sherm71tank
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Great thread! Love the DIY pics. Keep it coming and let us know how the silencer works out.
My fireplace replacement 270 photo diary
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bulldogfish
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Phew! What a busy couple of days. I think that I must have made 10 trips to Lowes to finish everything up. But, I did complete all the plumbing.
I have had to make a few changes to my plans. I found out the hard way that the 55 I was going to use as a sump was tempered. Yeah, that about made me pee my pants when it blew out, trying to drill a hole in it. So I went to a local farm inplement and feed store and found this. A 65 gallon stock tank. It barely fit under the stand but it works well. I tried to put some baffles in it. What a waste. As soon as I turned on the pump, the baffle that I installed blew out. So its been an experience for sure. Here is a picture of the sump.
Angie and Matt came over last night to help transfer rock. And of course when they showed up I had a leak. So Matt and I had to fix that first. We then were finally able to transfer the rock from my 75 to this tank. After that we were able to acclimate all the inhabitants to transfer them as well. Heres a couple pictures of the rock setup.
Matt is coming back over today to help me move my corals into the tank. Then I will work on getting the lights into place. And work on getting the refugium online. Currently right now the tank that I am using for it is holding all my corals. I really want to thank Matt and Angie for their help and time towards this project. Without your help I probably would have quit this project.
I have had to make a few changes to my plans. I found out the hard way that the 55 I was going to use as a sump was tempered. Yeah, that about made me pee my pants when it blew out, trying to drill a hole in it. So I went to a local farm inplement and feed store and found this. A 65 gallon stock tank. It barely fit under the stand but it works well. I tried to put some baffles in it. What a waste. As soon as I turned on the pump, the baffle that I installed blew out. So its been an experience for sure. Here is a picture of the sump.
Angie and Matt came over last night to help transfer rock. And of course when they showed up I had a leak. So Matt and I had to fix that first. We then were finally able to transfer the rock from my 75 to this tank. After that we were able to acclimate all the inhabitants to transfer them as well. Heres a couple pictures of the rock setup.
Matt is coming back over today to help me move my corals into the tank. Then I will work on getting the lights into place. And work on getting the refugium online. Currently right now the tank that I am using for it is holding all my corals. I really want to thank Matt and Angie for their help and time towards this project. Without your help I probably would have quit this project.
sherm71tank
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I wish you lived closer to me. I could build you a nice skimmer. nice plans anyway!
bulldogfish
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I sent you a PM sherm71tank.
sherm71tank
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Back at ya!
REEF-DADDY
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Hey what size ASM is that?
bulldogfish
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Its a G4.........way too small for my tank in my opinion. I can't afford anything else rightnow so I plan in making it a recirculating model.
bulldogfish
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Well, I was off yesterday, so I planned on getting some work done. I wanted to get my lighting up since it has been a few days since my corals had some MH lighting. I wanted to make a system where it was adjustable in height easily and something to get the light rack out of the way while I worked on the tank. I saw this idea on ReefCentral on Weatherson's thread and thought it would work perfectly. Please excuse the wiring mess, I need to clean it up still.
The light rack holds 3 - 250W 10K Reeflux bulbs and 2- 110W URI Super Actinics . I really like the Reeflux bulbs, they have a nice white color with a hint of blue to them. They are exactly what I was looking for. All three MH are powered by Advance Magnetic Ballasts, I went with magnetic for the simple fact that the ratings on the bulb were better with the magnetic ballasts. So enough chit chat let me get some pics up so you can see for yourself.
Full Tank Shot
Right Side of Tank
Left Side of Tank
The light rack holds 3 - 250W 10K Reeflux bulbs and 2- 110W URI Super Actinics . I really like the Reeflux bulbs, they have a nice white color with a hint of blue to them. They are exactly what I was looking for. All three MH are powered by Advance Magnetic Ballasts, I went with magnetic for the simple fact that the ratings on the bulb were better with the magnetic ballasts. So enough chit chat let me get some pics up so you can see for yourself.
Full Tank Shot
Right Side of Tank
Left Side of Tank
bulldogfish
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All the inhabitants of my tank so far are really enjoying the new tank. My Regal Tang however really hasn't come to the front of the tank so far. I think the extra currents in this tank have it worried.
