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10/28/2013, 10:39 PM | #26 |
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After lots of thinking, I decided that I would do pillars, but differently and make a southwest type of backwall without foam. I used real pukani rock.
I cut the rocks into what looked nice to me and epoxied them into sculpture. For the backwall I cut rocks down the middle with a average thickness of 3". The 5 minute epoxy was cheap $14 for two very large bottles (4.5oz each bottle) at local "blue" home improvement store that's 9.0oz of part a and b. the next few pics are cell phone, excuse the blurry shots. [IMG]http://i40.*******.com/hwfmdt.jpg[/IMG] I then cut rock, after rock, after rock until I got things the way I wanted. I made a mock display in the garage, then later moved it into the DT. [IMG]http://i44.*******.com/2hcojkk.jpg[/IMG] I didn't trust myself around the tank so I blanketed the tank with good grade plastic wrap.. [IMG]http://i43.*******.com/1424x1j.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i43.*******.com/2qu7vd4.jpg[/IMG]
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10/28/2013, 11:12 PM | #27 |
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Thoughts over the past month...
My Waveline at 2640gph running max is powerful and low wattage. The water flows through the sump so fast that I don't think the skimmer has time to filter. The custom sump made noises from drain overflowing to socks... put drain directly into sock... easy fix. I have not owned a skimmer more than 5 bills. I can honestly say it was the single best investment for the health of my tank due to water quality. The ammonia spike started on day 5, water clarity at day 6-7, and yellow removed from the water on day 8. I seriously thought the only way to remove yellow from water was carbon, boy was I wrong. I use NSW locally to cycle. Ammonia is low and rock is starting to cure lately. When re-using older equipment, be sure to change all plumbing parts, seals, tubing, etc. My calcium reactor was leaking due to a old Uniseal ($2 part) that caused a slow leak. RKE is a amazing product. I messed up updating the power bricks and they had the same serial no. I read that you can flash one, try to brick it by unplugging during flashing and re-flash it. Worked like a charm with a new serial no. How did I keep a reef without a RKE for so long. The Jebao WP-25 is too amazing. I can't run them both in the tank on anything but 50% because that's as low as they go. Any other mode is a sandstorm. They are quiet, efficient, and strong. Just wish they had one controller to control multiple. I'm glad I didn't get a WP-40 LOL! Having adjustable everything is pretty cool (return, skimmer, and power heads) Having my return T off to a phosphate reactor and carbon reactor is cool, but water level adjustments are touchy. That's where the gate valve is cool. Running my Radion Pro's at 50% seems lighting is more that sufficient at this time. Almost, too much at 100%. Put in a blue tang tonight... daughter says, "It's name will be Dory" we stared at each other for 20 seconds smiling. [IMG]http://i41.*******.com/2ro4zly.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i44.*******.com/i4ny9u.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i43.*******.com/2z4jp50.jpg[/IMG]
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10/29/2013, 02:20 PM | #28 |
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Love the tank dimensions. Good looking build.
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10/29/2013, 03:52 PM | #29 |
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Thank you Nick I'll get some more pics up tonight.
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told you lol,them wps are the bomb they do make a voltage reducer you can hook up to them and set them as you like..12/24 volts they sell them for the wps at fishstreet i ordered 2 of them for my 40s |
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10/30/2013, 01:15 AM | #31 |
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pics I promised, getting home late the lights are always off.
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10/30/2013, 01:26 AM | #32 |
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I also got my new toy from custom aq..... today.
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10/30/2013, 01:32 AM | #33 |
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It doesn't cease to amaze me what one blue tang can do in 48hrs to a skimmer and/or filter socks. I know that 6 green chromis and 2 clowns don't do that much to my skimmer over the past week.
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11/02/2013, 12:01 AM | #34 |
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I added lately...
Phosphate reactor: ViaAqua Carbon reactor: ViaAqua Refugium light: Finnex FugeRay 6 Green Chromis, 1 Blue Tang, 2 Fancy Clowns, 1 baby Coris wrasse
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11/06/2013, 10:07 PM | #35 |
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Stand skinning is in progress, lets see how this turns out
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11/08/2013, 02:00 AM | #36 |
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Amazing build. Love the attention to details. The rockscape is very interesting. I may have missed it, but will this be a mixed reef or mainly sps?
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I finally got the "skinning" back. My tank looks like it's sitting on a white leather couch
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Way cool!
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Wow awesome build! Love that tank! Looks like they did an excellent job!
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Sahin, thanks. I really want to sit on top of the tank it looks comfy.
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11/12/2013, 10:26 PM | #42 |
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That's an awesome tank! Look forward to some more pics!
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11/12/2013, 11:40 PM | #43 |
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Thanks, I hope this opens ideas for others building their stands.
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11/13/2013, 01:31 AM | #44 |
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Nice looking tank! Who built the tank for you?
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11/14/2013, 03:28 PM | #46 |
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wow my friend incredible job and build
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denny here from concept aquariums in canada was a real pleasure to have built and worked on your tank , youve lived up to every expectation i put on you and we put on our build , we at concept are very proud and im sure this tank is going to be one sexay build for the folks here on RC im glad we opted for the one piece euro these are a pure work of art and def makes a diff when viewing the whole setup as a whole. i noticed in an earlier post that you were getting noise form the drain compartment to the socks , is this from bubbles or just water running? when setting your herbie your looking for no bubbles , if its a matter of too much flow from the speedwave i would turn it down a bit ideally your looking for about 1000-1200gph to your display so you dont out perform your skimmer, i would think speed 3 or 4 would be more than enough for you(unless manifolding off for rector) either way your build looks stellar and im very glad you are happy. if theres anything i can ever do for you please dont hesitate to ask and i will be happy to help you out my friend if anyone would like they can pm me or richie(superdragon ) for details on this build, others we have done or any inquires you may have . if it helps rich you and your whole family could have stood in the tank without the bottom cracking btw....subscribed!!! again great job and remember the sky is the limit when it comes to reefs cheers denny |
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Looks awesome. Can't wait to see the progress. I'm waiting on a tank from Concept myself right now too and looking forward to having it soon
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Wow that upholstering looks awesome! Never seen anything like it
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Nazarma thanks! I saw this tank from Concept @quarium$. They told me no tank was too small. I said, "Even a 120g with a one piece euro top?" Rest is history.
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That one piece euro brace is BADA$$!
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