sean_p_f's 150 gallon

[sean_p_f]

A little history behind me and my reefkeeping expierence. I started a little less than three years ago with a 20 gallon nano tank. That tank was a good introduction however i quickly learned that I needed bigger to enable myself to keep the fish and coral that i wanted to maintain. After about four months I upgraded to a 72 gallon bowfront which i keep from Feb 08 until Sep 09. I personally have a love of tangs and in order to keep all the ones that I wanted it was obvious another upgrade was needed. I Started combing the local reef forums and craigslist and came across a 150 gallon RR at a steal of a price. So I jumped on it. I assembled all the necessary equipment over a few months and finally assembled my new piece of the ocean in Sep 09.

I am not sure how most of you are able to assemble your tanks and get all those great pictures. I seemed to get obsorbed in the process and forgot to take pics so all you will recieve is the end of day pic.

So here are the pictures of my current set up:

FT Shot:
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg174/sean_p_f/DSCF7953.jpg

Left Side:
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg174/sean_p_f/DSCF7954.jpg

Center:
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg174/sean_p_f/DSCF7955.jpg

Right Side:
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg174/sean_p_f/DSCF7956.jpg

I am not a very good photographer as you can see and for some reason my halides seem to wash the pictures with a blue hue however i am working on getting better.

The current equipmwnt that I am running is as follows:

Tank:
150 Gallon RR
200 lbs +/- Live Rock
160 lbs Argamax Fiji Pink Sand

Equipment:
Sump- Custom Made 48"x18x18
Skimmer- Reef Octopus Extreme 300
Return Pump- Mag Drive 18
Two Little Fishes Phosban Reactor 150 x 2 (1 with carbon and 1 with phosban)
250 W Metal Halide with Radium 20K bulbs X3
Galaxy Dual 250W Ballast
Galaxy 250W Ballast
60" Atinic VHO Bulbs X2
Icecap 660 Balast
Maxi Jet 1200 with Surflow Mod X3
ReefKeeper 2 Controller
Aqualogic 1/2 HP Chiller
Aqualogic Temp Controller

Hope you enjoyed and anything you see by the pictures I can do better or something you liked please let me know.

[serpentman]

Looking good dude!

[sean_p_f]

thank you..one day i might be able to make it look as good as your 300

[MazdaSPD3]

Whats the dimension on that?

Stocking list?

I like it.

[sean_p_f]

i believe the dimension are 72x18x24.

as for stocking:
clownfish x2
yellow tail damsel x2
hippo tang
sailfin tang
naso tang
yellow tang
clown tang
cleaner wrasse
fairy wrasse
firefish
mandrine
valentini puffer
cbs shrimp
fire shrimp

[MazdaSPD3]

Ah I see, I have a 150g too but its 60x24x24. Wish I had that extra ft in length =\.

[tdukes]

Looking good sean, plan on running the same bulb/ballast combo, what reflectors are you using?

[Shane Hoffman]

If its 72x18 and a 150 it should be 30 inches tall. No biggy just an fyi. Tank looks good. I like the way you left the rockwork nice and open.....it will help as those tangs grow they will enjoy the swimming room.....

[sean_p_f]

i may be off in the measurements i will recheck when i get home and have time. i have never been a fan of the giant wall or a tank of all rock it isnt exactly what i wanted but it is close so until i decide to disturb everything it will do.

as for the bulb ballast combo i really like the color and output so i think i will stay with them as i am a creature of habit.

and the reflectors i am using are the reef optic 2 reflectors

[turtleman9100]

I think his measurements are right. My 155 measures 48X24X31

[serpentman]

I am 99% sure the standard Marineland 150g dimensions are 72"x18"x27"

[sean_p_f]

an i will take the answer of the man i bought it from.... thanks serpent