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Solo
22-07-05, 18:43
Hi all

Thought I would start a thread regarding my new, upgraded reef tank, which is in the process of being set up.

Tank Specs

7x2x2 glass tank with two overflow boxes
Sump one 24"x18"x18" for bio balls, DSB, Calerpa
Sump two 24"x18"x18" criptic zone sump with LR rumble
Aqua Medic Turborflotor Shorty 5000
Deltec Kalkstirrer
1/3 Horse Power return pump from sumps (8000 ltr/hr)
3 x 250W low bays with 20k Bulbs
2x 80w pure actinics
2x Tunze Streams 6200 with Controller & Magnets (20000 ltr/hr each)
2x 300W heaters
Tunze Auto top up system
Approx 100kg Live Rock

Thats about it I think.

Pictures to follow shortly.

Cheers

Si
Solo
15-08-05, 20:09
Some pictures:

The summer house at the bottom of the garden where the taken will be going!
Solo
15-08-05, 20:14
The pipework!
Solo
15-08-05, 20:18
The return pump!
Solo
15-08-05, 20:19
Filling with RO!
Adam C
15-08-05, 20:28
That looks good but why is it at the end of the garden aren’t you allowed to keep it in the house or do you want to have somewhere to escape to :ph34r:
Solo
15-08-05, 20:30
Ha ha bit of both really, its the new "man's room"!!

It was a noise issue really!

cheers

Si
S~~~~D
15-08-05, 23:12
will look brill when done nice one . keep them pics comeing mate
Solo
18-08-05, 23:08
More pics:
Solo
18-08-05, 23:12
Sorry for the poor quality pics-i need a new camera and a steadier hand!!!!

Si
isekiman
19-08-05, 10:15
Hi Si. Nice setup m8 i like your aquascaping, i have just got a 7x2x2 up graded from 5x2x2. Great idea to have it in your summer house out of the way, some where to hide :lol: . Just one thing i would have done first was to insulate the summer house as it will get hot in summer and very cold in winter, other wise go for it i think it will look stunning. Regards Eric. :thumbsup:
wayne g
19-08-05, 11:56
very nice set up there and i love the aquascaping!!
:wub:
Solo
19-08-05, 12:16
Cheers guys,

I plan to insulate the summer house in early september-aswell as build a wall in front of the tank for the "in the wall" look, and increase the water volume and filtration system on the tank with a large refug!!!!

Cheers

:thumbsup:

Si
Solo
03-09-05, 18:06
Here are some new pics taken with my new Fujifilm Finepix F10. Still not used to it yet tho!!
Solo
03-09-05, 18:07
:lol:
Solo
03-09-05, 18:10
Mush's
Solo
03-09-05, 18:11
Leather
Solo
03-09-05, 18:12
And two of my three flames :wub:

Soon to be increased to 5/6

:cheers:
chronic2005
03-09-05, 18:13
Hi
Solo, i would love to see a pic of both your sumps.
thanks
Solo
03-09-05, 19:54
More zoos
Solo
03-09-05, 19:56
:wub:
Solo
03-09-05, 19:57
Left hand side
Solo
03-09-05, 19:58
Middle
Solo
03-09-05, 19:59
Right hand side
Solo
03-09-05, 19:59
Full tank shot
Solo
05-09-05, 15:22
I will get a picture of my sump up soon matey!

:thumbsup:

Si
Solo
09-09-05, 19:21
Updated pics of some corals I picked up!!
Solo
09-09-05, 19:22
:wub:
Solo
09-09-05, 19:24
And some new zoos-my 20k bulbs don't photograph too well-but these are actually pink on the outside and green in the centre!!!
saltcleansincethe80's
09-09-05, 23:44
Lovely setup!

Given me inspiration to get me unused actics, in there under the halides.

Please tell me, have you used to hold them in place at that angle?
Solo
28-09-05, 00:02
Lovely setup!

Given me inspiration to get me unused actics, in there under the halides.

Please tell me, have you used to hold them in place at that angle?

Sorry mate, just noticed this reply! I have it suspended by hanging chains-will try and get a pic up!

Had a bit of a rescape and got the tank looking how I want it!

Gonna start concentrating on stocking now! Looks bare-200 gal, 7' reef and only 5 fish :(

A few updated pics
Solo
28-09-05, 00:03
:)
Solo
28-09-05, 00:04
:)
Solo
28-09-05, 00:05
:)