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Oh - those are nice! I saw them at FAOIS they looked very healthy and ready to go to a good home. I take it that their care is about the same as the Bartlett's, is that correct?
280G+ Starphire In-Wall Build by ReefArtist
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erics3000
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I have a little question. Do you think I should use weldon 15 to fix my reactor? On page 11 of my thread I have a photo of it. I was going to try and get ups to fix it or pay for a replacement from Geo, but if I can just glue it and it last I might just go that way.
I would love some thoughts on this. Thanks
I would love some thoughts on this. Thanks
ReefArtist
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Yes, I agree with Stephen on that Eric. I know you want your system up and running but you paid good $ for the equipment and I saw the damage - that's major. but if you really feel it would be better for you to just fix it I would go with either the Weldon 4 (nice clean break without gaps) or the 16 if you can see a little space between the two pieces. It's mainly the lid isn't it? I couldn't believe the damage - very sorry that happened.
Chris (Checkinhawk) - do you agree on my above statement?
Chris (Checkinhawk) - do you agree on my above statement?
CMcNeil
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i saw the pics of erics reactor,if i am correct it was used.if it was used GEO wont take care of it and ups or fedx(who ever shipped it)is responcible for the damage.from what i saw it is broken where the top flange meets the reactor chambers body.it is posible to fix it but really the top flange needs to be cut off level under the exsisting flange,then a new flange ring can be glued on.
cwegescheide
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Now, back to Carols amazing reef tank!! Tell us / show us more 
ReefArtist
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Hey Chris - getting a little sassy aren't we - I guess giving Cindy a electrical upgrade for your tank paid off :lol:
Thanks checkinhawk - it's nice to have a resident acrylic specialist.
Eric - I hope everything works out with UPS, let us know how it goes.
Paul - patience grasshopper
OK - Lets start the photos!
This show the returns on the top - way to close. I removed the front returns completely and added "Y"s to each of the back returns.
This is what the light rack rolled completely off the tank.
This shows the room I have between the tank and the rack when it's removed - NICE!
This is the front view - lots of space to get into the tank from the front also.
Me testing one of my DIY reflectors and a new ballast - sweet.
Thanks checkinhawk - it's nice to have a resident acrylic specialist.
Eric - I hope everything works out with UPS, let us know how it goes.
Paul - patience grasshopper
OK - Lets start the photos!
This show the returns on the top - way to close. I removed the front returns completely and added "Y"s to each of the back returns.
This is what the light rack rolled completely off the tank.
This shows the room I have between the tank and the rack when it's removed - NICE!
This is the front view - lots of space to get into the tank from the front also.
Me testing one of my DIY reflectors and a new ballast - sweet.
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Oh yeah - we have light!!!! This is only one light - what a nice spread with the reflector!
This is a side view of the light spread.
This is an update on the Infinity - I've been adding all the easy care and lower light corals - just to help the tank cycle and the coral ready for the transfer.
This is the Sea Horse tank. I just grabbed some microalgae and a rock I had and dropped them into the tank. I'll fix it up later but all this will help the tank cycle better.
These are the ballast racks I made. I'll hang these tomorrow and finish the wiring - then we'll have all the lights on!
rogergolf66
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very nice!! wow those reflectors are great!!! it will be nice with all 3 in there it will be like the sun
Kubi
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11460995#post11460995 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rogergolf66
very nice!! wow those reflectors are great!!! it will be nice with all 3 in there it will be like the sun
Ditto...those reflectors are awesome and a nice job on that light rack
ReefArtist
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Thanks Roger and Paul!
The light rack was one of my easiest DIY projects. The ballast racks were very easy to make also, I just used some leftover aluminum and as you can see I still have a few ballast to add. The ballast are on my other tanks so I'll have to go with two MH for about a week. The other 430 and Tek ballast will be on the 75g for about two or so months before I can transfer some of the more nutrient demanding corals (Gorgonians, Trachyphyllia geoffroyi, Goniopora). I'm not sure about the Euphyllia species I have, I think they would do just fine but I'll have to check on them.
I just can't believe the light spread I'm getting with just one DIY reflector. Not bad for $10 investment and a little time to make them - LOL.
The light rack was one of my easiest DIY projects. The ballast racks were very easy to make also, I just used some leftover aluminum and as you can see I still have a few ballast to add. The ballast are on my other tanks so I'll have to go with two MH for about a week. The other 430 and Tek ballast will be on the 75g for about two or so months before I can transfer some of the more nutrient demanding corals (Gorgonians, Trachyphyllia geoffroyi, Goniopora). I'm not sure about the Euphyllia species I have, I think they would do just fine but I'll have to check on them.
I just can't believe the light spread I'm getting with just one DIY reflector. Not bad for $10 investment and a little time to make them - LOL.
cwegescheide
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This just might be the first TOTM before it even gets anything in it!!
:thumbsup:
:thumbsup:
ReefArtist
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Chris - you are way to kind and thanks for the thumbs up - I hope it stays that way .
Chris (checkinhawk) - I was going to purchase the covers with the tank, but then I thought why not cover them in clay. So, what I have planned is to make sheets of clay to cover the complete back. Also, I really don't want to look at the Tunze pumps so I'm going to make my own Tunze rocks that I'm hoping will flow with the rest of my rock work. It might not work out and I'll have to go with the acrylic covers - we'll see. Hey - besides you're not for hire - LOL.
.Chris (checkinhawk) - I was going to purchase the covers with the tank, but then I thought why not cover them in clay. So, what I have planned is to make sheets of clay to cover the complete back. Also, I really don't want to look at the Tunze pumps so I'm going to make my own Tunze rocks that I'm hoping will flow with the rest of my rock work. It might not work out and I'll have to go with the acrylic covers - we'll see. Hey - besides you're not for hire - LOL.
NewNanoDude
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Wow Carol, that tank is really coming along. Nice to see you have light hehe.
Cant wait to see the rest of this tank go together and the live stock added.
Cant wait to see the rest of this tank go together and the live stock added.
ReefArtist
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NewNanoDude - Thanks and the live stock is just about ready!
I finally got the remaining rock finished - took longer then normal to dry. It was still not safe for a full firing so I put all the rock in for a preheat first - This was for about 22 hours at 200 degrees - very long! Now it's actually being fired and will go up to about 2150 degrees. Here's some photos of the kiln being loaded:
These are a few of the larger pieces I'm planning. I most likely will have to add a few cured rock for some of my fish that like to graze. I can remove them later or change them out once the clay rock starts to cure.
Loading the kiln - first layer done.
The inside of the kiln is 41 inches long x 22 inches deep x 22 inches high - very large so we can really load it down. The down side is, you don't want to do small runs in the kiln unless you like paying large electric bills! All those small pieces are for frags - don't want to waste any space.
I finally got the remaining rock finished - took longer then normal to dry. It was still not safe for a full firing so I put all the rock in for a preheat first - This was for about 22 hours at 200 degrees - very long! Now it's actually being fired and will go up to about 2150 degrees. Here's some photos of the kiln being loaded:
These are a few of the larger pieces I'm planning. I most likely will have to add a few cured rock for some of my fish that like to graze. I can remove them later or change them out once the clay rock starts to cure.
Loading the kiln - first layer done.
The inside of the kiln is 41 inches long x 22 inches deep x 22 inches high - very large so we can really load it down. The down side is, you don't want to do small runs in the kiln unless you like paying large electric bills! All those small pieces are for frags - don't want to waste any space
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