I'm having big fun now...390 display +

[BrianD]

gator has been rolled.

 

[Oldude]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13713240#post13713240 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BrianD
gator has been rolled.

I am surprised, he seemed like such a nice guy.:lol: I wonder what user name he'll come back as next time?

 

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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13709112#post13709112 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by steeldeep
gator I guess you haven't been really reading his postings
or you would know Mike messed up his back almost a year ago. My tank is almost a debacle to his . when I started to build mine I asked Mike what he would do different. His reply he would've made it a couple inches shorter. Here's a picture of me maintain my tank I have good back and it is difficult for me to maintain . To gain access.

I think you should take up Mike's offer for you to inspect his tank to realize you are totally wrong !!!! I would love to say some more but due to reef Central's rules and regulations I will not say anymore but you know what I mean!!!!!!!!!!

yikes! you should maybe get one of those adjustable "painters" scaffolds" or something, that looks like a bad accident waiting to happen.

I have one of these, it works great, raises up to 30 inches

otherwise this would work, but doesn't look to be as portable

 

[mflamb]

I'm going to build a removable step around the back and both sides of the 300 in wall to solve that problem.

 

[SMOOTHIE]

Thanks for logging so of your steps and keeping us posted so well on this great build. You answered so many questions through it for me and the guys and gals around here. JAUSTIN is even cranking out his own reflectors. I was planning on foaming the back of my 180 and you helped out so much with the questions I had right down to the overall expansion of the foam.
Thanks again........and since you set such a top notch build log on this one we will be expecting no less on the next.

 

[erics3000]

What kind of cone skimmer is I see the tampa guys using a lot? Do you have a link to there site. I am moving my beckett to my sump but if it doesn't work out I would really like to check into the cone skimmers.

 

[boydx6]

The skimmer is an I-Tec sold at FAOIS (LFS).

 

[forddna]

It is probably the one that Fish And Other Ichthy Stuff sells. I hear nothing but great things about that skimmer.

 

[erics3000]

Thanks guys.

 

[doomicon]

LOL!!! WOW, those gator45 posts are AWESOME! I'm dying laughing!

I was going back thru Mike's 390 post last week.. gator has to be the same guy posting the anti gc stuff like a year ago... this guy has been lurking.. and waiting.. with gc h4te building up in his little adolescent system .. for a YEAR!

LMAO! You gotta see how absolutely hilarious that is!!! Made my day here at work.. can't stop laffin!

 

[mflamb]

The I-Tech Skimmer is made for and marketed by Fish And Other Ichthy Stuff (FAOIS) in Oldsmar, Florida. Their website is: www.ichthythings.com

Yo doom, try to make it to the December meeting/Christmas party.

Smoothie, Thanks for the encouragement. The new build documentation should start in about a week.

 

[GlassReef]

Sorry if you've already mentioned it Mike, but I would be interested in the total height of your new skimmer?

 

[mflamb]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13727470#post13727470 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GlassReef
Sorry if you've already mentioned it Mike, but I would be interested in the total height of your new skimmer?

Tom, it's 25".

 

[GlassReef]

Thanks, Mike. That is sure one sweet skimmer! I checked it out last time I was at John's. Makes one wonder why it took so many years for someone to come up with the cone shape. Can't wait for your thread to start.

 

[mflamb]

I hope it works as well long term as it is working in my 300 gallon tub reef.

Tom, how does the overflow setup seem to be working? I'm going to use that setup in an overflow box on each side of the 300.

 

[doomicon]

[QUOTEYo doom, try to make it to the December eeting/Christmas party.

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Will do. I'll be up at John's Saturday for the Garage Sale

 

[mflamb]

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Will do. I'll be up at John's Saturday for the Garage Sale [/B][/QUOTE] I have to work Saturday, and the 390 stand is being picked up Saturday afternoon.

 

[GlassReef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13731032#post13731032 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mflamb
Tom, how does the overflow setup seem to be working? I'm going to use that setup in an overflow box on each side of the 300.

Seems to be working very well. I am still only testing with fresh water, though. I've stopped and started it dozens of times - you know, trying to simulate power outs and such. Works perfectly every time. Once the siphon channel gets going, it really sucks some water down that pipe! I set up my open channel about 1/2" higher than the siphon channel. I feel it forces the siphon to start faster. It is important to have a good valve on the siphon channel. Let's you more accurately adjust the flow. You want to get it so that just the siphon is working, with the open channel as backup. I don't really see a need for valves on the other channels.

 

[mflamb]

Tom,
I'll remember that 1/2" higher for the siphon channel. I recieved my box of ball valves from Bulk Reef Supply today. I bought the "real good" ones, so I should be ok.
I'll check back with you when I get the tank and get ready to start plumbing.