captbunzo's 47g tank log

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8153986#post8153986 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by captbunzo
Crazy stuff - still takes me to the ballast page. Must be some fluke with the MD site... :)

Anyhow, now I just have to be patient for 2-3 weeks and wait to put some critters in there...
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Marine depot is Horrible about going to the last page you were on when you were there.. weeks.. months ago
 
Liquid Hobby - make sure you plan way ahead with the tank built into a bookshelf. A friend of mine did that and tried to go SPS. Heat is a big issue for him. He had to remove some cabinets to make room for a chiller.

Paul, I bet if you cleared cookies, the MD link would work. Anyways, it's just media pad...Coralife PureFlo. Easy enough to find without the link.

Keep the pics a'coming

Ronnie
 
That looks really good Paul.

The pillars I built are now corallining up and the corals becoming encrusting. I am very happy with how they look.

Its nice to see the same idea on a smaller scale.

Paul.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8218170#post8218170 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pwhitby
Pillars...Its nice to see the same idea on a smaller scale.
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I also appreciated how well the idea scaled down. But you haven't seen nothing yet. I am helping a friend setup a 29g tank and our church setup a 20g tall. When we get to arranging rock, I am really hoping to try some micro-pillars. Honestly, I have never been as happy with rockwork then what I have done with my pillar and seen with yours. It is suck a great way to utilize the vertical space available and still end up with something that isn't constantly trying to fall down.

Anyhow, when I get around to my micro-pillars, I'll post some pics...

And thanks for the comments and checking out of the thread... :)
 
Stuff & Light for 25G Fish Only Attached Tank

Stuff & Light for 25G Fish Only Attached Tank

Ok - so my tank is getting more complicated. And fun. And complicated. :)

I am going to add a couple more tanks into the works here. The first is a 25G tank (24x18x16) that will sit beside the tall tank and be a fish only with live rock tank so I can have my valentini puffer without him eating my corals. The second will be a 29G aquarium (you may remember it cracking about 9.5 months ago) that will sit on the ground nearby as a sump (fuge, etc). These 2 tanks will be plumbed together with the display to make a 101G system... Fun stuff! :)

I've begun work on getting some of these additional components ready. However, that's going to take a couple weeks (or more) as I have to build a stand. I am going for simple and easy on that (KISS), so it shouldn't be too rough to build. Whatever the case, I will post some pics of recent progress soon.

And for part of the point of this post, a question:

As I have not done any fish only setups before, I really don't have much of a clue on what to do for lighting in the 25G FOWLR tank. Obviously, anything much would be overkill. So, do I just go for a basic twin bulb Normal Output flourescent light fixture? I should probably aim for simple and economy for this one, as I can surely use any leftover funds elsewhere.

(Travis - SURELY you have a budget friendly suggestion here... :D )

Thoughts, ideas, etc?
 
Hey Paul. Just following along with your progress on your multi tank idea. First off, the pillars I'm sure are looking better and better and I am seriously thinking about making these when I get some more rock in. I think it will fill the space I have on the right side of my tank nicely and I was thinking of maybe making a nice pillar of zoos or something.

KISS you say....three tanks all interconnected doesn't sound like keeping it simple :lol: Just kidding...we all know you're capable although I know I'm not at this point.

Sounds like you have some great ideas and I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out in the future.

I'm sure that Travis has some suggestions on lighting but I agree with you, a real basic setup looks like it would cover the action in the FOWLR tank.

Adam
 
Paint Recommendations

Paint Recommendations

Okie dokie artichokie. I bought a pile of wood last night and picked up the rest of the glass I needed for fixing tanks (29G sump) and building partitions in sumps, etc. Now all I need to do is do some real work, eh? :)

Anyhow - question of the day (Travis, Travis, you here? :) )...

I have some things I need to paint and need to decide what sorts of paint to use. Here is the list.....

1. Trim for 25g tank - right now is nasty looking. The trim is made of some funny rubber/fake wood material. I still need to silicone it to the tank. That will happen after I paint it. Anyhow, I want to paint it black. Should I use regular black spray paint for this? Should I get that Krylon stuff, or whatever???

2. Back of my 29G refugium... Whatchathink, can I spray this as well, or do I need something else...

3. PVC tubing. Do to the strange layout of this multi-level tank setup, there will be some PVC tubing visible. I want to paint this to make it look almost part of this display. Again, should this be the Krylon stuff?
 
The trim is the only concern. First, make sure that it doesn't have something laminated over it. If it does, peel it off and clean off any glue gunk or goo. After that, if it's still plastic, you can use Krylon Fusion spray paint on all of the above mentioned items. PVC, Trim, back of tank, you name it. In short, for about $3, you can have everything painted the same color.

Also, I didn't get to reply before because I was busy all day yesterday. Concerning lights over a FO or FOWLR, you can just use the basic Normal Outputs that come with a tank. Oh, and that's about as budget friendly as you can get short of buying an auto reflector and a LoA bulb for a total of close to $15. ;)




Man, Paul. You're making me out to be a Redneck Reefer :lmao:
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Yeah, I've been looking into NO light strips. Thing is, for a 2 bulber, I am going to pay some $40. For $10 more, I can buy a simple PC fixture, complete with moonlights. Current sells something along that line.

And I will have rock in the tank with coralline on it, so I might just go with that choice. I hate to throw money at NO flourescent lights that are going to be pretty much useless for anything else in the hobby. :)
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8226095#post8226095 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Travis L. Stevens
Man, Paul. You're making me out to be a Redneck Reefer :lmao:
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Hey, I love the budget approach... This hobby doesn't HAVE to cost so much...
 
Paul, just ask around on the boards if anyone has any stock lighting hoods for the tank size you are looking for. I think I gave away my 29g hood or I would give it to you. I'll attempt to check later this week.
 
Benthic Sump

Benthic Sump

Here is a picture of the sort of sump design that I am going to be using. Well, at least what I will base my sump design on.

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Ok, maybe the only thing I am stealing from that is the Benthic Zone. So cut out the Aiptasia Culture Zone, UV Sterilizer, and replace the mangroves with Chaeto, and add rock rubble below the chaeto, on top of the benthic zone.

Now that I think about it, I'll just post an updated image. :)
 
That looks familiar, Paul. Did you get that design from that video website I linked? I think I'll do something similar too.

Wannabefishguru,
I'll go get that link again - it explains bethnic really well.
 
Yep - that's where I got it from Stephanie - it's all your fault... :)

I meant to link that in when I posted this morning - thanks for clarifying for me, Steph.

And wannabefishguru, that video will explain much better then I could.
 
It's a really good idea - let me know if you experience the same results. I bet you're way ahead of me on getting it together.
 
Wow....cool idea. I'll have to go and check out the video. Sounds like a great plan and can't wait to see how it looks when it turns out.

Looks like the project's moving right along Paul.

Adam
 
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