Reefanatik 72x36x24 build

Reefanatik · Nov 13, 2022

SpSDrew said:
curious why the change ?

Man it’s been a while since I’ve logged on. I removed one MH to see how much difference it would make on temperature. It was getting to around 81f so just wanted to try it out…… plus I struggle allot whether I should just go all LEDs. LOL

Reefanatik · Nov 13, 2022

Finally after over a year and a half I got my stand stained and coated. I’m happy with the results. Now I gotta install some LEDs and switches to turn lights on when I open the doors.

rockyb · Nov 13, 2022

Yea that chip won’t hurt the integrity of the tank. But upgrades are always fun so better hurry and do it before the tank blows!

Reefanatik · Nov 13, 2022

rockyb said:
Yea that chip won’t hurt the integrity of the tank. But upgrades are always fun so better hurry and do it before the tank blows!

That 180 was sold already, this is the 270g 72x36x24.

Reefanatik · Nov 18, 2022

Built a couple of shelves for my Redsea dosers and ran tubing through pvc pipes to hide them for a cleaner look. Will order grey 90s and tee’s and replace these temporary white ones so plumbing will match.

Reefanatik · Aug 13, 2023

Well I’ve finally swapped to full Radion. I have ran Hamilton Radium 250W’s and Radion LED combo for years and finally transferred to full LED. Reason for the change….. Heat. I couldn’t run my MH’s for longer than 3.5 hours without display temp.getting hotter thean I’d like. A few months ago i installed a UV Sterilizer and it increased my temp. So now to try full Radion and see how it goes. I just ordered one more XR30. So i will have 8 XR15’s, 4 in the front, 4 in the back and 3 XR30’s In the middle. PAR numbers looked good throughout the tank except a little lower in the center of the tank. I think the 3rd XR30 should even the PAR out.

Johno868 · Oct 22, 2023

beautiful .. really motivates me to get my 6ft done .

marcus aurelius · Oct 27, 2023

Reefanatik said:
Built a couple of shelves for my Redsea dosers and ran tubing through pvc pipes to hide them for a cleaner look. Will order grey 90s and tee’s and replace these temporary white ones so plumbing will match.

Looks good. Going to steal that idea.

Johno868 · Oct 31, 2023

did you use any high density foam or anything between glass and plywood ? thinking about what i will need for my build . im thinking to either use marine ply or water resistant mdf under my tank only , sealed and coated .. for a cleaner look seeing that i may leave the stand exposed . but alot of people advise against it for tanks without the plastic trim at the bottom

Reefanatik · Nov 4, 2023

Johno868 said:
did you use any high density foam or anything between glass and plywood ? thinking about what i will need for my build . im thinking to either use marine ply or water resistant mdf under my tank only , sealed and coated .. for a cleaner look seeing that i may leave the stand exposed . but alot of people advise against it for tanks without the plastic trim at the bottom

I installed the tank right above the 3/4" plywood, no foam or anything else.. see pg. 3.

Johno868 · Nov 12, 2023

Reefanatik said:
I installed the tank right above the 3/4" plywood, no foam or anything else.. see pg. 3.

ok . i wanted to do something similar because i dont like the look of the foam as i may leave my stand bare .. i am guessing once the surface is truly flat it wouldnt cause an issue with the tank .

Reefanatik · Nov 13, 2023

Johno868 said:
ok . i wanted to do something similar because i dont like the look of the foam as i may leave my stand bare .. i am guessing once the surface is truly flat it wouldnt cause an issue with the tank .

Honestly if i remember correctly, the manufacturer said to put plywood under my tank and not foam. i would deff. verify with manufacturer or do a lot more digging and see what is required/recommended for your tank.

Dmax · Nov 13, 2023

Looking good man. Pictures just don't do justice! even more amazing in person.

Mwatts12 · Dec 3, 2023

Reefanatik said:
Well I’ve finally swapped to full Radion. I have ran Hamilton Radium 250W’s and Radion LED combo for years and finally transferred to full LED. Reason for the change….. Heat. I couldn’t run my MH’s for longer than 3.5 hours without display temp.getting hotter thean I’d like. A few months ago i installed a UV Sterilizer and it increased my temp. So now to try full Radion and see how it goes. I just ordered one more XR30. So i will have 8 XR15’s, 4 in the front, 4 in the back and 3 XR30’s In the middle. PAR numbers looked good throughout the tank except a little lower in the center of the tank. I think the 3rd XR30 should even the PAR out.

I have a 72x36x20. Are those MP40s or 60s?

And does the other end of the tank have the same flow setup?