New system build......300g

[Chowder]

Tank looks great Scott. Hope you figure out the light. Must be frustrating to get the new light up and it doesn't completely work?
Chris

[skylord]

It was irritating for sure. Not a huge deal but I think as a group WE tend to expect more out of some company's than others. PFO is one of those companies.

Scott

[Sebae again]

I'm sure all will work out with the lights just frustrating. I really like the look of your system . It has that stealth European/Japanese look . If I could afford those lights ,I'd buy them too.

[skylord]

The Euro look made me laugh......I have been trying to learn German so I can set up half of this equipment. My wife speaks Dutch so she can understand a few of the German works which helps a little. Thanks sebae.

Scott

[cprowler]

Looking good Scott, keep up the good work.

[rockworm]

I am glad I saw this thread. Scott, is it the DT that you are putting the lights on? If so, how do find the front to back coverage. You said your tank is 30" wide. I am currently setting up a system that will include a 180g display. I am giving serious thought to getting the 72" Solaris I4. My concern is the front to back coverage. I can see the long term savings and am in the fortunate position of being able to consider the Solaris.

My display system will be a 180 with 2 54g bow front corner units as bookends. I plan on mainly SPS in the 180, softies in 1 54 and don't yet know for the other 54. I will plumb to a 75g sump and 65g refugium that will be housed in the basement. Maybe I should start a build thread here. I, like you, am in no rush. I currently have a 90g set up.

Ward

[skylord]

Yes. Is the 180 your considering 72x24x24? If so you shouldnt have a problem. PFO recomends 2 fixtures for the size tank I have. Of course I didnt see a thing about that untill after my purchase. With a depth of 24 you can raise your lights a little higher and get good coverage. You may get some shading either front or back depending on what you want but I am finding some things are needing to have some shading.

Start a tank thread. Sounds like you will have a unique project and a new thread can help you alot. When you start banging your head against the wall there are a lot of people here willing to help you hit it harder.....errr work around the issue....lol

Scott

Originally Posted by rockworm

I am glad I saw this thread. Scott, is it the DT that you are putting the lights on? If so, how do find the front to back coverage. You said your tank is 30" wide. I am currently setting up a system that will include a 180g display. I am giving serious thought to getting the 72" Solaris I4. My concern is the front to back coverage. I can see the long term savings and am in the fortunate position of being able to consider the Solaris.

My display system will be a 180 with 2 54g bow front corner units as bookends. I plan on mainly SPS in the 180, softies in 1 54 and don't yet know for the other 54. I will plumb to a 75g sump and 65g refugium that will be housed in the basement. Maybe I should start a build thread here. I, like you, am in no rush. I currently have a 90g set up.

Ward

[argan]

Saw the tank at the frag sale. Very nice and healthy fish and corals. My favorite was the beautiful Chocolate Tang.

great job on the system so far skylord!!