And here are two front views
http://youtu.be/gS7vOCgw_ZE (close up)
http://youtu.be/xIixEQxyrS4 (far away)
http://youtu.be/gS7vOCgw_ZE (close up)
http://youtu.be/xIixEQxyrS4 (far away)
RODSTAR'S REEF ROOM - 561G Display Tank
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In these shots you will see that I have a healthy outbreak of diatoms. Its all part of the new tank process. Have never started a new tank and not had them. All that's left to do is build the cabinetry around the tank to close it in and then stock it!!!
And some more pictures:
Return pumps/plumbing
Drain lines
left side overflow (still have some electrical cleanup work)
right side overflow
MMMM...skimmate
And some more pictures:
Return pumps/plumbing
Drain lines
left side overflow (still have some electrical cleanup work)
right side overflow
MMMM...skimmate
petere1989
New member
wow amazing tank! can't wait to see future progress. following this one for sure
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Nice job. Love the rock work and the lighting. Are you going to do like a floating canopy?
No, I am planning to build a "wall" around the tank so its an in-wall, except it won't really be a wall but more like multiple cabinet doors so I can access the tank from the front.
So, the lights are a combination. I am using the new EXT rail system that joins the LED modules together and the EXT hanging kits. However, the ceiling tiles are not strong enough to support the weight. So, I bought 2 8 foot long L pieces (like they use on garage doors) an put them in the ceiling. It looks like they are mounted to the ceiling tiles, but they are actually moounted to the brackets above the tiles. Those brackets are just sitting(resting) on the ceiling tile frames.
Well, Sandy is close. I have yet to use the generator but I think I will get a chance today.
The generator is 10,000w and among other things it will be powering 2 of the 4 20 amp circuits in the fish room.
This should be enough to keep the main circulation pumps running, the lights, 2 of the 4 vortechs, CA reactor, auto-top off and continuous water change and a heater.
The other 2 vortechs are on standard Ecotech battery backups.
Lights and water movement will be off on the refugium and the other tank. But, water will move through them because the circulation pumps are on the generator.
The generator is 10,000w and among other things it will be powering 2 of the 4 20 amp circuits in the fish room.
This should be enough to keep the main circulation pumps running, the lights, 2 of the 4 vortechs, CA reactor, auto-top off and continuous water change and a heater.
The other 2 vortechs are on standard Ecotech battery backups.
Lights and water movement will be off on the refugium and the other tank. But, water will move through them because the circulation pumps are on the generator.
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Wishing you and your family the best.
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Its just one of those situations that when we go through it here you don't want anyone else to have the same demise. Especially when its family and a large reef tank like yours. Glad you just got the wind and maybe rain.
Dustin1300
Reefaholic
Following along. Love the fish room and tank, I just had the thrill of moving my 600 gallon DT to basement Sunday!
Thanks, Dude!!!! The frags were dipped and put in the tank last night, took me a couple hours! And, I was doing most of it under moonlight, so I don't know how they look yet. I can't wait to get home and check them out tonight!!!
And, your tank is awesome! I really appreciate the frags and loved staring at your tank!!!!
Tell me you have a walk-out basement? Can't imagine trying to move something like that down stairs.
Chinch Bug
Member
Derek - your tank is looking great.. Cant wait to see the cabinetry you will build around the front.
Oh mon frere, you are mistaken. I can't wait to see the cabinetry YOU will build around it!
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