A Golden Reef Tank (v2)
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halmus
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That's it for now. I'm caught up on pictures. Major projects going on right now:
I am waiting on a few more pieces of aluminum strut to come in at Grainger. That's what I'm using to make the sliding light racks for the ReefBreeder lights on the QT station.
I'm starting the light rack on the display tomorrow. I'm waiting on a few pieces to come in for that. (Stainless steel lead screws, stepper motors, drivers....DIY automated light rack)
I'll get the frame going and then have to go back and incorporate some of the mechanical aspects later when the tank is curing.
Here's hoping Flickr doesn't follow Photobucket's lead. I'm not migrating photos again.
Thanks for following! I appreciate all the input I can get. A lot of thought has gone into this, but that doesn't mean they're all good thoughts.
I am waiting on a few more pieces of aluminum strut to come in at Grainger. That's what I'm using to make the sliding light racks for the ReefBreeder lights on the QT station.
I'm starting the light rack on the display tomorrow. I'm waiting on a few pieces to come in for that. (Stainless steel lead screws, stepper motors, drivers....DIY automated light rack)
I'll get the frame going and then have to go back and incorporate some of the mechanical aspects later when the tank is curing.
Here's hoping Flickr doesn't follow Photobucket's lead. I'm not migrating photos again.
Thanks for following! I appreciate all the input I can get. A lot of thought has gone into this, but that doesn't mean they're all good thoughts.
halmus
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A Golden Reef Tank (v2)
The short answer: Most of the tanks are hooked together to form one big system with the exception of the QT rack isolated on the far wall. That is its own modular system. Even with the tanks that are hooked together, I'm setting it up ahead of time so that the frag tanks can run on their own with a dedicated sump with a turn of a valve or share the displays water by turning the same valve. I'm trying to make the system as modular as possible while maintaining reliability. The same with the refugium.
I will try to put something together to explain how everything is hooked together and/or stand alone.
The thread prior to the photo disaster explained it pretty well but it doesn't make sense without pictures.
After reloading that many pictures, I don't have the motivation to explain each one. I am considering a video walk through but I think I'll wait until I have water flowing. The cycling will take forever so I'll have a lot of time for videos.
Thanks. I have taken a lot of inspiration from previous builds here. I'm putting my own spin on their designs.
Thanks for following.
The short answer: Most of the tanks are hooked together to form one big system with the exception of the QT rack isolated on the far wall. That is its own modular system. Even with the tanks that are hooked together, I'm setting it up ahead of time so that the frag tanks can run on their own with a dedicated sump with a turn of a valve or share the displays water by turning the same valve. I'm trying to make the system as modular as possible while maintaining reliability. The same with the refugium.
I will try to put something together to explain how everything is hooked together and/or stand alone.
The thread prior to the photo disaster explained it pretty well but it doesn't make sense without pictures.
After reloading that many pictures, I don't have the motivation to explain each one. I am considering a video walk through but I think I'll wait until I have water flowing. The cycling will take forever so I'll have a lot of time for videos.
Thanks. I have taken a lot of inspiration from previous builds here. I'm putting my own spin on their designs.
Thanks for following.
halmus
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Thanks. Clean is the goal. I'm trying to challenge myself along the way and learn some new skills. I get my inspiration from a lot of people in the hobby. Right now, I'm trying to channel my inner Bill Wann. Soon, I'll be trying to copy Ching Chai's rockwork skills. There are too many people to mention...
Thank you. The plumbing was actually one aspect of this build where I was basically making it up as I went along. I did a "back of the envelope" that was more of a flow diagram so that I knew what all I wanted to plumb together, the inputs/outputs, pipe diameters based on estimated flow rates, pumps...
Other than that, when it finally came time to plumb, I just did a lot of sitting and staring. I tried to think far ahead but didn't have an exact plan.
halmus
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Good call Mishri. The bottom and top 2" will be covered by counter and woodwork respectively. That leaves 32" of viewable vertical viewing area by 48". Technically, the length of the sides should have been 51.2" with that vertical viewing space.
So, I should probably tear the entire thing down and start over. It will never work.
I had to compromise a little when ordering the tank. It wasn't cheep to start with and I got a little price break with the dimensions I ended up with due to how the materials worked out.
So, I should probably tear the entire thing down and start over. It will never work.
I had to compromise a little when ordering the tank. It wasn't cheep to start with and I got a little price break with the dimensions I ended up with due to how the materials worked out.
Achilles Torben
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Fantastic. Congratulations. Can't wait to see more.
Greetings Torben
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halmus
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Thanks Achilles. It's still slow progress but I'm moving forward.
I worked on the framework that will support the hood and lights on the display this weekend. The entire hood will roll out and suspend off of the front end of the tank with 60" heavy duty glides.
I will build an acrylic shield that will protect the glides from splashing. Hopefully I will be able to keep that area dry enough to prevent corrosion.
I worked on the framework that will support the hood and lights on the display this weekend. The entire hood will roll out and suspend off of the front end of the tank with 60" heavy duty glides.
I will build an acrylic shield that will protect the glides from splashing. Hopefully I will be able to keep that area dry enough to prevent corrosion.
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