295-gallon Peninsular ZEOVit SPS with Solaris I Series
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12202190#post12202190 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cbui2
15 Mar, 2008 (Saturday)
Today I will start drilling my pillars to accommodate the SPS Coral plugs I have purchase.
is China days different from ours, great ideas on for frags placment.
Just trying to catch up on lost time... that's why I posted dates ....
between work, my new tank, current tank, and sorting out the million of pictures of the process.Glad u like the frag placement idea...
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12202580#post12202580 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tbone28
LOL, Bart. good catch. I didn't even realize. I just assumed everything was done the day Ed posted
but getting there as once I have more time to sorted those pictures out, I will be updating a little faster.... 
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METAL STAND REDO…!!
METAL STAND REDO…!!
16 Mar, 2008 (Sunday)
Carpenters came to fix up the based and top for my metal stand……as expected, they did not bring the antirust paint for the joint they weld yesterday….despised numerous reminder yesterday. So I told them to paint the stand again 1st before starting on the based and before I know it, they have completed nailing down the based and top and I notice they only used a normal paint for the joint and not an antirust paint…. :mad2:
Meanwhile….
I finally completed drilling all the holes for my pegging system and also drilled 2 more holes at the wall leading out to my veranda for my Chiller/heater pipes. Overall I must say I’m quite please with the holes for the SPS plugs.
Went to the LFS again to see if I can find a replacement based rock for my overhang rock that broke yesterday….but no suitable piece was found… Not a good weekend for me… :worried2: I will try to used epoxy to glue my broken overhand rock later tonight to see if it will be strong enough.
The GOOD NEWS…!! Tomorrow my sump tank should arrived so it’s important my stand is ready today…!!
Later in the evening Carpenters came back and still cannot get the stand to level as the iron stand is not level after the re-welding….so I gave up and ask them to redo the whole metal base ….!! :furious: This will delay my sump tank from being delivered tomorrow by a few days….. well at least when they redo, they will make it into 3 pieces, as per my original order…for easy adjustment and shipment in the future when I do move… :lol2:
Well….another GOOD NEWS is I managed to use epoxy to glue back the broken overhang rocks. I stick 2 pieces of acrylic rod at the base as support. Seem to be holding well….will wait for the epoxy to dry and try tomorrow if it will hold.
Most of my ‘toys’ have arrived; except for my Solaris Lightings which is estimated to arrive 1st week of April from the US. :thumbsup:
METAL STAND REDO…!!
16 Mar, 2008 (Sunday)
Carpenters came to fix up the based and top for my metal stand……as expected, they did not bring the antirust paint for the joint they weld yesterday….despised numerous reminder yesterday. So I told them to paint the stand again 1st before starting on the based and before I know it, they have completed nailing down the based and top and I notice they only used a normal paint for the joint and not an antirust paint…. :mad2:
Meanwhile….
I finally completed drilling all the holes for my pegging system and also drilled 2 more holes at the wall leading out to my veranda for my Chiller/heater pipes. Overall I must say I’m quite please with the holes for the SPS plugs.
Went to the LFS again to see if I can find a replacement based rock for my overhang rock that broke yesterday….but no suitable piece was found… Not a good weekend for me… :worried2: I will try to used epoxy to glue my broken overhand rock later tonight to see if it will be strong enough.
The GOOD NEWS…!! Tomorrow my sump tank should arrived so it’s important my stand is ready today…!!
Later in the evening Carpenters came back and still cannot get the stand to level as the iron stand is not level after the re-welding….so I gave up and ask them to redo the whole metal base ….!! :furious: This will delay my sump tank from being delivered tomorrow by a few days….. well at least when they redo, they will make it into 3 pieces, as per my original order…for easy adjustment and shipment in the future when I do move… :lol2:
Well….another GOOD NEWS is I managed to use epoxy to glue back the broken overhang rocks. I stick 2 pieces of acrylic rod at the base as support. Seem to be holding well….will wait for the epoxy to dry and try tomorrow if it will hold.
