wmcbane200 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Well I've had my 40B setup for about 3 months now and just want bigger so... Sunday I will be picking up my new 90G Acrylic tank. Comes with a black stand and canopy. Will also hopefully be picking up a 48" 6 bulb 54 watt T5 Tek light soon. Super excited to be getting it altho it probably won't go up till we move. I was hoping that was sooner then later but to break the lease here is just way way to expensive. So it will be going up start of July finger crossed! Only thing I'll need help with will be re-homing the damsels that come with it. My 40b is already maxed out in fish. I don't have pictures of them atm but if anybody is interested in these guys send me a PM. If it falls through I'll update this guy. I will post pics as soon as I have it home! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishboys Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 What are the dimensions of your new tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmcbane200 Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 Good question. It's normal 90g dimensions 48" 18" 25". With canopy and stand I think he said it stood like 65" tall I'll measure it once I get it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmcbane200 Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Picked up the light today! Need to buy new bulbs and I pick up the stand tomorrow. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wmcbane200 Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 (edited) So here it is! I wont be setting it up fully till we move but im ok with that because it gives me plenty of time to get it perfect! I will be repainting the inside of the stand with some kind of sealer that will prevent the wood from getting damaged by any water splashing. I will be cleaning up all the imperfections on the outside and will be taking my time to convert the canopy to hold my New T5 lights. I got more then enough of rock to go in it. Most will be live rock (hopefully) and ill have a little bit of dry rock. Equipment i already have is 48" 6x54 Watt Tek Light all the pumps for the return. Pretty nice sump Bubble Magnus 7 RW-8 and some cheap powerhead that came with it. 300w Heater and a 100W heater. JBJ Auto Top off. BRS Reactor Things ill need Apex, Apex, Apex and the modules to go with it I have to order new bulbs for the Tek Light Lights for the Sump Dosing setup another RW-8 Live Sand Im not sure what else im missing on the list but yeah. The next month or two will be making it mine the way i want it then ill get it up and going. Looking forward to it im sure im going to be very ancy over the next couple months Edited April 18, 2016 by wmcbane200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Nice looking tank and I like the light too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisQ Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Looks great! New setups are always very exciting! One thing missing on your list also happens to be one of the most important pieces of equipment you'll own and operate, this will be your RODI unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmcbane200 Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 Your right I am missing that thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmcbane200 Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 Bought my RODI today! The rest will come probably next month. The Apex will have to be my last purchase since it's just so much. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmcbane200 Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 Today I painted the inside of the stand! It had a whit bottom and the paint in it was chipping. I used a flat black and then sprayed a seal type stuff on it after to protect the wood from when spill water while messing with the sump (this happens a lot). Yes it's just the inside but I might as well get it perfect while I don't have water in it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmcbane200 Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 The white stuff is the sealer drying. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmcbane200 Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 Got my RODI today! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmcbane200 Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 So question. I was thinking of doing two RW-8's since I already have one. Do y'all think that will be enough flow? I run my one in my 40B at like half strength atm. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramy Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Yes 2 rw8 would give you plenty of flow =) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmcbane200 Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Making it bad so I can make it better. Sanding it now buffing it tomorrow. Wish I had a belt sander but good old hand power will work fine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmcbane200 Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Well they sent me the pads and attachment for my drill but not the actual buffing stuff... I went to the Harley store in Gladstone got the stuff. I still want to hit it up with the number 3 which they didn't carry. So far tho I'm happy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wmcbane200 Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 Got one of my big purchases today! Apex bought and out of the way! Now to be completely overwhelmed trying to set it up! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmcbane200 Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 So the group buy for Reef Central starts this Saturday and I'm putting together my cart to get it all ready. So far what I have is Check Valve for the Return Bulbs for my Tek LIght (going with ATI Coral Plus x2, Blue Plus x2, True Actinic x2 any recommendations would be appreciated) BRS 2 Part Total Package with Dosers Red Sea Reef Foundation Pro Multi Test Red Sea Algae Control Multi Test Red Sea Coral Pro Salt Mix 175G Neprene Foam for the tank to sit on 60 Pounds of special Grade Agag-Alive Sand and Last a Adjustable Float Valve for my RODI (might have had a 5 gallon bucket overflow a little...) The things that are temporarily going on hold are my second RW-8 and my Breakout for my Apex. So far I'm looking at a little over $700... If I would have know when I started this hobby was going to be so expensive well... I would have just got a bigger credit limit on my card lol. I just want to thank everybody for your help! This forum and all of yall have been a huge part of my tank. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmcbane200 Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) Got my first order in today. They dropped it off while I was at work so when I got home I had to move stuff to unlock my door and get in. Sadly I didn't get any pictures of that. Only problem so far is one bulb was bad and with the lights on I can see the scratches I missed while buffing. So this weekend I'll be back at buffing them out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited May 13, 2016 by wmcbane200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderBlue Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Are you happy with the CP bulbs? I didnt care for the color they put off, i went with 2 actinics, 3 blue plus and one purple plus over my tank, same light you have. Only thing id suggest is next time buy bulbs locally so you can easily swap em out if they are bad. If your relationship is good with the shop they might even let you exchange them jf you dont like the color. Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmcbane200 Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) Are you happy with the CP bulbs? I didnt care for the color they put off, i went with 2 actinics, 3 blue plus and one purple plus over my tank, same light you have. Only thing id suggest is next time buy bulbs locally so you can easily swap em out if they are bad. If your relationship is good with the shop they might even let you exchange them jf you dont like the color. Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk My brother just asked me the exact same question. So far I like it. Its hard to know with nothing in it yet so once I set it up (hopefully next month) I'll know for sure. Good point on the local store btw. I think I'll do that from now on. I got it from BRS tho just because I was doing a bulk order and I wanted to get the points back with the group by. That's missing one of the actinics. Also do you run the actinics all the time or do you have a ramp setup? On the apex I was thinking actinics on for a bit then all lights then just atinics then nothing at night to save the bulb life. Edited May 13, 2016 by wmcbane200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderBlue Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Actinics come on for an hour, then everything for 7 hours, then only actinics for the last hour Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmcbane200 Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 Ok good to know. I'm thinking of rigging up a led strip for night time stuff. Probably won't tho. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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