Doug,s 180g Reef Cube

*Papa Doug* · 12-14-2005, 12:09 PM

Bought a new tank.

Sold or selling everything else I had. :slap:

New tank is a 180g cube style. 4ft.L by 3ft.W by 2ft.H. It will have a starfire front. All 1/2in. glass w/a pair of 4in. braces,spaced about a foot from each end. Single 1 1/2in. overflow. Will go into same place in the wall as my 90 was, just enlarging the opening and building a new stand. Since I had an abundance of 4 by 4 posts left, I put 4 across, with 3 rows. 12 posts in all, of course up against 3 stringers running the length of the stand.

Guess that should hold it.

Going to light it with a single, centered 400w halide, most likely 65K Iwasaki. Supplemented with 4 T-5 actinics.

We are stuck in a never ending snow storm here, so not sure when I can go pick it up.

Oh well, my livestock is use to living in tubs.

**charlie** · 12-15-2005, 08:01 AM

Can't wait to see the pics Doug. Maybe it will stop snowing long enuf for you to get out and pick it up!!

***Reefland*** · 12-15-2005, 07:27 PM

We Want Pictures, We Want Pictures! :d

*Papa Doug* · 12-15-2005, 07:41 PM

***Reefland*** · 12-15-2005, 11:18 PM

Is that looking through the front pane of Starphire glass?

That is a beautiful view Doug!

***zhenya*** · 12-16-2005, 02:06 AM

Well, I'm glad one of us is getting a new tank,Doug.

I'm with Scott, we need pics.

*Papa Doug* · 12-16-2005, 11:07 AM

The pic is from the mountains in BC. My son goes there on his 6 days off for snowmobiling. Best I can do until my tank is picked up.

: Gene, where is yer new tank?

**Poseidon** · 12-16-2005, 11:16 AM

I agree PICTURES PICTURES PICTURES!

That tank sounds cool! Why only 1 halide though?

*Papa Doug* · 12-16-2005, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poseidon

That tank sounds cool! Why only 1 halide though?

Because its all I have.

Also tired of paying stupid prices for multiple bulbs every year.

I would use 8 or 10, 65K & actinic N/O bulbs, if I never thought my 4 clams would suffer.

Figure by running a 400- 65K Iwasaki, I can raise it enough for good coverage, still have good penatration and cut my bulb replacement costs to a minimum.

I plan on running at least 4 T-5 actinics though. I liked my friends 400w 20K CV, but its run on a pulse start, compared with my standard PFO ballast.

**Poseidon** · 12-16-2005, 04:03 PM

Ahh I see. Since you have it built in to a wall the bulb can be quite high I suppose. I'll bet it will work out just fine. The T5's must be all actinic then?

*Papa Doug* · 12-16-2005, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poseidon

Ahh I see. Since you have it built in to a wall the bulb can be quite high I suppose. I'll bet it will work out just fine. The T5's must be all actinic then?

Yes, thats correct. The residual, {is that what its called},

, lighting, will only shine in the fishroom, from the extra height. Plus the bulb will be in a Sunlight Supply pendant. Yes, the T-5,s will be all actinic or at least thats the plan.

BubbaWPB · 12-16-2005, 08:33 PM

*GGRRRR* I *HATE* when it sends the message before I'm done typing....

Anyway, as I was saying...

Papa Doug,
It looks like all your palm trees are frozen. I don't think they'll survive. My condolences.

Bubba

**Poseidon** · 12-16-2005, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BubbaWPB

*GGRRRR* I *HATE* when it sends the message before I'm done typing....

Anyway, as I was saying...

Papa Doug,
It looks like all your palm trees are frozen. I don't think they'll survive. My condolences.

Bubba

***Reefland*** · 12-16-2005, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BubbaWPB

*GGRRRR* I *HATE* when it sends the message before I'm done typing....

Anyway, as I was saying...

Papa Doug,
It looks like all your palm trees are frozen. I don't think they'll survive. My condolences.

Bubba

I take it that happens often to you.

110galreef · 12-16-2005, 10:13 PM

cain't wait to see some!

**charlie** · 12-17-2005, 02:31 AM

Well, it's gonna do about -15 here tomorrow nite, palm trees ain't the only thing that's gonna freeze

What about you Papa, you guys sent this to me, do ya feel bad yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*Papa Doug* · 12-17-2005, 10:15 AM

Poseidon, I removed your first attempt.

