Vegasfish 240 gallon build

Nice aquascape vegas,be interesting to see what your water temp runs with the pumps outside in the heat.If the pumps are not hot maybe it won't be an issue.Where'd you get your rock and how many #'s ,I'm about ready for rock and sand after I hopefully get my freshwater test run today.

 

I purchased all my rock from craigs list. That saved me a lot of money. I would guess it is 200 to 250 pounds. I purchased the sand from a LFS. You can find it on marine depot if you search for Fiji pink reef sand. The LFS uses the same sand in a 10' x 8' coral tank. It looks really nice and does not stir up easily like sugar sand. Just my own prefrence.

 

Think I'm gonna go with white sand, probably look better with the stand and the room is mostly white. My lfs store really stinks,the fish are second hand to their dog grooming business. They have a terrible/limited fish section and not to mention alot higher priced :-/.

 

That stinks. I love to just stop by the LFS and check things out.

 

Have you been going to the new Beyond the Reef shop on Gibson??

 

Yep! I love that reef tank.

 

I got the lights installed today! they are so bright it is crazy!

 

Ok, let's hear the details - what lights, what kind, how many, what K.

 

2 Aqualight pro light fixtures 48" (2-250W HQI's/ 2 96w actinics)

250 Watt 14000K Metal Halide Bulb

96W Dual Actinic 03/7100K Blue Power Compact Bulb


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Looking good there vegas,nice and bright, how high above the tank are the lights?