A Reef in the Sky
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Jfannin
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V1 first I just have to say I love everything about your setup. The stand is amazing and the tank is just as impressive. Very well done and congrats on the amazing outcome with your corals.
I haven't completed reading the thread as of yet but I have made up to page 32 so I'm getting their. Its such a great read. So thx for that as well.
I was wondering a few things from back around page 9 or 10 give or take. When you setup your drains. You said "this was very important to my design. No pipes showing above and hopefully the CJ's will work nicely and quietly." this is somthing I'm wanting to achive as well. So I plan on ordering the same standpipes that you have. So I was wondering how you measured yours? Their web site says to measure from the bottom inside of the drain to the top of the teeth on the overflow. Is this what you done or did you measure a little lower so they would be hidden? I know it's been some time ago but wouldn't happen to remimber how you measured yours?
One other question, for know
how is the metal stand? I just got done framing mine out of wood just before I ran across your thread and was wondering if it is worth scraping the wood frame and build a metal one. the tank btw is a 48x24x24
Once again great thread and love the setup. Thx for your time as well.
I haven't completed reading the thread as of yet but I have made up to page 32 so I'm getting their. Its such a great read. So thx for that as well.
I was wondering a few things from back around page 9 or 10 give or take. When you setup your drains. You said "this was very important to my design. No pipes showing above and hopefully the CJ's will work nicely and quietly." this is somthing I'm wanting to achive as well. So I plan on ordering the same standpipes that you have. So I was wondering how you measured yours? Their web site says to measure from the bottom inside of the drain to the top of the teeth on the overflow. Is this what you done or did you measure a little lower so they would be hidden? I know it's been some time ago but wouldn't happen to remimber how you measured yours?
One other question, for know
how is the metal stand? I just got done framing mine out of wood just before I ran across your thread and was wondering if it is worth scraping the wood frame and build a metal one. the tank btw is a 48x24x24 Once again great thread and love the setup. Thx for your time as well.
Jfannin
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Wow I just got done reading all the pages. Wow best reading I've done at work in a long time. V1 have to say I love the new stand. Looks really nice. The tank is looking great as well LOVE IT. Its like you read my mind with you new layout
On the rock work. Thats really close to how I was planning mine.
sorry about the coral and fish that didn't make it. Hate to see that.
Sushi for lunch I guess
Tank looks great though. Congrats
On the rock work. Thats really close to how I was planning mine.
sorry about the coral and fish that didn't make it. Hate to see that.
Sushi for lunch I guess
Tank looks great though. Congrats
foxrazr
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It already was TOTM!!!!!!
Western_reefer
Reef keeper
Beautiful tank! Whats your T-5 bulb combination?
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Wow thanks Ben!!! I can only dream of having a tank like his!!That big stag on the left looks like you're on your way to paying homage to Krzysztof Tryc's when he won his ZEOvit DTOTQ
Thank you very much. I usually clean the tank glass every few days. Only takes a few minutes. I clean the back more thoroughly during water changes.again speacheless V1 ... , absolutly amazing !!!
And how do you keep your glass ( even the back panels ) so clean ???
love the open aquascape , but doesn't the reduced amount of LR in your DT cause any troubbles ?
It doesn't seems like that anyway
I ask you this question because i'm gonna set up a bigger tank too (154 G) , and want to have that open look too , do you have additional LR in your sump?
greetingzz tntneon
I don't notice any side effects of having reduced live rock. I dose Zeo BAK x2 week at x5 drops. There is no live rock in the sump at all.
Good luck with the new project.
Thank you HatTrick!!
Thank you very much
Thank you... all equipment used are the same except for a new stand
Never Howard!!Andrew,
When are you gonna switch to LED?
V1 first I just have to say I love everything about your setup. The stand is amazing and the tank is just as impressive. Very well done and congrats on the amazing outcome with your corals.
I haven't completed reading the thread as of yet but I have made up to page 32 so I'm getting their. Its such a great read. So thx for that as well.
