Starting 90g Reef Tank Build... Finally!!! - Page 10

Tswifty · 03/26/2008, 08:46 PM

Here's some pics of some small modifications I made today...

Needed a grate to keep the macro out of the fuge drain.

Used some silicon pads I made and some eggcrate to silence the return pump... it actually worked great.

Here's half of the silicon pad I had left... I used a cardboard mold and filled it... let the silcon cure for 24hours then peeled away the cardboard.

Tswifty · 03/26/2008, 08:49 PM

Stock tank pics... I hooked up my phosban reactor that was on the sump onto the tank and filled it halfway with the hydrocarbon to help keep the water clear. The sump is no longer running on it. Also stuck in some PVC fittings and a small egg crate hideout.

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Tswifty · 03/27/2008, 01:50 PM

Great News!!! I was able to resolve the matter with the seller regarding the lighting situation, and had my money refunded. Now I can move forward and purchase some new lighting!

Aquarist007 · 03/27/2008, 02:01 PM

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Originally posted by Tswifty8
Great News!!! I was able to resolve the matter with the seller regarding the lighting situation, and had my money refunded. Now I can move forward and purchase some new lighting!

that is great news

where is the rest of your live rock?

Tswifty · 03/27/2008, 02:06 PM

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Originally posted by capn_hylinur
that is great news

where is the rest of your live rock?

It was a pretty rough process but it all worked out in the end, and that's all that matters.

I don't exactly understand what you mean...?

The pics of the tank with the PVC and trigger in it are of my 55 gallon, which is stripped down to a minimum to serve as a stocking tank for my 90.

I left a few pieces of rock in there, because 2 pieces have mushrooms on them, and the other piece is large and has some green moss type algea on it. I was nervous about transfering it so I figured I'd leave it in there as a hideout for the new additions.

tony45power · 03/27/2008, 05:25 PM

sweet tank. i love the plumbing setup i am going to do the exact same this weekend.!!!

Tswifty · 03/27/2008, 06:09 PM

Wanted to post this here... a fellow member posted this on the plumbing thread:
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Originally posted by H20ENG
Twisty,
Nice plumbing there. I see one thing that could cause catastrophic failure- NO plumbing support. All that plumbing hanging by a bulkhead has the leverage of a crowbar. If you simply bump it, it'll blow the back out of the tank.

Please dont take offense, I see this all the time and am just trying to help avoid a failure.

I like these clamps a lot for strut:

These 2 hole clamps are cheap but effective if you have something solid to mount against. Found in the electrical aisle.:

Tswifty · 03/27/2008, 06:10 PM

looks like I have my project for the weekend

Tswifty · 03/27/2008, 06:14 PM

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Originally posted by tony45power
sweet tank. i love the plumbing setup i am going to do the exact same this weekend.!!!

Thanks... after getting it all hooked up, and witnessing how silent it is, I will definately be plumbing all my future tanks this way!!!

I'd advise looking into what H20ENG posted, as I will be doing that this weekend, mounting it in similiar style to his first pic. I wish I would have already had this in place before I added the water. Space is cramped behind the tank, and I think this is going to be extremely difficult.

fishkid6692 · 03/27/2008, 06:26 PM

what kind of macro algae are you growing?

Tswifty · 03/27/2008, 07:51 PM

I bought it from the LFS here... they told me it was cheato, but I think it is some type of Caulerpa

LoganTidwell · 03/27/2008, 09:20 PM

great build and great thread, but as i like people to criticize for me so i can fix things, i will do for you. everything looks great, the only thing i would change if it were me, would be to change the white 90's in the display for returns to black 90's...they really stick out and i find myself looking at them first before i look at anything else in the tank. i know its little and its picky, but i think it would be much more pleasing to the eye. overall great job thought.

Tswifty · 03/27/2008, 09:23 PM

yep... I agree and I already have a website lined up to order a black piece of acrylic to cover the calfo... As for the 45 from the return... it's not in the viewing area when looking head on.

Aquarist007 · 03/27/2008, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tswifty8
It was a pretty rough process but it all worked out in the end, and that's all that matters.

I don't exactly understand what you mean...?

The pics of the tank with the PVC and trigger in it are of my 55 gallon, which is stripped down to a minimum to serve as a stocking tank for my 90.

I left a few pieces of rock in there, because 2 pieces have mushrooms on them, and the other piece is large and has some green moss type algea on it. I was nervous about transfering it so I figured I'd leave it in there as a hideout for the new additions.

bad post--pass--I hate when you can't remove your own mistakes

Aquarist007 · 03/27/2008, 09:26 PM

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Originally posted by capn_hylinur
gotcha this time-- hook line and sinker

Tswifty · 03/27/2008, 09:29 PM

haha... how large of water changes, and how often should I be doing them on my 90...

I think I've seen some dead or dying bristleworms in my cheatolerpa...

Aquarist007 · 03/27/2008, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tswifty8
haha... how large of water changes, and how often should I be doing them on my 90...

I think I've seen some dead or dying bristleworms in my cheatolerpa...

water change only if you notice a spike in ammonia--which I don't think you will get--due to the rock being taken directly from one tank to the next

keep the light off on the chaeto--you may be frying the bristle worms

Aquarist007 · 03/27/2008, 09:58 PM

BTW--hope you don't mind but I used this picture in a couple of posts(giving you credit)

Tswifty · 03/27/2008, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by capn_hylinur
water change only if you notice a spike in ammonia--which I don't think you will get--due to the rock being taken directly from one tank to the next

keep the light off on the chaeto--you may be frying the bristle worms

Yeah I haven't had it on yet... I think I may need to add a small fan though, because it is enclosed inside the stand now... I upped the wattage, and think it gets too hot... so I am going to be switching back down to my old unit.

