lauremf2002
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no, its all acrylic and they have chemically fused the walls together
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Interesting ideas. I don't think I've seen a large Biocube-like aquarium setup (besides my brother's 65gallon RedSea Max). But not a custom tank.
Lauren, please share some PICS!!!
It had to happen sooner or later,
Just wasn't me this time
lauremf2002
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This is a picture of the back of the tank empty. I replaced all the bio balls with rubble rock the first compartment on the right is where my intake for my canister filter, the next compartment has three levels for filter pads and media bags, then 2 baffle walls, then the water runs across a plastic sheet with holes and drips onto rubble compartments. Each compartment has 2 1/2 inch holes in the baffles so the water can run through the compartments and egg crate in the bottom. Then 2 400 gph pumps pump the water into the display portion of the tank.
lauremf2002
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its about 4 1/2 inches deep and runs the entire length of the tank (60 inches)
here is a newer version with the filter media you are "supposed to use" lol I simplified because I bought this tank used and half the stuff wasnt there
http://www.saltwatertogo.com/aquariums-and-stands/acrylic-aquariums/rectangular-aquariums/rectangular-aquariums-with-built-in-filtration/100-150-gallon-aquariums-with-built-in-filtration/100-gallon-tru-vu-aquarium-model-100-l-aquasystem-60x18x20.html
here is a newer version with the filter media you are "supposed to use" lol I simplified because I bought this tank used and half the stuff wasnt there
http://www.saltwatertogo.com/aquariums-and-stands/acrylic-aquariums/rectangular-aquariums/rectangular-aquariums-with-built-in-filtration/100-150-gallon-aquariums-with-built-in-filtration/100-gallon-tru-vu-aquarium-model-100-l-aquasystem-60x18x20.html
That's really cool! I think what'd I'd do is much simpler and just put the sheet of acrylic almost like a divider and section off like 10-20% off the tank instead of put it in the back of the whole thing. Then build a stand/hood to cover the sump area. I'd lose a lot of space to keep stuff, but I'm fine with smaller and didn't want that many fish anyways.
This is a picture of the back of the tank empty. I replaced all the bio balls with rubble rock the first compartment on the right is where my intake for my canister filter, the next compartment has three levels for filter pads and media bags, then 2 baffle walls, then the water runs across a plastic sheet with holes and drips onto rubble compartments. Each compartment has 2 1/2 inch holes in the baffles so the water can run through the compartments and egg crate in the bottom. Then 2 400 gph pumps pump the water into the display portion of the tank.
Lauren,
Isn't this tank for sale.....
lauremf2002
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its for free if I get a glass one. Its really scratched.
Ok well I got my stand from Lauren, so after a couple hours I'll see if my tank has leaked any. Going with my 20g long. Tested some old equipment and all I have working is a Koralia 2 PH that doesn't provide much flow. Idk if it's just old, even though I was hardly used. Unfortunately my lights are out too, so I'm going to just get a set of T5's instead of waiting on the lights, but that'll be later. I hope to get some sand, water, a large HOB filter, and a small heater within a couple days to get my tank cycling. Then I'll be getting some live rock and lights soon as I get my paycheck. I'll keep you all updated. Thanks for all the help.
papagimp
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lauremf2002
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:bounce1: You should have told me! I have a emperor 400 hob filter for sale. Its about as large as they come for a hob lol but I have a 280 too if you didnt want something that big. I also have a 5 gallon bucket of live rubble rock that you could use to seed your tank. I will need it back but you would be doing me a favor by babysitting it and it would kick start your cycle. you know how to reach me if you are interest in either
lauremf2002
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Looks really good! If you would like to hurry up the spike you can add fish food to your tank or even a peeled cooked shrimp. It will kickstart your cycle and give the bacteria something to munch on! I just sprinkled a little fish food in mine every few days. This also helps prepare the tank for the bioload it must handle when you add fish. Honestly, if you used dry rock and sand you are going to have to add something to get a cycle going. Because there will be little to no decaying matter to break down and little to no beneficial bacteria to do it. I highly recommend getting a cup of live sand or some live rubble from someone. (I can give you either or any other member would probably be happy to as well.) Like I said though, it looks really good! I like your rock alot!
Adam (Papagimp) said it would work fine as there is a ton of dead bacteria in there. I was planning to add some live sand and a small piece of live rock (Lauren I'll pm you) anyways. If I don't see any spike I'll add some food. But I'll be busy the next two weeks with college starting up and orientation so I was planning on letting it sit for those two weeks and go from there. Also in two weeks I need to get some test kits, fish food, and probably a heater. Then from there I'll wait a bit longer for fish and lighting.
lauremf2002
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My cycle took about 6 weeks to cycle so be prepared to watch an empty tank for a while! lol
papagimp
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not dead bacteria, dead organic matter, and lot's of it
Yeah, I advised him not to add anything since this rock will most definitely start a cycle and quickly. I just started 2 tanks with same rock source, didn't need any ghost feeding, nothing. My ammonia was sky high within two weeks easily, took another 2-3 to finish the cycle, then I just had some phos and nitrates to deal with (lot's of large water changes took care of most of that).
Once the ammonia/nitrites are gone though, get a CUC as they'll deal with a lot of that dead plant matter stuck to the rocks. My rock is looking stripped clean after only a week with the CUC. (ceriths, nassarius, margaritas, astreas, single turbo, and nerites)
Did you wind up using all the rock? Was hoping you'd have a couple pieces left over for a sump/fuge or "whatever" purposes later. Looking good, keep us posted and keep the pics coming
lauremf2002
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didnt realize his rock had dead organic matter on it. I thought it was dry clean rock and dry clean sand and was thinking....gee thats gonnat take a while to spike! lol
dying rock is perfect for starting a tank! It usually has some good bacteria left somewhere in it and lots of stuff for them to eat!
dying rock is perfect for starting a tank! It usually has some good bacteria left somewhere in it and lots of stuff for them to eat!
not dead bacteria, dead organic matter, and lot's of it
Yeah, I advised him not to add anything since this rock will most definitely start a cycle and quickly. I just started 2 tanks with same rock source, didn't need any ghost feeding, nothing. My ammonia was sky high within two weeks easily, took another 2-3 to finish the cycle, then I just had some phos and nitrates to deal with (lot's of large water changes took care of most of that).
Once the ammonia/nitrites are gone though, get a CUC as they'll deal with a lot of that dead plant matter stuck to the rocks. My rock is looking stripped clean after only a week with the CUC. (ceriths, nassarius, margaritas, astreas, single turbo, and nerites)
Did you wind up using all the rock? Was hoping you'd have a couple pieces left over for a sump/fuge or "whatever" purposes later. Looking good, keep us posted and keep the pics coming
papagimp
COMAS Rocks!
Not so much "dying rock" as "deader than a doornail" rock, lol. It's been dead/dry for about 2 years now, never scrubbed it down when i took the tanks down. So doesn't really have any good bacteria left in it but has plenty of potential left in it
He really did get a few nice pieces, He'd say "i like this one" and I'm thinking "oh I know just the spot in my future tank for that one!" lol. Gotta find a home for the rest of my rock now or I'm gunna go and setup another tank....