I was wondering a few things from back around page 9 or 10 give or take. When you setup your drains. You said "this was very important to my design. No pipes showing above and hopefully the CJ's will work nicely and quietly." this is somthing I'm wanting to achive as well. So I plan on ordering the same standpipes that you have. So I was wondering how you measured yours? Their web site says to measure from the bottom inside of the drain to the top of the teeth on the overflow. Is this what you done or did you measure a little lower so they would be hidden? I know it's been some time ago but wouldn't happen to remimber how you measured yours?
One other question, for know
Once again great thread and love the setup. Thx for your time as well.
Thank you for the kind words and glad you enjoyed the read!
The overflow is was very important to me. I didn't want any noise from it as the water flowed through the teeth and down into the drain area. I had read many reports of others who had 'water trickle noise'. It was tricky for me to measure actually as I had the pipes made in the US while the tank was being made here. I measured them by doing some drawings and consulting with the guy who made them from his recommendation.
The old stand was not as practical as I thought it would be be. Plus I had a big rust problem. I designed a new stand (current one). It is made of metal (frame) but completely covered by wood.
Thank you very much... sorry for the delay in my replyWow I just got done reading all the pages. Wow best reading I've done at work in a long time. V1 have to say I love the new stand. Looks really nice. The tank is looking great as well LOVE IT. Its like you read my mind with you new layout
On the rock work. Thats really close to how I was planning mine.
sorry about the coral and fish that didn't make it. Hate to see that.
Sushi for lunch I guess
Tank looks great though. Congrats
Thank you
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True... but still a long way off. There are so many great tank out there!!
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Thank you Noob!! Hope you and your family had a great time too.
I watched your new video yesterday showing progress. Very nicely edited. Well done
I know very little about the topic. I'm happy with my sump as it seems to work well with the Zeovit method.
Crazy_Beaver
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Hello Andrew
Every time I see an update of your tank I get exited and I end up really sad!How is it possible to keep everything so top notch?????I think i ll never reach your standards!
Two questions for you
Is it still a reef in the SKY?
Have you ever had any second thought considering the width of the tank?For sure with the glass thickness you used you could stretch to 30 inches and add more to the open feel of the tank!
Every time I see an update of your tank I get exited and I end up really sad!How is it possible to keep everything so top notch?????I think i ll never reach your standards!
Two questions for you
Is it still a reef in the SKY?
Have you ever had any second thought considering the width of the tank?For sure with the glass thickness you used you could stretch to 30 inches and add more to the open feel of the tank!
Reef_Noob
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Hey Andrew,
Great to read your updates.
And thank you so much for the compliment for my video. Means a lot to me when it comes from you.
I posted the video as a dedication to everyone (including you) who's stuck with me through my journey
Thanks for taking the time to see the video.
Really eagerly waiting for your updates!!
Happy Reefing!!
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Hi Crazy Beaver... thank you for your kind words. Everybody has their own standards. As long as everyone is happy and proud of their own tank, that's the most important thing.
To answer your questions... yes. I actually live on a higher floor now. The 65th to be exact!
Yes... if I were to get a new tank I would go for 30" but would need to reduce the height to 20". Not sure on the length. I would also have an external overflow so flow inside the tank would be better.
Thanks Noob... your doing great for your first tank.Hey Andrew,
Great to read your updates.
And thank you so much for the compliment for my video. Means a lot to me when it comes from you.
I posted the video as a dedication to everyone (including you) who's stuck with me through my journey
Thanks for taking the time to see the video.
Really eagerly waiting for your updates!!
Happy Reefing!!
Wow... thank you! Good luck with the project! There is lots to learn off this website!
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Johnstone610
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Your tank is amazing! I love your scape it's so open but allows the focal points to all be on the amazing SPS you have. I have to say I'm extremely jealous of your LFS!
Keep up the amazing work!
Keep up the amazing work!
Crazy_Beaver
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Speachless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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