Rods next project - 7ft SPS Reef TOTM August 2015
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rodneyri
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Rods next project - 7ft SPS Reef TOTM August 2015
Introduction:
Time for an upgrade again, transferring to a new bigger tank. Focus will be SPS with lots of Anthias and an Achilles.
System Type:
SPS Reef
Display System:
Strike up Date:
Jan 2015
Display Tank:
Custom 7'x 2.5' x 1.5' (l w h) 12mm glass one piece euro, internal weir
Display Lighting:
Giesemann Matrix II Dimtec - 8x80w T5
Stand:
Custom steel frame clad in poly
Sump:
Dimension 90 x 50 x 40 ( l w h)
Support systems:
System Water:
Artificial Sea Water
Filtration:
NP All In One Biopellets in a Reef Dynamics re-circulating reactor
Display Water circulation:
Maxspec Gyre x3
Return Pump:
RD3 Speedy 6500lph
Skimmer:
Bubble King Double Cone 200 RD3 Speedy
Evaporation Top Up:
Auto top up - RODI water
Controller:
GHL Profilux
Chemical Support:
Calcium Addition:
GHL Doser2
Time for an upgrade again, transferring to a new bigger tank. Focus will be SPS with lots of Anthias and an Achilles.
System Type:
SPS Reef
Display System:
Strike up Date:
Jan 2015
Display Tank:
Custom 7'x 2.5' x 1.5' (l w h) 12mm glass one piece euro, internal weir
Display Lighting:
Giesemann Matrix II Dimtec - 8x80w T5
Stand:
Custom steel frame clad in poly
Sump:
Dimension 90 x 50 x 40 ( l w h)
Support systems:
System Water:
Artificial Sea Water
Filtration:
NP All In One Biopellets in a Reef Dynamics re-circulating reactor
Display Water circulation:
Maxspec Gyre x3
Return Pump:
RD3 Speedy 6500lph
Skimmer:
Bubble King Double Cone 200 RD3 Speedy
Evaporation Top Up:
Auto top up - RODI water
Controller:
GHL Profilux
Chemical Support:
Calcium Addition:
GHL Doser2
Last edited by rodneyri on Sat Feb 14, 2015 7:27 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Amphibian
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Re: Rods next project - 7ft SPS Reef
you have all the ingredients for a stunning set up , no doubt it will be a show stopper .
good luck on the progress .

good luck on the progress .
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petergriffin
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Re: Rods next project - 7ft SPS Reef
Looking forward to this. Would love an achilles in mine too,
knowing your dedication to this hobby it should be a great one.
knowing your dedication to this hobby it should be a great one.
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rodneyri
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Re: Rods next project - 7ft SPS Reef
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muz_z
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Re: Rods next project - 7ft SPS Reef
Well the aqua scape master is at it again
This one looks to be better than the last one
I think the only reason you are getting a new bigger tank is to build a new bigger scape
This one looks to be better than the last one
I think the only reason you are getting a new bigger tank is to build a new bigger scape

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wayne2.0
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Re: Rods next project - 7ft SPS Reef
Nice work 
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Re: Rods next project - 7ft SPS Reef
Following along, looks absolutely top shelf!
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izzywitt
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Re: Rods next project - 7ft SPS Reef
This is going to be one very smick tank! Did you go starfire or just normal float for the tank?







