LF for somebody who can do a build for a reasonable price

AC-WEB

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Im in the process of upgrading to a new tank, but am looking for someone with the technical skills and tools to do the job. I can take care of the transfer, but this is the first tank that I will have that has a sump and i would like to make sure that the setup is solid. I had been in contact with Dave from Aquapros but after he had to reschedule several times, I think I might want to try to get somebody else for this project.

So what do I need? Well, i purchased this tank setup from cad lights: http://www.cadlights.com/index.php?m...roducts_id=191, but instead of using their led lights, I also bought three ai sols with rails and their griplock hanging kit:

So this is what I will need:

1. Help moving the tank and stand from the backroom to the front room where it will be displayed.

2. The wood floors are uneven, so a little help ensuring the tank is level. I have wood shims, but don't have a good level. I have a foam mat to put in between the tank and stand.

3. Installing the hanging ai lights. While I have the hanging kit, I don't have the tools for the job. The area where i want the lights hung is low, so no ladder is needed. I do have a stool in case we need it.

4. Lubricating the bulksheads, connecting the plumbing, and gluing where necessary. I don't have any glue or lubricant.

5. Filling up with hose water to make sure there are no leaks in the plumbing.

Like I said, I can do the tranfer from my old tank to new tank on my own slowly.

Aquapros estimated the time to do this at around two hours, but that was his guess. I'm willing to pay cash, or maybe trade for some frags of my sps, or trade for some of the equipment I will be selling once I make the move.

I'm located in Melrose Park. Thanks!
 
If you get all that done in 2 hours your pretty fast .
Might help if you posted pictures of the plumbing you have to install and sump along with how many gallons the tank is. Cant picture 3 AI Sols on a nano.
 
SOrry the link did not go where I thought it was going to go. I got the 100g cadlight system. I think 3 ai will work for the 48x24x20 tank.
 
I'm sure 3 AI's will work. I have a 90G that's also 48" and I only intend on putting 2 AI's over it. As far as assisting with your plumbing etc, your not too far fron Coral Reef Pet Center, did you check with anyone there?
 
AC, I can do everything you are looking for for free as long as you have all the hardware. I have the tools, glue, etc. You do not need to and generally should not lubricate bulk heads. It looks to be around a half days work.

I'm sure 3 AI's will work. I have a 90G that's also 48" and I only intend on putting 2 AI's over it. As far as assisting with your plumbing etc, your not too far fron Coral Reef Pet Center, did you check with anyone there?

If you are planning on keeping a high amount of SPS/Clams I would either look into three AI SOL fixtures, wait for AI to release the Phoenix fixture, or go with another brand all together. Their PAR of the AI SOL is VERY high along a narrow blade in the center beneath the fixture but it drops dramatically and quickly as you move out from the center. This is very deceptive as you will technically have light covering the entire 18" width of your tank but you will not be able to keep SPS/Clams very far out from the center. Also look around the internet (Reef Central) and you will find that an increasing number of AI owners are becoming dissatisfied with their fixtures now that full spectrum RGB lighting is becoming popular. You just don't get as much color out of your coral with only White/Blue LEDs. Many AI owners are adding purple T5 bulbs to balance out the frosty spectrum of their lighting.

A great example of this idea in LED is to look at "The Reefer's" tank. His old LED setup was only white and blue, and while the green coral popped really well (nicest GSP I have ever seen!) the rest of the colors were just ok. Now that he has added a single red LED all of the corals in his tank fluoresce to a level that they were unable to with the previous spectrum of lighting.

Also while a significant level of green is not necessary, there are some corals that will ONLY properly fluoresce under green lighting. (See the latest Aquarium Fish International Magazine). Also keep in mind that arguably the most popular metal halide bulb on the market contains both red and green light while the AI SOL is almost entirely lacking in that regard.

Sorry for hijacking!
 
^^^ great advice/info Ted. I personally like the look of the AIs, but then again I'm a sucker for anything that's bight and blue!
 
A great example of this idea in LED is to look at "The Reefer's" tank. His old LED setup was only white and blue, and while the green coral popped really well (nicest GSP I have ever seen!) the rest of the colors were just ok. Now that he has added a single red LED all of the corals in his tank fluoresce to a level that they were unable to with the previous spectrum of lighting.

Yea he's right. When I had just white and blues on my nano. Really only greens corals really popped. So like my hammer, gsp, toadstool. But now with this red led my orange plate coral is insane, acans, setosa, pink lemonade, all look awesome. If and when they come up with a green, purple led I will b adding them as well.
Thanks Ted for the compliment on the gsp. It does look pretty good lol.
Can't wait to check out Teds tank after he installs those bad*** radions
 
AC why don't you set up a date and maybe some of us can come over to help with your build, maybe for the price of a few beers :)
 
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