Most of my ‘toys’ have arrived; except for my Solaris Lightings which is estimated to arrive 1st week of April from the US. :thumbsup:
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12202628#post12202628 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tbone28
dang Ed. they really screwed up your stand! you totally have to get them to do it to spec, as you ordered it.
BTW, your English and grammar is awesomedid you grow up in the states?
Yeah, agree on the stand - that's why I quickly do an update post...
Thanks Tbone on the compliments on my English and grammar, actually English is my 1st language...only wish my Chinese was much better then maybe I could have avoided all these mess... :eek2:
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Ed, these "old" updates are really confusing me now! So on March 16th, the stand guys came back, but today is March 28th! What's new on the stand front?!?!
Wait, did you grow up in China? Or you're just working there now? How can English be your 1st language? You're confusing me on all fronts now!
I bought a couple of tubes of that Deltec epoxy. It's supposed to be super strong. I bought it after Invincible569 (Edward) had a leak on his closed loop bulkhead, and he used this stuff to stop the leak!! I was sold.
Wait, did you grow up in China? Or you're just working there now? How can English be your 1st language? You're confusing me on all fronts now!
I bought a couple of tubes of that Deltec epoxy. It's supposed to be super strong. I bought it after Invincible569 (Edward) had a leak on his closed loop bulkhead, and he used this stuff to stop the leak!! I was sold.
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hahahaha...sorry buddy...don't mean to confuse anyone...
I only work here in China and that's why I indicated earlier in my thread that I need to make a tank that can eventually travel with me whenever I get reposted somewhere, which do happen every 2-5 years...
And yes, stick to the date I log in the thread and ignore the actual posted date to avoid confusion...
Promised I'm trying my best to bring my thread up to-date within the next week as is also confusing me... Ed
I only work here in China and that's why I indicated earlier in my thread that I need to make a tank that can eventually travel with me whenever I get reposted somewhere, which do happen every 2-5 years...
And yes, stick to the date I log in the thread and ignore the actual posted date to avoid confusion...
Promised I'm trying my best to bring my thread up to-date within the next week as is also confusing me...
Ed
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12202762#post12202762 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tbone28
gotcha. so you're in China temporarily. why do you have to move every 2-5 years? are you guys opening up hotels all over the world?
and how come you give us updates from 2 weeks before?
Well we get relocated, depending where we are needed...I actually manage hotels...
As for the 2 weeks behind update, well I wanted to used this as a thread for those who might find useful planning or building a tank in the future so hopefully will find my thread useful, as I have found many others out there useful during my earlier planning stages... AND of course, without a hard-drive loads with pictures all ready to fire up, I won't dare to start a thread here in RC...
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OVERHANG ROCKS SAVE….…!!
OVERHANG ROCKS SAVE….…!!
17 Mar, 2008 (Monday)
Tested it and YES, the epoxy did a great job. You can’t even tell it was joined once the algae grow over it… Place all the rocks on my temporary stand so I can have a better vision of the whole aquascape….. don’t mind the pictures as it’s taken with a flash and looking slightly washed…what do you think??
Left Side â€"œ front view:
Right Side â€"œ front view:
Left Side â€"œ Back view:
Right Side â€"œ Back view:
Looking right down the tank:
:rollface:
OVERHANG ROCKS SAVE….…!!
17 Mar, 2008 (Monday)
Tested it and YES, the epoxy did a great job. You can’t even tell it was joined once the algae grow over it…
Place all the rocks on my temporary stand so I can have a better vision of the whole aquascape….. don’t mind the pictures as it’s taken with a flash and looking slightly washed…what do you think?? Left Side â€"œ front view:
Right Side â€"œ front view:
Left Side â€"œ Back view:
Right Side â€"œ Back view:
Looking right down the tank:
:rollface:
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More pictures..
More pictures..
