240

michael_cb_125 · 10-04-2007, 03:31 PM

Ok, my Dad has been very difficult to deal with lately. My Mom left my dad, me and my little brother two months ago (after being married to my dad for 27 years), so he has been very frazzled latley. Anyways, he has been changing his mind on what exctly he wants to do, with reguards to a new tank. He said lets combine our nanos, then said lets hop-up our LPS tank. Well we have come to the conclusion, that we are going to combine all four of my tanks into one. This is going to be a task. I am going to get a 240 gallon tank. YAY....
Well I have figured out what I am going to do as far as setup.
The tank will be a 240 gallon tall. Dimensions: 6 feet long, two feet wide, and 31 inches tall.
Filtration: Two Magnum canister filters rated to 150 gllons each......LOL J/K
LifeReef Berlin System: LF1-300, with the upgraded skimmer rated to 350 gallons. I have talked to Jeff the owner, and he said that his skimmers are not over rated, the rating that he puts on them is what they will actually handle. Here is the link to the filter system:http://lifereef.com/frame.html
I am also going to have a 24 x 12 x 18 high LifeRefugium added to the system.
As for lighting I am seriously looking into the new Solaris LED System

This is a pretty big project, so I am having to go slowly. I am looking into ordering the skimmer sump combo here in the next week. Then I will order the tank.
I already have about 180 pounds of rock, but I will need ALOT more.
Anyways I was just updating my tank plans. This time they are final, at least the size.

Dentoid · 10-04-2007, 03:42 PM

I can only dream of a system that big. Ahhhhhhhh! Best of luck with this adventure!

michael_cb_125 · 10-04-2007, 03:44 PM

I have always wanted a system like this, and my dad has always wanted to consolidate our tanks. I have four, he want one. So he said a HUGE one will be ok. I just have to save up.....and buy in steps.

michael_cb_125 · 10-04-2007, 03:48 PM

Once my new tank is up Jose will be the first fish added. I will have a deep sand be, so I hope he will like this even better than his current home. I hope to be able to add livestock by the beginning of december.

michael_cb_125 · 10-04-2007, 03:48 PM

Correction, the beginning of january.

boozeman · 10-04-2007, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael_cb_125

....and he said that his skimmers are not over rated, the rating that he puts on them is what they will actually handle. .

most skimmer manufacturers will give you the same line

that said, lifereef makes good systems. I think blueeyes had one, maybe you can send her a pm on her oppinion

vdituri · 10-04-2007, 05:00 PM

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !
Nice Christmas present!

AQTCJAK · 10-04-2007, 07:30 PM

Sounds like a good plan. I ask about that skimmer as well

lcstorc · 10-04-2007, 08:40 PM

Nice upgrade!
Congrats!

bluespotjawfish · 10-08-2007, 08:45 AM

Wow, you can set that baby up at my place and I will babysit it!

michael_cb_125 · 10-08-2007, 09:01 AM

I would but I think this is one thing that I wont mind babysitting.
I am sooo excited, I think I am either ordering the filtration system or the tank itself this week.

BoomerD · 10-08-2007, 09:04 AM

I have nothing but GOOD things to say about Jeff and his Lifereef products. I've used his products for about 15 years.
That being said, there ARE better skimmers out there than the venturis he sells. The newer needle-wheel technology is far more efficient than a venturi skimmer, BUT, his do work very well.

InLimbo87 · 10-08-2007, 10:18 AM

Congrats!!

forestal · 10-08-2007, 10:22 AM

nice, I am jealous , where are you getting the tank from if i may ask and for how much... i am also looking

BoomerD I never tried the life reef, but good to hear good feedback on... I may have to try

kathywithbirds · 10-08-2007, 10:28 AM

Sorry to hear about the family situation, that's always difficult to deal with. Your dad can be as frazzled as he wants.

BUT that's an awesome way to deal with stress, I must say... is this going to be a room divider like you were talking about?

