Rev's 240g Starfire DREAM tank!

revhtree · Jan 24, 2009

Ok I started a 200g tank thread the other day and I am going to close it because I officially made the order for my new tank and I decided to go a bit bigger due to some of the comments made.

So my tank will be ready in 3 to 4 weeks and I am totally stoked!!

Here are the plans:

72" long by 32" wide by 24" tall
36" external overflow with 1 1/2 drains and 1" returns
Starfire front and sides
Eurobraced with glass
Black Silicone
40" tall stand and canopy

I have dreamed about this one for a while now and it is becoming a reality! I know it's going to be a few weeks, but join me on this ride and help me figure out some things as we go.

I will keep tons of pictures as we go along.

The tank and furniture is being built by www.oceallc.com.

Who's with me? :D

gparr · Jan 24, 2009

Congrats, Rev. Exciting times. Looking forward to watching the build.
Gary

Tomasz · Jan 24, 2009

Well, I have to bust you on that. WHY ONLY 24" HIGH? I am sure there is a reason, but go with 30". That is what mine is and I would never go less then that.

fishes2889 · Jan 24, 2009

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! :D

So cool!

mltascp · Jan 24, 2009

We are with you! So happy for you! Can't wait to see pics.

fishes2889 · Jan 24, 2009

MH's or T5's???

racermike27 · Jan 24, 2009

Congrats!!!!

mak060 · Jan 24, 2009

Cool. Must need a lot of muscle power to carry a bugger of that size and all that Starphire. Really cool.

jimmybling31 · Jan 24, 2009

fishes2889 said:
MH's or T5's???

i bet he goes mh. it would be much easier to do with that wide of a tank.

jimmybling31 · Jan 24, 2009

I'll help you get it for some help setting up my new tanks...and possibly one of your frags...

bamachamp92 · Jan 24, 2009

Im along for the ride Dave, but Im close enough I can ride this one out in person. Let me know if you need any help.

mhowe9 · Jan 24, 2009

Congratulations!

Reef Pets · Jan 24, 2009

That is an awesome tank! I cant wait to see pictures.
Congrats

MarvinsReef · Jan 24, 2009

awesome Rev... looking forward to seeing the tank build... :)

ficklefins · Jan 24, 2009

That sounds like a nice tank. Do you have any must haves in terms of fish?

revhtree · Jan 24, 2009

Thanks everyone I appreciate it! They start building it on Monday.

I am going to run (3) 250w MH Radiums on it and some t-5 actinics probably. Oh and yes I will need help, but I got enough local buddies that will help me...I hope! :D

Do you guys think there will be any issues with it sitting on the ground floor of the house, but over a crawl space? It will also be on hard wood. I am thinking it will be strong enough but what do you think?

revhtree · Jan 24, 2009

Oh fish???

HMMM def lots of tangs! :D I really want my Achilles tang. The lfs has had one eating and healthy for about a year now. I know that would need to be added last. I want a school of smaller fish as well.

Wild1 · Jan 24, 2009

^5 Rev, keep the posts & pics coming...Johnnie

oceanarab · Jan 24, 2009

Everybobys not able.

mltascp · Jan 24, 2009

We put car stands under our house for added support. If you are worried you can buy these at Wally world. Don put them on cement blocks and then put them at the height needed to support the floor.
Monica