Re-Start of Old Reef Tank

TomToro · #1 02/25/2007, 05:31 PM

Here's some pics of my restarted reef tank. I started it in early 2000, but got frustrated and gave up in 2002. I kept it on simmer with the LR and one lonely Hippo Tang. The Tang survived and I've started it again with a lot more patience and a little more money. Here's some pics of it:

Thanks for looking,
Tom

cward · #2 02/25/2007, 08:22 PM

I think it looks great.

Joeee · #3 02/26/2007, 09:35 AM

Looks really nice.
Can you share the dimensions and lighting please?

PoukieBear · #4 02/26/2007, 10:11 AM

The tank looks great! It's amazing what a little patience can do for a reef.

TomToro · #5 02/26/2007, 11:15 AM

Thanks for the good words folks! Keeps me motivated. I'll take some more pics in six months to see how things progress.

Joeee,
Glad to:
The dimensions:
On the display tank are 72x18x18. When I built it into the wall, I covered about 2" on the top and bottom to hide the black plastic border.

Sump is 48x18hx12w Baffles are all 12"

Lighting:
(3) Metal Halide 175w 10000k (2)hamiltons (1) aqualine
(2) NO Flourescent 40w actinic ( I have a 3x55w fixture, but can't find the true actinic bulbs to upgrade).

Thanks for asking,
Tom

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Looks really nice.
Can you share the dimensions and lighting please?

Hobby Experience: 2 yrs

llebcire · #6 03/02/2007, 08:44 AM

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Originally posted by TomToro
( I have a 3x55w fixture, but can't find the true actinic bulbs to upgrade).

Just a thought -

Have you looked at the rating on the ballast for the PC's? I have a Coralife that shipped with 55's but the ballast said 55w/65w so I upgraded it about two years ago (running fine).

Depends on the manufacturer and age of the ballasts.