Blake's 90 Gal Build

[Blake]

Finally got some pictures on the go here guys!

Started off by building a new custom hood. I unsure if I was going to use my old halides or not so I built the baby of a decent size. Got a good deal on 2 Kessil A350W's and accented them with a 40watt Wavepoint LED strip (actinic). Took the advise of Torx and EricTMah and a few other members and scrapped my other sump (baffles were too high and just screamed future issues). Saying that, went out and grabbed a Aqueon ProFlex 2, seems to fit the SWC120 skimmer and MAG 18 well (ball valves to restrict flow, and it was a great deal as well). Plan to run a refugium in the middle compartment.

Water to be going in this week, will be sure to post more as things progress

 

[nexusnight]

Looks great!! Nice work on the canopy too


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[EricTMah]

Coming along nicely! Canopy is looking good. Matches the stand perfectly.

Glad you decided on a different sump. Your old one just had overflow written all over it.

If I were you. I'd scrap the MH's and go with LED's. Much less heat, less energy to run, no bulb replacement costs (more money to spend on frags ) and not to mention that they look super cool too.

I made the jump to LED'S about two years ago now and have never looked back.

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[Blake]

Eric,

Having it all LED makes for a super clean look, less heat, more programability, and with the Kessils a great shimmer. Already super happy with the purchase and they aren't even on due to the cycle process

 

[EricTMah]

Oh. I misunderstood. I thought you were debating on the LED's

You're right. The shimmer if crazy with LED's

Glad you made the plunge. You won't regret it!