Bills CDA 225 gal 72x30x24 tank upgrade/SPS Dream Tank!!!

[Billldg]

I was kinda thinking about the scape, I plan on cementing the platform together on the right side and I also plan on adding a overhang on the right side, but also though about what to do on the platform when I do secure it and I am able to mess with it. Though the drawing is crude, let me know what you think.

 

[fishguy242]

i think i'm confused a little but, i like the yellow overhang to the island

 

[ScottR]

I hear ya about gyres vs MP40s. Gyres move the water so perfectly over the top.

 

[Billldg]

i think i'm confused a little but, i like the yellow overhang to the island

I plan on raising the platform on the right side a little, just not sure how much yet. The light blue is just to build out that section a little to support anything higher. The red would be a layer that would raise a section of the platform and also have a small overhang to the left, the dark blue would just to stair step it so it doesn't look so flat. Again, the drawing is crude.

 

[Billldg]

People may ask why I plan on going with 5 Ecotech XR15 G5 Blues in a Hybrid setup vs 3 Ecotech XR30's. The reason is that I can lower the intensity of the right side to give me my Euphylia garden I wan't.

Plus, as anyone who has multiple LED's and a par meter has figured out, the PAR is raised when you have multiple LED fixtures next to each other. For instance, my current tank is a 120 gal tank with a Hybrid setup with 2 XR15 G4 Pros, when I checked the par readings the PAR on the left and right side of the tank drops off dramatically while the center between the 2 XR15's is at almost the same PAR as under the light. Below is a PAR map of my 120 gal tank.

 

[Ron Reefman]

Bill, I like the shelf rock look so much, I'm thinking about ordering some and redoing the rockscape in my 90g. I really like the look and it makes for lots of room to put corals! Thanks for showing it off.

 

[Billldg]

Trying to decide which set of tangs to go with.

Achilles tang
D. Sailfin tang
Blonde Naso tang
Tomini tang
Purple tang
Gem tang

or

Achilles tang
D. Sailfin tang
Blonde Naso tang
Tomini tang
My 5 in Gold Rim tang
Convict tang

Along with this list of wrasses, though I may either drop a wrasse or two for a leopard wrasse of some sort, or just add it as a 7th wrasse, LOL!!!


Eight Line Flasher wrasse
Lunate Fairy wrasse
Lineatus Fairy wrasse
Pintail Fairy wrasse
Rhomboid Fairy wrasse
Blue Flasher wrasse

 

[fishguy242]

hi,i like list two,one catch ,add the gemthere will be lots of open swimming room

 

[Billldg]

hi,i like list two,one catch ,add the gemthere will be lots of open swimming room

My friend is trying to talk me into 8 plus tangs, LOL!!! I am just concerned with the load 6 tangs will put on a 225 gal. Its a big tank, but anyone who owns tangs know when they drop a bomb, ITS A BOMB. I originally was only going to go with 4 tangs, I may add the Gem, still a little early to finalize the list. I am already planning on making a change to the size skimmer I was planning on using. I was going to go with a Reef Octopus Regal 200SSS, now I plan on going to a Regal 250SSS.

 

[fishguy242]

umm,"looks left,looks right"TANG POLICE...;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious
Good call on skimmer,poss go 1 larger for the upgrade what 2-3 yrs max

 

[revhtree]

That aquascape is looking great man!

 

[Billldg]

That aquascape is looking great man!

Thanks Rev, its still a work in progress. Hopefully this weekend I will be able to secure most of the scape so I can finish it, and any extra overhangs and such.

 

[Billldg]

When I start to concrete the structure this weekend I plan on taking one of the rocks and break it up with a hammer, almost to a powder, so I can sprinkle it on the concrete to hide areas where it is visible.

 

[fishguy242]

sorry ,i really did not mean to call the fuzz on you ;Facepalm

 

[Billldg]

sorry ,i really did not mean to call the fuzz on you ;Facepalm

I speak to the ULITIMATE TANG AUTHORITY, LOL!!! ;Hilarious

The only tang that will eventually outgrow the tank will be the Blonde Naso tang. The reason for as many as listed is to disperse aggression.

 

[fishguy242]

LOL..1 other desjardini

 

[Billldg]

LOL..1 other desjardini

Possibly, I never had one. Only Zebrasoma I had was a Purple tang. If that's the case then even better, I will remove both at one time and replace with the same, thus changing the tang structure enough to reset it.

 

[fishguy242]

yes, the yellows,purples.will max say6-7" rss dinnerplate 12"+

 

[Mr. Fishy Fish]

My friend is trying to talk me into 8 plus tangs, LOL!!! I am just concerned with the load 6 tangs will put on a 225 gal. Its a big tank, but anyone who owns tangs know when they drop a bomb, ITS A BOMB. I originally was only going to go with 4 tangs, I may add the Gem, still a little early to finalize the list. I am already planning on making a change to the size skimmer I was planning on using. I was going to go with a Reef Octopus Regal 200SSS, now I plan on going to a Regal 250SSS.

Personally, I went for the Regal 300SSS instead of the 250SSS since the 250SSS and 300SSS are basically the same price. Considering your tangs I'd go for the 300SSS to be safe. Just my 2 cents. Totally up to you both will work great IMO.

 

[MERKEY]

Love the build and the scaping has been fun to follow. I like what you have going so far!!

I'd definitely get the gem and purple but I just got our gem so I'm a little bias haha