Tank and stand
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Justin74
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Man what a day...
Man what a day...
Sump plumbed
tank test
check!
overflow bulkhead test
check!
Salted up, poured the new live CaribSea sand in, testing return plumbing,
check!
Hark! The angels sing!
tweaked and tightened. After everything is up and running, it's very clear that I'll need to make a durso standpipe. And a larger sump! Forgot how handy HOB returns were, just lift to break siphon. Not anymore :/ I need a bigger sump to handle the back siphon. Or is this what people use there ball valves for?
Anyway, now just wait for the dust to settle. All in all Im pretty happy with the way it's turning out though
-Justin
Man what a day...
Sump plumbed
tank test
check!
overflow bulkhead test
check!
Salted up, poured the new live CaribSea sand in, testing return plumbing,
check!
Hark! The angels sing!
tweaked and tightened. After everything is up and running, it's very clear that I'll need to make a durso standpipe. And a larger sump! Forgot how handy HOB returns were, just lift to break siphon. Not anymore :/ I need a bigger sump to handle the back siphon. Or is this what people use there ball valves for?
Anyway, now just wait for the dust to settle. All in all Im pretty happy with the way it's turning out though
-Justin
Justin74
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Thanks quan325i
That? I stole from Rafael when he wasnt looking
Actually he gave me some left overs that he had, thanks again Rafael. You should be able to find some at Home Depot or Lowes, or call OSH? Same foam they use to insulate the sides of new home construction I believe.
I'll probably clean it up with a razor later, and paint it so it's not so noticeable.
Got up this morning(er this afternoon
) and the waters looking pretty clear. I wish I could just start tossing stuff in there now!
-Justin
That? I stole from Rafael when he wasnt looking
Actually he gave me some left overs that he had, thanks again Rafael. You should be able to find some at Home Depot or Lowes, or call OSH? Same foam they use to insulate the sides of new home construction I believe.
I'll probably clean it up with a razor later, and paint it so it's not so noticeable.
Got up this morning(er this afternoon
) and the waters looking pretty clear. I wish I could just start tossing stuff in there now! -Justin
Justin74
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98% livestock in!
98% livestock in!
The 2% Im taking to the fishstore today for credit. Er, crap! Today's tuesday... Maybe not
It is quite clear I have too many corals. My tank's original rockwork was like a puzzle piece when it came to the canopy of what my acros use to be placed on. Getting it like that in the new tank was virtually impossible, in part because the built in overflow takes 6" square inches of realistate.
All in all the actuall move lost me about 6-7 tips. Not too bad at all considering I was moving colonies around. And 2 of the six were purposefull so I could squeeze it in there.
:bigeyes:But HOT DAMN does it look cool!!:bigeyes:
Waiten for the batteries to charge then I'll snap some pics for you guys
-Justin
98% livestock in!
The 2% Im taking to the fishstore today for credit. Er, crap! Today's tuesday... Maybe not
It is quite clear I have too many corals. My tank's original rockwork was like a puzzle piece when it came to the canopy of what my acros use to be placed on. Getting it like that in the new tank was virtually impossible, in part because the built in overflow takes 6" square inches of realistate.
All in all the actuall move lost me about 6-7 tips. Not too bad at all considering I was moving colonies around. And 2 of the six were purposefull so I could squeeze it in there.
:bigeyes:But HOT DAMN does it look cool!!:bigeyes:
Waiten for the batteries to charge then I'll snap some pics for you guys
-Justin
Justin74
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A clown fish's love
A clown fish's love
Forgot to mention(real reason for my early post) While I was moving my RBTA and the 12lb rock he resides on, I was gently lifting the 'nem above the waterline then dunk him then raising him again to promote him to close up a little(which he didnt :/) but in the final raising I could see almost see my maroon thinking he's losing his buddy forever and while I had a him a half inch above water he litterally scooted up the tenticles to the open air, and layed flat. I was soo humbled and touched by this gesture. The clown could see the anenome being lifted out into the open air and it seemingly like he was ready to die with the 'nem if that indeed was the fate to be had, they would meet there maker together. He didnt flop, act scittish, he just layed flat on the anenome as I lifted them both out of the tank.
