165Gl to 1000Gl system upgrade (Long project)

[dirk_brijs]

The JNS SK 6 internal skimmer is a nice looking skimmer, how many gallons is it rated. I went searching it and no gallons mentioned..

in the US the JNS skimmers are also known as Aquamaxx
http://aquamaxxaquariums.com/AquaMaxx_Cone_Skimmers.html

 

[dirk_brijs]

Thanks for the recap,it's the wave box idea I'm wondering about I understand how the stand alone Tunze boxes work. I want to better understand how your built in wave boxes work. I hope this makes sense and I am not being a pain in the ... by asking. Thanks Mike

Canyousee no worries at all bro
I put you some drawings from the original design stage mayb e it will become clear then

 

[canyousee]

Thanks for the information,I really like the clean look. No large black boxes in the DT. Well done!

 

[jjk_reef00]

I love the internal waveboxes! Did you consider putting overflows/waveboxes on both sides of the tank?

 

[dirk_brijs]

I love the internal waveboxes! Did you consider putting overflows/waveboxes on both sides of the tank?

I actually did have that in the original plans but that was all gone when the decision was made to make the tank viewable from one short side into the kitchen.

 

[dirk_brijs]

all leaks have been dealt with and the tank is now leak free

 

[dirk_brijs]

the rock scaping adventure has started

 

[dirk_brijs]

the first 2 panels in the tank
5 more to go

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

the first 2 panels in the tank
5 more to go

Are those Tunzes on the brace? Will they swivel or just pulse in that position?

 

[dirk_brijs]

Are those Tunzes on the brace? Will they swivel or just pulse in that position?

they will pulse
have been thinking on buying those sea swirls

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

they will pulse
have been thinking on buying those sea swirls

Why don't you try the sea sweeps for the Tunzes? You would get some serious random flow in the tank? I am considering using them on my build.

 

[dirk_brijs]

Why don't you try the sea sweeps for the Tunzes? You would get some serious random flow in the tank? I am considering using them on my build.

thats actually what I was thinking about

 

[dirk_brijs]

few more panels done

 

[canyousee]

Really like the idea of the back wall panels. To me they look more natural after the Coralline Algae starts covering the back wall. IMHO I see so many good looking tanks that would look great if they didn't have the back glass/acrylic wall covered in Coralline Algae (It really hurts the infinite depth illusion). I know it is a lot more work keeping the back wall clean(another reason I am not a fan of Acrylic tanks,I'm glad you went glass) but it really helps the tank look so much more natural. With your good looking rock wall no such problems, plus less work and a more natural set up. Mike

 

[Mark...]

Is there any issues with dead space behind the rock wall?

 

[dirk_brijs]

Is there any issues with dead space behind the rock wall?

I was hoping with all the pumps and 2 closed loops there would be more then enough water movement even behind the walls for that matter?

 

[MikeL1987]

what is that foam you are using to put the rock work together??

 

[dirk_brijs]

what is that foam you are using to put the rock work together??

aquascape

 

[dirk_brijs]

little of a delay in the rock scaping
Ran out of foam and cant source it anywhere in Thailand
Finally found a shop in Holland who was willing to ship for me to Thailand. Hope it to be on its way by Thursday and be here by Monday

 

[dirk_brijs]

while still waiting for the foam to arrive I started some scaping with coral glue
also placed the walls in the tank

in front of that you see the start of the ravine I am trying to build with platform


and another one outside in progress