RVANANO's 300 peninsula reef build - Page 8

johnike · 05/04/2014, 02:28 PM

I posted pics in the Lounge thread Brandon. Good Lord, your new rig is shaping up magnificently.

GoldeneyeRet · 05/04/2014, 03:15 PM

Great looking build! Ill be following along, wishing it was mine.

Good luck with this excellent project.

RVANANO · 05/04/2014, 06:41 PM

Thanks!!

FloatingFish · 05/04/2014, 07:29 PM

Looks great Brandon. How many oops gallons will it hold with the sump in it?

Sugar Magnolia · 05/04/2014, 07:29 PM

Sand!

fishresponse · 05/04/2014, 09:31 PM

Looking good! So jealous. I'm in the process of a build but due to work and travel I'm lagging behind. Anxious to see the stand skinned.

Ambition · 05/04/2014, 10:03 PM

Brandon, based on this build and your 120 build, I would like to have you as a contractor on my next tank build.

The tank is looking great! I can't wait to see how the cabinets will look around it!

RVANANO · 05/05/2014, 07:07 AM

Thanks, everyone!! I think to make that white box easier to clean, I will have a 1/8" piece of white acrylic cut to fit the bottom. I would guess it could hold 30-40 or so oops gallons

JohnniG · 05/05/2014, 07:17 AM

Looks great

HiImSean · 05/05/2014, 11:15 AM

Glad you didn't scrap the build! Looking awesome!

RVANANO · 05/06/2014, 09:01 AM

Where are you all ordering dry rock? So many places have it for sale but I like large interesting rocks. And was hoping for a shelf. I found this which seems cool but I find it hard to imagine ordering online sight unseen.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-to...ve-rock-3.html

SPotter · 05/06/2014, 09:30 AM

I've ordered from BRS and Marco. If you get pukani from BRS just make sure you dip it/bleach it first. Theres a lot of junk in those rocks. The great part about the rock from both places is they are fairly easy to shape into something you like on your own with a chisel and saw.

Texas Paul · 05/06/2014, 09:44 AM

Brandon - I ordered mine from Marco Rocks. They have some nice cut pieces. My Aquascapes are currently curing in a 100 gal Rubbermaid tub. The rock isn't releasing any PO4 (checking with Hanna ULR checker) and it is super clean - I probably could have cured it in the tank, but was too scared to try and in no hurry anyway. The mortar they sell made it pretty easy to aquascape. I used a hand grinder with a cutting wheel and the mortar to build the aquascape. Here are some pics. The aquascapes are really strong and sturdy.

RVANANO · 05/06/2014, 09:50 AM

Very cool! Thanks for the info. A local saw my post and offered some of his unusable shelf pieces as well

Vinny Kreyling · 05/06/2014, 11:13 AM

Brandon,
Like Paul said, Marco rocks has pieces cut on a wet saw for corner placement & anything else you need.
Marc is a great guy & his product has been around a long time, mined in Florida on land.

Metal Man 1221 · 05/06/2014, 12:18 PM

Glad to see you didn't give up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinny Kreyling

Brandon,
Like Paul said, Marco rocks has pieces cut on a wet saw for corner placement & anything else you need.
Marc is a great guy & his product has been around a long time, mined in Florida on land.

Very cool.

Misled · 05/06/2014, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sugar Magnolia

Not enough Sand!

ftfs

RVANANO · 05/06/2014, 01:45 PM

I have another 50-60 lbs if not more. But I only wash about 15 lbs at a time. We had some water issues in the house so I am waiting for that to clear up before I continue washing. I went ahead and ordered 4 pieces of white plexi to line the entire sump box in. It should make it look better and clean up easier. Cabinet guys should be out any day now!

Sugar Magnolia · 05/06/2014, 02:39 PM

I'm not a fan of all shelf rock in a tank. (Like you asked for my opinion.) A few pieces here and there look okay. Arches are cool too. I used the BRS Eco-saver rock with some LR when I set up my 40b. Really affordable and it fully encrusted with coralline within the first 8 months.

RVANANO · 05/06/2014, 03:30 PM

I used to wish I had the space in the 120 for a center pillar with shelf in between 2 islands going up to about 1/2-1/3 of the tank. I really think I should give it a shot. I am so anal about aquascaping so we will see. I must be borderline OCD because that was the most stressful part about setting up the 120. A 300 will be interesting.

FloatingFish · 05/06/2014, 04:52 PM

If you use the Caribsea Live sand there is no need for rinsing.

Are you going to seal the plexi in?

RVANANO · 05/06/2014, 05:50 PM

Yes indeed^. I ordered another tube of the Momentiv RTV108. Love that stuff! I added the last of the sand but will wait until there is more to see for photo updates.

moondoggy4 · 05/06/2014, 05:53 PM

Rock =TBS, Premium Aquatics, Marco, Reef Cleaners, BRS.

moondoggy4 · 05/06/2014, 05:55 PM

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2405537 It can be ordered dry as well, nice looking rock.

RVANANO · 05/08/2014, 06:43 AM

Thanks, all!

I plan on starting the plumbing this weekend. I will also set up the sink in the garage and start creating the water making station. I plan on getting 2 drums for water and running a pump and plumbing from the garage to the tank for adding water (fresh or salt).

