help a 150g newb - let's do this reef together

Canuckgod420 · #1 12-04-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jon in alberta

re: the support - I have a carpenter friend who said that what I have will likely do the trick. I still am thinking about cross-bracing some of those legs. Quick calc puts the weight of water at ~1300 lbs!quote]

hes prob right it looks like the strongest stand ive ever seen and 1300lbs is nothing im sure it will hold up for years to come its ony water and weight what harm can they do.....cheers

do i sense a little sacasm? lol

reefwars · #2 12-04-2011, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by reefwars

do i sense a little sacasm? lol

haha sorry not having a good morning lol

in all honesty in needs to be beefed up a bit i would def go with the supports for the bottom legs and add studs to the corners creating an " L " this will help be sure there are beams across the middle as well

one little shift and game over mate

cheers

Blom · #3 12-04-2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Canuckgod420

in all honesty in needs to be beefed up a bit i would def go with the supports for the bottom legs and add studs to the corners creating an " L " this will help be sure there are beams across the middle as well

one little shift and game over mate

cheers

I would agree, that's one nightmare that you don't want to deal with. Overbuild the crap out of the stand for peace of mind.

Leah · #4 12-04-2011, 08:21 PM

Okay lets do it together at my house.

The Grizz · #5 12-04-2011, 08:23 PM

Forget beefing up a wood stand and just go METAL, never worry about your stand again

jon in alberta · #6 12-13-2011, 07:42 PM

Thanks everyone for the tips. I really appreciate it.

I am just finishing off the plumbing and starting to think about lighting. I have to buy new stuff, and am 99% convinced I want to go with LED (I know they are expensive).

Here is the question: how many do I need? Specifically, I am looking at the Radion LEDs - what should I be thinking about? Does the watts/gallon apply with LEDs? ... advice please.

jon in alberta · #7 12-30-2011, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jon in alberta

Specifically, I am looking at the Radion LEDs - what should I be thinking about? Does the watts/gallon apply with LEDs? ... advice please.

quoting myself ... ok?

So I am about to buy the Vertex Illumina 200 series 48" fixture (for my 60" tank). I hope that will be enough light down the road.

yikes! they are expensive ... but worth it IMO.