Unclesalty's 180 Gallon Tank Build Thread

[unclesalty]

Originally Posted by Myka

If they are must haves, I would have one. Many people think smart phones are must haves. Controllers are pretty nifty though - especially if you take advantage of all the equipment that work in conjunction. Controllers that work in conjunction with smart phones are nifty x2.

The thought of checking water parimeters and also doing a water change via the press of a button on my iphone definately sounds too cool not to check out!

[Myka]

That would definitely be nifty.

[lastlight]

http://www.genesisreefsystems.com/categories.php?cat=7

[unclesalty]

Originally Posted by lastlight

http://www.genesisreefsystems.com/categories.php?cat=7

Awesome and thanks for the link as I will definately take my time and check out all available options

[unclesalty]

TANK BUILD UPDATE
Plumbing fittings arrived from my FlexPvc order with JHammer a few weeks ago.
Par Meter arrived today -Not impressed with my Halide par readings at all!
Glass drill bits should be here anyday
Glass for overflow is being ordered tomorrow.
Ecotech Radions (4) I found out were shipping out today from the US so it won't be long!

[Myka]

What halide setup were you testing? Age of bulbs?

[unclesalty]

Tested the Coralife Aqualight Pro 2x150w that I am currently selling. Bulb age is unknown but are now almost a year old for sure. Thats the first thing that came to my mind was how old are these bulbs actually??? Tomorrow I will test my Aqua Illumination Sol Blue

[Myka]

Ah, yeah...you gotta test something more impressive to be impressed. A low watt entry level fixture with old bulbs isn't going to blow the doors off. Which PAR meter did you buy? I have always wanted to buy one, but have yet to make the splurge.

[unclesalty]

Originally Posted by Myka

Ah, yeah...you gotta test something more impressive to be impressed. A low watt entry level fixture with old bulbs isn't going to blow the doors off. Which PAR meter did you buy? I have always wanted to buy one, but have yet to make the splurge.

You are probably rights its a combo of old and only 150watt bulbs. I ended up buying an Apogee mq200 which seems to be the most popular unit. I am really interested in comparing the Aqua Illuminations and the Ecotech Radions.

[unclesalty]

Picked up my glass for the overflow a few days ago but can't get the silicone I want right now so might have to order it. Internal overflow is 48"x4"x6" and taped together just for the pic.