d2mini's "Essential Focus" Mixed Reef Build - Page 94

d2mini · 02/01/2018, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GfordQC

ha ha yeah i have seen it on CNN in an add for BRS.

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d2mini · 02/01/2018, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sirreal63

I hope Dennis got paid for the permission to use the pic.

Submitted to a contest of theirs (of which I've won a couple

) so all rights for them to use it are handed over.

choss · 02/01/2018, 10:02 PM

I've seen them as well. Dennis tank is looking sweet. Love the FTS

saf1 · 02/01/2018, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

this is the largest tank I can fit in this house.

Nothing a few tools, supplies, and elbow grease can't over come

d2mini · 02/02/2018, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by saf1

Nothing a few tools, supplies, and elbow grease can't over come

LOL, i know... right?
We just built a room in the garage last month and even my wife said, "I can't believe this isn't a fish room".

Pics are from a couple weeks ago before the outlets went in.
Had someone frame out the shed. I insulated, added an extra layer of 3/4" T&G subfloor, placed the cans and outlets. Had an electrician wire it up on some new circuits including a 30 amp for future mini-split ac/heat. Had someone sheetrock (i loathe drywalling). Then we painted, added the 1/2" rubber flooring, trim, lighting and boom... the d2mini Gym. First month of membership is free.

Time to change my vortech settings to Tidal "Swole". har har har

Misled · 02/02/2018, 07:49 AM

You need music in there.

d2mini · 02/02/2018, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Misled

You need music in there.

I've got it.

This little bad boy puts out a surprising amount quality sound.
https://www.amazon.com/DOSS-Wireless...dp/B01CQOV3YO/
We just stream Apple Music from our iphones. Perfect little setup.

There's some shelves and a couple other items in there now.
Need to take a few more pics.

choss · 02/02/2018, 08:58 AM

Looks like a future fish room to me.

wcharon · 02/02/2018, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

I've got it.

This little bad boy puts out a surprising amount quality sound.
https://www.amazon.com/DOSS-Wireless...dp/B01CQOV3YO/
We just stream Apple Music from our iphones. Perfect little setup.

There's some shelves and a couple other items in there now.
Need to take a few more pics.

Can you connect 2 of those speakers together?

d2mini · 02/02/2018, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by wcharon

Can you connect 2 of those speakers together?

Dunno. Never thought about it.
IMO, it fills the 12x20 space with more than enough sound and with the volume set to less than half.

RCS82 · 02/02/2018, 10:24 PM

No pails of instant ocean to curl?
Regardless the gym looks pretty awesome

Rich_B2 · 02/03/2018, 12:54 AM

Nice gym. Any HVAC?

VJV · 02/03/2018, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

First FTS of 2018.

Looking good sir

. Wondering if that's because of the leds, or in spite of them

.

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d2mini · 02/03/2018, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by RCS82

No pails of instant ocean to curl?
Regardless the gym looks pretty awesome

haha, thanks

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Originally Posted by Rich_B2

Nice gym. Any HVAC?

That's what I was saying above... we ran the circuit for an eventual mini-split system. Later this year probably. We have that space heater in the pics above for the chilly days, and I have a portable ac I can roll in there temporarily for the warmer days. But would be better for the room overall to have the mini split. Not only for temps but humidity as well. For now I'm making sure I keep my bare steel barbell oiled up. They just cost a fortune and I've already spent a fortune on this room.

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Originally Posted by VJV

Looking good sir

. Wondering if that's because of the leds, or in spite of them

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ha!

Fredfish · 02/03/2018, 09:33 AM

How much rock do you have in your tank? I have a tank almost exactly the same size on the way and am working through setup details.

I like the way your tank has a more open look.

d2mini · 02/03/2018, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Fredfish

How much rock do you have in your tank? I have a tank almost exactly the same size on the way and am working through setup details.

I like the way your tank has a more open look.

Not really sure.
150# maybe?

Crimson · 02/03/2018, 11:02 PM

I just envisioned this:

Fredfish · 02/04/2018, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

Not really sure.
150# maybe?

Perfect, thanks. That gives me a starting point.

You're tank looks really good the way its laid out and maintained.

d2mini · 02/04/2018, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Crimson

I just envisioned this:

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Originally Posted by Fredfish

Perfect, thanks. That gives me a starting point.

You're tank looks really good the way its laid out and maintained.

Thanks, and you're welcome.

saf1 · 02/04/2018, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

LOL, i know... right?
We just built a room in the garage last month and even my wife said, "I can't believe this isn't a fish room".

I sort of figured you had something else to keep you busy with both health and elbow grease. Looks really good.

d2mini · 02/05/2018, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by saf1

I sort of figured you had something else to keep you busy with both health and elbow grease. Looks really good.

haha thanks. I'm loving it.

Deep Reef · 02/09/2018, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

The Radions no longer use the large white power supplies, and have switched to 7"x3" black bricks.

You can see the three of them mounted to the board between the Vectra controller and the battery backup.

This was a WELCOME change for sure.

Sorry if I missed it but what size cable raceway did you end up buying?

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Bpb · 02/09/2018, 08:20 AM

Nice R3. If your tank was any indication of your taste for quality, I’m not the least bit surprised. Love that rack

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d2mini · 02/09/2018, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Deep Reef

Sorry if I missed it but what size cable raceway did you end up buying?

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2x2
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00008VFAP/

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Originally Posted by Bpb

Nice R3. If your tank was any indication of your taste for quality, I’m not the least bit surprised. Love that rack

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I briefly thought about Titan... but couldn't do it.

nereefpat · 02/09/2018, 09:13 AM

Odd question, perhaps...what did you use for flooring in the gym?

02/01/2018, 10:02 PM	#2328
choss Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Scarsdale NY Posts: 526	I've seen them as well. Dennis tank is looking sweet. Love the FTS __________________ ________ Reef Savvy 96 Gallon Rimless Tank - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2643140 Current Tank Info: Reef Savvy 96

02/02/2018, 07:49 AM	#2331
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	You need music in there. __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

02/02/2018, 08:58 AM	#2333
choss Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Scarsdale NY Posts: 526	Looks like a future fish room to me. __________________ ________ Reef Savvy 96 Gallon Rimless Tank - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2643140 Current Tank Info: Reef Savvy 96

02/02/2018, 10:24 PM	#2336
RCS82 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Sherwood Park, AB, Canada Posts: 273	No pails of instant ocean to curl? Regardless the gym looks pretty awesome __________________ After about a 16 year break from fish keeping, Wow, how things have changed. Current Tank Info: 90g, mixed reef, I hope haha

02/03/2018, 09:33 AM	#2340
Fredfish Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 2,661	How much rock do you have in your tank? I have a tank almost exactly the same size on the way and am working through setup details. I like the way your tank has a more open look. __________________ Advice is like a firehose. Be careful how you drink.

02/03/2018, 12:54 AM	#2337
Rich_B2 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 42	Nice gym. Any HVAC?

02/03/2018, 11:02 PM	#2342
Crimson Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: South Jersey Posts: 421	I just envisioned this: __________________ -Paul New years resolution... staying out of the lounge. Current Tank Info: 36x18x12 AIO Peninsula, T5's 2x Kessil a160we

02/09/2018, 08:20 AM	#2348
Bpb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 3,148	Nice R3. If your tank was any indication of your taste for quality, I’m not the least bit surprised. Love that rack Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

02/09/2018, 09:13 AM	#2350
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	Odd question, perhaps...what did you use for flooring in the gym? __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers