forrealb50's 60 gallon LED cube build!

forrealb50 · 09/04/2010, 06:05 PM

Finished the build today. Enjoy the pics!

Tank: 60 Gallon Solana XL Cube
Lighting: Ecoxotic Panorama LED Fixture 24"
Sump: Solana Sump w/ media tray
Skimmer/Fuge: CPR HOB Large Combo
ATO: AGA w/ 10gal reservoir
Livestock: Everything from my established 55gal
Controller: AC Jr. w/ DC8

forrealb50 · 09/04/2010, 06:08 PM

forrealb50 · 09/04/2010, 06:11 PM

Thanks for looking!

1sirjustis · 09/04/2010, 06:58 PM

looks great!

forrealb50 · 09/04/2010, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 1sirjustis

looks great!

forrealb50 · 09/05/2010, 02:06 PM

About 24 hours later and the tank is running like a champ. The LED's really bring out the color of all the coral better than the T5's. Also the tank doesn't get above 78 with LEDs. When I had the T5's the tank would get upto 82.

zma21 · 09/05/2010, 02:13 PM

So sweet.

What are you using for flow besides the return lines?

forrealb50 · 09/05/2010, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by zma21

So sweet.

What are you using for flow besides the return lines?

Nothing yet, I'm trying to find a decent power head I can hide. Everything has full polyp extension right now and seems happy.

zma21 · 09/05/2010, 06:43 PM

Vortech would probably be the least noticeable option.

I have a feeling my next build will entail an LED fixture.

cozer1008 · 09/05/2010, 07:37 PM

I like your rock work! Really cool! What is the total wattage consumption of this LED lighting? Looks just so bright!

forrealb50 · 09/05/2010, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cozer1008

I like your rock work! Really cool! What is the total wattage consumption of this LED lighting? Looks just so bright!

73 watts. I had to good look it up on their website.

forrealb50 · 09/06/2010, 05:43 PM

Updated FTS

kcochran0010 · 09/06/2010, 05:48 PM

Beautiful!!

zma21 · 09/06/2010, 05:59 PM

My lord that is gorgeous.

forrealb50 · 09/06/2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kcochran0010

Beautiful!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by zma21

My lord that is gorgeous.

Thank you for the comments. I was planning this for a while and really wanted a centerpiece for my condo. I played around for a year with a 55 and spent the last 6 months figured out what I should have done and how to do it. This tank is really the product of forums and members just like this one.

nitro4kthompson · 09/06/2010, 11:09 PM

That rockwork shape is insane. The LED fixture is really sexy too. You've done a great job.

meco65 · 09/06/2010, 11:11 PM

WOW you should inter your tank in the tank of the month.

forrealb50 · 09/07/2010, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitro4kthompson

That rockwork shape is insane. The LED fixture is really sexy too. You've done a great job.

Quote:

Originally Posted by meco65

WOW you should inter your tank in the tank of the month.

Thank you very much. How do you do that?

MedRed · 09/11/2010, 09:53 PM

Very nice! I'm thinking of ordering this tank. Did it come with the light hanging fixtures?

Ritten · 09/11/2010, 10:02 PM

Man you have an eye for aquascape. Can't wait to see this one grow in.

forrealb50 · 09/12/2010, 08:21 AM

Just took some more pics trying to fill time for football to start!

Top left corner of the aquascapping. How can any fish get bored with this. Shot is with no LEDS and a flash.

I love these guys. Started with 1 and now I have 4 or 5 and a few look like they are splitting again.

One of my favorite chalices. Red and green under actinics. It's about 5+ inches in size.

Another 1/2" frag of one of my favorite chalices.

Lunar shot

MedRed · 09/12/2010, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MedRed

Very nice! I'm thinking of ordering this tank. Did it come with the light hanging fixtures?

D'espresso · 09/20/2010, 12:55 AM

love this tank.. making me wanna itch my wallet.

haha i see u medred

txbonds · 09/26/2010, 04:56 AM

I think that is the most amazing rock work I've ever seen. How did you put it together to make it hold it's shape? Is the bottom glass, or do you have starboard under the rock? Thanks for sharing.

mscarpena · 09/26/2010, 06:59 AM

I have 72 watt of LEDS over my 60 cube and have had it running for abut 8 months now. I think you will be really happy with it. JUst be careful what powerhead you get. I have the same return pump(quietone3000) and I pu in a modded MJ 1200 and there was so much flow my fish literally could not swim. They were pinned up against a rock and could not move at all. I just dont want you to spend $400 on a vortech and not be able to use it. Also I see your still using a hydrometer I would recommend a refracometer.

