265G Project

[RParker]

Not much in the way if updates.

I purchased a neptune apex for the tank, ill be waiting a bit for it to arrive. I redid some plumbing I wasn't happy with. The fresh water test has been running for the better part of two months now.

Once the controller arrives we should see some good forward movement.

 

[gman107]

so where is this foward movement already ????

 

[michika]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15163455#post15163455 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RParker
Catherine

How deep was your 230 and what lighting were you running?

Better late then never right?

30" deep, and it was 3 400w moguls in a batwing reflector. Ghetto-rific compared to what is currentlt available, but it worked!

 

[RParker]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15654266#post15654266 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by gman107
so where is this foward movement already ????

Not much to report these days.. I'm pretty busy in the summer.

My Apex arrived but I haven't had a chance to set it up..

 

[RParker]

As mentioned earlier, I did get my Apex ordered and delivered - With UPS as the transit company It's a wonder the thing showed up at all, but that's another story.

The Apex is a pretty cool unit, I'm just diving into the programing of this thing.. If I get the code right I might be able to get this thing to bring me a beer! I have two more EB8's on order, I'll have to wait for those to arrive before I can put the Apex to use.

Anyway, here's a pic, I know it's not a true update unless there's a picture! Sorry for being so blurry, I used my cell phone.

 

[RParker]

Small update,

Got my controller mounted up and plugged in. I toyed with having the EB8's on the front panel but I decided to put them behind to keep everything looking a little neater.

 

[Lightsluvr]

Apex

Apex

Darn!

You've inspired me to go clean up the appearance of my Apex installation. Right now it's a cluttered mess.

Are you not using the Apex Ethernet connection?

Looking good!

LL

 

[RParker]

Re: Apex

Re: Apex

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15715062#post15715062 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Lightsluvr
Darn!

You've inspired me to go clean up the appearance of my Apex installation. Right now it's a cluttered mess.

Are you not using the Apex Ethernet connection?

Looking good!

LL

I'll be using the Ethernet connection once my wireless bridge shows up. I can stretch a cable across the floor until it arrives, but there's no real need, the tank isn't up and running yet.

I read your thread multiple times,( very nice build ) especially the parts that deal with your Apex experiences.

 

[RParker]

Here's a few pics of what the inside looks like.

Back of the front panel:

Single EB8 on the right had side ( 2 more to be added )

Bulkhead through the cabinet for PH/ORP/Temp probes:

 

[H.Veras]

Wow really nice and clean... i got one question about your plumbing; why so many 90d elbows and why not 45 elbows with better flow? i love your cabs looks really nice.... if your basement is so beautiful like that, how about the house well done i wish my wife was so nice like yours......

 

[RParker]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15719063#post15719063 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by H.Veras
Wow really nice and clean... i got one question about your plumbing; why so many 90d elbows and why not 45 elbows with better flow? i love your cabs looks really nice.... if your basement is so beautiful like that, how about the house well done i wish my wife was so nice like yours......

The rest of the house is under renovation..In order to get this tank my wife got a new kitchen / bathroom / floors / you get the point.. But she's a good one, I'll keep her.

I used 90's mostly for added space. I wanted to keep everything as neat and compact as possible. That and I'm a little weird when it comes to symmetry, I wanted things to match.. :lol:

 

[evogames]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15724296#post15724296 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RParker
I used 90's mostly for added space. I wanted to keep everything as neat and compact as possible. That and I'm a little weird when it comes to symmetry, I wanted things to match.. :lol:

Makes sense

 

[RParker]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15719063#post15719063 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by H.Veras
Wow really nice and clean... i got one question about your plumbing; why so many 90d elbows and why not 45 elbows with better flow?

Thanks for reminding me, I never posted the finished plumbing pics, and since I'm a picture whore.. I thought I'd post them now.

Under the tank on the right hand side where the umps are located:

The piping running down for the closed loop intakes in below the cross braces of the stand so I can put a shelf in there later.
<a href="http://s200.photobucket.com/albums/aa180/RParker_07/Tank%20Build/?action=view&current=IMG_2634.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa180/RParker_07/Tank%20Build/IMG_2634.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

Well that's all for today... I'm not sure how many people are following along but I enjoy posting these for other people to look at.. I think reading about tank builds is my favorite thing to do around here.

Please excuse the mess of wires, I haven't got everything zip-tied up yet.

 

[H.Veras]

lol that's a nice trade with your wife; i think she in advantage over your; her renovation cost more than your tank lol... i think i'm going to make a deal with my wife too lol.....

 

[JStraz4991]

wow the tank looks nice!!!!!!

 

[JStraz4991]

wow the tank looks nice!!!!!!

 

[RParker]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15725489#post15725489 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JStraz4991
wow the tank looks nice!!!!!!

Thanks.. I'm hoping the hard work pays off!

 

[majikmike9999]

wow everything looks great, i just can't believe your patience looks like you have been working on this for about a year and a half, man i couldn't do it

 

[adddo]

Great build!! How long before you start filling with SW and LR?

 

[Lightsluvr]

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Really looking good, Robb.

Tagging along for the "real" fun!

LL