General Aquarium Talk - Page 304

Boo Baby · 19th June 2012, 5:05 PM

how do you figure that our tang? I tried but the bow stuffs me up it sinks out more in that section ( <- like that.

^ 8x2x20 2 tier with 7ft sump my salt water system ^_^

And yeah the tanks old but hey its one of a kind

Finish resealing it this weekend hopefully. Then paint might try to buff the bracing (its metal) and yeah.

Newbie did you end up going and visiting lizz?

tangcla · 19th June 2012, 5:10 PM

I just used this, I didn't take into account the curve, I just assumed a perfectly rectangular 7x4x4' tank.

Agg · 19th June 2012, 5:53 PM

You can use google for that kind of thing too (again, not factoring in the extra in the bow curve). Math whizzes could probably show how to do it in Google or WolframAlpha tho.

https://www.google.com/search?q=4+fe...feet+in+litres

n3wbi379 · 19th June 2012, 8:59 PM

That isnt 4foot hgh by 4foot wide, no chance???????????

Boo Baby · 19th June 2012, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n3wbi379

That isnt 4foot hgh by 4foot wide, no chance???????????

:S tanks on the side are 2.5ft high with a 1.4ft gap in the middle of them to fit a bucket etc.

4ft wide is the dead center, hence why I cant figure out the total size, the complete end sides are 2.5ft then it bows into 4ft dead middle. so idk how else to say it lol 7x4x2.5-4ft? xD

BBQ_69 · 19th June 2012, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boo Baby

:S tanks on the side are 2.5ft high with a 1.4ft gap in the middle of them to fit a bucket etc.

4ft wide is the dead center, hence why I cant figure out the total size, the complete end sides are 2.5ft then it bows into 4ft dead middle. so idk how else to say it lol 7x4x2.5-4ft? xD

Based on those figures, about 2800L.

Check out http://reef.diesyst.com/volcalc/volcalc.html

Boo Baby · 20th June 2012, 11:55 AM

Thanks BBQ thats a great link, Any reef heads here? I cant decided on a x2 250W MH unit with 6 T5 lights or some LED units?

Dorz · 22nd June 2012, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boo Baby

Thanks BBQ thats a great link, Any reef heads here? I cant decided on a x2 250W MH unit with 6 T5 lights or some LED units?

thats a big tank, if it was for a reef i think you'd want more light than that if you intend on growing sps.

jump over to http://www.masa.asn.au/phpBB3/ for more reef heads, its the australian marine aquarium society.

tangcla · 22nd June 2012, 2:11 PM

It's all Jesse's fault, he made me buy a 4x2x2 with sump!

Boo Baby · 22nd June 2012, 3:06 PM

I did no such thing !

Yes I have been on MASA, Still no feed back well I have 2x 250MH lights now and another 2 coming just trying to figure out if its worth while going down the LED road.

MR.355 · 25th June 2012, 12:03 AM

Does anyone know if 30" (~80cm) T5 Tubes are readily available in Aus? If so, any places in Perth?

Cheers

MUTMAN · 25th June 2012, 9:30 AM

pro-lamp are in perth, they are normally cheap too
http://www.pro-lamps.com.au/pro-lamps_about_us.htm

japes · 26th June 2012, 6:00 PM

I have a 50cm cube with a bit of aesthetic damage on one corner (managed to bump a computer case into it, no covers on the corners) - rimless/braceless 10mm glass on a custom ADA stand (built by Vasilli) and a little Aqua One T5 setup (on stand) for sale for next to nothing if anyone is interested. ($75? ono) Also have an Eheim 2215 and a Hydor Inline 200W to go with it but they'll be extra.

MotoJohnno has dibs on the driftwood and other crap in it I think

terrabyte · 26th June 2012, 6:51 PM

Why can't you be in Sydney

Timcyn7 · 27th June 2012, 2:12 PM

Does anyone know what is a decent brand of marine salt to get? There are heaps of brands etc. Do i just "grab one" or is some better than others in regards to additives etc? Im setting up a brackish tank, not full marine.

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22nd June 2012, 2:11 PM	#4554
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26th June 2012, 6:00 PM	#4558
japes Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD Posts: 4,109	I have a 50cm cube with a bit of aesthetic damage on one corner (managed to bump a computer case into it, no covers on the corners) - rimless/braceless 10mm glass on a custom ADA stand (built by Vasilli) and a little Aqua One T5 setup (on stand) for sale for next to nothing if anyone is interested. ($75? ono) Also have an Eheim 2215 and a Hydor Inline 200W to go with it but they'll be extra. MotoJohnno has dibs on the driftwood and other crap in it I think __________________ Biotope Aquaria flickr: 815L Rio Madeira, Brazil Biotope + old setups. Hardware: Z77 Sabretooth, 3770K, GTX680, Xonar ST-X, Fractal Define XL, HX1050, Vertex II/IV. Peripherals: Das Professional, Sensei Pro, QcK+, ATH-AD700 Last edited by japes; 26th June 2012 at 6:03 PM.

19th June 2012, 5:05 PM	#4546
Boo Baby Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 157	how do you figure that our tang? I tried but the bow stuffs me up it sinks out more in that section ( <- like that. ^ 8x2x20 2 tier with 7ft sump my salt water system ^_^ And yeah the tanks old but hey its one of a kind Finish resealing it this weekend hopefully. Then paint might try to buff the bracing (its metal) and yeah. Newbie did you end up going and visiting lizz?

20th June 2012, 11:55 AM	#4552
Boo Baby Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 157	Thanks BBQ thats a great link, Any reef heads here? I cant decided on a x2 250W MH unit with 6 T5 lights or some LED units?

22nd June 2012, 3:06 PM	#4555
Boo Baby Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 157	I did no such thing ! Yes I have been on MASA, Still no feed back well I have 2x 250MH lights now and another 2 coming just trying to figure out if its worth while going down the LED road.

25th June 2012, 12:03 AM	#4556
MR.355 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 38	Does anyone know if 30" (~80cm) T5 Tubes are readily available in Aus? If so, any places in Perth? Cheers

25th June 2012, 9:30 AM	#4557
MUTMAN Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: brisvegas Posts: 2,054	pro-lamp are in perth, they are normally cheap too http://www.pro-lamps.com.au/pro-lamps_about_us.htm

27th June 2012, 2:12 PM	#4560
Timcyn7 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: In the sticks NSW Posts: 281	Does anyone know what is a decent brand of marine salt to get? There are heaps of brands etc. Do i just "grab one" or is some better than others in regards to additives etc? Im setting up a brackish tank, not full marine.