RKE - LEDs the works... |
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08/27/2008, 03:21 PM
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man i cant wait to this thread take off. talk about suspense!!
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08/27/2008, 04:05 PM
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Oke, i'll bite.
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08/27/2008, 07:38 PM
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I can see why your selling your 225, I was thinking that you were selling it because it was too big, now I can see it was too small. Will the tank fit in the space the 225 is at now? good luck on the new build.
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Reefkeeper - (ref-ke-per) n: Individual obsessed with placing disturbing amounts of electricity and seawater in close proximity for the purpose of maintaining live coral reef organisms. Current Tank Info: 29 gallon Bio Cube, HQI 150 watt Nanotuner~Vortech MP10W ES~Arctica Chiller~AC II~Tunze Osmolator ATO~ Tunze 9002 skimmer W/In Tank Cup~ Korallin Reactor W/PH Monitor~ Korallin Denitrator~APC Back-up~Phosban/Carbon Reactor. |
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08/27/2008, 08:25 PM
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Yes, it fit and it was heavy.
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08/27/2008, 10:45 PM
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You'll never walk alone
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Congrats on the tank Erik.
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-Mark a.) I believe... The curse is a reality b.) Fish poop is your friend c.) Why chase numbers? #CoralsLiketoDisco #ReefSerenity |
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08/28/2008, 11:11 AM
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INTRODUCTION
Well folks the time has come to make a change for the bigger. I have decided to upgrade from my existing 225 system. This should be an exciting build as I have big plans to take it to the next level. I have chosen what I think is the most appropriate title not already taken; “DreamReef”. With power becoming so expensive here in CA, my goal is to keep it as efficient as possible without sacrificing performance or quality. Equally as important, is the requirement for this setup to be something unique!
For those of you who are not already aware, DreamReef represents the ‘reincarnation’ of Invincible569’s (Edward) Ultimate Reef Tank. I purchased Edward’s A.G.E. 300 gallon tank, stand, lighting, and chiller back in June. Everything is custom designed and I must tip my hat to Edward’s vision, impeccable taste, and attention to detail. I had already been planning out an AGE tank of similar dimensions when Edwards’ became available for sale. I have learned from experience that custom work can be very tedious and stressful to plan out and manage. I was able to bypass just about all that headache!! Shipping was a whole other story. Lets just say the crating and freight from TX to CA cost me close to what most people would pay for a decent large tank setup. In the end it was worth every penny as everything arrived without a scratch!! I will post some pics of the crates and packaging later. I will also share my experience and advice for anyone who may need to ship LARGE in the future. As for the equipment, I have learned from my many years in this hobby that expensive does not necessarily equate to quality but quality, with few exceptions, is expensive!! I also avoid being an early adopter of new products and technologies. I prefer to let others hop on the bandwagon and learn from the experiences they post on RC J Below is an abbreviated list of equipment: TANK/STAND: • AGE ¾” starphire glass tank with ¾” PVC bottom (72” L x 40” W x 24” T) • Steel Stand Frame (2” tubular steel) • Custom black laminate fascia LIGHTING: • Giesemann Spectra fixture 3 x 250w SE w/ 4 x T5 (72” L) CIRCULATION: • Closed loop using Tunze Master Recirculation pump (~2,200 GPH) • Oceans Motions 4 Way • Two Tunze Stream2 6085’s (upgrade to Stream2 6105’s in Oct) • Tunze Master Recirculation pump for chiller and return FILTRATION: • H&S wide body A250 – 2 x 1260 external skimmer (rated 700 gal) • 57Watt UltraUV sterilizer • Cryptic zone live rock rubble tower • 30 gallon in sump refugium • Shallow sand bed COOLING: • Pacific Coast Imports ½ HP Chiller • Giesemann mounted fans CALCIUM / ALK: • H&S 150 calcium reactor • MRC Nielson reactor fed with SpectraPure LMIII • 60 gallon tank for topoff MONITORING: • GHL Profilux Plus II EX Professional Controller w/ WLAN • BioMatix eAquatix Controller AQUASCAPING: One of the greatest benefits of this tanks dimensions is the flexibility for aquascaping. The 40” width provides great depth of field and allows good spacing between rock structures which creates a more natural look. If all goes as planned, I would like to create a canyon affect between two of the rock outcroppings. I also plan on having several “islands” of rock away from the main rock structure. Two will house anemones for the multiple clown pairs I have. One will be populated with only table corals. While I am not going for the Japanese look per say, I think having all the tables on one rock will create a pretty cool effect. I may even incorporate the spot lights Edward included. I should also mention that unlike my last system, I will be incorporating a shallow sand bed. The sand I sourced is very nice stuff from the Philippines. I was in Bohol last December where I experienced the finest sand beaches I have ever seen. So having a little of the Philippines in my tank conjures up great memories! Also pleases the Pinay girlfriend. So that is pretty much all I have for now. Stay tuned............... |
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08/28/2008, 11:51 AM
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suscribed!
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08/28/2008, 12:02 PM
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I just pd and extended Subscribtion on this thread. It will be a long haul and worth every single read on this thread. All the info so far looks really good .thanks Erik!
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