600 Gallon Upgrade Build - Page 7

Newbie Aquarist · 11/20/2011, 01:53 PM

OK, I don't know how to do the survey but here is a pic of my two options to hand my LEDs. They will be using 60 degree lenses and 12 inches above the water. Your options are the left side or right side. Only because I need to fabricate the hanging fixture for the heat sinks. Your response is greatly appreciated.

Reefers4Life · 11/20/2011, 03:08 PM

Just read the whole thing and looks like your off to a GREAT start. The idea of being able to slide that sump out from under the tank is a awsome idea,should make yourlife alot easier when its time to clean it out, my only opinion is I would leave that center overflow and just attach some live rock up against it.
Its good to see that you lowered the stand, take it from someone that has to climb a 6 foot ladder everyday to feed the tank or do anything become a real pain, as I know. I'm still debating on changing my tank stand about 10-12" but that means more drywall work and I hate doing that stuff.
Keep up the goood work!!!

Newbie Aquarist · 11/20/2011, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Reefers4Life

Just read the whole thing and looks like your off to a GREAT start. The idea of being able to slide that sump out from under the tank is a awesome idea,should make your life a lot easier when its time to clean it out,

That's going to change because when I put the operating level in the sump it didn't budge. Plus my stand is higher so I can get under and do what i need with ease.

My only opinion is I would leave that center overflow and just attach some live rock up against it.

That is the plan. It will be to much of a risk to remove it.

Its good to see that you lowered the stand, take it from someone that has to climb a 6 foot ladder everyday to feed the tank or do anything become a real pain, as I know. I'm still debating on changing my tank stand about 10-12" but that means more drywall work and I hate doing that stuff.
Keep up the goood work!!!

Thanks.

Newbie Aquarist · 11/20/2011, 07:44 PM

This is a better representation of what I am talking about. The other design is having all the fixtures parallel in a straight line.

Newbie Aquarist · 11/20/2011, 07:44 PM

This is a better representation of what I am talking about. The other design is having all the fixtures parallel in a straight line.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/48742531/led.skp

Newbie Aquarist · 11/21/2011, 07:04 AM

I think this is a better picture.

Newbie Aquarist · 11/21/2011, 07:30 AM

With 60 degree lens spread

Newbie Aquarist · 11/21/2011, 07:31 AM

david00061 · 11/27/2011, 10:35 AM

I just read your build... Looks great I will be following....

albano · 11/27/2011, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Newbie Aquarist

Is that 'ambiguous Pat'?

Newbie Aquarist · 11/27/2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by david00061

I just read your build... Looks great I will be following....

I am very honored to have you follow my thread. I have been a fan of yours from the beginning of your buoys thread. If you have any suggestions feel free. I would like your input.

It its what it is and how it should be.

Newbie Aquarist · 11/27/2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by albano

Is that 'ambiguous Pat'?

What do you mean? Please explain.

It its what it is and how it should be.

albano · 11/27/2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Newbie Aquarist

What do you mean? Please explain.

Sorry...It was a character on Saturday Night Live...no one knew if 'it' was male or female!

Newbie Aquarist · 11/27/2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by albano

Sorry...It was a character on Saturday Night Live...no one knew if 'it' was male or female!

Soooooooo is that good or bad?

It its what it is and how it should be.

albano · 11/27/2011, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Newbie Aquarist

Soooooooo is that good or bad?

It its what it is and how it should be.

well, if the tank is done, then it's good, but if you're wasting time talking to me, instead of working on the tank...it's BAD!

Newbie Aquarist · 11/27/2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by albano

well, if the tank is done, then it's good, but if you're wasting time talking to me, instead of working on the tank...it's BAD!

Then its good and bad. I still have some exterior scratches to get out.

It its what it is and how it should be.

biecacka · 11/27/2011, 05:09 PM

PAT!!!! thats hilarious that was such a funny skit!!

Newbie Aquarist · 11/27/2011, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by biecacka

PAT!!!! thats hilarious that was such a funny skit!!

I see that I'm going to have to you tube this Pat.

It its what it is and how it should be.

DrHarryLopez · 11/27/2011, 09:26 PM

Nice build, I'm following

Newbie Aquarist · 11/28/2011, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DrHarryLopez

Nice build, I'm following

Thanks Dr. Your office build is nice too.

It its what it is and how it should be.

CRAZYFIZH · 11/28/2011, 06:29 PM

when do you want to come look at the rock that i have let me know

Newbie Aquarist · 11/28/2011, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CRAZYFIZH

when do you want to come look at the rock that i have let me know

Ready whenever you are. Thursday or Friday should be my best time.

