Horace's 180g SPS Build (After 6 Years away!) - Page 2

Horace · 07/19/2016, 07:57 AM

Yes! I have had much happen....I just got back from a long vacation and been tied up with work, but lots of items. Including the tank, sump, stand arrival!

Unfortunately the tank was damaged during shipment, so that is what I've been dealing with most. I am hoping to have the new tank within the next week or two.

Here are some pics.

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lifeoffaith · 07/19/2016, 08:54 AM

Man, what a beautiful tank. So sorry you have to wait for a new one!

Horace · 07/19/2016, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by lifeoffaith

Man, what a beautiful tank. So sorry you have to wait for a new one!

Yeah it was a major bummer, but thankfully the manf appears to be handling it. I hope to hear the new tank is on its way any day now.

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saf1 · 07/19/2016, 10:42 PM

You mentioned Comcept aquariums is making the tank? Canada, right? I am talking to them now about a tank I am thinking of. Roughly 180 to 280 gallons it would seem. I am just tossing around the final height and width. Originally I was going 48" wide but Matt suggested to look if 54" would work and the extra 20 or so gallons it would yield.

Anyway did you go euro brace on the top? Also looks like you went with metal frame? Was it cost effective? If you don't mind when the next one arrives could you take a few picks up close and the overflow? They are on my short list for sure. Just working out the final size. Large tanks are a bit intimidating coming from a 40 breeder...although years ago I had a 100 gallon.

Horace · 07/20/2016, 05:17 AM

It's rimless, not euro/perimeter braced. Yes, the stand was a great deal imo...I think it was like $400 shipped.

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Reeftanks6 · 07/21/2016, 07:14 PM

Damn, sorry to hear that. Hopefully everything comes in smoothly within the next week or so. 400 for stand, seems like a great deal.

Horace · 07/22/2016, 08:17 AM

Tank is still not completely finished. Guessing it will ship mid-late next week at best.

Reeftanks6 · 08/08/2016, 07:11 PM

Did the tank arrive!

Horace · 06/04/2017, 09:19 AM

So needless to say much has happened. I did get the tank, and it was in good shape. However, my wife decided it was time to move to a new house AGAIN! Anyway, our new house is now built, (I even had the floor reinforced, so no more support worries).

As always there is more to the story. The movers broke the overflow while moving the tank off the stand. I've ordered new glass and have removed the broken overflow.

I expect the new glass to arrive in a couple weeks.

The saga continues!

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Horace · 06/05/2017, 11:47 AM

In case you were wondering, getting the overflow off was a major *****

. The glass panes were VERY tight, so even a razor blade wouldnt fit between them to cut the silicone, except for the bottom panel, which had just enough room to get the blade in on. It probably took me 2 hours to get all 4 panes of glass off. I sure hope its easier reassembling the overflow!

Horace · 06/13/2017, 08:29 PM

New overflow is built and was siliconed to the tank tonight! It takes this silicone about 3-4 days to FULLY cure, so it will be probably sunday at the earliest before I can water test it.

Horace · 06/13/2017, 08:33 PM

For those of you interested in the lights, here is a vid i made. Sorry the camera just doesnt do the colors/brightness justice, but you get the idea. That Shimmer that you see in the vid is also just the camera wigging out. It does not do that to the naked eye. ALSO, during the move apparently 3 wires got yanked out of the left most PCB board, causing clusters 1 and 2 not to function. So as a result, this was only showing 4 out of 6 Lumia 5.2 clusters. I didnt notice this until after I shot the vid, and it was a quick fix to get it fixed up. It was still bright as hell with just 4 of the 6. These things are impressive! Forgive the messy Garage, we just built/moved into this house two weeks ago!

Arkayology · 06/14/2017, 12:00 AM

Great video of the light. I can't wait to see this come together. Bummer about the overflow. Did you contact the manufacturer for advice on the repair or did you just go for it?

Horace · 06/14/2017, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkayology

Great video of the light. I can't wait to see this come together. Bummer about the overflow. Did you contact the manufacturer for advice on the repair or did you just go for it?

I did hit them up for a glass quote, but it was cheaper and easier to go with glasscages for something like this. I just asked this forum for advice on how to do it...and watched some YouTube

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Horace · 06/26/2017, 05:23 PM

Just playing with my rocks...

As you can see the tank is behind and fully repaired. I water tested both the tank and overflow, and even played with the CP40s and T1 controllers.

I need to get some friends over to help me move this beast so the party can officially start!

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Horace · 06/26/2017, 05:27 PM

One other item. I have to abandon the DC12000 pump. While more powerful than many give it credit, it couldn't quite muster the power to run a basement sump. I have since ordered the DCP18000 rated for almost 25ft head. That should be able to handle it and give adequate flow/turnover between the sump and main. For reference the DC12000 after head was pumping a measured 575gph. Not enough!

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Horace · 06/28/2017, 07:36 PM

I think the dcp18000 is PLENTY of flow. Wow I am impressed!

This is easily pumping 3x to 4x as much as the dc12000 at the same head.

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Arkayology · 07/23/2017, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Horace

I think the dcp18000 is PLENTY of flow. Wow I am impressed!

This is easily pumping 3x to 4x as much as the dc12000 at the same head.

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Hah, that's one way to test it out!

