Edi's 1200x750x470 Sunlit tank - Updated 16/06/2016

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Edi's 1200x750x470 Sunlit tank - Updated 16/06/2016

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Introduction:
It is time to move on from my 3ftx3ftx47cm tank and start a new journey.

System Objectives:
This is my ultimate tank and everything is going to be done right and to be automated as much as possible. Grow everything from frags. All I want to do is to chill out after work relax infront of my mini reef.

System Type:
Mainly SPS and some mix of other corals

Display System:

Strike up Date:
1/02/15

Display Tank:
1200mm x 750mm x 470mm (LxBxH)

Display Lighting:
Main lights will be solar tubes with Radion LED supplements

Stand:
D.I.Y

Hood:
No hood as it is an open top tank

Sump:
2 x 2ft tanks with multiple compartiments

Support systems:

System Water:
Natural salt water

Display Water circulation:
Jebao WP40 x 2

Return Pump:
Jebao DTC 6000

Skimmer:
RLSS R10-U Protein Skimmer

Evaporation Top Up:
Smart ATO system

Chemical Support:

Calcium and Alkilinity Addition:
Auto top up

Other Chemical Maintenance:
Auto Top up

Current Water Chemistry: TBA
Nitrates: .0
Phosphates: 0.03
Alkalinity: 8-9dHk
Calcium: 450ppm
Salinity / Specific Gravity: 0.26
Magnesuim: 1400ppm

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Post by ryanrid »

awesome edison
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Good one Edi. Looking forward to checking out you man cave when the tank is cranking. Not doing Zeo for this one?
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Re: Edi's 1200x750x470 Eurobrace TJ - A new journey has bega

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Nice Edi :thumbsup:

I am jealous you are getting solar tubes I want them so bad if my tank was on the other side of the house they would be in

Will be a master piece no doubt
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Re: Edi's 1200x750x470 Eurobrace TJ - A new journey has bega

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jordan wrote:Good one Edi. Looking forward to checking out you man cave when the tank is cranking. Not doing Zeo for this one?


I might go hybrid on this tank. Trying something new. Zeo dosing with bio-pellets.

muz_z wrote:Nice Edi :thumbsup:

I am jealous you are getting solar tubes I want them so bad if my tank was on the other side of the house they would be in

Will be a master piece no doubt


Thanks mate.
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Re: Edi's 1200x750x470 Eurobrace TJ - A new journey has bega

Post by mason91 »

love the dimensions, will be keen to see this one progress :)
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Re: Edi's 1200x750x470 Eurobrace TJ - A new journey has bega

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The tank build is coming along nicely. Thank you to the awesome tank builder. You know who you are :thumbsup:

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Re: Edi's 1200x750x470 Eurobrace TJ - A new journey has bega

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very nice
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Re: Edi's 1200x750x470 Eurobrace TJ - A new journey has bega

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RedLineR wrote:I might go hybrid on this tank. Trying something new. Zeo dosing with bio-pellets.


Hey Edi good choice! :thumbsup:
No doubt this will be an awesome build!! tagging along.
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Re: Edi's 1200x750x470 Eurobrace TJ - A new journey has bega

Post by Amphibian »

looks like another awesome build in the making :thumbsup:
I will be watching this space !!!
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