Everything is frozen here.

Charlie, we Canadians always like to share.

You dont think all those new, huge wind turbines are for just electrical power? We are blowing the bad weather down south.

**charlie** · 12-17-2005, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papa Doug

Charlie, we Canadians always like to share.

You dont think all those new, huge wind turbines are for just electrical power? We are blowing the bad weather down south.

That's just not right

***zhenya*** · 12-17-2005, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlie

That's just not right

I'm with Charlie on that. I was wondering why out weather was going down the hill steadily...

*Papa Doug* · 12-17-2005, 06:00 PM

That will teach ya to put lumber tariffs on and ban our beef. :slap:

Looks like I,m of to the big city tomm. to pick up the tank.

I still wont get my camera back until early next week.

12-14-2005, 12:09 PM	#1
Papa Doug Gallery Team Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 844	Doug,s 180g Reef Cube Bought a new tank. Sold or selling everything else I had. :slap: New tank is a 180g cube style. 4ft.L by 3ft.W by 2ft.H. It will have a starfire front. All 1/2in. glass w/a pair of 4in. braces,spaced about a foot from each end. Single 1 1/2in. overflow. Will go into same place in the wall as my 90 was, just enlarging the opening and building a new stand. Since I had an abundance of 4 by 4 posts left, I put 4 across, with 3 rows. 12 posts in all, of course up against 3 stringers running the length of the stand. Guess that should hold it. Going to light it with a single, centered 400w halide, most likely 65K Iwasaki. Supplemented with 4 T-5 actinics. We are stuck in a never ending snow storm here, so not sure when I can go pick it up. Oh well, my livestock is use to living in tubs. __________________ Doug

12-15-2005, 08:01 AM	#2
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 6,334	Can't wait to see the pics Doug. Maybe it will stop snowing long enuf for you to get out and pick it up!! __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

12-15-2005, 07:27 PM	#3
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,161	We Want Pictures, We Want Pictures! :d __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

12-15-2005, 07:41 PM	#4
Papa Doug Gallery Team Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 844	Attached Thumbnails __________________ Doug

12-15-2005, 11:18 PM	#5
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,161	Is that looking through the front pane of Starphire glass? That is a beautiful view Doug! __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

12-16-2005, 02:06 AM	#6
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,872	Well, I'm glad one of us is getting a new tank,Doug. I'm with Scott, we need pics. __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

12-16-2005, 11:07 AM	#7
Papa Doug Gallery Team Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 844	The pic is from the mountains in BC. My son goes there on his 6 days off for snowmobiling. Best I can do until my tank is picked up. : Gene, where is yer new tank? __________________ Doug

12-16-2005, 11:16 AM	#8
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,540	I agree PICTURES PICTURES PICTURES! That tank sounds cool! Why only 1 halide though? __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

12-16-2005, 04:03 PM	#10
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,540	Ahh I see. Since you have it built in to a wall the bulb can be quite high I suppose. I'll bet it will work out just fine. The T5's must be all actinic then? __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

12-16-2005, 08:33 PM	#12
BubbaWPB Governor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,234	GGRRRR I HATE when it sends the message before I'm done typing.... Anyway, as I was saying... Papa Doug, It looks like all your palm trees are frozen. I don't think they'll survive. My condolences. Bubba __________________ Bubba Hmmm... now that the tank is full, I could convert the pool to saltwater... Bubba's Aquarium Log

12-16-2005, 10:13 PM	#15
110galreef Tenant Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toledo OH Posts: 92	cain't wait to see some!

12-17-2005, 02:31 AM	#16
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 6,334	Well, it's gonna do about -15 here tomorrow nite, palm trees ain't the only thing that's gonna freeze What about you Papa, you guys sent this to me, do ya feel bad yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

12-17-2005, 10:15 AM	#17
Papa Doug Gallery Team Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 844	Poseidon, I removed your first attempt. Everything is frozen here. Charlie, we Canadians always like to share. You dont think all those new, huge wind turbines are for just electrical power? We are blowing the bad weather down south. __________________ Doug

12-17-2005, 06:00 PM	#20
Papa Doug Gallery Team Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 844	That will teach ya to put lumber tariffs on and ban our beef. :slap: Looks like I,m of to the big city tomm. to pick up the tank. I still wont get my camera back until early next week. __________________ Doug

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