Zer0 Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Well yea if you want a 20X20 you have no choice to go with a 55 gallon or larger tank. But I'm sure you could find one...people have them laying around in their garages that you could probably get for free.Check eBay or craiggslist for someone selling one locally. I think a 70 watt would cover it fine provided you have it high enough and have a High quality reflector but I do have a 150 watt halide w/ (4) 24 watt t5's over my cube and I haven't cooked my livestock. Np that's what it's all about helping each other out. Thanks Rehype. You are awesome. And yeah, i think i might go with a 55G now and just chop it up. And while i'm at it, i'll make it a 21x21x10 cube since the 55's are 21" tall, why waste the inch right? Maybe i'll make it 21x21x9.. not sure. But anyways, i'll think more about that light, and maybe i will go with the 150w. Now that i think of it.. i should have kept my last 150w pendant instead of selling it.. Thanks again!! Link to comment
Rehype Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 Thanks Rehype. You are awesome. And yeah, i think i might go with a 55G now and just chop it up. And while i'm at it, i'll make it a 21x21x10 cube since the 55's are 21" tall, why waste the inch right? Maybe i'll make it 21x21x9.. not sure. But anyways, i'll think more about that light, and maybe i will go with the 150w. Now that i think of it.. i should have kept my last 150w pendant instead of selling it.. Thanks again!! Np zero. A 21x21x9 would be just as cool. I once kept a 70 watt viper over a 3 gallon pico with no I'll effects. As long as you have it high enough and a way to cool the tank the corals can adapt. Well whatever your choice be sure to start a build thread. Link to comment
Zer0 Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Np zero. A 21x21x9 would be just as cool. I once kept a 70 watt viper over a 3 gallon pico with no I'll effects. As long as you have it high enough and a way to cool the tank the corals can adapt. Well whatever your choice be sure to start a build thread. I will. Oh yeah and i can't use a 55G either because all the glass on a 55G is tempered.. But oh well.. just have to find one larger. Link to comment
Haagenize Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Could you get more pictures stepped back to show the whole setup? the tank stand, the light stand, how it goes together, how the wires are run, as well as the plumbing, what overflow system you used, etc Sorry I'm an engineer Link to comment
Needreefunds Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 It's so cool catching up on your threads Eugene. You are so creative with your systems and have such a knack for adding incredibly interesting critters. Kudos for thinking outside the box, or inside the cube as it were. Link to comment
Rehype Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 Could you get more pictures stepped back to show the whole setup? the tank stand, the light stand, how it goes together, how the wires are run, as well as the plumbing, what overflow system you used, etc Sorry I'm an engineer Ill have take some more pics as i dont really have of any shots of the whole setup. Link to comment
Rehype Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 It's so cool catching up on your threads Eugene. You are so creative with your systems and have such a knack for adding incredibly interesting critters. Kudos for thinking outside the box, or inside the cube as it were. Thanks so much buddy. I always appreciate your encouragement. Im trying to keep this tank as interesting as i possibly can. New page new pic Halloween Hermit Link to comment
FallenMonkey Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Thanks so much buddy. I always appreciate your encouragement. Im trying to keep this tank as interesting as i possibly can. New page new pic Halloween Hermit B-e-a-utiful Link to comment
Rehype Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Picked up a viewdown box.Perfect for viewing even with the pumps are on. Anyhow im going to try to take some pics with it and see how they come out Link to comment
Zer0 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Picked up a viewdown box.Perfect for viewing even with the pumps are on. Anyhow im going to try to take some pics with it and see how they come out Please do!! This should be so sick. Link to comment
Dasani Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Can't wait to see them! I know it has probably been said, but I don't wanna search 20 pages haha....What kind of camera do you have? Link to comment
Rehype Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Hopefully I can get some decent shots. I'm using a canon t2i at the moment. Link to comment
lpskeeper Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Thats like a 900$ camera dang man no wonder those pics are so nice! Link to comment
Supersizeme Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Ive been skimming through and all I can think to say about this tank is .... BEAUTIFUL ! Looking forward to seeing more of it. Keep up the great work ! Link to comment
lpskeeper Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Where you get the hermint at. Link to comment
Rehype Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 Thats like a 900$ camera dang man no wonder those pics are so nice! Thanks lps although you can get just as nice pictures with a less expensive camera provided you use proper technique. Ive been skimming through and all I can think to say about this tank is .... BEAUTIFUL !Looking forward to seeing more of it. Keep up the great work ! Thanks so much supersize. Where you get the hermit at. My LFS sells them occasionally Link to comment
Maeda Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Could you get more pictures stepped back to show the whole setup? the tank stand, the light stand, how it goes together, how the wires are run, as well as the plumbing, what overflow system you used, etc Sorry I'm an engineer I would like to see this too. Link to comment
animalmaster6 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 I love that Halloween Hermit pic. Link to comment
Rehype Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 I would like to see this too. Ill be sure to include a bunch of setup shots when i update the thread with a fts Link to comment
Squared Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 what are the dimensions of this tank?...also, that is one awsome hermit. Link to comment
Rehype Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 Thanks squared its 24x24x9 Link to comment
Rain24 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I have a weakness for square, shallow tanks. Couple that with the gorgeous and I do mean GORGEOUS rockwork and this is easily one of my favorite tanks here. But then Hype, you have this eye for taking photos that are visually stunning and then making sure that your occupants are always interesting. No wonder I keep coming back! I've re-read this thread a few times already, but I suppose it's about time I complimented you on it. Also, that is quite the hermit crab you have there! Very neat coloration on its legs. I'll be back often to check in. Please keep up the excellent work. Link to comment
Rehype Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 You have my sincerest thanks for the really nice comments rain. I update my threads not really sure if anyone is really interested since there are sooo many incredible setups on nr. But i try to keep it up to date and interesting so its worth checking in. I appreciate any and all of the feedback that you guys offer to the thread and anyone who takes the time to view the thread. Thanks again BTW i love your avatar rain Link to comment
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