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Unread 11/13/2009, 01:38 PM   #26
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You will probably like the radiums based on your previous t5 color selections. SO a few more weeks and we'll have some great build progression shots?


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Unread 11/13/2009, 01:52 PM   #27
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Great! Thanks guys. And Hop, that could be correct. There will be a lot to do, but once I'm in the house I'm sure things will get rolling.


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Unread 11/13/2009, 05:22 PM   #28
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looks like it's gonna be awesome set up , tagging along


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Unread 11/13/2009, 06:54 PM   #29
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if you want to come round and check the 400w aquaconnects you're more than welcome...although im waiting for the missing piece to connect my ballasts to my pendent




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Unread 11/13/2009, 07:27 PM   #30
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looks like it's gonna be awesome set up , tagging along
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if you want to come round and check the 400w aquaconnects you're more than welcome...although im waiting for the missing piece to connect my ballasts to my pendent

Don't you usually just connect ballasts to pendants with wires? I'd be hacking up the nearest power cord I had to get things fired up!


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Unread 11/13/2009, 08:50 PM   #31
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honestly you just dont want to know haha


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Unread 11/15/2009, 10:29 PM   #32
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Sounds like things are coming along nicely with the new crib! Making the switch to halides are we? I ended up with the 250w 14k Phoenix lamps, mainly due to their PAR. Ive never tried the Radium 20k's but did try the XM's... didnt like em.

Marineland makes a nice tank. My 120 was made by them (under the Perfecto brand name)

I hope you and the family are doing well. Give me a shout when you get to the cooling phase... even if its the middle of winter


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Unread 11/16/2009, 10:29 AM   #33
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Josh! Hurray! Been thinking about you lately, hope all is well. I'll be harassing you in a few months if you're still interested. I've yet to hear a negative thing about the radium bulbs, so I think I'll start with those. I do like the 150W 14kK phoenix that I have, but I don't think I want to do double ended. Not sure I've heard enough good things about the single end phoenix bulbs yet, and they are pretty steep (though so are the Radiums).


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Unread 11/16/2009, 11:23 AM   #34
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Ah, yes... totally forgot that the Phoenix lamps are DE (and didnt realize that they even made a SE version!).

Im doing well... sort of been distracted from the reefing hobby lately... and it shows in my tank ... but Im doing better now, I promise Hopefully after a few weeks of constant care, I will have it back "show worthy".


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Unread 12/02/2009, 05:48 PM   #35
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I just found your thread! Keep the posts and pictures rolling.


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Unread 12/02/2009, 09:52 PM   #36
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just found your thread as well. thought i would have seen the build on the aquanerd forums by now .

and i never would have thought that you'd switch to halides. i made the switch to them from t5ho's as well to give them a try and wish i had never switched, though i did love my dimmable ballasts.

i might try a diy led setup next time around, but t5ho are still preferred for me for now.


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Unread 12/04/2009, 04:33 PM   #37
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Hey guys, thanks for poking in! I owe a few pictures, so hopefully I'll remember my camera when we head over to the house tomorrow. We close in less than two weeks, and it can't come soon enough. Very much looking forward to it.


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Unread 12/04/2009, 05:31 PM   #38
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Sweet! Can't wait to see some pics of it.


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Unread 12/04/2009, 07:13 PM   #39
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chris, did you ever finalize a tank with anyone? i saw miracles in glass had some bad reviews here and there, and am still leaning toward AGE. i'm just waiting on my new dining table to come in before i decide on the size.


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Unread 12/04/2009, 08:09 PM   #40
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I think, based on cost, I'll end up with the starphire Marineland 300 Deep Dimension (72x36x27) if I buy something new right away. A little taller than I wanted, and not quite as long, but some of the quotes I've gotten make it very attractive. Less than half of any of the custom orders I've received. My real desire is more depth, and this meets that need, so it's not a huge sacrifice. Shoot me a note on the details you've gotten from AGE, though, I'm definitely not committed to anything.


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Unread 12/04/2009, 11:37 PM   #41
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I have purchased the 300 DD and am looking forward to setting it up in the near future. There is a few options for the 300 DD like moving the overflows onto the back wall and the starfire is nice on the three sides also. Mine is not running yet but think I'm gonna be happy with it in the end.. 36 inches WOW it's got potential... Good luck with closing gonna tag in...


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Unread 12/05/2009, 10:24 AM   #42
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I have purchased the 300 DD and am looking forward to setting it up in the near future. There is a few options for the 300 DD like moving the overflows onto the back wall and the starfire is nice on the three sides also. Mine is not running yet but think I'm gonna be happy with it in the end.. 36 inches WOW it's got potential... Good luck with closing gonna tag in...
sounds great, GT, you have a build thread you wouldnt mind sharing?


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Unread 12/05/2009, 08:13 PM   #43
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I made it to the house today, which isnt unusual, but having a camera on me is! Here's the suspect wall in the breakfast area of the house which will hopefully have a large hole in it.



On the opposite side of that wall sits ample garage space that I'll enclose and get some sort of air conditioner in place.



My current favorite aspect of the house, though, is this panel. They ran all the CAT5 and RG6, as well as the alarm business, to the same place. They also ran conduit to the attic so that we can easily pull more (say, fiber optic) in the future. The phone and cable lines are already hooked up to their junction boxes. There CAT5 lines not connected are the data lines run to each room (including garage). So all I'll have to add is a router and then plug everything in. There are extra RG6 lines available as well.



And here are all my remaining corals. Montis and birdsnests are rocking, acros are pretty much gone. All the LPS and Zoas look great. And the picture? Pretty terrible.




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Unread 12/05/2009, 08:16 PM   #44
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Chris... good to hear that the closing is, well..., closing in!

Are you going to have access from the front of the tank (kitchen, IIRC)? 36" would be SWEET, but would be quite impossible to work with if there was no front access! Looking forward to the "CRVZ part Deux"!

Staying barebottom on the new setup, I presume?


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Unread 12/05/2009, 08:29 PM   #45
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I dunno about front access. I've heard I'd be foolish not to have it... but we'll see. It's 36" front-back, not tall, but I understand what you're saying about reaching things. My plan is to be able to stand on the stand and hoist the lights all the way to the ceiling for access, which should make getting to the front a bit easier. I'd only have about 9" of clearance from the top of the tank to the header running across the opening, but that may be better than nothing.

And I'm actually seriously considering sand in the new setup. Blasphemy!


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Unread 12/05/2009, 11:34 PM   #46
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You guys must be anxious to get moved in!


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Unread 12/06/2009, 02:07 AM   #47
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Definitely create front access. Contact Servo for pictures of his, as it is fully hidden as trimwork, but opens up for those times you just have to do something. I can't imagine my reef without front access even though the tank is in the fishroom. I'd be miserable working only from behind.

I do like your wiring box with all the stuff ready to connect to an Apex Controller.


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Unread 12/06/2009, 02:33 AM   #48
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Unread 12/06/2009, 08:40 AM   #49
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You guys must be anxious to get moved in!
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Definitely create front access. Contact Servo for pictures of his, as it is fully hidden as trimwork, but opens up for those times you just have to do something. I can't imagine my reef without front access even though the tank is in the fishroom. I'd be miserable working only from behind.

I do like your wiring box with all the stuff ready to connect to an Apex Controller.
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Unread 12/06/2009, 02:09 PM   #50
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Sounds like its going to be a great tank. Cant wait to see some pictures. Tagging along


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