Habitat - Indoor

Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 2:55 pm **Re: My 240 gal build**

we moved the tank yesterday and killed one algea eater, 5 red tailed sharks and 3 guppies due to temp shock. The downside of this tank is moving it. we had to drain it down to 2 inches to slide it and couldnt refill it with warm water

. Oh well you live you learn.

Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 9:51 pm **Re: My 240 gal build**

Wow, poor guys

The tank and ATBA look great though.

Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 6:46 am **Re: My 240 gal build**

Thank you it turned out very well.

Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 11:16 am **Re: My 240 gal build**

I see you have one of those probe thermometers... I'm not sure if they've improved, but a few years ago they were horribly inaccurate.

Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 11:37 am **Re: My 240 gal build**

Starscream wrote:we moved the tank yesterday and killed one algea eater, 5 red tailed sharks and 3 guppies due to temp shock. The downside of this tank is moving it. we had to drain it down to 2 inches to slide it and couldnt refill it with warm water . Oh well you live you learn.

Sorry to hear,

I learn that the hard way too. Now I use a 44 Gallon Brute container, fill it up, heat, test temp then pump into tank. More work but helps minimize the temp swing when doing massive Water change

The background came out nice. Can't wait until I can get a 240 lol

Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 12:02 pm **Re: My 240 gal build**

Steve I have several different types of thermos in there all over. They all match. The digital ones are just way easier to read, quickly. Also, I am going to get a total cost together for you guys so that anyone wanting to go this route will have an idea what they are looking at as far as cost.

Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2014 10:50 am **Re: My 240 gal build**

Here is what it all cost.

TANK 240 L 835
STAND 575
CONDO 225
SCREEN 50
STARFIRE GLASS 284
DELIVERY 150

2119

Filters
Fluval FX6 310
Fluval Fx6 310
Media 80

700

Decorations
Mistic white 2 sand 300# 80
Back Grounds 50
Background glue 20
Handmade cave 75
Turtle mats 25
Various plants 40
Wood in basking area 5
leaves 20
315

LIGhTING
Deep dome fixture 23
Mega ray 100 w 50
Small Figures 30
CLF bulbs 20

Total was around 3377$

Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2014 11:01 am **Re: My 240 gal build**

Copy and paste cut off the last parts, it was 3 jager 300 watt heaters, and a maxi jet 1200 for a total of 120

Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2014 11:02 am **Re: My 240 gal build**

plus the covers were 100$

Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 10:05 am **Re: My 240 gal build**

Very informative. I need to check out some Starfire tanks in person.

Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 1:09 pm **Re: My 240 gal build**

Should be able to see it at a show.

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