Reef_Dweller_69
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Those lights are awsome. I can't wait until I can afford to upgrade to halides.
Just got my tank!
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mmoore0803
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Thanks
My friends would say the opposite. I rush through everything and never really plan. Luckliy I have friends who stop me at every corner and encourage me to do things the better way.
Josh
We try...but you never listen :lol: :lol: :lol:
Update your site....I wanna see the pix of the new inhabitants and the stand mods....ditch the old pix....we don't care to see how you put it together anymore:rollface:
Here's the current state of affairs. I'll update the site after I find a new host with more space.
My tank contains a new inhabitant a Sailfin tang. he is doing well. My brittle star is doing OK also, though he is too lazy to eat on his own and I have to direct feed him. I'm sure he'll die sometime if I forget to feed him. I also have 2 corals in my tank. A gorgonia? Looks like twigs with nice yellow polyps, and a hammer coral?
I was able to ventilate my stand by installing a fan and punching a hole in each side.
My water temp is running 82F even with lights off in the middle of the night and no heaters turned on. I took me awhile to figure it out. I noticed when I cleaned my skimmer, my temp would drop until I turned it back on. Duh! My skimmer pump is keeping my water in the 80s. With it off I can get the water back down to normal temps in the 70s and then my heaters come on.
So it looks like even though the Eheim 1262 is a powerful, quiet, efficient pump, it doesn't like being throttled. Installing the necessary ball valve and cranking it down to constrict flow really ****es this pump off and the pump turns into an oven. So even though its 68F downstairs in the middle of the winter night my tank is at 82F. I don't think turning the skimmer off is safe though, the water would retain all the brown gunk the skimmer is pulling out. I could reinstall the Mag7 but it was so darn loud.
Looks like its time to start researching again for a pump that is quiet and either has the correct amount of flow, or doesn't get hot if throttled back.
I'm going to contact AquaC customer support and get some ideas, they've always been good.
Cheers
Josh
My tank contains a new inhabitant a Sailfin tang. he is doing well. My brittle star is doing OK also, though he is too lazy to eat on his own and I have to direct feed him. I'm sure he'll die sometime if I forget to feed him. I also have 2 corals in my tank. A gorgonia? Looks like twigs with nice yellow polyps, and a hammer coral?
I was able to ventilate my stand by installing a fan and punching a hole in each side.
My water temp is running 82F even with lights off in the middle of the night and no heaters turned on. I took me awhile to figure it out. I noticed when I cleaned my skimmer, my temp would drop until I turned it back on. Duh! My skimmer pump is keeping my water in the 80s. With it off I can get the water back down to normal temps in the 70s and then my heaters come on.
So it looks like even though the Eheim 1262 is a powerful, quiet, efficient pump, it doesn't like being throttled. Installing the necessary ball valve and cranking it down to constrict flow really ****es this pump off and the pump turns into an oven. So even though its 68F downstairs in the middle of the winter night my tank is at 82F. I don't think turning the skimmer off is safe though, the water would retain all the brown gunk the skimmer is pulling out. I could reinstall the Mag7 but it was so darn loud.
Looks like its time to start researching again for a pump that is quiet and either has the correct amount of flow, or doesn't get hot if throttled back.
I'm going to contact AquaC customer support and get some ideas, they've always been good.
Cheers
Josh
mmoore0803
Premium Member
What's wrong with 82? As long as the aquarium stays consistent and temps don't drastically swing, you should be fine. Mine holds at 82 in the summer and 79-80 in the winter.
mmoore0803
Premium Member
okay......still planning on finishing the canopies this weekend?
revnull
Premium Member
You can move the skimmer pump out side of the sump so the stressed impeller motor no longer ââ"šÂ¬Ã…"œdirectlyââ"šÂ¬Ã‚ heats the water. I used to use an Eheim pump in my water cooled PC setup. When I had the pump submerged in the reservoir, my temps where around 130F. I switched to a closed loop system (removed the reservoir, added intake barb to the pump) and my temps dropped to just a little over 100F. I'm thinking you can drill a new bulkhead in the first chamber of the sump. Attach via intake barb and you're done.
mmoore0803
Premium Member
Josh is the coolest person ever!
Just found some space, so I can upload pics again.
Check it out.
http://members.cox.net/jgunder/aquarium/
Now!
Check it out.
http://members.cox.net/jgunder/aquarium/
Now!
you are too quick!
you are too quick!
Hi Josh,
It's about 12:15, only a few hours after we left your house and you already have your blog updated-you must not like to sleep much. Your tank is progressing really nice and after all the work I'm sure the whole family will enjoy it for a long time-it's worth all the effort for sure. We had fun driving around to all the stores checking out recent stock. Come on over anytime to check out our tank and to get the little frags. The door is always open if you dont mind the mess.
~April
you are too quick!
Hi Josh,
It's about 12:15, only a few hours after we left your house and you already have your blog updated-you must not like to sleep much. Your tank is progressing really nice and after all the work I'm sure the whole family will enjoy it for a long time-it's worth all the effort for sure. We had fun driving around to all the stores checking out recent stock. Come on over anytime to check out our tank and to get the little frags. The door is always open if you dont mind the mess.
~April
Thanks April 
It was a lot of fun.
I'll visit soon, I want to check out your tank again. You guys have added new stuff. Steve and I may stop by during lunch sometime next week. And then maybe a family get together on a weekend. We always need extra hands to hold the kids
Cheers
Josh
It was a lot of fun.
I'll visit soon, I want to check out your tank again. You guys have added new stuff. Steve and I may stop by during lunch sometime next week. And then maybe a family get together on a weekend. We always need extra hands to hold the kids
Cheers
Josh
Updates Updates Updates.
Canopy is done. Looks kind of homely.
And something is eating my Tangs fins. Help
http://fmellish.shackspace.com/aquarium
Josh
Canopy is done. Looks kind of homely.
And something is eating my Tangs fins. Help
http://fmellish.shackspace.com/aquarium
Josh
mmoore0803
Premium Member
Looks good....i like the doors not being flush with the sides...interesting look....as far as dropping the canopy an inch, didn't you mount rails that sit on the top of the tank? Just pull those off and remount....did u take today off to wait home for yer fish?
mmoore0803
Premium Member
Yup....but like I said....1 coat too many so back to the sander to shave off a shade 
....Also, the thing is huge....hopefully I'll have it done by Sunday so you all can ooo and ahhhh or laugh hysterically at my amazing staining skillz
....Also, the thing is huge....hopefully I'll have it done by Sunday so you all can ooo and ahhhh or laugh hysterically at my amazing staining skillzSimilar threads
