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asherah 12-23-2007 06:42 PM

24" deep
will that still be to deep ?

asherah

fatpuffer 12-23-2007 06:44 PM

I think you will def. need MH at least.

Js

asherah 12-23-2007 06:49 PM

oooo ouch ! lol
what's a good light in that range ?

asherah 12-23-2007 07:00 PM

what about this ?
http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=1903

or

24 inch Giesemann Infiniti 1x150W HQI + 4x24W T5 Light Fixture - Silver
pretty pricey tho

or
http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/Met...unlight_Supply
asherah

Brent F 12-23-2007 07:08 PM

Go
 
A 135 gal cube would be 32x32x32

That's not a standard size so would need to be custom built. The depth would make it harder to light. The 32" length would require custom stands, hoods, etc and limit your lighting choice (e,g, couldn't use standard 36", 48", 72" fixtures.

Unless this is going to be in the middle of a room the 32 inch front to back wouldn't "show" as nicely as a more traditional shape. For example these three tanks would also be 135 gallons:

48 X 24 X 28
60 X 22 X 25
72 X 18 X 25

I think a 4, 5 or 6 foot long tank with angels would look more attractive than a 32 inch long tank and would probably cost less.
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asherah 12-23-2007 07:19 PM

actually i was going to ake it 36 x 36 x 24 but maybe i will just get a long tank instead

albert_dao 12-23-2007 07:45 PM

Doesn't look too hard...

Pop a good 250 watt pendant over the top and you're good to go.

I have a tank that's 36 x 36 x 28 (not set up yet, only filled to leak test). I threw a Lumenmax II 250 watt pendant over it and it looks great.

asherah 12-23-2007 07:54 PM

great! =)
asherah

asherah 12-23-2007 10:03 PM

36 x 36 x 24 Cube Tank. Price: $750.00
sump with refugium $399
WC-2 Waste Container - $75
protein skimmer $275
Quick Release Upgrade $45
MAG 12 $108
Lumenmax II 250 watt pendant - $150
-10,000K 250watt HQI Halide Bulb - Ushio - $86
-Two Little Fishies Red Mangrove Pods
-Ice Cap 250W Electronic Metal Halide Ballast - $158.95
Fiji Live Rock - $571 130lbs
4 Tropic Isle Tahitian Moon Sand - 20 lbs $60


$2678

what do you think? will I need more sand?

Zylumn 12-23-2007 10:30 PM

Looks like you would have a nice setup. 3 things to consider expect to spend a Min. 400 on a decent skimmer, and min. 3 X the amount of sand and 100+ on plumbing.
Kevin


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