480 Gal Project

chris c · #1 05-07-2008, 01:35 AM

Hi

Just wanted to share my tank with you its not done yet but it should not take to long to complete.

Here are the specs so far

Tank 120''x30''x30''
Skimmer Bubble King SM250
Power heads 5x Vortech WMP40
Dual overflows with 1.5'' herbi drains

chris c · #2 05-07-2008, 01:47 AM

I am still very unsure on lighting for this tank. I would like to use t5 but not sure if the tank is to deep. Help in this area would be great. The sump is going to be 84''x30''x18'' glass with 4 chambers one for filter socks, skimmer, refiugium and return pump. I would like the tank to have a lot of open space for fish to swim. Not to sure on sand or bare bottem have had both and they have there ups and downs. As fare as coral it will be a mixed reef with 70% sps and 30% softies and lps.

Thanks Chris

Parker · #3 05-07-2008, 01:50 AM

Wow, looks like it's going to be a great tank!

chris c · #4 05-07-2008, 01:51 AM

Some pics of my 280g

Thanks Chris

untamed · #5 05-07-2008, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris c

Hi

Just wanted to share my tank with you its not done yet but it should not take to long to complete.

Not too long....ha..ha.. I love it! It took me a year to build mine. What was I doing all that time? I'm along for the build 'cause I like watching another monster go together.

Nice sturdy stand there.

chris c · #6 05-07-2008, 02:22 AM

Thanks a lot i watched your build from the begining and learned a lot from you thanks for all the work you put in to keeping us all updated. I only wish my tank will be as nice as yours.

Chris

lastlight · #7 05-07-2008, 02:40 AM

wow that stand is a beauty. What'd the steel beams set you back and where did you get them?

chris c · #8 05-07-2008, 03:05 AM

The steel beams are from varsteel 5''x5'' and there are 4 of them under the tank. they were about 700.00 for all of them i think i only needed 3 but you have to by them in 20' lenghts.
Chris

digital-audiophile · #9 05-07-2008, 03:40 AM

That's going to be one kick *** tank! Your 280 is not too shabby either

That's an insane amount of xenia!

I like that you are going with the vortechs, I really enjoy mine. How are you planning the placement of 5? Two on each end on in the middle?

chris c · #10 05-07-2008, 03:47 AM

Thanks yes it is a lot of xenia its one of the few things my angles dont eat and it spreds like a weed. For now there will be 2 vortechs on each end and on on the back with plans to add 2 more on the back i hope this will work. I really like the new vortechs with the wave driver they do a great job in my 280.
chris