Horace · 08/11/2017, 07:38 PM

Thread continuing on the build forum here:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2645160

07/19/2016, 07:57 AM	#26
Horace Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 5,009	Yes! I have had much happen....I just got back from a long vacation and been tied up with work, but lots of items. Including the tank, sump, stand arrival! Unfortunately the tank was damaged during shipment, so that is what I've been dealing with most. I am hoping to have the new tank within the next week or two. Here are some pics. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk __________________ -Horace Pinker Current Tank Info: New 180g Mixed SPS Build in progress

07/19/2016, 10:42 PM	#29
saf1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: California Posts: 2,259	You mentioned Comcept aquariums is making the tank? Canada, right? I am talking to them now about a tank I am thinking of. Roughly 180 to 280 gallons it would seem. I am just tossing around the final height and width. Originally I was going 48" wide but Matt suggested to look if 54" would work and the extra 20 or so gallons it would yield. Anyway did you go euro brace on the top? Also looks like you went with metal frame? Was it cost effective? If you don't mind when the next one arrives could you take a few picks up close and the overflow? They are on my short list for sure. Just working out the final size. Large tanks are a bit intimidating coming from a 40 breeder...although years ago I had a 100 gallon. __________________ -saf1 Current Tank Info: 210 gallon mixed reef

07/20/2016, 05:17 AM	#30
Horace Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 5,009	It's rimless, not euro/perimeter braced. Yes, the stand was a great deal imo...I think it was like $400 shipped. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk __________________ -Horace Pinker Current Tank Info: New 180g Mixed SPS Build in progress

07/21/2016, 07:14 PM	#31
Reeftanks6 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PA Posts: 3,857	Damn, sorry to hear that. Hopefully everything comes in smoothly within the next week or so. 400 for stand, seems like a great deal. __________________ 110g Reef build in progress Current Tank Info: 110 Gallon Reef

07/22/2016, 08:17 AM	#32
Horace Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 5,009	Tank is still not completely finished. Guessing it will ship mid-late next week at best. __________________ -Horace Pinker Current Tank Info: New 180g Mixed SPS Build in progress

07/19/2016, 08:54 AM	#27
lifeoffaith Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Grand Rapids MI area Posts: 737	Man, what a beautiful tank. So sorry you have to wait for a new one!

08/08/2016, 07:11 PM	#33
Reeftanks6 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PA Posts: 3,857	Did the tank arrive! __________________ 110g Reef build in progress Current Tank Info: 110 Gallon Reef

06/04/2017, 09:19 AM	#34
Horace Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 5,009	So needless to say much has happened. I did get the tank, and it was in good shape. However, my wife decided it was time to move to a new house AGAIN! Anyway, our new house is now built, (I even had the floor reinforced, so no more support worries). As always there is more to the story. The movers broke the overflow while moving the tank off the stand. I've ordered new glass and have removed the broken overflow. I expect the new glass to arrive in a couple weeks. The saga continues! Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk __________________ -Horace Pinker Current Tank Info: New 180g Mixed SPS Build in progress

06/05/2017, 11:47 AM	#35
Horace Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 5,009	In case you were wondering, getting the overflow off was a major ***** . The glass panes were VERY tight, so even a razor blade wouldnt fit between them to cut the silicone, except for the bottom panel, which had just enough room to get the blade in on. It probably took me 2 hours to get all 4 panes of glass off. I sure hope its easier reassembling the overflow! __________________ -Horace Pinker Current Tank Info: New 180g Mixed SPS Build in progress

06/13/2017, 08:29 PM	#36
Horace Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 5,009	New overflow is built and was siliconed to the tank tonight! It takes this silicone about 3-4 days to FULLY cure, so it will be probably sunday at the earliest before I can water test it. __________________ -Horace Pinker Current Tank Info: New 180g Mixed SPS Build in progress

06/13/2017, 08:33 PM	#37
Horace Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 5,009	For those of you interested in the lights, here is a vid i made. Sorry the camera just doesnt do the colors/brightness justice, but you get the idea. That Shimmer that you see in the vid is also just the camera wigging out. It does not do that to the naked eye. ALSO, during the move apparently 3 wires got yanked out of the left most PCB board, causing clusters 1 and 2 not to function. So as a result, this was only showing 4 out of 6 Lumia 5.2 clusters. I didnt notice this until after I shot the vid, and it was a quick fix to get it fixed up. It was still bright as hell with just 4 of the 6. These things are impressive! Forgive the messy Garage, we just built/moved into this house two weeks ago! __________________ -Horace Pinker Current Tank Info: New 180g Mixed SPS Build in progress Last edited by Horace; 06/13/2017 at 08:41 PM.

06/14/2017, 12:00 AM	#38
Arkayology Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,597	Great video of the light. I can't wait to see this come together. Bummer about the overflow. Did you contact the manufacturer for advice on the repair or did you just go for it? __________________ -Matt in between tanks

06/26/2017, 05:23 PM	#40
Horace Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 5,009	Just playing with my rocks... As you can see the tank is behind and fully repaired. I water tested both the tank and overflow, and even played with the CP40s and T1 controllers. I need to get some friends over to help me move this beast so the party can officially start! Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk __________________ -Horace Pinker Current Tank Info: New 180g Mixed SPS Build in progress

06/26/2017, 05:27 PM	#41
Horace Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 5,009	One other item. I have to abandon the DC12000 pump. While more powerful than many give it credit, it couldn't quite muster the power to run a basement sump. I have since ordered the DCP18000 rated for almost 25ft head. That should be able to handle it and give adequate flow/turnover between the sump and main. For reference the DC12000 after head was pumping a measured 575gph. Not enough! Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk __________________ -Horace Pinker Current Tank Info: New 180g Mixed SPS Build in progress

06/28/2017, 07:36 PM	#42
Horace Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 5,009	I think the dcp18000 is PLENTY of flow. Wow I am impressed! This is easily pumping 3x to 4x as much as the dc12000 at the same head. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk __________________ -Horace Pinker Current Tank Info: New 180g Mixed SPS Build in progress

08/11/2017, 07:38 PM	#44
Horace Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 5,009	Thread continuing on the build forum here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2645160 __________________ -Horace Pinker Current Tank Info: New 180g Mixed SPS Build in progress