180g Starphire A.G.E on its way!
 

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Very nice, what are those dimensions?

Thanks. It's a standard 6x2x2

Tank's here and installed!
 

Couple of pics to share...

Next item on the agenda: plumbing

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Is that a kitchen from the future..... ? Super Modern!

LOL...Jetson's kitchen? Yes, we are into a more contemporary look.

Fantastic tank and home, keep us posted!

Thanks...here are the specs

Tank:

Starphire glass
1" PVC bottom
3/4" acrylic Eurobrace
(2) 1.5" drains - milled to fit Hayward BH
(2) 1" returns - milled to fit Hayward BH
"CJ" standpipes

Stand:

A.G.E-built steel stand
1.5" square tubing
10 levelling feet
powdercoated black

Sump:

48"x20"x20" acrylic sump
18 gallon fuge
6 gallon freshwater reservoir for auto top-off
(2) 1" holes drilled - (1) for return pump, (1) for water changes

Equipment:

Euroreef RS250 skimmer
T3 return pump
Mag-drive 350 pump for water changes
(2) Tunze 6201's
Tunze 7095 controller
(2) ATI Powermodule T5 fixtures - 8x39w per fixture
JBJ ATO system

Hi beautiful tank and it looks well planned,im curious how you are planning on situating your ATI powermodules seeing there 4 ft long(48") and your tank is only 6ft long,since you are getting two are you planning on staggering them or something else like that??
Do the powermodules come in shorter lenghts now?

Thanks.
Jamie.

Great tank; looks exactly like my next upgrade...how thin did the wallet get?

[QUOTE][i]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10476133#post10476133 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jwccwj [/i]
[B]Hi beautiful tank and it looks well planned,im curious how you are planning on situating your ATI powermodules seeing there 4 ft long(48") and your tank is only 6ft long,since you are getting two are you planning on staggering them or something else like that??
Do the powermodules come in shorter lenghts now?



Thanks.
Jamie. [/B][/QUOTE]

Yes, they do. they come in all lengths, depending on the wattage you buy. I'm getting 39w, which are 3feet long

WOW, that kitchen is beautiful!! MTV Cribs! :)

Welcome to the AGE club! :)

Cant wait to see more pics.

your kitchen is getting just as many accolades as your new tank...both are beautiful!

Very impressive! Cool kitchen and tank! tagging along...

[QUOTE][i]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10476757#post10476757 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by seta45 [/i]
[B]Great tank; looks exactly like my next upgrade...how thin did the wallet get? [/B][/QUOTE]

It wasn't the tank that thinned out the wallet!:D

Thanks for the complements on both the tank and kitchen! It's our favorite area in our home!

We're still in the middle of our remodel...will try to get some more pics soon. Next pics will show how the facade is removed for tank maintenance.

[QUOTE][i]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10477220#post10477220 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by invincible569 [/i]
[B]WOW, that kitchen is beautiful!! MTV Cribs! :)

Welcome to the AGE club! :)

Cant wait to see more pics. [/B][/QUOTE]

Nice to be in the "secret society"! These tanks are amazing - love the look and build quality! Add Tom's service on top of that, and you can't go wrong!

[QUOTE][i]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10482523#post10482523 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tbone28 [/i]
[B]Nice to be in the "secret society"! These tanks are amazing - love the look and build quality! Add Tom's service on top of that, and you can't go wrong! [/B][/QUOTE]

I heard Tom has great service, but anytime I need anything.. Jaime from AE always helps me out. Always professional and understands my needs :)

Anymore pics? :)

Very nice, are we seeing another room through the tank or a reflection of something on the other wall? (Will it be seen in two rooms?)

[QUOTE][i]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10484238#post10484238 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by invincible569 [/i]
[B]I heard Tom has great service, but anytime I need anything.. Jaime from AE always helps me out. Always professional and understands my needs :)

Anymore pics? :) [/B][/QUOTE]

Hopefully I'll have time to post pics later today - busy with remodelling our home!

[QUOTE][i]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10484247#post10484247 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by KurtsReef [/i]
[B]Very nice, are we seeing another room through the tank or a reflection of something on the other wall? (Will it be seen in two rooms?) [/B][/QUOTE]

Just a reflection. Not a see-through tank. My last tank - a 240g - was a peninsula-style room divider. Wanted something different this time.

Here are some pics of my "facade" - aka my fake cabinets :D

Our kitchen designer is brilliant. I asked for a facade which could be removed in pieces and which could be removed quickly and easily. He came up with (4) panels. Each panel simply hangs on to the subframe via simple hardware.

1) View of Tank and framing - tank is screwed into the wood frame, which is screwed into the kitchen cabinets...my tank is staying put during an earthquake

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2) Close-up of framing - notice the hardware which the facade hangs on

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3) Close-up of hardware

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4) My fake drawers with pic of hardware on backside of panel

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Very nice tbone! That is exactly the idea I was going for with my stand. I had the option of going magnetic as well for easy access.

Did you end up using the magnets? How are they working out? My panels are on the heavy side - don't want to worry about magnets keeping the upper panels "up".

You guys think I should paint the frame to protect it from the water?

Did you end up using the magnets? How are they working out? My panels are on the heavy side - don't want to worry about magnets keeping the upper panels "up".

You guys think I should paint the frame to protect it from the water?