09/04/2010, 06:05 PM	#1
forrealb50 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 510	forrealb50's 60 gallon LED cube build! Finished the build today. Enjoy the pics! Tank: 60 Gallon Solana XL Cube Lighting: Ecoxotic Panorama LED Fixture 24" Sump: Solana Sump w/ media tray Skimmer/Fuge: CPR HOB Large Combo ATO: AGA w/ 10gal reservoir Livestock: Everything from my established 55gal Controller: AC Jr. w/ DC8

09/04/2010, 06:58 PM	#4
1sirjustis Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: RICHNOND Posts: 356	looks great! __________________ 150 tall Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef

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09/04/2010, 06:08 PM	#2
forrealb50 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 510

09/04/2010, 06:11 PM	#3
forrealb50 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 510	Thanks for looking!

09/05/2010, 02:06 PM	#6
forrealb50 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 510	About 24 hours later and the tank is running like a champ. The LED's really bring out the color of all the coral better than the T5's. Also the tank doesn't get above 78 with LEDs. When I had the T5's the tank would get upto 82.

09/05/2010, 02:13 PM	#7
zma21 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NOLA Posts: 1,453	So sweet. What are you using for flow besides the return lines?

09/05/2010, 06:43 PM	#9
zma21 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NOLA Posts: 1,453	Vortech would probably be the least noticeable option. I have a feeling my next build will entail an LED fixture.

09/05/2010, 07:37 PM	#10
cozer1008 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tainan, Taiwan Posts: 38	I like your rock work! Really cool! What is the total wattage consumption of this LED lighting? Looks just so bright!

09/06/2010, 05:43 PM	#12
forrealb50 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 510	Updated FTS

09/06/2010, 05:48 PM	#13
kcochran0010 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Louisville Kentucky Posts: 676	Beautiful!!

09/06/2010, 05:59 PM	#14
zma21 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NOLA Posts: 1,453	My lord that is gorgeous.

09/06/2010, 11:09 PM	#16
nitro4kthompson Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: mccalla,alabama Posts: 273	That rockwork shape is insane. The LED fixture is really sexy too. You've done a great job.

09/06/2010, 11:11 PM	#17
meco65 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,603	WOW you should inter your tank in the tank of the month.

09/11/2010, 09:53 PM	#19
MedRed Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,035	Very nice! I'm thinking of ordering this tank. Did it come with the light hanging fixtures?

09/11/2010, 10:02 PM	#20
Ritten Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,164	Man you have an eye for aquascape. Can't wait to see this one grow in.

09/12/2010, 08:21 AM	#21
forrealb50 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 510	Just took some more pics trying to fill time for football to start! Top left corner of the aquascapping. How can any fish get bored with this. Shot is with no LEDS and a flash. I love these guys. Started with 1 and now I have 4 or 5 and a few look like they are splitting again. One of my favorite chalices. Red and green under actinics. It's about 5+ inches in size. Another 1/2" frag of one of my favorite chalices. Lunar shot

09/20/2010, 12:55 AM	#23
D'espresso Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hattiesburg Posts: 74	love this tank.. making me wanna itch my wallet. haha i see u medred

09/26/2010, 04:56 AM	#24
txbonds Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 258	I think that is the most amazing rock work I've ever seen. How did you put it together to make it hold it's shape? Is the bottom glass, or do you have starboard under the rock? Thanks for sharing.

09/26/2010, 06:59 AM	#25
mscarpena Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Buffalo, New York Posts: 1,924	I have 72 watt of LEDS over my 60 cube and have had it running for abut 8 months now. I think you will be really happy with it. JUst be careful what powerhead you get. I have the same return pump(quietone3000) and I pu in a modded MJ 1200 and there was so much flow my fish literally could not swim. They were pinned up against a rock and could not move at all. I just dont want you to spend $400 on a vortech and not be able to use it. Also I see your still using a hydrometer I would recommend a refracometer.