Woohoo, tank upgrade!

[Vhuang168]

Found this little gem on CL.

I was going to get a custom tank but to be honest, going from a 40g to a 250g was a little intimidating.

So when this popped up I decided to pick it up. This will give me an opportunity to go big without spending the big bucks on a custom tank n then deciding it was too much.

It's a DSA 190g, 60.5/27.5/27.5. There are a few scratches but I'll try to buff those out or just live with it.

It did come with a stand but was old n I didn't like it so I'm going to build a new stand with help from a fellow reefer.

Current plans include a pair of Kessil AP700s, Neptune WAV pumps with possibly a boost from a Gyre 150 over the top, Apex Gold, Bubble King Double Cone 250 skimmer, possibly a Vertex RX-C calcium reactor, Synergy Reef CL44 sump n ATO.

Can't wait to get started on this!


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[ddrueckh]

Nice find! Should look great when all cleaned up and on the new stand. I like the dimensions.

 

[Enderturtle]

Woooo interesting!

Going with mixed reef again?

 

[Vhuang168]

Yeah. With 27.5", should make for an easier setup.


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[Newjack]

nice find

 

[sfsuphysics]

Very nice, thought it was a much smaller tank via the picture but then read the message, very nice 190g is a good fun size.

Just be careful with trying to buff out scratches in glass, while yes it can absolutely be done, it is in no way as forgiving as acrylic.

 

[Vhuang168]

New gear for the tank!

Stoked!


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[Enderturtle]

Whoa you bought the par monitoring kit? Why?

 

[Vhuang168]

Whoa you bought the par monitoring kit? Why?

Cuz I want to log what the par values are at during the whole day and not just when I measure. Using 10k at 40% is different than using 20k at 40% because there are less LEDs being used at 20k. So unless I change the k rating and measure each time, the readings are just for that 1 color temp at that % at that position.


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[Flagg37]

We should get one of those for the club.

 

[tygunn]

Awesome find! Looking forward to seeing it up and running...

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[Coral reefer]

We should get one of those for the club.

We have a par meter. Not going to buy another one that you need an apex to use.

 

[Vhuang168]

We have a par meter. Not going to buy another one that you need an apex to use.

I would look at possibility upgrading the club par meter which is, I believe, an MQ200 to the new MQ500. It is full spectrum and will measure more of the spectrum we use more accurately.

http://www.apogeeinstruments.com/mq-500-full-spectrum-quantum-meter/

http://www.apogeeinstruments.com/mq-200-to-mq-500-upgrade-195-payment/


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[Coral reefer]

I saw those. Definitely intriguing. Maybe you shoukd look into getting us a special club discount or even a donation. That would be sweet!

 

[Vhuang168]

Skimmer and return pump ordered! Bubble King Double Cone 200/ RD3 and 80W RD3 return! Should be here next week.

 

[Vhuang168]

Busy morning! Ordered my sump. Synergy Reef CL44 with matching ATO container.

 

[Vhuang168]

Woot!


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[Flagg37]

My corals are growing more from here.

 

[Vhuang168]

My corals are growing more from here.

Lol I'll make sure to angle them more your way!


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[California_Reef_Co]

Woot!


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Do you need any more lights for the shady spots underneath the overhangs? We have 2 more AP700s you can angle to light the sides of your tank