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[JoJosReef]

My current reef is 48x18x18 and this new tank in the thread is 48x20x20. Virtually the same. I use the photon 48 on my current tank. I don’t have to go over 45% on any channel…check my tank thread link, go to the last page for most current pics (I keep it up to date) and work backwards a few pages. You’ll see we what this light can do…

This light can grow acros on the sand if you wanted. Easily.

Are you running an MP40 or thr Jebao DMP40?

 

[VintageReefer]

Are you running an MP40 or thr Jebao DMP40?

On current tank or new build?

I haven’t really talked about the new build…it’s going to be epic and unique in many ways

 

[sushiboss]

My current reef is 48x18x18 and this new tank in the thread is 48x20x20. Virtually the same. I use the photon 48 on my current tank. I don’t have to go over 45% on any channel…check my tank thread link, go to the last page for most current pics (I keep it up to date) and work backwards a few pages. You’ll see we what this light can do…

This light can grow acros on the sand if you wanted. Easily.

Whoah. You are the guy with the rainbow plate coral I saw in a different thread haha.

Man epic tank!

And I thought my tank was nice hahaha.

Sick shots man. Totally breathtaking.

What is the coral north east of those palys? Torch or galaxea?

That mounting bracket you have the photon on is that stock?

And are you punching through a glass top?

 

[VintageReefer]

Whoah. You are the guy with the rainbow plate coral I saw in a different thread haha.

Yea that’s me!

Man epic tank!

Thanks!

And I thought my tank was nice hahaha.

I’m sure it is! Everyone starts somewhere. You shoulda seen this tank 2 years ago! Hair algae mess!

Sick shots man. Totally breathtaking.

Thanks!

What is the coral north east of those palys? Torch or galaxea?

I have a few palys colonies. North east? Of which one? Can you post the pic of the coral you’re asking about?

That mounting bracket you have the photon on is that stock?

Stock, included with the photon. They also include a hanging kit

And are you punching through a glass top?

Polycarb. I got a lid guy that makes inexpensive custom lids. he made the lid on my current 75g tank, and he can make custom lids for this 83g tank. He made one for jojo’s 83g tank also.

I have a par meter, the lid has a negligible effect, it’s around 10 par, just raise the led channels up a couple percent and boom - it’s like no lid is there lol

 

[sushiboss]

Yea that’s me!

Thanks!

I’m sure it is! Everyone starts somewhere. You shoulda seen this tank 2 years ago! Hair algae mess!


Thanks!

I have a few palys colonies. North east? Of which one? Can you post the pic of the coral you’re asking about?


Stock, included with the photon. They also include a hanging kit


Polycarb. I got a lid guy that makes inexpensive custom lids. he made the lid on my current 75g tank, and he can make custom lids for this 83g tank. He made one for jojo’s 83g tank also.

I have a par meter, the lid has a negligible effect, it’s around 10 par, just raise the led channels up a couple percent and boom - it’s like no lid is there lol

It’s this one that’s clear.

Back right corner you have the palys I was referring to. Northwest of them is what appears to be either torches or galaxea? Not quite sure.

Do you frag those plate corals?

I have long wanted one of the plate corals with long tentacles and a carpet anenome but never felt like I could keep them alive. I read your post about how you viewed them being a relatively easy coral to maintain so I am interested. I stop by my lfs weekly to ask if they have any to no avail.

What do the lids typically run for those polycarbonate? I am in need of one for sure once I figure out lighting etc.

Thank in advance

 

[VintageReefer]

It’s this one that’s clear.

Back right corner you have the palys I was referring to. Northwest of them is what appears to be either torches or galaxea? Not quite sure.

Ah, it’s a cotton candy torch colony, probably 6-8 heads

Do you frag those plate corals?

I don’t know how, apparently they can do it themselves. If I can get another, either fragging or from The parent colony,I can reach out to see if you’re interested

I have long wanted one of the plate corals with long tentacles and a carpet anenome but never felt like I could keep them alive. I read your post about how you viewed them being a relatively easy coral to maintain so I am interested. I stop by my lfs weekly to ask if they have any to no avail.

What do the lids typically run for those polycarbonate? I am in need of one for sure once I figure out lighting etc.

Thank in advance

It was roughly 120 for two panels for my 75g framed tank. I believe its around 140 for this 83g rimless

 

[sushiboss]

Ah, it’s a cotton candy torch colony, probably 6-8 heads

I don’t know how, apparently they can do it themselves. If I can get another, either fragging or from The parent colony,I can reach out to see if you’re interested

It was roughly 120 for two panels for my 75g framed tank. I believe its around 140 for this 83g rimless

Much better than going the kraken lid route. Not trying to knock them but man are they pricey.

This build is a very rushed project so I don’t have a ton of time or money as my current tank is leaking albeit very very slowly.

Now I’m just trying to figure out how to move this thing inside my home by myself

 

[JoJosReef]

Ah, it’s a cotton candy torch colony, probably 6-8 heads

I don’t know how, apparently they can do it themselves. If I can get another, either fragging or from The parent colony,I can reach out to see if you’re interested

It was roughly 120 for two panels for my 75g framed tank. I believe its around 140 for this 83g rimless

Mine was $120 + sales tax, and then I added a $15 modification (cable corner flaps). Includes cutout for an Avast Plank and one front door flap on each panel.

Door:

Corner cable flaps:

 

[sushiboss]

Mine was $120 + sales tax, and then I added a $15 modification (cable corner flaps). Includes cutout for an Avast Plank and one front door flap on each panel.

Door:

Corner cable flaps:

Oh that’s nice!

Who’s the lid maker? What’s the time frame like?

My tank is expected to be here in 2 weeks roughly so I’m scrambling

Looking for a used photon v2 48”, a cheap skimmer at some point less of a rush, and someone to help me move it up 1 flights of stairs when it ultimately comes

 

[JoJosReef]

Oh that’s nice!

Who’s the lid maker? What’s the time frame like?

My tank is expected to be here in 2 weeks roughly so I’m scrambling

Looking for a used photon v2 48”, a cheap skimmer at some point less of a rush, and someone to help me move it up 1 flights of stairs when it ultimately comes

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1490447830/custom-lids-for-fish-tanks-clear

Looking at about a month time frame. Pretty standard with lid makers nowadays it seems.

 

[VintageReefer]

Oh that’s nice!

Who’s the lid maker? What’s the time frame like?

My tank is expected to be here in 2 weeks roughly so I’m scrambling

Looking for a used photon v2 48”, a cheap skimmer at some point less of a rush, and someone to help me move it up 1 flights of stairs when it ultimately comes

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That’s the link with a form to get a custom lid process started

 

[sushiboss]

Thank you guys for your help!