10-04-2007, 03:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,070 View Gallery Karma Komment	240 Ok, my Dad has been very difficult to deal with lately. My Mom left my dad, me and my little brother two months ago (after being married to my dad for 27 years), so he has been very frazzled latley. Anyways, he has been changing his mind on what exctly he wants to do, with reguards to a new tank. He said lets combine our nanos, then said lets hop-up our LPS tank. Well we have come to the conclusion, that we are going to combine all four of my tanks into one. This is going to be a task. I am going to get a 240 gallon tank. YAY.... Well I have figured out what I am going to do as far as setup. The tank will be a 240 gallon tall. Dimensions: 6 feet long, two feet wide, and 31 inches tall. Filtration: Two Magnum canister filters rated to 150 gllons each......LOL J/K LifeReef Berlin System: LF1-300, with the upgraded skimmer rated to 350 gallons. I have talked to Jeff the owner, and he said that his skimmers are not over rated, the rating that he puts on them is what they will actually handle. Here is the link to the filter system:http://lifereef.com/frame.html I am also going to have a 24 x 12 x 18 high LifeRefugium added to the system. As for lighting I am seriously looking into the new Solaris LED System This is a pretty big project, so I am having to go slowly. I am looking into ordering the skimmer sump combo here in the next week. Then I will order the tank. I already have about 180 pounds of rock, but I will need ALOT more. Anyways I was just updating my tank plans. This time they are final, at least the size. __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

10-04-2007, 03:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,344 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 I can only dream of a system that big. Ahhhhhhhh! Best of luck with this adventure! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

10-04-2007, 03:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,070 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 I have always wanted a system like this, and my dad has always wanted to consolidate our tanks. I have four, he want one. So he said a HUGE one will be ok. I just have to save up.....and buy in steps. __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

10-04-2007, 03:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,070 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 Once my new tank is up Jose will be the first fish added. I will have a deep sand be, so I hope he will like this even better than his current home. I hope to be able to add livestock by the beginning of december. __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

10-04-2007, 03:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,070 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 Correction, the beginning of january. __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

10-04-2007, 07:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,081 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 240 Sounds like a good plan. I ask about that skimmer as well __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...t-science.html Videos http://murrayproductions.org/DIY%20a...%20off%204.wmv http://murrayproductions.org/Reef%20...grass%2007.wmv

10-04-2007, 08:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,267 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 240 Nice upgrade! Congrats! __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. (\___/) This is Bunny. (=O.o=) Copy and paste him into your signature (")__(") to help him gain world domination Question of the day: When will Booze put water in that huge beautiful tank?

10-08-2007, 08:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 3,807 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 Wow, you can set that baby up at my place and I will babysit it! __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...tml#post363958 Drum roll please, the new photoshow is done! Check it out! What a difference a year makes. http://photoshow.comcast.net/watch/Jz6Ff6Yv

10-08-2007, 09:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,070 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 I would but I think this is one thing that I wont mind babysitting. I am sooo excited, I think I am either ordering the filtration system or the tank itself this week. __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

10-08-2007, 09:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,080 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 I have nothing but GOOD things to say about Jeff and his Lifereef products. I've used his products for about 15 years. That being said, there ARE better skimmers out there than the venturis he sells. The newer needle-wheel technology is far more efficient than a venturi skimmer, BUT, his do work very well. __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

10-08-2007, 10:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
InLimbo87 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 992 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 240 Congrats!! __________________ We are forever responsible for that which we tame... Oceanic 33g Cube Tank Thread ~Ian~

10-08-2007, 10:22 AM	#14 (permalink)
forestal Torch coral Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vernon, CT Posts: 582 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 240 nice, I am jealous , where are you getting the tank from if i may ask and for how much... i am also looking BoomerD I never tried the life reef, but good to hear good feedback on... I may have to try __________________ Peace, Dan

10-08-2007, 10:28 AM	#15 (permalink)
kathywithbirds You talkin ta ME? Join Date: May 2007 Location: Philly area, NJ Posts: 4,771 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 Sorry to hear about the family situation, that's always difficult to deal with. Your dad can be as frazzled as he wants. BUT that's an awesome way to deal with stress, I must say... is this going to be a room divider like you were talking about? __________________ (\__/) It's more important to be (@.@) smart than pretty. (")_(") -- Brainy (\__/) This is Bunnina, Bunny's wife. (^.^) Right now she's just worried about Bunny's (> <) alleged laxative problem. SHe's sure Brainy can help.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)