New 225g Starphire Tank

olivert00 · 08-18-2006, 09:12 AM

Just wanted to start a new thread for a new tank...I will be picking this up in about 3 weeks, it will be in wall for my basement.

-72”L x 36”W x 20”H 225 gallon predrilled custom Starphire aquarium
-48”L x 30”W x 20”H 125g custom glass sump
-Euroreef CS12-1 protein skimmer
-Dolphin Ampmaster 3000 pump
-Tunze Stream 6100
-Dual 250W 48” Aquaspacelight

Pictures to follow, starting with the uncut wall until up and running.

Debbie

blue_eyes53813 · 08-18-2006, 09:28 AM

OHH cant waite to see the progess

boozeman · 08-18-2006, 09:28 AM

that's a very nice size...looking foward to seeing what you do with all that width

Woodstock · 08-18-2006, 12:29 PM

Ohh wow! Awesome! I will subscribe to this thread

billyr98 · 08-18-2006, 03:39 PM

Nice in the wall.... my favorite!

kinghokus420 · 08-19-2006, 12:32 AM

man i wish i has a basement..

olivert00 · 08-19-2006, 12:59 PM

I might change it to room divider/in wall this way the three Starphire Glass side can be viewed, and all the equipment can still go behind the wall in the laundry area. I will post pics today and any suggestions would be appreciated.

It is made out of 1/2" Starphire Glass, except for the bottom pane and the pane with the overflow. The Eurobracing is even made out of Starphire Glass. As the picture shows, the Starphire panes are the two 72" sides and one 36" side. The overflow is on one of the 36" sides.

The Overflow itself is black tinted glass. Not plastic black tinting, but actual black glass that is still translucent. The Outside overflow pane has a black painted back.

There are two 2" Dursos and one 1.5" return all concealed in the 7"x32" overflow. The overflow has black eggcrate attached to the rim to prevent fish from swimming over.

There are two 1" holes drilled in the eurobracing on the side opposite the overflow. I had these drilled so that I could attach my Tunzes to the eurobracing closer to the side panes of glass.

The 4 vertical edges have black silicone as well as ground and polished edges. The rest of the seals have clear silicone. and ground edges.

The tank weighs approximately 600 lbs empty.

Witfull · 08-19-2006, 01:06 PM

sweet! I love the room divider idea. my 210 is perpendicular to the wall as well. makes for great viewing.

i will be watching this Monster evolve~

olivert00 · 08-19-2006, 08:02 PM

Pics below are of the wall that I would like to put the tank on...behind is my laundry room where the equipment will go.

Blue tape outlines the tank size.

The back of the room will be computer/scrapebooking area...in front of the tank will be the TV sitting area.

There will be 6ft between the tank and far wall.

kinghokus420 · 08-19-2006, 10:38 PM

that tank would look real nice in that spot. and gives some privacy for each area

cheeks69 · 08-19-2006, 11:51 PM

Very nice, love the dimensions makes for great aquascaping !
Since the tank is 20" tall why did you go with the 250's ? Is this going to be excluse SPS tank ? How much rock are you planning to add ? Will it have a DSB ? Do you have a fish list ?

Can't wait to see it develop

lcstorc · 08-20-2006, 07:40 AM

Wow! Can't wait to see the progress on this one. Looks great so far. I have my tank as a room divider and love it. Gives you lots of opportunity for viewing from many areas. Mine kind of makes a hallway by my front door and then I have a couch on the other side for relaxed viewing. Of course I had to add some bar stools on the side by the door so people can sit and watch that side of the tank, lol.
Best of luck. Looks like it is gonna be great.

Gina · 08-20-2006, 08:40 AM

Looks like it's gonna be an awesome set up!
I love in wall tanks and someday plan on having one but, I also like the way your planning on setting yours up.
Will make it appear as those you have two rooms instead of one long room!

Are you custom making your own stand?

olivert00 · 08-20-2006, 04:55 PM

I have an existing 135g with 3x250MH ...I will be tearing that one down. I would like to use these lights so not to buy new ones.

I have about 500lbs LR to put in, I can't wait to aquascape. I will take my time with this...and probably change my mind over and over again.

The 20" helps with short arms...I hate when something falls and I can't reach the bottom to get it.

I enjoy Sandbeds, not tooooo deep with only 20" but enough to look good.

I might try alittle of both... SPS and a few of my exsiting LPS torch, hammer fox coral. I will find them a nice spot without direct MH.

Custom Stand...thank goodness for brothers as carpenters, he made the hood for my 135g.

Cartman89 · 08-21-2006, 03:29 PM

Oh wow! What are going to do with it? Reef?

08-18-2006, 09:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
olivert00 Paperlady's Vandy Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: LZ IL Posts: 781 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	New 225g Starphire Tank Just wanted to start a new thread for a new tank...I will be picking this up in about 3 weeks, it will be in wall for my basement. -72”L x 36”W x 20”H 225 gallon predrilled custom Starphire aquarium -48”L x 30”W x 20”H 125g custom glass sump -Euroreef CS12-1 protein skimmer -Dolphin Ampmaster 3000 pump -Tunze Stream 6100 -Dual 250W 48” Aquaspacelight Pictures to follow, starting with the uncut wall until up and running. Debbie __________________ Love All Creatures Great And Small...(except evil crabs) D.G. *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society*

08-18-2006, 09:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 8,024 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New 225g Starphire Tank OHH cant waite to see the progess __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

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cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,386 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New 225g Starphire Tank Very nice, love the dimensions makes for great aquascaping ! Since the tank is 20" tall why did you go with the 250's ? Is this going to be excluse SPS tank ? How much rock are you planning to add ? Will it have a DSB ? Do you have a fish list ? Can't wait to see it develop __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,437 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New 225g Starphire Tank Wow! Can't wait to see the progress on this one. Looks great so far. I have my tank as a room divider and love it. Gives you lots of opportunity for viewing from many areas. Mine kind of makes a hallway by my front door and then I have a couch on the other side for relaxed viewing. Of course I had to add some bar stools on the side by the door so people can sit and watch that side of the tank, lol. Best of luck. Looks like it is gonna be great. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

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Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,842 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New 225g Starphire Tank Looks like it's gonna be an awesome set up! I love in wall tanks and someday plan on having one but, I also like the way your planning on setting yours up. Will make it appear as those you have two rooms instead of one long room! Are you custom making your own stand? __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

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olivert00 Paperlady's Vandy Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: LZ IL Posts: 781 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New 225g Starphire Tank I have an existing 135g with 3x250MH ...I will be tearing that one down. I would like to use these lights so not to buy new ones. I have about 500lbs LR to put in, I can't wait to aquascape. I will take my time with this...and probably change my mind over and over again. The 20" helps with short arms...I hate when something falls and I can't reach the bottom to get it. I enjoy Sandbeds, not tooooo deep with only 20" but enough to look good. I might try alittle of both... SPS and a few of my exsiting LPS torch, hammer fox coral. I will find them a nice spot without direct MH. Custom Stand...thank goodness for brothers as carpenters, he made the hood for my 135g. __________________ Love All Creatures Great And Small...(except evil crabs) D.G. *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* Last edited by olivert00 : 08-20-2006 at 11:46 PM.

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