Our 375g reef tank build & fish room - Page 10

Ed Reef · 12/04/2008, 07:58 PM

Nice light rack Sandy....

GlassReef · 12/04/2008, 11:00 PM

OK. I admit it. Ed did a better job on your lights than I did on mine.

Congrats - great job. Love the way Ed did the fans. The whole thing is just fantastic!

Lowredranger · 12/05/2008, 11:14 AM

wow great looking build, I am glad glasscages has been working with you i will am planning on ordering a 72x36x25 tank next week as a peninsular. Looking forward to seeing some water in this thing.

JRaquatics · 12/05/2008, 11:42 AM

Nice build. The light rack turned out perfect.

I am awfully tempted to do one my self now. Great job.

jyesum · 12/05/2008, 01:08 PM

Wow, I just tuned in, and I would have to say, I am very impressed with the Light Rack and your build so far. Good Luck and keep up the hard work.

Congrats on the new tank!

jyesum · 12/05/2008, 01:09 PM

How do you plan to wire the whole light system up, and will you be extending the lamp cords so that way you can roll the light fixture any direction with plenty of cord play?

jyesum · 12/05/2008, 01:11 PM

and one more question, if you don't mind sandy. Excuse my negligence, but how did you attach the wall paneling, to your dry wall? Glue?

edandsandy · 12/07/2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally posted by jyesum
How do you plan to wire the whole light system up, and will you be extending the lamp cords so that way you can roll the light fixture any direction with plenty of cord play?

Thanks jyesum

The light fixture moves laterally - we split the light into two halves. The fixture has been designed to slide half to the right and half to the left due to the deminsions of the room. There was more room laterally than perpendicular to the tank. There is sufficent room to slide the fixture/s completly out of the way while performing tank maintenance or most importantly away from the tank while replacing bulbs!

The wiring on the fixture allows for easy removal of any accessory. Male/female ends were added to the MH's to allow for easy removal. All accessories are wired separately to an electrical box fixed to the frame. Each accessory is wired to unique recepticals. An SO cord will be used to supply electricity individually to each accessory on the fixture. Each accessory will be controlled by the ACIII PRO using two DC4's. This will enable control of EVERY accessory on the light fixture. A gaming adapter will be connected to the ACIII PRO to enable PC & internel access.

The FRP board was glued to the walls and ceiling using FRP glue. The ceiling panels required glue on the ceiling and the panels to prevent them from falling......

edandsandy · 12/07/2008, 03:50 PM

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Originally posted by GlassReef
OK. I admit it. Ed did a better job on your lights than I did on mine. Congrats - great job. Love the way Ed did the fans. The whole thing is just fantastic!

Tom - your work was a major inspiration. I was able to apply many of your ideas and modify them to fit our system!

edandsandy · 12/07/2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally posted by Ed Reef
Nice light rack Sandy....

Thanks for the compliment! It has been a process - were close to completion!

edandsandy · 12/07/2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally posted by Lowredranger
wow great looking build, I am glad glasscages has been working with you i will am planning on ordering a 72x36x25 tank next week as a peninsular. Looking forward to seeing some water in this thing.

Thanks Lowredranger. Glasscages has been ok thru the process;
they can be temperamental; but they have provided the help we needed. My best advice is to do a complete inspection at delivery, we waited due to the fact that the fish room was behind schedule and the addition of a new grand child the same day of delivery.....

edandsandy · 12/07/2008, 04:04 PM

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Originally posted by JRaquatics
Nice build. The light rack turned out perfect.

I am awfully tempted to do one my self now. Great job.

Thanks JRaquatics,
the versatilely of this light rack is awesome!
Let me know if you want Ed to build yours.

erics3000 · 12/07/2008, 06:36 PM

Wow great updates. The room looks great too. Can you give me a rough figure for the cost of the parts for your light rack - lights? thanks..

edandsandy · 12/07/2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally posted by erics3000
Wow great updates. The room looks great too. Can you give me a rough figure for the cost of the parts for your light rack - lights? thanks..

PM sent

Ed Reef · 12/07/2008, 07:50 PM

Sandy, what ballast and bulbs did you go for??

edandsandy · 12/07/2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally posted by Ed Reef
Sandy, what ballast and bulbs did you go for??

Ed,
The T5's we choose the (4) 36" 2x 39W T5 HO Retrofit kits from HelloLights the bulbs are Super Actinic and 75.25 14,000k

The MH's we choose the (4) CoralVue Lumen Bright Reflectors w/ 400W mogul base SE bulbs 12,000k
the ballast are CoralVue 400W dimmable
from reef specialty.

Ed Reef · 12/07/2008, 08:00 PM

Cool Sandy - can't wait for it to light up to see the colors...

edandsandy · 12/07/2008, 08:07 PM

me too!

stunreefer · 12/08/2008, 08:18 AM

WOW, looks great and tons of progress... getting close!!!

