The start of my 300Gal starfire SPS tank

[earraval]

wow......no words for it !!

 

[richfavinger]

TANK OF THE MONTH!
Tank of the Month Nominations
Or did I jump the gun?

 

[Goldleaf Reef]

Are you going to employ something to remove the humid air out of your tank room ?

 

[makoJ]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9109560#post9109560 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by earraval
wow......no words for it !!

Thanks

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9110480#post9110480 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by richfavinger
TANK OF THE MONTH!
Tank of the Month Nominations
Or did I jump the gun?

LOL I think you jumped the gun a little lol

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9115370#post9115370 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Goldleaf Reef
Are you going to employ something to remove the humid air out of your tank room ?

yes I'm using a Fantech RVF 4XL external exhaust fan

hooked up to an Air 2 Temp and Humidity controller

as well as a 16" green house fan

 

[Ginzo]

Hi MakoJ, incredible tank !! I had great fun reading your thread !

Damn you Texans, everything you do is so big heheh

Just wondering, what type of sand are you using ?

Thanks

 

[makoJ]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9133382#post9133382 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ginzo
Hi MakoJ, incredible tank !! I had great fun reading your thread !

Damn you Texans, everything you do is so big heheh

Just wondering, what type of sand are you using ?

Thanks

LOL you mean my Texas Pico 300gallon

my sand is CARIBSEA Arag-Alive Bahama Oolite really nice clean sand.

 

[makoJ]

Update on the Wall

The builder is finishing up on the doors and then I have to stain it and seal it.

Installed the exhaust fan and controller today
Outside shot

I haven't finished the duct work so I just have the single duct coming in but when finished I will have it pull from both ends of the tank

I got my wall holder for my laptop and installed it today also

that's all for today more updates soon

 

[jnarowe]

very nice dude! wall mount for the laptop is trick.

 

[alien9168]

WOW! This project is really great. I love the laptop mount. This whole tank looks SO profesional and technical. BRAVO!

 

[jnarowe]

I also see that you actually use the mounting holes on the blue wave ballasts. I could never really figure out how to do that and it doesn't seem to be very intuitive. What did you use to mount them? Does it seem any better than sitting them on a shelf or hanging them?

Right now I have two of mine on cinder block stands and one hanging from hooks. The one that is hanging tends to resonate a bit though and I am interested to know how you solved that.

 

[makoJ]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9136250#post9136250 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jnarowe
very nice dude! wall mount for the laptop is trick.

Thanks!

]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9136299#post9136299 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by alien9168
WOW! This project is really great. I love the laptop mount. This whole tank looks SO profesional and technical. BRAVO!

Its getting there can't wait until I get it all finished and I can sit back and relax a little

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9136392#post9136392 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jnarowe
I also see that you actually use the mounting holes on the blue wave ballasts. I could never really figure out how to do that and it doesn't seem to be very intuitive. What did you use to mount them? Does it seem any better than sitting them on a shelf or hanging them?

Right now I have two of mine on cinder block stands and one hanging from hooks. The one that is hanging tends to resonate a bit though and I am interested to know how you solved that.

I put them there to get some more room in the back of the tank area but I'm glad I did no resonance and they are out of the way
I went to lowes and got some huge galvanized screws

make sure your in the middle of the stud and drill a small pilot hole so you don't split the stud. The hanger holes are 10.5" apart and you just leave a little bit of the screw sticking up and slide the hanger onto them and your done

 

[jnarowe]

hmmm...no rubber grommet and no resonating? Interesting. I will give that a try. My assumption was direct contact with the studs would cause vibration noises. Are the handles snug up against the wall?

 

[makoJ]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9136922#post9136922 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jnarowe
hmmm...no rubber grommet and no resonating? Interesting. I will give that a try. My assumption was direct contact with the studs would cause vibration noises. Are the handles snug up against the wall?

they are resting on the wall but not super tight there is a little bit of play but I don't hear any noise so or vibration so I don't know maybe I got lucky?

 

[jnarowe]

I am going to experiment with it. I could use the space.

 

[makoJ]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9137608#post9137608 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jnarowe
I am going to experiment with it. I could use the space.

:thumbsup: I love them up high and out of the way. good luck!

 

[rutz81]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9136850#post9136850 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by makoJ


Its getting there can't wait until I get it all finished and I can sit back and relax a little


[/B]

Relax with a reef tank?? I didn't know you were allowed to relax when you have a reef. That is an amazing setup, you really put a lot of attention to all the details; can't wait to see it stained with all the moldings and everything complete.

 

[makoJ]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9139627#post9139627 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rutz81
Relax with a reef tank?? I didn't know you were allowed to relax when you have a reef. That is an amazing setup, you really put a lot of attention to all the details; can't wait to see it stained with all the moldings and everything complete.

lol well atleast look at the tank without getting a headache from the lights LOL

 

[Kigs]

I was a fan of your 75g. The tank looks nice already. Loving the laptop holder as well. :lol:

 

[sivert55]

mind sharing with us where you got the wall mount for the laptop?

 

[Lunchbucket]

nice progress man!

keep the pics coming buddy!
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