Complete Whole Aquascape:
With Proposed SPS Corals Positioning:
Drew a frame for easy visualization… any suggestion or comments on the layout?
The PLAN:
I. On the right hand side, you can see a low-based rock, which I intend to grow staghorn where the rest will be a mix of Acros, Monti and birdnests…the highest point of the pillar is 55cm.
II. Planned to keep Monti Caps on those areas slightly shaded by the pillars and overhangs.
III. Create an illusion of 2 separate Great Barrier reef with plenty of caves and sand bed for my LPS and fishes to swim….maybe even a Carpet anemone?? Any thoughts on this?? Have one Green Carpet before 2 years back but did not made it……!!
IV. All possible position for SPS are identified and pre-drill for easy positioning and removal for fragging, treatments, etc
V. Keep everything away from the glass and weir for easy cleaning and maintenance.
VI. I’m hoping with my Solaris lighting which function very similar like a spot light, will give the SPS along the center barrier reef sufficient lights for growth and colors, and at the same time less intense lights at the glass panels, thus’ reducing algae growth…
VII. Planned to seed this with some live rocks and ZEObak to get the cycle going…any suggestion how much live rock to use? 20%
VIII. Alternative I can also used a cup of live sand from my current tank to seed…
Top View of my version of Barrier Reef - you notice there is nothing under the large overhang as most lights will be shades by this overhang so will planned to place some less light intense LPS, softies and maybe Zoa in those positions.
This week will give my based rocks a good wash in RO water follow by soaking in RO water and vinegar (3:1 ratio) for the next 48 hours. After that I will start my collection of RO water for my tank….I don’t think I have enough containers to pre-collect 1000L of RO water but whatever I collect will surely help to speed up the process.
Also got news my new metal stand will be ready this Thursday for delivery…
:rollface: Ed
More pictures..
Complete Whole Aquascape:
With Proposed SPS Corals Positioning:
Drew a frame for easy visualization… any suggestion or comments on the layout?
The PLAN:
I. On the right hand side, you can see a low-based rock, which I intend to grow staghorn where the rest will be a mix of Acros, Monti and birdnests…the highest point of the pillar is 55cm.
II. Planned to keep Monti Caps on those areas slightly shaded by the pillars and overhangs.
III. Create an illusion of 2 separate Great Barrier reef with plenty of caves and sand bed for my LPS and fishes to swim….maybe even a Carpet anemone?? Any thoughts on this?? Have one Green Carpet before 2 years back but did not made it……!!
IV. All possible position for SPS are identified and pre-drill for easy positioning and removal for fragging, treatments, etc
V. Keep everything away from the glass and weir for easy cleaning and maintenance.
VI. I’m hoping with my Solaris lighting which function very similar like a spot light, will give the SPS along the center barrier reef sufficient lights for growth and colors, and at the same time less intense lights at the glass panels, thus’ reducing algae growth…
VII. Planned to seed this with some live rocks and ZEObak to get the cycle going…any suggestion how much live rock to use? 20%
VIII. Alternative I can also used a cup of live sand from my current tank to seed…
Top View of my version of Barrier Reef - you notice there is nothing under the large overhang as most lights will be shades by this overhang so will planned to place some less light intense LPS, softies and maybe Zoa in those positions.
This week will give my based rocks a good wash in RO water follow by soaking in RO water and vinegar (3:1 ratio) for the next 48 hours. After that I will start my collection of RO water for my tank….I don’t think I have enough containers to pre-collect 1000L of RO water but whatever I collect will surely help to speed up the process.
Also got news my new metal stand will be ready this Thursday for delivery…
:rollface: Ed
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12202845#post12202845 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tbone28
Ed, gotcha. that's nice of you to post your progression. kinda like a blog. for me, it would be hard to remember what I did 2 weeks prior
Me too....that's why I usually write down little things in my little word documents and once I got some time and when RC is not off line (time difference here so not so convenience for me) I update... Anyway, I'm catching up on 'lost' time so will be real time soon enough...
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