CRAZYFIZH · 11/28/2011, 08:33 PM

I can do any time after five on Thursday or Friday let me know what is better for you

david00061 · 11/28/2011, 08:59 PM

I will be in Clearwater for scallop season. That is in mid-july early august. Are you going to have a full blown reef I can see?

SPotter · 01/06/2012, 02:06 PM

Updates????????

11/20/2011, 01:53 PM	#151
Newbie Aquarist Reefing is my middle name Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,796	LED Fixture Design [AND THE SURVEY SAYS!!!!!!] OK, I don't know how to do the survey but here is a pic of my two options to hand my LEDs. They will be using 60 degree lenses and 12 inches above the water. Your options are the left side or right side. Only because I need to fabricate the hanging fixture for the heat sinks. Your response is greatly appreciated.

11/27/2011, 10:35 AM	#159
david00061 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: st joseph Missouri Posts: 2,341	I just read your build... Looks great I will be following.... __________________ Current tank A.G.E. 500 gallon Two frag tanks 48"x20"x12" 12 EcoTech Radion XR30w LED Lights 2 mp60's 4 mp40's, GEO 818 calcium reactor SRO XP 8000 external skimmer

11/27/2011, 09:26 PM	#169
DrHarryLopez One Happy Reefer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ozone Park, New York Posts: 3,267	Nice build, I'm following __________________ NYReefClub Reefing since 1/2000 Current Tank Info: 180g reef, 55g Frag, 40g refuge, 75g sump, 2 Ati 250 Bubble masters, Wavebox, stream2, MP40's, blueline HD 100 main pump

11/28/2011, 06:29 PM	#171
CRAZYFIZH Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: LARGO, FLORIDA Posts: 220	when do you want to come look at the rock that i have let me know __________________ IT IS NOT A HOBBY IT IS A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE Current Tank Info: 300 dd in the works

11/28/2011, 08:33 PM	#173
CRAZYFIZH Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: LARGO, FLORIDA Posts: 220	I can do any time after five on Thursday or Friday let me know what is better for you __________________ IT IS NOT A HOBBY IT IS A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE Current Tank Info: 300 dd in the works

11/20/2011, 03:08 PM	#152
Reefers4Life Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 83	Just read the whole thing and looks like your off to a GREAT start. The idea of being able to slide that sump out from under the tank is a awsome idea,should make yourlife alot easier when its time to clean it out, my only opinion is I would leave that center overflow and just attach some live rock up against it. Its good to see that you lowered the stand, take it from someone that has to climb a 6 foot ladder everyday to feed the tank or do anything become a real pain, as I know. I'm still debating on changing my tank stand about 10-12" but that means more drywall work and I hate doing that stuff. Keep up the goood work!!!

11/20/2011, 07:44 PM	#154
Newbie Aquarist Reefing is my middle name Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,796	This is a better representation of what I am talking about. The other design is having all the fixtures parallel in a straight line.

11/20/2011, 07:44 PM	#155
Newbie Aquarist Reefing is my middle name Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,796	This is a better representation of what I am talking about. The other design is having all the fixtures parallel in a straight line. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/48742531/led.skp

11/21/2011, 07:04 AM	#156
Newbie Aquarist Reefing is my middle name Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,796	I think this is a better picture.

11/21/2011, 07:30 AM	#157
Newbie Aquarist Reefing is my middle name Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,796	With 60 degree lens spread

11/21/2011, 07:31 AM	#158
Newbie Aquarist Reefing is my middle name Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,796

11/27/2011, 05:09 PM	#167
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	PAT!!!! thats hilarious that was such a funny skit!!

11/28/2011, 08:59 PM	#174
david00061 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: st joseph Missouri Posts: 2,341	I will be in Clearwater for scallop season. That is in mid-july early august. Are you going to have a full blown reef I can see? __________________ Current tank A.G.E. 500 gallon Two frag tanks 48"x20"x12" 12 EcoTech Radion XR30w LED Lights 2 mp60's 4 mp40's, GEO 818 calcium reactor SRO XP 8000 external skimmer

01/06/2012, 02:06 PM	#175
SPotter Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 5,691	Updates???????? __________________ Steve Am I really doing all of this for a fish tank?????? Current Tank Info: 360g Envision Acrylic Tank, Closed Loops, Vectra L1's, MP40QD's, 400w Radiums, Regal 300ext, Dastaco Ext3 CaRx, Controlled by GHL Profilux

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