150 Gallon Build Thread ... From the Start

[WaywardSon]

drvader how big is that piece of wood above the fans?

(this thread just helped me break 6K posts lol)

You'll probably get to 7 or 8 before I get water in the **** thing (lol)!!

I feel like I should invite you and Vader over for the grand unveiling. You guys have been a ton of help. Frankly, I probably wouldn't have considered putting the 150 up without it ...

 

[WaywardSon]

BTW - the Mrs. is down with the whole gig! Her theory is if we are going to do it - do it right! Gotta' love that ...

 

[DrNo]

drvader how big is that piece of wood above the fans?

(this thread just helped me break 6K posts lol)

LMAO! This is some surreal real-time chat room thread. The wood is only ~3.5 inches in width :shakehead:

 

[WaywardSon]

You think it's cool now ... wait till we start posting the pics!!!

 

[DrNo]

You think it's cool now ... wait till we start posting the pics!!!

Oh yeah, can't wait till we get to the CO2 discussion LOL!! I'm at the grand unveiling if beer and brats are involved...

 

[Bk718]

LMAO! This is some surreal real-time chat room thread. The wood is only ~3.5 inches in width :shakehead:

Enough for a ballast since they are about 2"

I think we are better off chatting else where and then coy posting what was decided..

 

[Bk718]

Oh yeah, can't wait till we get to the CO2 discussion LOL!! I'm at the grand unveiling if beer and brats are involved...

ill solve co2 discussion now..

1- regulator coy already has = milwaukee
2- tank not sure if coy has but should be a 20lb tank
2- ph monitor (optional)

 

[WaywardSon]

BK - here's a stupid question: Is it a better idea to get the 6 x 80 retro kit, and possibly only use 4 bulbs (320 watts) with the option as the tank grows in to add the extra 2 if needed for ground cover, etc.?

 

[DrNo]

DrV says pH controller is mandatory LOL :devil:

Bk, you asked me how much the 48" T5 Hagen GLO's doubles were.... payed $129.99 sans bulbs

 

[Bk718]

BK - here's a stupid question: Is it a better idea to get the 6 x 80 retro kit, and possibly only use 4 bulbs (320 watts) with the option as the tank grows in to add the extra 2 if needed for ground cover, etc.?

you can add 2-3 switches to control the lighting. This way you can run as many bulbs as you need by a flick of a switch.