1800 Gallon Reef .... Houston, Tx

[kenith]

Subscribed! Awesome and informative build!

 

[cu0ngsayz]

Why is that tank so SMALL...?? Hahah I'm Jk. BUT I love that PVC rock idea!!

 

[cu0ngsayz]

BTW What did you use to attach the rocks to the PVC dave

 

[AQUA DAVE]

30 lb test mono fishing line

 

[cu0ngsayz]

30 lb test mono fishing line

Thanks all?! No epoxy, putty, or glue?

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Love the progress and that took some serious discipline to concentrate on that arch. I would've been like, "Man this blank will get finished tomorrow. Its 1800 time."

 

[AQUA DAVE]

Love the progress and that took some serious discipline to concentrate on that arch. I would've been like, "Man this blank will get finished tomorrow. Its 1800 time."

With the arch being the focal point of the rock stack, I wanted to try to get it done first. After finishing it I decided to go ahead and finish the rest of the rock work.
Also we are on a tight deadline now. The owner wanted to get everything cycling ASAP.

 

[AQUA DAVE]

Thanks all?! No epoxy, putty, or glue?

Not yet at least. May add some later.

 

[rog2961]

rediculous

 

[AQUA DAVE]

Started getting the filter room plumbed yesterday. Will have more pics later.

 

[AQUA DAVE]

Here you go guys and gals. Happy 4th!

Sump plumbed and running!
http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums...FE-A757-F0BEDD8C3100-210-00000060DBB7AA40.mp4

Walk around the display!
http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums...61-B274-FEC8815B5CFA-210-0000005DD1993479.mp4

What is behind the aquarium is getting more impressive by the day.

And another awesome clip I got of a Paladarium we set up with a panther chameleon. Happened to catch him getting a drink of water during the rainfall.
http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums...BD-98CD-D97352A9F98E-254-000000683040E32D.mp4

 

[dave.m]

In the film clip of the sump, what is the device on the wall at 00:23?

Thx,

Dave.M

 

[dahenley]

In the film clip of the sump, what is the device on the wall at 00:23?

Thx,

Dave.M

on the right is the CHiller
on the Left is a Calcium reactor (aqua care brand)

 

[AQUA DAVE]

Thanks for picking that up dahenley

 

[dave.m]

Thx guys. I have never used a chiller so am unfamiliar with them.

Dave.M

 

[dahenley]

Thx guys. I have never used a chiller so am unfamiliar with them.

Dave.M

From what I can tell, that chiller has been dismantled and they removed the condencer a d remote located it. The condencer is the outside portion of like your home AC that puts off heat. If you don't locate it somewhere else or vent it, then the heat it removes from the tank, it puts back in the room and then some.

By remotely locating it, it puts the heat off somewhere where it won't effect the tank/house.

That's my take on it. Maybe aquadave can confirm that or elaborate on it??

 

[dahenley]

Aquadave,
I saw where the pump attaches to the symp there seemed to be a little water on the ground. Did y'all have a leak, or was it just a loose connection? (Or a spill)
Just curious.

 

[AQUA DAVE]

It was there from adjusting the TU ball valve. When I loosened it up a little water leak on the floor. Wanted to make it look pretty for you guys.

 

[SPotter]

Amazing set up and everything is so clean! I noticed that the return pump seems to be really close to the wall. Any concern with the pump not getting enough room to ventilate?

 

[AQUA DAVE]

Amazing set up and everything is so clean! I noticed that the return pump seems to be really close to the wall. Any concern with the pump not getting enough room to ventilate?

It is a little over
1.5 inches from the wall. It should be plenty of space to move air through the motor housing. There will be a lot more added to the room so we have to keep it clean and tight. Still have QT system and water change system to add.