05/04/2014, 06:41 PM	#178
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	Thanks!! __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

05/04/2014, 07:29 PM	#179
FloatingFish Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Odell, ILL. Posts: 540	Looks great Brandon. How many oops gallons will it hold with the sump in it? __________________ . Current Tank Info: None

05/04/2014, 07:29 PM	#180
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	Sand! __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

05/04/2014, 10:03 PM	#182
Ambition Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,138	Brandon, based on this build and your 120 build, I would like to have you as a contractor on my next tank build. The tank is looking great! I can't wait to see how the cabinets will look around it! __________________ Kyle A day off? That's an illusion. Current Tank Info: 460+ Gallons in the making

05/05/2014, 07:07 AM	#183
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	Thanks, everyone!! I think to make that white box easier to clean, I will have a 1/8" piece of white acrylic cut to fit the bottom. I would guess it could hold 30-40 or so oops gallons __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

05/04/2014, 02:28 PM	#176
johnike Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bureau County Illinois Posts: 5,406	I posted pics in the Lounge thread Brandon. Good Lord, your new rig is shaping up magnificently.

05/04/2014, 03:15 PM	#177
GoldeneyeRet Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 236	Great looking build! Ill be following along, wishing it was mine. Good luck with this excellent project.

05/04/2014, 09:31 PM	#181
fishresponse Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 644	Looking good! So jealous. I'm in the process of a build but due to work and travel I'm lagging behind. Anxious to see the stand skinned.

05/05/2014, 07:17 AM	#184
JohnniG Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 620	Looks great __________________ 65 gal tank under construction

05/05/2014, 11:15 AM	#185
HiImSean Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 834	Glad you didn't scrap the build! Looking awesome!

05/06/2014, 09:01 AM	#186
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	Where are you all ordering dry rock? So many places have it for sale but I like large interesting rocks. And was hoping for a shelf. I found this which seems cool but I find it hard to imagine ordering online sight unseen. http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-to...ve-rock-3.html __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

05/06/2014, 09:30 AM	#187
SPotter Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 5,691	I've ordered from BRS and Marco. If you get pukani from BRS just make sure you dip it/bleach it first. Theres a lot of junk in those rocks. The great part about the rock from both places is they are fairly easy to shape into something you like on your own with a chisel and saw. __________________ Steve Am I really doing all of this for a fish tank?????? Current Tank Info: 360g Envision Acrylic Tank, Closed Loops, Vectra L1's, MP40QD's, 400w Radiums, Regal 300ext, Dastaco Ext3 CaRx, Controlled by GHL Profilux

05/06/2014, 09:44 AM	#188
Texas Paul Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 88	Brandon - I ordered mine from Marco Rocks. They have some nice cut pieces. My Aquascapes are currently curing in a 100 gal Rubbermaid tub. The rock isn't releasing any PO4 (checking with Hanna ULR checker) and it is super clean - I probably could have cured it in the tank, but was too scared to try and in no hurry anyway. The mortar they sell made it pretty easy to aquascape. I used a hand grinder with a cutting wheel and the mortar to build the aquascape. Here are some pics. The aquascapes are really strong and sturdy.

05/06/2014, 09:50 AM	#189
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	Very cool! Thanks for the info. A local saw my post and offered some of his unusable shelf pieces as well __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

05/06/2014, 11:13 AM	#190
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Brandon, Like Paul said, Marco rocks has pieces cut on a wet saw for corner placement & anything else you need. Marc is a great guy & his product has been around a long time, mined in Florida on land.

05/06/2014, 01:45 PM	#193
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	I have another 50-60 lbs if not more. But I only wash about 15 lbs at a time. We had some water issues in the house so I am waiting for that to clear up before I continue washing. I went ahead and ordered 4 pieces of white plexi to line the entire sump box in. It should make it look better and clean up easier. Cabinet guys should be out any day now! __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

05/06/2014, 02:39 PM	#194
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	I'm not a fan of all shelf rock in a tank. (Like you asked for my opinion.) A few pieces here and there look okay. Arches are cool too. I used the BRS Eco-saver rock with some LR when I set up my 40b. Really affordable and it fully encrusted with coralline within the first 8 months. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

05/06/2014, 03:30 PM	#195
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	I used to wish I had the space in the 120 for a center pillar with shelf in between 2 islands going up to about 1/2-1/3 of the tank. I really think I should give it a shot. I am so anal about aquascaping so we will see. I must be borderline OCD because that was the most stressful part about setting up the 120. A 300 will be interesting. __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

05/06/2014, 04:52 PM	#196
FloatingFish Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Odell, ILL. Posts: 540	If you use the Caribsea Live sand there is no need for rinsing. Are you going to seal the plexi in? __________________ . Current Tank Info: None

05/06/2014, 05:50 PM	#197
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	Yes indeed^. I ordered another tube of the Momentiv RTV108. Love that stuff! I added the last of the sand but will wait until there is more to see for photo updates. __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

05/06/2014, 05:53 PM	#198
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Rock =TBS, Premium Aquatics, Marco, Reef Cleaners, BRS.

05/06/2014, 05:55 PM	#199
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2405537 It can be ordered dry as well, nice looking rock.

05/08/2014, 06:43 AM	#200
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	Thanks, all! I plan on starting the plumbing this weekend. I will also set up the sink in the garage and start creating the water making station. I plan on getting 2 drums for water and running a pump and plumbing from the garage to the tank for adding water (fresh or salt). __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress