125 log

[Knyght]

My son & his family came over last night to help me get my 125 finally going.

Those of you who don't know me I was the COMAS frag program director in 2005. The log for the 72 bowfront I had at that time is here if you are so inclined as to peruse it at your leisure. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=601170

I`m just starting this thread to keep my log on, sooooo if`n ya`ll don`t wanna follow. cool beans

Those of you who do remember me, Howdy ya`ll!!! Long time no see.

The tank right after I picked it up sometime around summer 2005, it was a freebie just for picking it, up so the price was right.

The previous owner replaced it after trying to reseal a leak, the silicone was over an inch thick in some places.

The wife and I scraped all the old silicone off and replaced it with new, I build the stand myself and plans are to enclose it so it appears built in.

So far I have the sand in, a few rocks and 15 gl of water in it. Plans are to use this as my Angelfish and Butterfly display. Found an excellent deal on either a Majestic or Emperor Angel, both are Juvi`s, that I plan to pick up next Sunday. Haven`t decided which one but leaning towards the emperor.

 

[Triple_B]

Good luck, looking forward to seeing it grow! Also looking forward to seeing the angels!

 

[Knyght]

Tank is full of water for the leak test. Just found out my lights don`t work. :sad1:

 

[Lytehouse]

that is discouraging

good luck

 

[Knyght]

Discouraging yes, however I know that a c.o.m.a.s. member somewhere has to have an old light sitting around they don`t use and would be willing to part with. This is only going to be a FOWLR system so I don`t need anything exotic. It is 72" long tho so I was thinking if I could pick up a couple 36" or even 48" ones that would be sufficent. I have one 48" complact flouresent that needs a ballast to get going.

 

[shawne]

I have a 4 x 39 watt t5, 36 in I'm trying to get rid of if your interested send me a pm.

 

[pwhitby]

Greg,

I may well have a spare T5 set up for sale in the next week or so, it is a 4 bulb setup. I am swapping one out for a different unit on the display tank.

P.

 

[Knyght]

Going to be at the meeting Sat. Hope to meet with you then.

 

[Knyght]

Decided that the 125 is coming down, since I have to drain the leak test water anyway the wife and I want to put down a tile floor in the room.

Stay tuned for progress pics.