Then placed them into a tupperware tub to move them into the new tank when it was ready for them. And just like before, I lifted the anenome out of the tub. While I didnt give him the opportunity to scoot up onto it again. I placed my hands in the tub soon after for him and he came right to my hands and let me lift him out as well, very calmly without any flopping. To where I immediately placed him with his beloved.
An epic saga, mixed with catastrophy, new beginnings, love and trust. Who needs Block Buster??!!
-Justin
A clown fish's love
Forgot to mention(real reason for my early post) While I was moving my RBTA and the 12lb rock he resides on, I was gently lifting the 'nem above the waterline then dunk him then raising him again to promote him to close up a little(which he didnt :/) but in the final raising I could see almost see my maroon thinking he's losing his buddy forever and while I had a him a half inch above water he litterally scooted up the tenticles to the open air, and layed flat. I was soo humbled and touched by this gesture. The clown could see the anenome being lifted out into the open air and it seemingly like he was ready to die with the 'nem if that indeed was the fate to be had, they would meet there maker together. He didnt flop, act scittish, he just layed flat on the anenome as I lifted them both out of the tank.
Then placed them into a tupperware tub
to move them into the new tank when it was ready for them. And just like before, I lifted the anenome out of the tub. While I didnt give him the opportunity to scoot up onto it again. I placed my hands in the tub soon after for him and he came right to my hands and let me lift him out as well, very calmly without any flopping. To where I immediately placed him with his beloved. An epic saga, mixed with catastrophy, new beginnings, love and trust. Who needs Block Buster??!!
-Justin
Justin74
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Aww shux, thanks man 
Looking back Im glad you could follow it, there were a lot of typos. But ya, I was very touched by it myself. This fish has been with me for over 4 years, ya, we got history I was really preparing myself for possibly having to give them both up as I still believe they are better served in a very large tank with lots of room, or a more specie specific tank. But after that episode, Id have to have a heart of stone to do that!
Batteries should be charged in a couple more hours Btw, I still havent done the dang doors! Doh!
-Justin
Looking back Im glad you could follow it, there were a lot of typos. But ya, I was very touched by it myself. This fish has been with me for over 4 years, ya, we got history
I was really preparing myself for possibly having to give them both up as I still believe they are better served in a very large tank with lots of room, or a more specie specific tank. But after that episode, Id have to have a heart of stone to do that!Batteries should be charged in a couple more hours
Btw, I still havent done the dang doors! Doh!-Justin
Justin74
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Thanks Mark I broke the clip on one of my Tunze's so Im kinda waiten for the full effect and will help let me know where to place some of this stuff. Right now alot is just kinda mish/mashed still. Speaking of Tunze Im still amazed at the quality of service behind there products, Roger over at the Tunze forum is an invaluable resource. So thats in the mail today should arive here sometime early next week Id imagine, Saturday if Im lucky, but Im not holding my breath. Still noticing some discoloration happening, and some fresh SW is brewing as we speak. Mostly I see it in the tips of the valida almost looks like a little STN, but the base and branches are still fine. A few others will have to get use to being at a new angle and zooxanthella will need to shift over, probably if all goes well Im hoping for no more than a months down time before things start to pick up again. I plan on regular dosing of phyto starting tomorrow to help boost up my filter feeding population(big time 
) plenty of carbon and 20% bi weekly water changes.
Out of all the acros I would have to say that I am just amazed that the tort is still lookin pretty damn good
-Justin
I broke the clip on one of my Tunze's so Im kinda waiten for the full effect and will help let me know where to place some of this stuff. Right now alot is just kinda mish/mashed still. Speaking of Tunze Im still amazed at the quality of service behind there products, Roger over at the Tunze forum is an invaluable resource. So thats in the mail today should arive here sometime early next week Id imagine, Saturday if Im lucky, but Im not holding my breath. Still noticing some discoloration happening, and some fresh SW is brewing as we speak. Mostly I see it in the tips of the valida almost looks like a little STN, but the base and branches are still fine. A few others will have to get use to being at a new angle and zooxanthella will need to shift over, probably if all goes well Im hoping for no more than a months down time before things start to pick up again. I plan on regular dosing of phyto starting tomorrow to help boost up my filter feeding population(big time ) plenty of carbon and 20% bi weekly water changes.Out of all the acros I would have to say that I am just amazed that the tort is still lookin pretty damn good
-Justin
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