kdblove_99
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New aquascaping?
Jeremy's 250g build - Take II
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Alright, thanks to Mark who stopped by after work and pretty much single handedly re-designed the rockwork while I BBQ-ed the steak for the family, here is the new and improved rockscape:
Left side:
Middle:
Right side:
Left side:
Middle:
Right side:
jtarmitage
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The pictures don't do it justice. I still need to pick up another small rock or 2 when I find something just right, to finish filling in a couple of spots.
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12722130#post12722130 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Marko9
I wish I had some of your area for my monties to grow outMy tank is too full again.
I think I can help with that problem!
There is a ton of space for corals, both on the sand and on the rockwork. I've got a few frag stations that Mark took a dremmel to and notched out to fit around the front returns. They are just sitting loosely now, and even when installed, won't obscure the return nozzles. They'll make a great place for zoas and such to grow and then obscure the nozzles.
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That is very nice, but a bit too minimalistic for me, and I definitely need more space to attach corals.
kdblove_99
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This is true. I love the look but both the tanks i have owned now have bene packed with rock:lol:
kdblove_99
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Jt, Good responce time on that PM i sent you this AM
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12722949#post12722949 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kdblove_99
Jt, Good responce time on that PM i sent you this AM
Sorry about that Davey. I was in the car heading to Oakland this morning when I read it, and meant to respond when I parked but slipped my mind. PM inbound.
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Just playing. Thanks for responding though
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Well, I got the system return pump going, as well as the sequence pump running straight to the fuge, bypassing the chiller, as it's still in service on the other tank setup. I really need to do something about the drain noise!
I now realize that I did make a mistake in T'ing the 2 system drains together. If I had used 2 seperate lines, I could have used 1 submerged with a ball valve, and the 2nd as an emergency overflow. This would have prevented the air in the drain lines and the gurgling in the sump. As it stands now, I see 2 options.
1- reverse durso in the sump
2- cut the sump drain line above the water level and use a filter sock.
I will play with both tonight, and if neither work out to my satisfaction, I may try and work out a solution by relocating the sump into the garage. To do that, I'd have to drain the tank, re work some of the plumbing, and relocate my 60g drums. Not too pretty of a scenario, but I've got a few ideas on how to do it, and the plumbing wouldn't be very difficult, and it would reduce the # of lines running along the wall of the garage and back into the house. Still, that'll be a last resort, depending on the first 2 options. I'm also trying to nail down a used Velocity T-4 to replace the Sequence Wahoo. As quiet as it is, it'll always be audible.
I feel like with all the progress I thought I had made, and as much planning as was done, I'm not getting anywhere.
I now realize that I did make a mistake in T'ing the 2 system drains together. If I had used 2 seperate lines, I could have used 1 submerged with a ball valve, and the 2nd as an emergency overflow. This would have prevented the air in the drain lines and the gurgling in the sump. As it stands now, I see 2 options.
1- reverse durso in the sump
2- cut the sump drain line above the water level and use a filter sock.
I will play with both tonight, and if neither work out to my satisfaction, I may try and work out a solution by relocating the sump into the garage. To do that, I'd have to drain the tank, re work some of the plumbing, and relocate my 60g drums. Not too pretty of a scenario, but I've got a few ideas on how to do it, and the plumbing wouldn't be very difficult, and it would reduce the # of lines running along the wall of the garage and back into the house. Still, that'll be a last resort, depending on the first 2 options. I'm also trying to nail down a used Velocity T-4 to replace the Sequence Wahoo. As quiet as it is, it'll always be audible.
I feel like with all the progress I thought I had made, and as much planning as was done, I'm not getting anywhere.
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Some bad news. Apparently my flame wrasse decided to hop into the overflow on the tank he's in. Travelled all the way down into the filter sock, where I found him this evening. Apparently I didn't find him in time. Not been having too much luck with my fish lately.
Not been having too much luck with my fish lately.- Status
