***WARNING: This could happen to you!***

[FunkieReefJunkie]

It's not even finished, but it was time to reveal my dream which is coming into fruition! For clear pics and more short mediocre films hit my home page. It's been a lot of fun and I'd do it all over again in a heart beat despite the insanity involved! Some specs: 4x8 display plumbed to a 4x4 sump. The depth is 20in. Rounded out it's nearly 600 gallons. Two 250 watt metal halides hang off light rails on timers. The main pump is a Hammerhead. The skimmer is BK. I decided on no sand bed and painted the wood beneath the tank white to reflect the light. I run ozone and I've yet to hook up the calcium reactor until I get a few things arranged.

Things to do next. One, I need to set up the rubbermaid tank for water changes. Second, line the cinder blocks with a rock like formation for a much more appealing look. Third, set up a couch so I can lie around and enjoy my little bit of the ocean.

I hope this leaves people inspired to make their own dreams come true... it's been a blast!

 

[jnarowe]

Cool. It's a great installation..but you have the tank filled and no water change system?? That's funny.:lol: That was one of the first things I did.

 

[jetaero]

Sounds cool!

 

[jnarowe]

Damn funny commentary. Is that red post under the end some sort of pedastal or part of the plumbing? It gives the display a really cool floating affect.

 

[Qwiv]

(2) 250 watt MH over a tank than big!!! You are very low on the light compared to most tanks. Good luck.

 

[FunkieReefJunkie]

Here is how I live my life: If "they" say you can't do it that way, I do it that way. Then low and behold if things live despite myself, I am therefore amazed and amused. So far I've done zero water changes and it's been like 6 months now. I think I have ozone and a big butt skimmer to thank for that. The lighting issue is a non-issue. I'm in a sunroom and the light rails really ditributes the light. All in good time. Things come together and it's all a kick in the pants.

 

[jnarowe]

Exactly.

 

[Hop]

LOL. Nice... But it's too late. Most of us did not get your warning in time

 

[jnarowe]

ROTFLMFAO! :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Qwiv]

Very nice, didn't consider the light rails. How much sun do they get, is it overhead? What is you light period?

That is a stocked tank at 6 months. Your really living on the edge! Wish you the best of luck. Seems like it is working so far.

 

[FunkieReefJunkie]

The red post underneath is a pedastal to give a floating look. The light from the sunroom comes from three sides, not above however. The lighting period is 6:30 pm to 3:00 am.

 

[jnarowe]

Yeah that is a neat look. Uh, is that your dead fish in your avatar??

 

[FunkieReefJunkie]

Nah, that's the one that's still alive smarty pants! I lost the original male in the 140 gallon. Really busted me up. They are just so gorgeous.

 

[jnarowe]

So you didn't photo shop your dead fish into a marine backround? OK. I believe you. I thought yuo could change your tag line to "Fish Stick".:lol:

 

[8x8nhl]

love the idea!

 

[dogstar74]

I love Peter Gabriel Too! Great soundtrack to the video!

 

[FunkieReefJunkie]

Since the warning has come too late for some or plain not working I'm abandoning the original warning AVI and replacing it with this. :lol:

Now go tick off your hubby and say "See if FRJ can do it why can't I?" :mixed:

 

[jnarowe]

The bird must be tripping!

That is one sweet tank. Wow!

If I saw it correctly, I would highly recommend getting rid of the Won heater. I have heard time and time again about those failing from RC members as well as local reefers. Because of the large amount of negative feedback on them I got Jali units and have had no problems. I have 4 in my system. I have heard only good feedback on them FYIW.

 

[FunkieReefJunkie]

Yes, when I put the bird on the tank I was afraid she would fly in for a swim.

Yes there are two won heaters and two ebo-jagers in the sump. I've heard all about the wons, yet I've had to trash two other brand name heaters that went wack on me. I figured if one goes screwie on me I'll be able to identify a problem if on arises. Crossing fingers!

 

[jnarowe]

Do you have a temp. alarm? That would be very helpful because finding out too late would be costly, mentally and financially!