A very large aquarium in a very small condo!
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freetareef
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very nice!! I really like the outside fuge!! it is like a bunch of mini dsb's!! looking forward to seeing this continue!!
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Things are coming along well capt. Be safe so you can return to this amazing build.
MrTeyssere
New member
Wow, looks great!
captngreg
New member
Sometimes it's a good idea to stop regroup & take a step backwards.
I've had a few setbacks & have received several pieces of good advice I intend on using.
azjohnny
canyousee
dave.m
Thanks
Since the tank was first assembled there have been several items I have not been happy about or thought could have been done better. I've always been under pressure to have the tank ready for saltwater by this date, which would have allowed me four month to cycle the tank and move the inhabitant of the old tank to the new one.
Shortly after the tank was constructed I found out the people that built the tank used regular window silicon instead of the construction silicon they were supposed to of used.
I was not happy with the gasket material they used either.
One of the joints had a number of small bubbles in it.
The bulkhead fittings I bought from a well know internet marine equipment dealer, just did not appear to be the quality I was expecting.
The two acrylic sump-filter-refugiums I had built leaked and where of poor construction.
Lastly after playing with the rock & closed loop pluming last night, I just could not find a design I liked.
So sometimes it's a good idea to stop regroup & take a step backwards, and that's what I have decided to do.
As of right now I'm going to deal with all the problem areas I've outlined above.
The tank is going to be torn down, the old silicon striped away and the tank will be reconstructed with the proper construction silicon.
The 1" door gasket material the glass people used will be replaced by 2" x ¼" dense neoprene rubber gasket material that will take up the full width of the frame and cross braces.
I found out, that my favorite valve manufacture makes bulkhead fittings. Three weeks ago I order 10 fitting @ a cost of $300 dollars, plus $400 dollars for DHL shipping. It only took two days to get the fittings to Peru and three weeks to get them thru customs. DHL tell me I should get the fittings on Tuesday.
After getting a look at the acrylic boxes I had built for the mangroves, I order two new acrylic sump-filter-refugiums; they should be finished next week.
The Rock work! I'm going to need to sleep on this one. I can see a need to think "outside of the box" to come up with a workable solution, at least one I will like. I'm ordering 200lb of BRS Pukani Dry Aquarium Live Rock from http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bulk-dry-live-rock.html. and will transport the rock to Peru in my checked luggage, when I fly back to Peru next month. I called the airline and they are only going to charge me $270 dollars for each extra bag.:headwalls: Hopefully I can use this rock to dress up my Peruvian rock.
Stay tune, Thing might of change course a little but there is a lot that need to happen in the next month.
Teardown & rebuild the tank,
Shim & set the tank into its final position
Install & plum the two acrylic sump-filter-refugiums
Install the Orphek LED lighting system
& some of cabinetry work should get installed.
.
I've had a few setbacks & have received several pieces of good advice I intend on using.
azjohnny
canyousee
dave.m
Thanks
Since the tank was first assembled there have been several items I have not been happy about or thought could have been done better. I've always been under pressure to have the tank ready for saltwater by this date, which would have allowed me four month to cycle the tank and move the inhabitant of the old tank to the new one.
Shortly after the tank was constructed I found out the people that built the tank used regular window silicon instead of the construction silicon they were supposed to of used.
I was not happy with the gasket material they used either.
One of the joints had a number of small bubbles in it.
The bulkhead fittings I bought from a well know internet marine equipment dealer, just did not appear to be the quality I was expecting.
The two acrylic sump-filter-refugiums I had built leaked and where of poor construction.
Lastly after playing with the rock & closed loop pluming last night, I just could not find a design I liked.
So sometimes it's a good idea to stop regroup & take a step backwards, and that's what I have decided to do.
As of right now I'm going to deal with all the problem areas I've outlined above.
The tank is going to be torn down, the old silicon striped away and the tank will be reconstructed with the proper construction silicon.
The 1" door gasket material the glass people used will be replaced by 2" x ¼" dense neoprene rubber gasket material that will take up the full width of the frame and cross braces.
I found out, that my favorite valve manufacture makes bulkhead fittings. Three weeks ago I order 10 fitting @ a cost of $300 dollars, plus $400 dollars for DHL shipping. It only took two days to get the fittings to Peru and three weeks to get them thru customs. DHL tell me I should get the fittings on Tuesday.
After getting a look at the acrylic boxes I had built for the mangroves, I order two new acrylic sump-filter-refugiums; they should be finished next week.
