Ardo's 150 Gallon Cube

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by ardo_ski, Aug 26, 2008.

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  1. adicus

    adicus Aiptasia Anemone

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    Ardo - Looks to be a great tank. Information as to lighting and filtering plans would be great information. I especially like the tile replacement for the carpet. What are the base dimensions for your stand. After showing my wife your pics - she may give me a spot in the living room for a 150.
     
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  2. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    Looks great! Really coming along! Cant wait to see it up!
     
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  3. ardo_ski

    ardo_ski Peppermint Shrimp

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    Well I'm getting closer ! The tank made in the house after 3 months.


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    View from my favorite chair \/

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    Need to order some Eco Rox from Bulk Reef Supply and pick the cutting board for the bottom. Than wire up the lights.
     
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  4. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    WOW, great looking set up, how did I miss this thread? The stand looks very professionally done. WOW.....I also cant wait to see some life in there. Great job dude. Luna
     
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  5. ardo_ski

    ardo_ski Peppermint Shrimp

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    Thanks!! Lighting is going to be 8 T5's 4 of them are overdriven on a IceCap ballast. The sump is already located in my basement and decided to leave everything down there. The tank is made by Marineland and is what they call there Deep Dimension Line. It's the smallest one 36 x 36 x 27H. The stand my uncle made and brings the tank to 36"off the ground. I had Marineland move the overflow the middle and drill a single hole for a 1.5" bulkhead.

    Picture of the sump..which is still running.

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  6. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Why did you only have one hole drilled? What are your plans for a return line? Luna
     
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  7. ardo_ski

    ardo_ski Peppermint Shrimp

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    The return line will be going over the back. The circulation will be provided by 2 Tunze 6100 on a multi-controller. Might add another once the news come out.
     
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  8. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Was there any reason why you choose over the back return? Just curious. Luna
     
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  9. ardo_ski

    ardo_ski Peppermint Shrimp

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    One less hole in the tank and makes a nice siphon break. Mostly personal preference.
     
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  10. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    Looking very good. Can't wait to see this big daddy up and running.
     
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