Build Thread: TKERacer619's 600gal SPS Tank

Reefbum's webcam is an Axis M1145 which is very similar to this one except the M1145 is 30fps where the one I ordered is 60fps. Other than that they are very much alike.

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You can get similar Axis camera gear with PTZ that allows for the user to pan tilt and zoom down to polyp level but... the price tag continues to rise. You can easily pay $2400 for a nice PTZ from Axis. I may do that later on but for now I think this fixed version gets me what I want.

The camera I ordered is an Axis P1365 MKi. You can check specs on their website. Right now there is a seller who is unloading new MKi versions (what I bought) for about $200. Which is a great deal IMO The camera retails for over $1000 and was replaced by the very similar MKii. The spec list is identical except for the auto Iris speed. You certainly won't get a better webcam at that price so I jumped on it.

This webcam is an Axis V5915 PTZ camera... It's around $1800. Check it out when the lights come on. The PTZ zoom is awesome
http://www.o2manyfish.com/camera.htm
 
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The frame rate is way better than the IP camera I had on my last tank. Streaming was really choppy. This one looks great. Thanks for all of the details.
 
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The frame rate is way better than the IP camera I had on my last tank. Streaming was really choppy. This one looks great. Thanks for all of the details.
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You're welcome!

There are some really nice solutions out there for network cams but one thing the Axis does great is auto white balance and if setup properly smooth framerates. The colors seem to mess with most brands to the point it effects the quality of the actual stream. Axis is pretty much the premium go to for reef tanks or streaming in harsh lighting conditions.
 
Well... that was a well needed scuba diving trip :D. Finally settling back into the swing of reality.

I had to pull the right structure so I could get all of the fish out of the 600gal. Somehow Crypto got through QT and into that tank. No wanting to take any chances I am going to QT everything again.

My main goal right now is to start breaking down the old tanks and moving the coral flat into its permanent spot. To do this I need to get those BTA all in ones finished. My tester unit seems to have a case of dinos I haven't been able to win against so that tank will be broken down. The setup worked pretty good other than that but the skimmer never really had the bioload to function properly. I've decided to go a slight different route on these setups that originally planned. A version 2 if you will.

I have all the equipment to make these pieces but in the end I just don't have the time. I had a local shop make all the cut pieces out of 3/8" and 1/4" thick black cast acrylic. I started machining the overflows today. The overflows will go from top to bottom, will contain a sponge for mechanical, and then have a chamber for bio media. The ATO float switches will also have permanent mounting tabs in the sump compartment. The sump compartment will remain unchanged from V1.

Machining short side of the overflows.
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Machining long side of the overflows.
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Also, to complicate things further. We adopted these guys :lol:
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I'm kind of at a loss for words right now. I moved the fish from the display to QT in an effort to rid them of crypto (or maybe velvet), this seems to have been a bad idea as it appears that the QT I chose to put them in had something festering (brook) that had not yet shown it's ugly head. Starting Sunday evening I began losing fish and as of today I only have 3 left that were in the 600.

This is how it has played out...

I pulled all of the fish except the queen, potters, and flame. They got past my divider without my knowledge. I put all of the fish into the 75gal QT with the pyramid butterflies. I monitored ammonia and water quality. All was good and the visible cysts fell off the infected fish.

I caught the queen and didn't want her to go into the 75gal as it was already crowded. I reluctantly put her in with the triggers. Both QTs were being treated with CP and since the visible symptoms had dissipated and all fish in the other QT were eating again I felt comfortable the CP was doing its thing.

I lost the potters and still haven't been able to catch the flame.

The queen looks good and I don't see any visible signs of brook but in the other tank starting Sunday all had cloudy eyes end excess mucus. Not knowing what was going on and feeling like it was brook I changed course. I did formalin dips on everyone but it was too late. As of last night (couldn't bare to look this AM) my foxface was the only one remaining. The triggers and the Queen appear fine, as does the flame.

