Rendos' 240 cube

[rendos]

Well, I have had many tanks over the years, but this is by far my favorite. I love the dimensions, the coral and fish selection, just about everything. Here is a breakdown of equipment.

Tank:
240 gallons (48" x 48" x 24") Reef Ready from Ocean View Aquariums

Stand:
Custom stand from Ocean View

Lighting:
4 x 54 watt TEK Light from Sunlight Supply
6 x 54 watt TEK Light from Sunlight Supply
All Giesemann bulbs

Sump:
Custom glass sump measuring 36" x 18" x 18"

Skimmer:
Reef Octopus Pro 250 from CoralVue

Circulation:
Mag 9 return pump
Tunze 6101
Koralia 6
Tunze 6045

Chiller:
1/4HP Current Prime Chiller

Supplementation:
Aquatic Systems Design 6.18 Calcium Reactor

ATO:
Tsunami AT1 auto topoff

Controller:
Aquacontroller Jr.

Here are some pictures of the setup as I was putting it together.

Added live rock 12/18/07

Added more live rock 12/28/07

Added first corals 1/27/08

Added Longspine cardinals 2/3/08

2/18/08

3/9/08 added a Orange Spot Blenny

3/31/08

5/22/08

7/21/08 Added GEO Kalk reactor

Also changed from the AquaEuro skimmer to the Reef Octo Pro

8/24/08

 

[rendos]

10/6/08

12/25/08 - Merry Christmas

2/16/09

4/30/09

6/8/09

Time for some updated pictures.

 

[Russellaqua]

Love the aquascaping. So many reefs are lobed like that but we don't see it much in home aquariums.

 

[aquarius77]

I love it! Great looking tank all the way, good job.

 

[daaznmofo]

awesome tank

 

[cbort]

MY DREAM TANK dimensions! That is awesome! Great looking tank! I am so jealous right now!

 

[revhtree]

Wow your tank is awesome!!

 

[bangoo]

Awsome!!! I love the sunlight supply Tek-lights too. By far my favorite T-5 light fixture!! Love the aquascaping too!!

 

[ss7]

Truly respectable setup!

 

[Nate82]

phenomenal tank! Love everything about it

 

[I-K@ndY]

Awesome .. My next tank will have the same dimension but I dont see it happening anytime soon ... I love Cube tanks as you can do so much to it... Do u mind Pm-ing me the cost? thanks and really diggin your tank

 

[Dejavu]

10/6/08

Love the rock work! What is the tang in the center?

 

[RadReef]

It's simple and elegant, I love it. Thanks for the progress shots as well, it's a nice touch. I think I'm going to start my own log.

 

[killingseed2000]

very nice setup!

 

[MajorJoey]

Great presentation! I want to know what the Tang is also

 

[Sikryd]

MY DREAM TANK dimensions! That is awesome! Great looking tank! I am so jealous right now!

+1 - LOVE the tank.

If we ever get a new tank setup (in the basement) its going to be a big cube in the center of the room.

 

[aquarius77]

+1 - LOVE the tank.

If we ever get a new tank setup (in the basement) its going to be a big cube in the center of the room.

Cubes have a certain elegance about them, id love to have a big cube myself...

 

[stunreefer]

Great to see you here on R2R rendos!

I've been following your tank on "another forum" and just love it, you've done a heck of a job man, keep up the great work!

 

[rendos]

Thanks, everyone. The tang is Acanthurus pyroferus (Chocolate tang, Lemon Peel Mimic tang)

 

[Prince916]

WOW!!! Great looking cube..Upgrade us with your lights...Are you still using sunlight t5's?