Great idea on the pumps too. You can keep an extra Snapper on hand and if anything happens to one while in service, voila replacements already there!

Bax · 12/08/2008, 12:44 PM

Great job on the lighting!

Splitting the movement of the rack is brilliant!

gjakub · 12/08/2008, 06:08 PM

Yes great job on the light rack give Ed pat on the back.

edandsandy · 12/09/2008, 08:40 PM

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Originally posted by stunreefer
WOW, looks great and tons of progress... getting close!!!

Great idea on the pumps too. You can keep an extra Snapper on hand and if anything happens to one while in service, voila replacements already there!

Thank you Stunfeefer!
I really like your avatar, is this piece from your tank?

edandsandy · 12/09/2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally posted by Bax
Great job on the lighting!

Splitting the movement of the rack is brilliant!

Thanks Bax

edandsandy · 12/09/2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally posted by gjakub
Yes great job on the light rack give Ed pat on the back.

Thanks gjakub,
but you mean me too right?

stunreefer · 12/09/2008, 10:20 PM

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Originally posted by edandsandy
I really like your avatar, is this piece from your tank?

Yep, its the "Hybrid Watermelon" chalice.

...I like it too

12/04/2008, 07:58 PM	#226
Ed Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Currently Based in China Posts: 4,060	Nice light rack Sandy.... __________________ 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 Reef’s Shallow Crest Inspired ART

12/04/2008, 11:00 PM	#227
GlassReef Got Reef Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Weeki Wachee, Florida Posts: 2,501	OK. I admit it. Ed did a better job on your lights than I did on mine. Congrats - great job. Love the way Ed did the fans. The whole thing is just fantastic! __________________ Tom No matter how much you try to push the envelope, it remains stationary.

12/05/2008, 11:14 AM	#228
Lowredranger Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 1,300	wow great looking build, I am glad glasscages has been working with you i will am planning on ordering a 72x36x25 tank next week as a peninsular. Looking forward to seeing some water in this thing. __________________ Jason Current Tank Info: 280g peninsular bar, 4 vortechs, 10x80w ATI Powermodule, Orca 250 Pro, Dart Return, geo 618 calcium reactor, Apex controller

12/07/2008, 06:36 PM	#238
erics3000 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Palm Bay FL Posts: 2,957	Wow great updates. The room looks great too. Can you give me a rough figure for the cost of the parts for your light rack - lights? thanks.. __________________ Eric (Red House for my 300 display 600 system) Current Tank Info: 600 gallon system with 300 display

12/07/2008, 07:50 PM	#240
Ed Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Currently Based in China Posts: 4,060	Sandy, what ballast and bulbs did you go for?? __________________ 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 Reef’s Shallow Crest Inspired ART

12/05/2008, 11:42 AM	#229
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	Nice build. The light rack turned out perfect. I am awfully tempted to do one my self now. Great job.

12/05/2008, 01:08 PM	#230
jyesum Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orange County Posts: 15	Wow, I just tuned in, and I would have to say, I am very impressed with the Light Rack and your build so far. Good Luck and keep up the hard work. Congrats on the new tank!

12/05/2008, 01:09 PM	#231
jyesum Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orange County Posts: 15	How do you plan to wire the whole light system up, and will you be extending the lamp cords so that way you can roll the light fixture any direction with plenty of cord play?

12/05/2008, 01:11 PM	#232
jyesum Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orange County Posts: 15	and one more question, if you don't mind sandy. Excuse my negligence, but how did you attach the wall paneling, to your dry wall? Glue?

12/07/2008, 08:00 PM	#242
Ed Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Currently Based in China Posts: 4,060	Cool Sandy - can't wait for it to light up to see the colors... __________________ 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 Reef’s Shallow Crest Inspired ART

12/07/2008, 08:07 PM	#243
edandsandy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NE Florida Posts: 2,380 Blog Entries: 2	me too! __________________ Sandy ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•><((((º>´¯`•><((((º> .¸¸.><((((º>•.¸. , . .•><((((º>.¸¸. Current Tank Info: 375 Reef, 4) Radion LED lights X30 pro, Apex Fusion, Octo Regal 300 E Skimmer, GEO 618 Calcium Reactor 2) Reeflo Snapper pumps, 2)50g refugium, 2) MP 40's

12/08/2008, 08:18 AM	#244
stunreefer Reef Hugger Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Submerged Posts: 3,253	WOW, looks great and tons of progress... getting close!!! Great idea on the pumps too. You can keep an extra Snapper on hand and if anything happens to one while in service, voila replacements already there! __________________ -Austin Make your animals Thrive, not just Survive.

12/08/2008, 12:44 PM	#245
Bax Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,619	Great job on the lighting! Splitting the movement of the rack is brilliant! __________________ 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

12/08/2008, 06:08 PM	#246
gjakub Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: mesa, az Posts: 59	Yes great job on the light rack give Ed pat on the back.