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Unread 10/22/2011, 06:42 PM   #101
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Wide angle plumbing



Started wiring my AIs.




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Unread 10/22/2011, 06:53 PM   #102
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How cool..... I can't wait to all those lights light up. That is going to look so cool.


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Unread 10/22/2011, 07:00 PM   #103
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Still have to get the 6 off my 200, then that puppy will be LIT UP!


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Unread 10/22/2011, 07:55 PM   #104
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is that gen-x pump the feed for the skimmer?


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Unread 10/23/2011, 06:53 AM   #105
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GenX on left feeds media reactors. GenX on right feeds the proein skimmer.


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Unread 10/23/2011, 05:50 PM   #106
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Built the chiller enclosure today.






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Unread 10/23/2011, 06:37 PM   #107
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Wow; can't wait to see it done.


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Unread 10/23/2011, 06:50 PM   #108
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What an amazing build. Great planning and attention to detail, Andy.
I am concerned about that chiller enclosure though. Boxing it in like that with limited air flow will really cut down on the chillers ability to cool. You may want to put some fans in there to pull air through the box.


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Unread 10/23/2011, 07:00 PM   #109
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Amazing tank...Defenitly following along


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Unread 10/23/2011, 07:04 PM   #110
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What an amazing build. Great planning and attention to detail, Andy.
I am concerned about that chiller enclosure though. Boxing it in like that with limited air flow will really cut down on the chillers ability to cool. You may want to put some fans in there to pull air through the box.
i think this is true.
you can also build some PVC/acrylic sheets to where you can channel the exhaust flow to the vent in the back.

but like that, it has the ability to circulate the flow which will reduce efficiency


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Unread 10/23/2011, 07:22 PM   #111
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This is my 4th one to put in this type box. I put a fan at each end, one blowing in & one out. When the chiller kicks on so do the fans.

Then I put a pieces of pink foam to form a chamber for the air "tunnel"


First one I did 12 yrs ago




Third one I did for my 200 a few yrs ago


Notice the fans & foam insulation






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Unread 10/23/2011, 08:55 PM   #112
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the fans look like a great idea. (it wasnt in the picture, so im sure we all were just making sure you knew... but by the looks of the pictures.. YOU DO know!!! )

great thread


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Unread 10/24/2011, 06:52 PM   #113
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Yeah, i had to order the fans online, they are already out of the stores.

Cabinet & canopy going in on Wednesday at 1:00pm.

Then I can light this puppy up!


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Unread 10/26/2011, 07:16 PM   #114
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Canopy & stand 90% complete. Still have to install top of canopy & boards to go between doors to keep light from coming out.

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Unread 10/26/2011, 09:45 PM   #115
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VERY NICE! We need a video!


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Unread 10/26/2011, 10:07 PM   #116
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is there any difference in having the LED's stacked in front of each other, verses staggered/offset


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Unread 10/26/2011, 10:32 PM   #117
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Very impressive.


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Unread 10/27/2011, 05:22 AM   #118
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Awesome. Can't wait to see some life in the tank.


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Unread 10/27/2011, 05:41 AM   #119
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I love it all lit up


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Unread 10/27/2011, 05:42 AM   #120
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How hard is it going to be to get the canopy off, when needed?


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Unread 10/27/2011, 08:39 AM   #121
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How hard is it going to be to get the canopy off, when needed?
It will suck. Hopefully I will not need to take it off. The top panels come off, all doors open wide, the lights slide front to back on aluminum angel iron.


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Unread 10/27/2011, 09:03 AM   #122
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AJT - great looking build, I can appreciate what you've gone through with the Schedule 80.

I'm just curious if you and your wife have tried sleeping with the Vortechs on yet?


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Unread 10/27/2011, 09:25 AM   #123
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I love the build so far. It nice to see another person with an aquarium in their bedroom like me. But I am no where near that size. Great progress. Tagging along.


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Unread 10/27/2011, 09:34 AM   #124
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AJT - great looking build, I can appreciate what you've gone through with the Schedule 80.

I'm just curious if you and your wife have tried sleeping with the Vortechs on yet?
I just got the lights on yesterday, Vortecs go on tomorrow.

I kind of like the hum of the hammerhead. Guess I will find out tomorrow how loud the vortecs are.

This is taking 10 times longer than I thought. I am worn out...


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Unread 10/27/2011, 06:07 PM   #125
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I love the 10 footmin tanks! Any reason you went with a steel stand over a wooden stand? Nice rock work too by the way :-)


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