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I looked at Reefgeek and could not find that fixture. Did they stop takeing orders for it? What is the price for that fixture?
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Reefgeek doesn't have those fixtures on their website. Give Greg a call, and he can get you on the waiting list. He can also give you prices
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Looking awesome Tbone, I love the lights! I was looking into powermodules a while back (for my "next" tank that may or may not ever see the light of day).
Greg said that you can get on the waiting list without a deposit, but the line is LONG.
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I CAN'T WAIT to see what it looks like when it's full.
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wow, i also see you have added some addition to your kitchen? nicely done with the fixtures
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LOL...Jetson's kitchen? Yes, we are into a more contemporary look.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jetson's exactly. Neo-retro modern. Love it. Kitchen tanks are the best. Highly visible, easy to tinker with while you still can have conversations with your spouse, great to look at while you eat / snack / etc... Awesome. Keep the pics coming! Glad you are sharing the surrounding room with us. Ryan
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Thanks for the complement, and understanding the different genres of modern design! My wife chose the location for the tank, and I agree that it's a great location, as it sits in an open living area comprised of the family room, breakfast nook, and kitchen. We spend most of our time in this area.
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Nice tank, but I'm loving your kitchen more!
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I love how you have your tank set up in that wall. Still, how does the heat vent out? I don't see anything in the ceiling to draw out heat.
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Melev, Thanks for your nice words. The sump's inspiration was from your website!! I modified the design slightly to fit my needs. I've also placed an order for the bulbs to be hung over my refugium.
The tank sits into the niche that you see, so it's not actually an "in-wall" tank. The front of the tank is covered with a facade. However the area above the tank is completely open. I also have about a 4" space between the back wall and the tank itself, which will allow the sump to "breathe". The room into which the heat will vent out is a big room. It basically stretches the entire width of our home, so I don't think I should have any heat or humidity issues I'd see in a confined space. What do you think? |
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I've got a 78" x 27" opening above the tank.
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You're not harping, just concerned , and I appreciate it. Let's see if i can explain it in a different way.
My stand/tank is 24" wide. The front of the stand/tank is 28" from the back wall, so I have a 4" space between the back wall and back of the stand/tank. The heat should rise from behind the tank and up into that 78" x 27" opening directly over the tank. I also have 3" of space on each side of the tank for the heat to rise up. It's hard to see in the pictures...the stand looks like it butts up against the wall. To answer your question about whether or not the cabinets will be closed all the time, only the facade will be closed (i.e front of the tank). The other 3 sides and the top will remain open all the time...that's the beauty of the facade |
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I understand all of that. But where does it go once it has collected above the tank & light fixture? How does it exit that confined area is what I've been asking.
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Melev... I think he is saying that the back of the "hood" is open. It looks like it is built into a cabinet, but, in fact, it is not. So it leaves by "diffusion". Right? In you tank (Melev), you vent into your fishroom? Then let your AC unit vent it somehow? (Sorry to hijack thread).
I am getting ready to face the same challenge with a 300 gal install in a small office. There is a closet in my way to vent it outside, unless I build soffets to hide ducts, yada yada yada. |
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I installed a vent fan that draws heat and moist air out of the fishroom and out a whirly-bird mounted on the roof.
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Reading through this thread makes me wish I had included a built in tank to my kitchen remodel. Giving your wife a new kitchen is an instant plus to the great tank debates.
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Awesome tank. I'm glad to see an A.G.E. tank here in the bay area. I'm thinking of a 300gal for my next tank and I really like the AGE build. I'm following this thread. Where are u in the bay area?
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I just found this thread, tbone. Great stuff! You mentioned that the hardware for the PowerModul allowed for easy raising and lowering of the pendants. Could you explain how they are raised and lowered? I ask because my PowerModul should arrive in the next 6 weeks or so, and I was thinking I'd have to use a bicycle pulley or something to get into and out of the tank for regular maintenance. Do you think the "stock" hardware will allow for easy access?
Also, love the sump. Are you going to use filter socks, or do you plan to shop vac out the detritus? Great build so far.
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It moves up/down easily, but it won't roll as smoothly as a pulley system will. However, installation of the "stock" hardware is so easy and quick - (1) screw per cable into my top support beams. 1) To move up/down - Press the little tip at the top of the hardware, and you can move the fixture up or down. Depressing the tip releases the grip from the steel cable itself. 2) Tilting - pretty cool feature if you ever need it. Let's say you have too much glare, etc, you can tilt your fixture. To do this, loosen the screw at the bottom of the hardware, tilt your fixture, and re-tighten the screw. As for my sump, yes, I'll be using filter socks. I'm having a strip of acrylic made right now, which will be glued onto the top of the sump for that purpose. Tank should be plumbed Tuesday! Pics to follow... |
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