Biffy Finally Gets a Build Thread!

[Bifferwine]

When I go big, I go BIG. Today I found a screaming deal. I bought a drilled 240 with dual overflows and with stand for $100!!!!!!!! The back is painted blue. With FREE delivery to my house!!!!!! Because Bill at my LFS looooooves me. The stand doesn't have any doors and needs to be stripped and repainted, but Neal said he'd help me with that. Here is a picture of my new baby sitting in front of the store:

Bill said he'd have to get a crew together to deliver it to me, so I don't know when I'll be getting it. But right now I'm shopping for new lights! The tank is 7 feet long, so I may have to go with a 6 foot fixture. We'll see. I'm excited to be able to update this thread as my gigantic tank progresses!

By the way, that thing in the front is not the stand, it's just a piece of wood. Why? I don't know.

 

[Bifferwine]

Okay, I need help already! LIGHTS! I want a MH/T5 combo. Any suggestions?? Again, it's 7 feet long, but a 6 foot fixture will do. Preferably hanging.

 

[HAWKS12thMAN]

freaking sweet deal biff! Are you going to use youe 55 as a sump/fuge.

 

[Bifferwine]

Yep I sure am! The space in the stand is perfect for my 55.

 

[RigoSharon]

wow...even you can swim in that tank biff!!!...freaking awsome!!..nice deal..good luck with it ,..have fun with it!!!

 

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Reef Aquarium Lighting: Outer Orbit HQI/Compact Fluorescent/Lunar Fixture

This is as a place to start as any.

Dang it Biff, Marry me:mrgreen:

Awesome deal,and good luck with it.

PS
Did you happen to leak test it?

 

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Rigo
Biffs skinny enough she coould swim in a 55.,lol

 

[Bifferwine]

Bill said they had already leak tested it. And it was all good.

 

[Bifferwine]

Reef Aquarium Lighting: Outer Orbit HQI/Compact Fluorescent/Lunar Fixture

Hmm those are only 834 watts... I think I want something more powerful than that.

 

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Metal Halide Reef Aquarium Lighting: IceCap 250 and 400 HQI Pendant & Metal Halide Ballast

Hang 3 of these 400 watt babies of it.

 

[Adrastos]

The guy at the coral farm near me builds custom light fixtures... cheap and will build it however you want. Much cheaper than buying retail or online..

 

[bobby]

Looks cool!! Great deal!! Can't wait to see it up and going.

 

[jermpool]

I think I would go with 4 400 watt mh.

 

[LionFish]

Blazing Deal!!!

yeah 3 of the 400 MH under a custom Canopy.
Think of the quality algae you can grow in there WOW !

 

[reeffreak]

Biff,I'm so happy for you that I could cry.

They make an Outer Orbit with 3x250w HQI and 8x39w T5 fixture also.Its only about $150 dollars more.Thats about the best watts per dollar I've seen unless you want to go with Odyssea and don't think you want to go there......Aquarium Lighting for Reef Aquariums: Outer Orbit Pro Series HQI/T-5/LED Lights

 

[Bifferwine]

I saw one similar to that Freak, but it was around 1400 watts... I'll have to keep looking. Thanks for all the suggestions, everyone!!

 

[Alexander]

sooo awesome. cant wait to see the progress on it as it comes along. when you sent me the picture earlier i thought that board was the stand. it was hard to tell on my phone. update us soon! maybe you can get a naso in memory of my naso that died without a name.

I would say a 24 inch coralife pc light would be perfect. I have one i will sell you for $500 its a screaming deal. even better than your tank ;)

 

[Bifferwine]

My tank gets delivered at 1:00 tomorrow. I rounded up a posse of four strong men to help get it off the truck and move it into my dining room for me. I had to bribe them with pizza and soda. But whatever works. I would love to get a naso in memory of your nameless naso, RIP. I am NOT going to buy a 24-inch Coralife PC for $500! Duh.

 

[Alexander]

figured i would at least give it a shot... you know in case you had lost your mind.

 

[Bifferwine]

Okay... Help me decide between these lights please!

Current USA 72 inch Outer Orbit 3x250w 10K HQI-MH w/ 8x39W T5 HO & 24 Lunar Lights (Saltwater Aquarium Supplies > Lighting > Fixtures > Metal Halide > 72in Units > Double Ended MH > MH With T5 )

Minus: Weaker lights

AquaMedic Ocean Light 72" 4 x 250W plus 4x39W T5 - Black: Premium Aquatics

Minus: No lunar lights

I think I'm leaning towards the stronger lights without the lunar lights...