Here is a closer picture of the island section of my tank from the front. I put some of the prettier corals on it, just because it will be viewed from 2 different rooms.
Island from Front
Island from the Side
Close picture of Pennisula
One thing that really made me happy was that my Chromis are finally schooling.
But my clowns are a little ticked off at me. I have taken their home from them. They were using the Xenia in my old tank as a home. Well, I took it out just because I didn't want Xenia everywhere in this tank.
Still debating on what to do about them. I am worried about getting an anenome, just because I don't want it stinging my SPS.
The only softie that is in my tank is my large rock loaded with zoas. I just like the colors.
All in all the corals in my tank made the move very well. Most of them are expanded already and they didn't lose too much color. My yellow acro isn't as expnded as much as normal, but is expanded slightly.
I got the calcium reactor online as well. So hopefully I wont have to fight my calcium levels anymore. Well, its been a busy day. I am going to try to get the refugium online this afternoon. See ya later!!
Here is a closer picture of the island section of my tank from the front. I put some of the prettier corals on it, just because it will be viewed from 2 different rooms.
Island from Front
Island from the Side
Close picture of Pennisula
One thing that really made me happy was that my Chromis are finally schooling.
But my clowns are a little ticked off at me. I have taken their home from them. They were using the Xenia in my old tank as a home. Well, I took it out just because I didn't want Xenia everywhere in this tank.
Still debating on what to do about them. I am worried about getting an anenome, just because I don't want it stinging my SPS.
The only softie that is in my tank is my large rock loaded with zoas. I just like the colors.
All in all the corals in my tank made the move very well. Most of them are expanded already and they didn't lose too much color. My yellow acro isn't as expnded as much as normal, but is expanded slightly.
I got the calcium reactor online as well. So hopefully I wont have to fight my calcium levels anymore. Well, its been a busy day. I am going to try to get the refugium online this afternoon. See ya later!!
bulldogfish
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Mr. Sure thank you for the compliments
CPT. MURPHY
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Looking great!
CPT.
CPT.
bulldogfish
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Thank you CPT.
bulldogfish
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Yes here are some things.
Well, its been awhile since I have posted on this thread. I finally finished the trim work around the outside of the tank so I took a few pictures of it.
First, this one is from the front of the tank.
This one is a corner shot from the dining room.
I lost my pair of solomon island percs to the darn chinese beetles. I had the same problem as another person from my local group. I had a few floating in the water in the display and I tried to get them all but my percs beat me to it. The evening that they ate them they were dead.
I also had a Walt Smith Tri-color from a friend that I think is now dead. Not too sure but it doesn't have much color left at all.
And my favorite Yellow acropora is losing its color. I think this is due to the fact that I had it too low in the display. I have since moved it up and hope that it colors back up.
Phew, been super busy around here. I got my stock tank refugium online, but don't like it. I am replacing it with a 58 glass tank. That way I dont have to stand on my toes to look into it. LOL.
Well, I will post more updates soon.
Well, its been awhile since I have posted on this thread. I finally finished the trim work around the outside of the tank so I took a few pictures of it.
First, this one is from the front of the tank.
This one is a corner shot from the dining room.
I lost my pair of solomon island percs to the darn chinese beetles. I had the same problem as another person from my local group. I had a few floating in the water in the display and I tried to get them all but my percs beat me to it. The evening that they ate them they were dead.
I also had a Walt Smith Tri-color from a friend that I think is now dead. Not too sure but it doesn't have much color left at all.
And my favorite Yellow acropora is losing its color. I think this is due to the fact that I had it too low in the display. I have since moved it up and hope that it colors back up.
Phew, been super busy around here. I got my stock tank refugium online, but don't like it. I am replacing it with a 58 glass tank. That way I dont have to stand on my toes to look into it. LOL.
Well, I will post more updates soon.
bulldogfish
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Bax, Julio, tabndust - Thank-you for your compliments
My F1sh R D34D! - No I wasn't planning on a sand bed. This tank is a barebottom. This project has been alot of fun. And definetely a learning experience.
My F1sh R D34D! - No I wasn't planning on a sand bed. This tank is a barebottom. This project has been alot of fun. And definetely a learning experience.