Def don't mind... That's what they're there for

Tswifty · 03/27/2008, 10:40 PM

I need to stay off LiveAquaria's Diver's Den page... I want everything, and my tank is to small for most of it...

Aquarist007 · 03/28/2008, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tswifty8
Yeah I haven't had it on yet... I think I may need to add a small fan though, because it is enclosed inside the stand now... I upped the wattage, and think it gets too hot... so I am going to be switching back down to my old unit.

Def don't mind... That's what they're there for

I like your attitude--you would have made a great teacher

Tswifty · 03/28/2008, 12:06 PM

haha... thanks

Tswifty · 03/28/2008, 02:35 PM

Heading out to pick up the plumbing supports and an Ammonia test kit now... This is why it won't be fun installing them. I left very little space behind the tank, just enough to access the valves

Aquarist007 · 03/28/2008, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tswifty8
Heading out to pick up the plumbing supports and an Ammonia test kit now... This is why it won't be fun installing them. I left very little space behind the tank, just enough to access the valves

what kind of supports did you get?

Tswifty · 03/28/2008, 06:29 PM

Here is the support unit I will be using that I picked up today from Home Depot...

I believe the parts are:
(1) 4' Section of Galvanized Channel Steel
(3) 1/4" Spring Nuts
(3) 1/4" x 1"
(3) 1-1/2" Conduit Holders
(3) 1/4" Washers
(4) 1/4" x 2" Heavy Duty Hex Screws

I found everything in the Electrical section... the bolts and washers in the Hardware section.

Here's some pics:

03/26/2008, 08:46 PM	#226
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Here's some pics of some small modifications I made today... Needed a grate to keep the macro out of the fuge drain. Used some silicon pads I made and some eggcrate to silence the return pump... it actually worked great. Here's half of the silicon pad I had left... I used a cardboard mold and filled it... let the silcon cure for 24hours then peeled away the cardboard. __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

03/26/2008, 08:49 PM	#227
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Stock tank pics... I hooked up my phosban reactor that was on the sump onto the tank and filled it halfway with the hydrocarbon to help keep the water clear. The sump is no longer running on it. Also stuck in some PVC fittings and a small egg crate hideout. Full Left Right __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

03/27/2008, 01:50 PM	#228
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Great News!!! I was able to resolve the matter with the seller regarding the lighting situation, and had my money refunded. Now I can move forward and purchase some new lighting! __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

03/27/2008, 06:10 PM	#233
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	looks like I have my project for the weekend __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

03/27/2008, 06:26 PM	#235
fishkid6692 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: danbury, CT Posts: 3,193	what kind of macro algae are you growing? __________________ ~matt~ Current Tank Info: 180g - 4' by 3' by 2'. bubbleking mini 180, apex controller, (2) vortech mp40's, phosban reactor, geissmen moonlight fixture

03/27/2008, 05:25 PM	#231
tony45power Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: islip ny longisland Posts: 401	sweet tank. i love the plumbing setup i am going to do the exact same this weekend.!!!

03/27/2008, 07:51 PM	#236
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	I bought it from the LFS here... they told me it was cheato, but I think it is some type of Caulerpa __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

03/27/2008, 09:20 PM	#237
LoganTidwell Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 25	great build and great thread, but as i like people to criticize for me so i can fix things, i will do for you. everything looks great, the only thing i would change if it were me, would be to change the white 90's in the display for returns to black 90's...they really stick out and i find myself looking at them first before i look at anything else in the tank. i know its little and its picky, but i think it would be much more pleasing to the eye. overall great job thought.

03/27/2008, 09:23 PM	#238
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	yep... I agree and I already have a website lined up to order a black piece of acrylic to cover the calfo... As for the 45 from the return... it's not in the viewing area when looking head on. __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

03/27/2008, 09:29 PM	#241
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	haha... how large of water changes, and how often should I be doing them on my 90... I think I've seen some dead or dying bristleworms in my cheatolerpa... __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

03/27/2008, 09:58 PM	#243
Aquarist007 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, Canada Posts: 28,240 Blog Entries: 1	BTW--hope you don't mind but I used this picture in a couple of posts(giving you credit) __________________ I prefer my substrates stirred but not shaken Current Tank Info: 150gal long mixed reef, 90gal sump, 60 gal refugium with 200 lbs live rock

03/27/2008, 10:40 PM	#245
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	I need to stay off LiveAquaria's Diver's Den page... I want everything, and my tank is to small for most of it... __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

03/28/2008, 12:06 PM	#247
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	haha... thanks __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

03/28/2008, 02:35 PM	#248
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Heading out to pick up the plumbing supports and an Ammonia test kit now... This is why it won't be fun installing them. I left very little space behind the tank, just enough to access the valves __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

03/28/2008, 06:29 PM	#250
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Here is the support unit I will be using that I picked up today from Home Depot... I believe the parts are: (1) 4' Section of Galvanized Channel Steel (3) 1/4" Spring Nuts (3) 1/4" x 1" (3) 1-1/2" Conduit Holders (3) 1/4" Washers (4) 1/4" x 2" Heavy Duty Hex Screws I found everything in the Electrical section... the bolts and washers in the Hardware section. Here's some pics: __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover