Any 8 footers out there?

215reefone · 12/20/2009, 01:12 PM

Hello All - I was interested in seeing some of the members 8 foot tanks. I am thinking of purchasing an 8 ft tank with a 55 g sump for my office. I would like to get an idea of some of the systems that people are using to accommodate proper filtration, lighting, and flow.

I am currently gathering equipment and livestock. I have a 29, 50, and about to set up a 75. It will be at least three months until I can start my build. Probably going to have a custom stand and I am investigating a hp led lighting system. I want SPS so I will settle for traditional lighting is I have to.

What are your thoughts on reef/foam/rock walls? Is it overkill? I don't like the look of coralline on the back of the glass.

What would be the best protein skimmer? I am also looking for powerhead ideas. I would like heavy flow.

Thanks

Lightsluvr · 12/20/2009, 01:33 PM

Here's ours...

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...682267&page=23

LL

215reefone · 12/20/2009, 01:56 PM

Lightsluvr...that is an amazing build. Love the work on the T5s. I read the recap. I'm going to read the whole thread once I get a moment. What is the best feature on the Apex Controller?

Thanks

Lightsluvr · 12/20/2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 215reefone

Lightsluvr...that is an amazing build. Love the work on the T5s. I read the recap. I'm going to read the whole thread once I get a moment. What is the best feature on the Apex Controller?

Thanks

Glad you enjoyed the recap - be sure to say hello when you stop by the thread...

I like the ability to control my system by iPhone or internet from anywhere I travel...

Great support from Neptune.

Very user friendly after the initial set-up.

LL

marekt · 12/20/2009, 08:33 PM

Yes,that is amazing build...

Oldude · 12/20/2009, 11:43 PM

Nothing fancy but here's mine-
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1459184

Untamed12 · 12/21/2009, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Oldude

Nothing fancy but here's mine-
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1459184

Quite modest of you, Greg!

215reefone · 12/21/2009, 10:23 AM

Lightsluvr - I will make sure I stop by and say hello. I too own an Iphone and I love apps...so I am going to give the Apex controller a serious look.

Oldude - I have followed your build for a long time. One of the best that I have seen. One of the reasons that I am shooting for a 8 footer. How do you keep the back of the glass so clean? How often do you have to scrub?

Thanks

Oldude · 12/22/2009, 03:20 PM

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215reefone
Oldude - I have followed your build for a long time. One of the best that I have seen. One of the reasons that I am shooting for a 8 footer. How do you keep the back of the glass so clean? How often do you have to scrub?

Thanks very much that's very kind of you. My back glass is a pain to clean because of the corals in the way and because of the closed loop pipes in the back I can't use a mag float. I use a razor blade scraper.

12/20/2009, 01:12 PM	#1
215reefone Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 18	Any 8 footers out there? Hello All - I was interested in seeing some of the members 8 foot tanks. I am thinking of purchasing an 8 ft tank with a 55 g sump for my office. I would like to get an idea of some of the systems that people are using to accommodate proper filtration, lighting, and flow. I am currently gathering equipment and livestock. I have a 29, 50, and about to set up a 75. It will be at least three months until I can start my build. Probably going to have a custom stand and I am investigating a hp led lighting system. I want SPS so I will settle for traditional lighting is I have to. What are your thoughts on reef/foam/rock walls? Is it overkill? I don't like the look of coralline on the back of the glass. What would be the best protein skimmer? I am also looking for powerhead ideas. I would like heavy flow. Thanks

12/20/2009, 01:33 PM	#2
Lightsluvr Tangaroa to 500 gallons Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,855	Here's ours... http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...682267&page=23 LL __________________ Click on my username and select "Lightsluvr's Home Page" for a recap of our build thread - AGE Hybrid Tank in a 500G system with dedicated fish room. (Takes a few minutes for photos to load) Leave a note if you stop by... Current Tank Info: 350G AGE Hybrid reef tank. 500G+ total water volume. Three sumps for filtration. Barracuda Gold return and Hammerhead Gold closed loop pumps. DIY T5 light system on rails. MP40W x3 to supplement closed loop. 130G Water management system.

12/20/2009, 11:43 PM	#6
Oldude Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 4,479	Nothing fancy but here's mine- http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1459184 __________________ ______________________ Greg ~ June 2015 TOTM ~ ~ April 2010 TOTM ~

12/20/2009, 01:56 PM	#3
215reefone Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 18	Lightsluvr...that is an amazing build. Love the work on the T5s. I read the recap. I'm going to read the whole thread once I get a moment. What is the best feature on the Apex Controller? Thanks

12/20/2009, 08:33 PM	#5
marekt Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: riverside ca Posts: 92	Yes,that is amazing build...

12/21/2009, 10:23 AM	#8
215reefone Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 18	Lightsluvr - I will make sure I stop by and say hello. I too own an Iphone and I love apps...so I am going to give the Apex controller a serious look. Oldude - I have followed your build for a long time. One of the best that I have seen. One of the reasons that I am shooting for a 8 footer. How do you keep the back of the glass so clean? How often do you have to scrub? Thanks