The Rock work! I'm going to need to sleep on this one. I can see a need to think "outside of the box" to come up with a workable solution, at least one I will like. I'm ordering 200lb of BRS Pukani Dry Aquarium Live Rock from http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bulk-dry-live-rock.html. and will transport the rock to Peru in my checked luggage, when I fly back to Peru next month. I called the airline and they are only going to charge me $270 dollars for each extra bag.:headwalls: Hopefully I can use this rock to dress up my Peruvian rock.
Stay tune, Thing might of change course a little but there is a lot that need to happen in the next month.
Teardown & rebuild the tank,
Shim & set the tank into its final position
Install & plum the two acrylic sump-filter-refugiums
Install the Orphek LED lighting system
& some of cabinetry work should get installed.
.
SSprince
New member
I started my build about a month ago. The first thing was to bust up the concrete in the basement for a floor drain and a work sink. I'm not rushing ANYTHING! Lol. Things seem to go the worst when you are in a pinch for time.......Good idea to take it back a few, It will def still be there when you return...........
AAAAAAnd, while busting up the floor, we decided it was time to remodel the bath that backs up to the "tank" room...The Domino's have started to fall!!!
AAAAAAnd, while busting up the floor, we decided it was time to remodel the bath that backs up to the "tank" room...The Domino's have started to fall!!!
azjohnny
Active member
Captain
the BRS Pukani rock has a reputation for leaching phosphates, IMO it is great looking rock nice and porous. I think dry live rock is your best option
captngreg
New member
Ozonizer
I need some help on picking out an Ozonizer for this new tank. The system will hold a total of 600 gallons & I will be running two, duel pump tunze protein skimmers plus there will be lots of biological filtration.
I have never run ozone in an aquarium before.
From what I have read it can be quite helpful.
This is what my uneducated design came up with.
Octopus Ozone Reactor
Red Sea AquaZone Plus 200 - 200mg/hr Ozonizer/Controller
Ozotech IQ40 Dryer
I live new to the ocean so the humidity is quit high and I do not want to have to change out the desiccate media ever other day.
Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
captngreg
I need some help on picking out an Ozonizer for this new tank. The system will hold a total of 600 gallons & I will be running two, duel pump tunze protein skimmers plus there will be lots of biological filtration.
I have never run ozone in an aquarium before.
From what I have read it can be quite helpful.
This is what my uneducated design came up with.
Octopus Ozone Reactor
Red Sea AquaZone Plus 200 - 200mg/hr Ozonizer/Controller
Ozotech IQ40 Dryer
I live new to the ocean so the humidity is quit high and I do not want to have to change out the desiccate media ever other day.
Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
captngreg
o2manyfish
o2manyfish
Captain,
I have been using Ozone for over 20 years and it's a great tool for aquarium keeping.
I think the 3 items you have picked out for your system is a good start.
Perhaps look at the Ozotech Ozone maker. The Red Sea controller doesn't have a history of being a reliable tool. Find yourself a good aquarium controller that will monitor and control ORP and if you choose the red sea, set it as a fail safe back up.
Dave B
I have been using Ozone for over 20 years and it's a great tool for aquarium keeping.
I think the 3 items you have picked out for your system is a good start.
Perhaps look at the Ozotech Ozone maker. The Red Sea controller doesn't have a history of being a reliable tool. Find yourself a good aquarium controller that will monitor and control ORP and if you choose the red sea, set it as a fail safe back up.
Dave B
captngreg
New member
Thanks I'm ordering the Ozotech Poseidon, Octopus Ozone Reactor. and a BRS Jumbo Ozone Air Dryer which holds 3 lbs. of media.
The Ozotech Poseidon will be controlled by my Apex controller.
Since I'm always apprehension about turning any automation over to a single probe, I will be installing two ORP probes. By comparing the readings of the two probes I should be able to see if there is a potential problem with one of the probe's celebration.
captngreg
New member
I will be using the Emaco S88 Cement & reef flakes to hide pluming & to add texture and hold rocks together when epoxy will not work. I do not plan on using a lot, but there will be some.
azjohnny
I expect this. I will be using two large PO4 reactors to keep the PO4 in check If that is not enough I have the pluming & space to add two addition reactors.
captngreg
New member
I've taken a step backwards but I still have a drop dead date. I have to have the fish & coral moved from the old tank and into the new. I also need to have the old tank tour down & removed all by December 15th.
I live in a condo, and right now all my living room & dining room furniture are in the lobby of my building. Is OK right now because its winter here in Peru. But starting the week of Christmas it's beach time, high season, and everyone will be hear and having all my stuff down on the main floor lobby will not be an option, Plus I have relatives flying in from the states for the holidays. I need my living room back & my tank up & running by then. :celeb1:
