Christygirl's new Leemar 180 build!

[christygirl]

OK, I finally got around to doing the detail work for the dosers and the container.

First picture is a picture of the lines routed through to the sump.

Next picture is of the lines in the cabinet.

The next picture shows the orientation of the 2 dosers.

The next picture shows the dosing container lines fitted with the John Guess fittings.

So the picture above shows the dosing container with some LED lights fit on top....

This is what I did: I took the APEX 5 LED Lunar set and cut it up resoldered it and placed the LED into a small hole in the lid for each container. The shot above was prior to siliconing the LEDs to the lid. Basically, I wanted to be able to see the chemicals inside the dark dosing containers.... My container has inspection windows cut into it just like my ATO chamber.

This is what it looks like:

Drawback: LED module only has 5 LEDS. My container has 6 holding cells....

Question: Could I add one more LED?

I would like to add the LED to the ATO as well, so, I technically need 2 more LEDS.... Perhaps I need to get another strand....

Question 2: Can the LSM support 2 strands of LEDS? I would think it could just because larger tanks would need more than 5 LEDS...

Anyway, tonight I add the chemicals.... I will take a better pic of the setup when all complete....

 

[christygirl]

Crap!

I realized that I have 2 of the same pictures.... This is the one that shows the orientation of the BM T-01's

 

[solitude127]

How's the skimmer doing?

 

[BeanMachine]

How much did the dosing container run you? Cool led mod as well Randy really nice.

 

[BeanMachine]

Oh and you and Christy should come out to SCRK this Sunday its been a while man! If your not busy that is.

 

[G_Sanab922]

Awesome build! love the clean setup you have.
I'm actually looking to doing something similar in the future when I build my house.

 

[christygirl]

How's the skimmer doing?

Mike. The skimmer is the best I have ever had. Every once in a while it goes nuts and starts to over skim. So that is kind if weird. But, I am going to get breakout box and problem will be solved. My ATB has an electronic float switch on it so I just need to add the BB.

How much did the dosing container run you? Cool led mod as well Randy really nice.

Cody. Thanks. The pics don't do it justice. But I will take better ones. Any idea if I can add an LED?

Oh and you and Christy should come out to SCRK this Sunday its been a while man! If your not busy that is.

I am actually going to try to make it this time. Hope to see you there.

Awesome build! love the clean setup you have.
I'm actually looking to doing something similar in the future when I build my house.

G. Thanks. I will keep an eye out for your build thread!

 

[Centralreefs]

that rockwork is awesome!

 

[lowbudget]

very clean setup

 

[christygirl]

that rockwork is awesome!

centralreefs. Thankyou. It is all ceramic. I really like it and there is plenty of places for the fish to sleep.

very clean setup

Lowbudget. Thanks. I am thinking that when it is finally wrapped, that I will miss seeing the system underneath. I am thinking that the doors will not have hinges and, instead, just magnets to hold them in their spot. This way, I can remove them once in awhile to see the stuff.

My wife won't like that though.

 

[christygirl]

I thought I would post my fish list:

5 ignatus anthias
1 bluestripe pipefish
1 des jardin tang
1 blue tang
2 cardinal (breeding)
2 chalk basslet
1 naoku wrasse
1 solar wrass
1 yellow coris wrasse
1 mimic blenny
1 tonozaki wrasse
1 fathead sunburst anthias
1 copperband (sump) des jardin was mean to him. Need to fix that.

I think I want to add another wrasse.

Any suggestions?

 

[solitude127]

I think I want to add another wrasse.

Any suggestions?

Orange back fairy wrasse. One of my all time favorites and not too expensive

 

[christygirl]

Most of the fairy wrasses are not aggressive right?

 

[christygirl]

Mike,

The Orange Back Fairy wrasse is really nice looking. It really looks alot like my solor fairy wrasse. That happens to be my favorite fish in the tank and it was only $30.00 Personable and eats out of my hand....

I think that an orange back and a solar wrasse would look great together....

I am also looking at the labouti wrasse... I had one before... was awesome.... jumped though....

Monday I got my BRS screen kit and put it on....

I havent had a fish jump in forever, but, I was always nervous....

Now, no nerves.... The top works great.

 

[solitude127]

Most of the fairy wrasses are not aggressive right?

Some are territorial but usually a pecking order needs to be had when new arrivals come.

 

[mylittlejade]

It's funny you say they jump because my Labouti's is the only one that hasn't attempted or jumped from my tank (knock on wood). My Rhomboid and Pylei wrasses on the other hand test the screen at least a couple of times a day.

Bryan

 

[jeffreylam1132]

Orange-back fairy wrasse is definitely a fine choice. Wonder where I can find one locally?

 

[misterjimmy]

Randy I just got through your thread and i am amazed how well this all came together. I really like the details of hiding certain things and keeping it clean. Great job!

 

[christygirl]

Some are territorial but usually a pecking order needs to be had when new arrivals come.

Mike, I am checking that wrasse out and a Red Velvet Fairy Wrasse. I actually have the Red Velvet on hold at Age. It is a real problem working around the corner from them.

It's funny you say they jump because my Labouti's is the only one that hasn't attempted or jumped from my tank (knock on wood). My Rhomboid and Pylei wrasses on the other hand test the screen at least a couple of times a day.

Bryan

Bryan,
I looked up the Pylei. Boy those look nice when they mature. Lucky indeed. Of course the Rhomboid is beautiful as well. I am surprised they are jumping so much. Yes, it is true... I lost my Labouti on 4th of July two years ago.

Orange-back fairy wrasse is definitely a fine choice. Wonder where I can find one locally?

Jeffrey,

Ask the guys at Age to order you one. They are real good at it. I had them special order my Naoku wrasse and My Tonozaki Wrasse.

Randy I just got through your thread and i am amazed how well this all came together. I really like the details of hiding certain things and keeping it clean. Great job!

Jimmy,

Thanks, this really looks sharp in person, but, I still have a few things to do to make it look cleaner.... I have the front of my Panduit to install, and then the pump controls mount to the front of the Panduit so they all face forward... It will clean up all of the wiring and make the controls look cool as well.

 

[jeffreylam1132]

Will look into that, thanks Randy.