Jmar101786
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HAHA...i agree 100%
1800 Gallon Reef .... Houston, Tx
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HAHA...i agree 100%
bag151
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Oh I am patient enough, just trying to give the people what they want.
The pictures don't give you a proper sense of scale. The thing is massive. You know that is a quality canopy when the dude stands on top of the tank in the middle of a 6 foot span to install the door catch. Also the submarine hatch will be Dave's point of entry when he wants to do a few laps.
-Brett
The pictures don't give you a proper sense of scale. The thing is massive. You know that is a quality canopy when the dude stands on top of the tank in the middle of a 6 foot span to install the door catch. Also the submarine hatch will be Dave's point of entry when he wants to do a few laps.
-Brett
LeLutinBanni
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crazy !
bag151
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RC apparently doesn't like listing manufactures.
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AQUA DAVE
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So I have been working on the rock stack and would like to share some techniques that I took from Chingchai's build and tweaked to work on this build.
I'm sure everyone remembers Chings rocks being secured with string during the stack process.
I have incorperated a closed loop with a Reeflo Hammerhead Gold into the rock stack using 1.5" pipe w/ 1/8" slots cut every 4". This should work in our favor in two ways.
One... The return pipe will be running through the rock stack and the outward flow will keep any dead flow spots from forming.
Two... It will create the structure needed to create a large arch or two in the aquarium.
So I used green 40lb test mono filament fishing line to secure the rock to the pipe and then used around 15 or 20 of the epoxy sticks to reinforce them..
I'm sure everyone remembers Chings rocks being secured with string during the stack process.
I have incorperated a closed loop with a Reeflo Hammerhead Gold into the rock stack using 1.5" pipe w/ 1/8" slots cut every 4". This should work in our favor in two ways.
One... The return pipe will be running through the rock stack and the outward flow will keep any dead flow spots from forming.
Two... It will create the structure needed to create a large arch or two in the aquarium.
So I used green 40lb test mono filament fishing line to secure the rock to the pipe and then used around 15 or 20 of the epoxy sticks to reinforce them..
567234ta
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Chiller just installed.. We had copper tubing ran to the AC pad area for the compressor. The heat exchange unit has a solenoid switch that is controlled by a temperature controller. When the temp is at the desired setting, the solenoid closes and a pressure sensor in the compressor let's it know to turn off.
is it okay to mount a compressor on its side like that? I thought they had oil in them and they needed to be upright.
AQUA DAVE
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The compressor is out on an air-conditioning pad outside of the house.
It is a two part system with the heat exchanger inside and compressor outside.
Keeps heat and noise in the house non existent.
captngreg
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I'm envious of all the space you have to work with. It's a first-class build.
You are currently tackling the one task I fear the most, namely the rockwork. I have followed chingchai build closely and have taken inspiration from his tank & rockwork as well and will soon be forced to undertake, at least for me the dreaded aquascaping task.
Can't wait to see more
captngreg
You are currently tackling the one task I fear the most, namely the rockwork. I have followed chingchai build closely and have taken inspiration from his tank & rockwork as well and will soon be forced to undertake, at least for me the dreaded aquascaping task.
Can't wait to see more
captngreg
AQUA DAVE
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Thanks captngreg, aquascaping is often times over done. The rock stack is only as good as the rock you use. As long as you get good rock, and plan grow out space you will do a great job.
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