Seano's 29G Reef

Man, I'm pumped! haha.

We went to Columbus today to visit my gma and that's how I was able to go to the fish store. I wasn't able to get to Lowe's today and I will be visiting my sister(lives on her own) tomorrow. I'm hoping to go to Lowe's in the morning or evening to get lumber as well as PVC for the OF/return lines.

 

Yes, I love anthias. My bro wants a tang; I like the Yellow Eye Kole(also the one of few suitable for a 75g), so we decided on that too.

 

Wow! Sounds fun!!!! haha!

 

I don't usually buy from them. They are fairly pricey. I bought from them just twice before, but I have fun going in there just to look.

 

A small update about lighting....

The Orphek lights are estimated to be released towards the end of this month, early March. Keep a look out!

t will be 60 degree "frosted" (multifaceted - increases spread and uniformity) optics, and as per usual, designed by a specialized optics company so that less energy is lost from surface refraction.

Designed to be more of a 70-150w MH pendant replacement, than a spotlight, 60* "forsted" optics will be used on the LEDs. Orphek says witht he power of the LEDs in these bulbs, any lower(smaller number...i.e. 40*) would kill coral with the intensity of light output.

"Frosted" 60* optics are what will be available(supposed better spread/uniformity) opposed to the 40, 60, 90 most companies give you choice between.

...Should be available through retailers world-wide and should work on voltage b/w 110 & 240v.

diodes being used, a 40 degree was asking to kill coral, and instead of offering a 60 and 90 degree option, we opted for the 'frosted' 60 and one can always increase the mounting height for increased coverage.

 

Leaving now to go get the tank!

 

Well..I came back with the 75g tank. As well as a few other things!

-75g Deep Blue glass Tank. This will be drilled for 2 Super Nano overflows
-90 lb aragonite. I got the sugar-sized again. : lol.
-A protein skimmer...something I've never had before...haha
-Not pictured, is the filter sock(and tank mount) for the skimmer section, as well as about 5 lb of lace dry rock.

Here are some pictures for your enjoyment.






I decided to snag a Coralife 125 form the fish store I got my tank from. I was there anyway so Dad asked what else we needed to buy. I was going to go with the Eshopps psk 150, but I think this should preform well.


Sorry, the pictures are kinda dark. I took them on my phone..just got home.(Hey, that rhymed!)

 

For any of you wondering, half way into this build so far, we have spent about $500, but saved $100(10% off membership for the fish store I went to).

 

Wow! AWESOME! So fun, right? hehehe

 

Yes! lol.

As soon as we get the wood(never did that yet...) and put the stand together I will be switching tanks over. 1)I will put the water/rocks in buckets. 2)Set up the big tank on the new tank stand. 3)29g + 10 will go in the stand, then scape and put sand in. 4)Refill.