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[lgull1]

That's one expensive pump if i say so. great build. Don't know how much they go for in Australia.


The Hydro Wizard with all it’s bells and whistles will set you (or more likely your local public aquarium) back 3600 Euros, or about $4800 before shipping. But fear not ye home aquarium reefers and reefettes because the Hydro Wizard exists in a smaller, more manageable version, the Hydro Wizard Medium. The Hydro Wizard Medium will push 12,000 gph while only consuming 90 watts, and it will become available in the fall for around $700-800.

 

[ahumahuma]

I can't wait to see those pumps in action!

 

[Diablo]

On the Hydro Wizards, are the screws in the pump titanium too?

Yes. The only wetted metal in the hydro wizards are the titanium screws that hold the motor to the carbon fiber casing.

Also, I guess I could look this up, but what's the motor/propeller coupling in the pump? Is it magnetic or mechanical seal?

Not magnetic... I think it is a couple of sets of Silicon Carbide bearings.

that thing looks bigger and bigger ever time i see it!

Not something I'm used to hearing!

That's one expensive pump if i say so. great build. Don't know how much they go for in Australia.

Next to the tank and skimmer, the hydrowizards are the most expensive items. As far as I am aware, Hydrowizards are only available from the manufacturer, Panta Rhei, in Germany. I should add that the unit came with an Australian plug out of the box... excellent attention to detail.

 

[Diablo]

The aquarium surrounding facade is almost done. It will be varnished tomorrow.

Silver wattle ply and a solid Tasmanian oak coping. From the rear entry side:

From the living area side... newspaper to protect the acrylic from light scratches during work:

Did you consider using skylights/solartubes for lighting with supplementary artificial lighting for evenings?

Let there be light:

Frag tanks and utility tanks all inside:

Outdoor equipment room PVC tank linings complete... now just finishing off the form ply work so that I can pour the concrete tank walls:

All my equipment is now at the new house:

 

[Diablo]

And for followers of the house...

Informal lounge with multi-room audio gear being tested:

Some shots of the kitchen and pantry:

You can see the LED lighting strips in this one:

 

[Diablo]

And some more...

Laundry:

Ensuite with moth orchid... a birthday gift from lovely other half:

Master Bedroom:

Walk-in Robe... a couple of our dining room chairs being stored here:

Multi room audio speakers in kitchen:

Multi-room audio controller:

Fridge:

 

[jnarowe]

Am I allowed to say that's freakin' badass?

 

[Bricky]

Wow! The excitement grows.

 

[Diablo]

As George Michael says, "Lets go outside"

This is a 1 1/2" PVC line that goes from the salt water holding tank to right near the road. This will allow my NSW delivery guy to pump water to my tank without having to back the trailer up the drive:

This is the most important insurance a boy can get. Natural gas backup generator... can power the aquarium and whole house:

 

[cloons411]

I LOVE the layout of the house. Everything up my way is too boring.

 

[dave.m]

It's great to see everything coming together for you at last. Such a long wait. Clearly it will all be worth it. Congrats!

Now let's see that bad boy get wet! :thumbsup:

Dave.M

 

[rnscross]

simply brilliant, can deffinitely see that you are really into the details. You should have gone on Grand Designs Australia.

 

[Robb in Austin]

Very nice. Both the house and the update!

 

[bullitr]

Thanks for the update

 

[Elliott]

brilliant! :thumbsup:

 

[Bax]

A very special build! The wooden trim looks great!

 

[robvdv]

Looks fantastic.

 

[ctmgardea]

OMG!!! This is just amazing!!!

 

[sfsuphysics]

wow nice... love the tile job though, wanted to do something similar like that with my bathroom but at more than $10 per sq.ft no way I could pull that trigger.

 

[ArmanS]

amazing setup~ what an amazing tank and setup!