My new 2600 gallon plywood tank project

[Ozkar]

Hi VL,

Awesome!

Where did you find those lights? Could you post a link please? I think they are what I have been looking for to upgrade my tank's lighting. Are you happy with them?

Thanks, and great work!

 

[VLDesign]

Yes, looking at using the pool filter sand. Rays will go in here as well.

Lights are off Ebay. Here is the seller.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190613753919?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I like them a lot.. Time will tell how long they last. So far 1 out of the 4 I got only lasted 4 months or so. Hopefully it's just cheap electronics and I can fix the one that died. I will look into that later.

 

[jefferymoorhead]

WOW VL you have some determination, I would have given up or paid someone to fix it. Cant wait to see it finished, iv been following since u started. Good luck.

 

[pacu mom]

Lights are off Ebay. Here is the seller.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190613753919?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I like them a lot.. Time will tell how long they last. So far 1 out of the 4 I got only lasted 4 months or so. Hopefully it's just cheap electronics and I can fix the one that died. I will look into that later.

For supposedly lasting more than 60,000 hours, 4 months isn't too good

 

[MyGiants]

You've completely walled in the tank from the front view. You will only be able to access the tank from one end. So if you need to catch a fish or do anything in the middle area you'll have to go swimming.

 

[VLDesign]

No, I can crawl on the upper 4x4s and not have to get into the water.

 

[cantrell00]

Meant to say...

"No, I can crawl on the upper 4x4s and hopefully I won't fall my ass into the water"


Impressive! Here's hoping it will be uneventful from here on out..

 

[Tor-Eriik]

I was looking at those lights, and it really got me intrested, as im doing a 1200 gallon myselfe, not as big as urs, but still pretty decent How would these lights be when it comes to plants? I gues you are not going that road anyway, but im looking into plats as a part of filtration(Nitrate removal).. Most of them will be above water with roots in..Whats the difference in cool white, and warm white when it comes to plants?

I really hope the last fix will do the tricks for you, i would have given up many times up to this date! Nice thread and fingers crossed!

 

[VLDesign]

These lights come in cool white and warm white. I would assume they would handle plants just fine.

Some other interesting facts I learned today:
Tank hold 365 Cubic Feet of water
That equals 2730.2 gallons
And weighs 22768.7 pounds

I started filling the tank up @ 8am and by 10:30am it will completely full.

Been sitting since then with no signs of a leak.

 

[BadOleRoss]

Congratulations!