So that is it, I'm not sure if this bout is over or if I even have it contained. I will move forward again but right now am going to do what I must. This hobby can really punch you in the nuts sometimes, i'm feeling overwhelmingly defeated right now.
 
Wow man!
So sorry to hear that. Yeah the hobby can be brutal at times for sure. I came home the other day to one frag completely white/dead. Everything else looks good. I don't now, I was at a loss for words as I am sure you are too.
Keep your head up!

Corey
 
Thanks guys! Hard not to feel defeated in this situation.

I've sterilized both QTs and brought one back online. I dosed it with biospira and it is already processing ammonia. This time i'm going no substrate and no pond matrix. Going bioballs for media.
 
A little update. Today marks the 14th day my queen angel and crosshatch triggers have been in .5 cupramine for 14 days. I'll start doing water changes and get carbon going on their system tomorrow. They have been through formalin dips, fw dips, two rounds of prazi, and a round of kanaplex.

I still haven't caught the flame angel from the display but once I catch him he will be going into QT with the remainder of fish in my various tanks. All tanks in the house will be fallow for the next 3 months. During that time the plan is to start focusing on nutrients in the 600gal, getting the coral flat installed, and the BTA tanks up and running.

I've been trying to distract myself with yard work, selling off old equipment, and playing with my puppies. It's time to get back to business in the reefing world!

The 360gal was sold and removed this past weekend so progress is still being made. Slow but steady!
 
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Thanks! Made some progress today.

Did a 50% WC on the triggers and the queen.

Started dosing the 600gal, it's parameters are all out of wack. Started by dumping in a 5gal bucket of Randys Recipe 1 part 3A. I was really only supposed to add 1gal... oops :lol:

Ordered a new motor for my Aquamedic kalkwasser stirrer, it's been running trouble free for 15 years so why not. I hope to install it on the 600 in the next few days.

Assembled the sump inserts for the 20gal BTA tanks. I'll post pics once I silicone them in.

Have some Ecotech magic sauce coming in as well. Going to start outfitting the display with some new hardware :D
 
Building the BTA Propagation System (Part 1)

Building the BTA Propagation System (Part 1)

I'm not finished yet so this will be a micro build inside my build thread. There will be several parts over the next few weeks. In this set of posts I'll show how I constructed the built in sumps for these tanks. They will all be independent systems. I have collected a few different BTA's over the years. I have several different rainbows, roses, and Colorado Sunbursts. I am dedicating five 20gal long tanks for propagating rainbows and one for the Sunbursts. I also have a 60gal system dedicated towards the Sunbursts but will use one of the 20gal as a second independent system.

I started with a stack of cut-to-size black cast acrylic that I purchased from a local shop. I have a 3hp Grizzly table saw setup to do this on my own but in this house don't have the means yet to run it so I purchased it already cut.

The sumps will have a full height overflow box that will contain a sponge filter and bio media. This leaves a chamber that will contain open space for media reactors, bags, a skimmer, a heater, baffles, twin float switches, and a return/circulation pump.

First Step was to cut all weirs. I'm using a CNC End Mill at work. Air cooling.
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I put long weirs in the bottom of the overflow.
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Once all said and done these are what my cut pieces look like. They are ready to be bonded together. I'm using Weld-On 3.
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Lining up and bonding the stand offs I will use for egg crate to rest on for a shelf. It's 1/2"x1/2" clear square rod.
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Bonded to both front and back of the overflow chamber.
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Assembling the overflow chamber.
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Building the BTA Propagation System (Part 1) Continued

Building the BTA Propagation System (Part 1) Continued

Mounting overflow box to main divider.
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Overflow and main divider bonded.
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Bubble trap baffles and float switch mounts bonded.
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Fully assembled x6.
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Notice there are 3 right and 3 left setups. I mirrored half of them so that when they are in the racks the sumps will all be close to the center common dry area of the stands.

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Hoping to silicone these into the 20gals this weekend!
 
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