SPotter
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Thanks Mark. I took a quick look at it and saw some really nice scapes. I can definitely make changes to my scape without having to start over and achieve the "Tension" idea.
A Low Country Reef Tank....one more final upgrade
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Thanks Mark. I took a quick look at it and saw some really nice scapes. I can definitely make changes to my scape without having to start over and achieve the "Tension" idea.
Masedaddy
SPS/Chalice Collector
Hey Buddy! I'm down in the Summerville area looking at houses for our future move. I think the rock scape is great! I like the idea of slanting one of towers as well. Do you have any branch rock? You could make a few bridges from tower to tower if you had long enough pieces....
SPotter
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Hows the house hunting going??????
NewMariner
Reef Tank Aficionado
Dang you Steve! I just ordered some Custom Flow Wolfs. These will have 1.5" intakes, and 1.25" outlets. Estimated at 5800gph. Im getting two to be powered by my 2 6250 Dolphins. I love the wave action you had in your tank....
SPotter
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That's going to be some amazing movement. I moved the rocks around and had a nice later of dust on the bottom of the tank. I turned on the fw's and dolphins and now the bottom is totally clear except for two neat little piles of dust. It almost looks like someone swept the bottom of the tank. I'll get some pics later. I think you'll have more than enough flow !!! Did you order direct from Lucas at derkroon?
NewMariner
Reef Tank Aficionado
I did. I sent him an email about what would happen to the FW's that premium aquatics sales with my dolphins. He basically said it would just restrict the flow down, but wouldn't damage the unit itself. But he told me for about 100 bux more per unit he could custom make the fw's to handle more. That will put me at about 11,600 gallons per hour on the closed loop. I haven't purchase the return pump yet so that will be plus whatever that will pump through. Im pretty excited though after seeing yours though. Its mimicking the ocean, its a nice gentle wave bringing in nutrients and taking away waste from the reef. Its not a directional flow like powerheads produce..
SPotter
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thanks Osama! As for my quote....I was driving home from lowes one night with lumber and pvc hanging out the back of my truck and a 10ft piece of pvc almost fell out of my truck on the highway. All I could think of was "I am crazy for doing all of this for a fish tank!!!!"
I no the feeling the one night me and my wife were out and i was like i just need to run to lowes and get a length of 1 1/2 pvc and we had her car. i folded down the seats stuck a 10 footer right to the windshield next thing i no were almost home we hit a bump the pipe flexed, spider cracked the whole windshield
SPotter
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A Low Country Reef Tank....one more final upgrade
Making the final push to get this up and running!!! Plumbed in the final piece to my system and made last return line connection so now the tank is completely connected to the fish room.
Decided to go a different route with how the lights will hang. I ordered the tubes from eztube.com. I sent them my design, they made some changes and 4 days later the box was on my steps. They cut and cleaned all of the pieces for me for only $22 more....totally worth it! Put it together in under an hour.....
Started the rodi again so I can finish filling the system. I hope to flip the switch some time tomorrow!
Making the final push to get this up and running!!! Plumbed in the final piece to my system and made last return line connection so now the tank is completely connected to the fish room.
Decided to go a different route with how the lights will hang. I ordered the tubes from eztube.com. I sent them my design, they made some changes and 4 days later the box was on my steps. They cut and cleaned all of the pieces for me for only $22 more....totally worth it! Put it together in under an hour.....
Started the rodi again so I can finish filling the system. I hope to flip the switch some time tomorrow!
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Great job Steve. Looks really clean and professional.
SPotter
Active member
My plan is to run it 24/7. I've read that turning the lamp on and off will reduce the longevity of the bulb. I ran one on my last system 24/7 with no problems.
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