90g w/ 30g sump

[scarf_ace1981]

Finally a chance to start from scratch. i will be heading to queens tomorrow to look @ a 90 RR. if i purchase this tank, i will transport everything from my 40br and 28bow. i have all livestock and equipment. As for specs here goes:

Display:
about 80lbs of LS
all the LR from my 40br, 30xh and 28bow (about 90lbs maybe less). i would like the least amount of rockwork to allow more open swimming area.

Equipment:
400w mh on one side and a 250w on the other(sounds crazy)
2X65w pc for actinic supplementation
i will play around w/ 2 seio 620 and 1-820 - i think the return will be enough flow, no?

Sump:
some LR
filtersock
Euroreef es 5-2 and remora(looking to upgrade)
mag 18 as the return (looking to upgrade to less noisy and less watt pump)

Livestock:
CBB
Coral Beauty
clown pair
lyretail anthias
flasher wrasse
yellow fin fairy wrasse

Inverts:

4 skunk cleaner
randalli pistol shrimp (WTB)

Corals:
mainly LPS

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Good luck

Mr friend may be interested in your 40br

 

[scarf_ace1981]

sorry wing that will be my seahorse tank. i will have a 30xh and a 28bow but they are pretty scratched up.

only good for raising live food.

 

[scarf_ace1981]

i wonder if my floor will hold the 90? there's only one way to find out.

 

[scarf_ace1981]

also how many lbs of sand should i use?

 

[herman]

i wonder if my floor will hold the 90? there's only one way to find out.

If your floor cant hold a 90g, I recommend moving out :biggrin:. Unless you live in a condemmed building it will definitely hold...

 

[scarf_ace1981]

thanks i feel much better

 

[Deanos]

also how many lbs of sand should i use?

Sandbed Calculator

 

[scarf_ace1981]

i knew that. don't ask me why i didn't use it. hehe

 

[scarf_ace1981]

back from sunny florida. had a great time

i am a bit sad as i left the battery and charger for my little digital cam. now i'm starting this upgrade and don't have a freaking cam to post pics.

picked up the 90g last night in queens and just having it sit there empty in the living room makes me so excited :tongue:

there are some scratches i would really like to buff out. but i am very pleased.

the stand needs some minor work like a back, sides and front doors. :biglaugh:. in no time it will start looking like a gem. i just can't decide whether to put it in my room(where i like my tanks for viewing pleasure) or in the front hall(where i don't spend much time). the tank will fit in my room no problem but i'm just afraid of having something this large in my room.

 

[scarf_ace1981]

here is the plan so far...

1)decide where to put the 90g

2)fill 1/2 or 3/4 w/ RODI

3)mix in salt. leave for a day at least

4)add 80lbs of dead sand and seed w/ at least 5-10lbs of LS

5)add LR

6)add corals and fish

there is one thing that i still haven't given much thought and that is my canopy. i have the lights but no canopy to house them. :scratch:

 

[jf2381]

Jon, Good luck with the setup. I also have a 90g with 30g sump. Get 2 250w instead of the 400 x 250 it will look better. Also if you need some extra live rock I have about 60lbs in a tub at home.

 

[scarf_ace1981]

thanks jose.

maybe someone will trade a 400 for a 250. :scratch:

as for rocks i think i have more than enough thanks.

what ever happened w/ the hammer???

 

[jf2381]

It's still there waiting for me to go to the city or for you to come and get it. LOL

 

[scarf_ace1981]

i may have time one of these weekends. it's just so hard to travel w/o a car, especially to another state.

 

[nanoreefer22]

Get that camera before you make the upgrade!!!!! Whats a tank thread without pictures???

Make urself a canopy realllyy really slowly til you get the stuff for the camera.

 

[scarf_ace1981]

he kris

i don't see myself making a canopy. i will most likely buy one. it's gonna be tough because i would like a canopy to work the way i want. i think most reefers have to take the canopy off or move it in order to feed or work in their tanks. i would like my canopy to raise using air hinges?? or whatever it's called.

 

[nanoreefer22]

I made my canopy so the entire front of it is open....lemme get you some pics...right away

 

[scarf_ace1981]

i guess i could make one. the problem is that i don't have the necessary tools. i just have a jigsaw and cutting straight w/ that thing is not doable. at least not for me. if i had a power saw i would give it a try. also wood is very expensive here in the city. the local hardware stores try to rob you all the time

 

[nanoreefer22]

Pics posted...built mine with one piece of 1in x 12in x 8ft and a piece of 2 x 2 x 8