Matt's 5000ltr Display
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coralreefdoc
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Matt. I would be wary of high PO4 levels from the TapH20 building up/binding onto the inside panels, etc ...
While the levels of PO4 sequestered within the internal materials/components will likely be low there is not point, IMO, in starting out with elevated PO4 levels to any degree. I would suggest/recommend keeping the TapH20 in there only as long as you feel it is serving the purpose of confirming the integrity of the aquarium.
Personally, I dont let an "intentional" drop of TapH20 into my system(s), at any point during the lifetime of the aquarium/system, but then again Im a "special/different" breed of ReefKeeper
While the levels of PO4 sequestered within the internal materials/components will likely be low there is not point, IMO, in starting out with elevated PO4 levels to any degree. I would suggest/recommend keeping the TapH20 in there only as long as you feel it is serving the purpose of confirming the integrity of the aquarium.
Personally, I dont let an "intentional" drop of TapH20 into my system(s), at any point during the lifetime of the aquarium/system, but then again Im a "special/different" breed of ReefKeeper
d3hree
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Thanks Guys
Coralreefdoc, I agree that I wouldnt want to introduce any po4 intentionally...or anything else in tap water. I am pretty lucky that my tds in tap water is pretty low (for the UK) at around 60-67 but I will still drain the tank once I am happy I have inspected it thoroughly for leaks and that the structure is sound.
Coralreefdoc, I agree that I wouldnt want to introduce any po4 intentionally...or anything else in tap water. I am pretty lucky that my tds in tap water is pretty low (for the UK) at around 60-67 but I will still drain the tank once I am happy I have inspected it thoroughly for leaks and that the structure is sound.
TheFishTeen
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prop-frags
SPS Slave
Matt - CONGRATS on the leak test!!!!
:beer: :bounce3:
That is a huge milestone in your project - so proud of you and elated for your accomplishments thus far. This is my favorite build, hands-down, and I feel the excitement all the way from here. Every time we fill up a big tank, there's that sensation of "Great God, that's a whole lot of _____" (water, weight, money, stuff that can go wrong, OCEAN!, etc.), and our tank is less than a quarter of the size of yours!!
GREAT JOB - can't wait to see the next chapters...
:beer: :bounce3:
That is a huge milestone in your project - so proud of you and elated for your accomplishments thus far. This is my favorite build, hands-down, and I feel the excitement all the way from here. Every time we fill up a big tank, there's that sensation of "Great God, that's a whole lot of _____" (water, weight, money, stuff that can go wrong, OCEAN!, etc.), and our tank is less than a quarter of the size of yours!!
GREAT JOB - can't wait to see the next chapters...
Crazy_Beaver
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i hope everything goes according to plan m8!!!
d3hree
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Thanks Kovy
Thankyou so much for the compliments Mike/Terry. On this forum there are so very many stunning builds that I am truly flattered.
All is going to plan so far...but thats mainly coz I dont have a plan :spin2:
Hi mate!..how are you doing?..I am please to have water...I wish it was salted RODI though. The only downside of having water is that the tank looked smaller. It looked bigger once it was glassed and a uniform colour but adding water shrunk it again. I told Jan that I wished I had gone bigger but she gave me that look that told me I should shut up.
I had hoped to have time to scape and fill before going on holiday but that is looking very unlikely as I have so much work on. When I return I hope to get it scaped and finished and atleast cycling for xmas...I have been known to say that before though!
I hope you and the family are well
Crazy_Beaver
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LOL!!!!Wise decision!!!
Yeah doing awesome buddy, little one is 9 months now growing fast, new extension on the house all moved into that, not done much on the tank and it has gone down hill a little, but done 500 gallons of water changes in the last 2 weeks so time to pick it up again! Have a great holiday mate I'm back to work in a weeks time!
d3hree
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A little more progress
I installed an underwater webcam and a feeding tube.
The feeding tube
The webcam
This pic shows how the webcam is clipped onto the tank so its easy to rotate and take off for cleaning
It still needs spraying...I cant live with the yellow
The webcam connects to a wired repeater. This then connects wirelessly to my home router. There are a fair few cables unfortunately
The webcam has an array of led lights to keep the cool kids happy
I dont think I will have them switched on though as they will be an algae magnet
I finally got around to putting a radium on one of the 400w ballasts. The iphone didnt like this...it isnt this blue
I installed an underwater webcam and a feeding tube.
The feeding tube
The webcam
This pic shows how the webcam is clipped onto the tank so its easy to rotate and take off for cleaning
It still needs spraying...I cant live with the yellow
The webcam connects to a wired repeater. This then connects wirelessly to my home router. There are a fair few cables unfortunately
The webcam has an array of led lights to keep the cool kids happy
I dont think I will have them switched on though as they will be an algae magnet
I finally got around to putting a radium on one of the 400w ballasts. The iphone didnt like this...it isnt this blue
prop-frags
SPS Slave
Love it, only you Matt would have an illuminated underwater web cam!
MonsterE12
In Memoriam
That cam is sweet!
kolakao155
Member
Beautiful build, you are inspiration for all of us 
. funny, i recently started 500l reef tank, ne to the hobby, and i`m already getting things in my head about build like this one..too addictive
. funny, i recently started 500l reef tank, ne to the hobby, and i`m already getting things in my head about build like this one..too addictive
d3hree
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Thanks Mike/Terry. I knew I wanted a webcam and this was the only one I could find for money I was willing to spend that meant it can be on all the time without the whole room being in view.
Okay, so you've got the lights, the camera, we just need to see some action. No doubt you'll be bringing back some Maldavian blood fish, a Carpathian deathworm, and a Tartar blenny, maybe a scourge angel or two. When's Tank Day looking likely to occur?
Dave.M
Is that from Ghost busters? I have about 5 more weeks of work/holiday before I can endeavour to finish the tank in earnest.
Keep going
Thanks Guys
I like the camera and am looking forward to seeing video from it 
