Dcropley's 34g waterfall build - Page 2

CafeReef · 05/06/2016, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dcropley

What lens are you using the 120 or the 80? I haven't checked what one is in the light now, the hanging kit arrived today so I will be hanging it tonight.

I'm running the 80, it covers a 24x24 just fine, to much par loss with the 120 IMO

Devaji108 · 05/07/2016, 12:27 AM

nice progress sir!

Dcropley · 05/08/2016, 09:13 PM

I was able to get the light mounted and programmed a light cycle. I love how EcoSmart Live works but cant wait to get the Reef Link. This light is worth the money for anyone wondering if they should get one. I would love to try their freshwater version for my 240 discus tank.
sw tank.jpg

sw tank 2.jpg

Dcropley · 05/08/2016, 09:23 PM

I went on eco smart live and played around with the programms, if anyone has a file theyed to like to share let me know. Also anyone share how to embed videos?

http://youtu.be/7Qwh_Dp6l9s

Dcropley · 05/14/2016, 07:33 AM

Update,
I was able to get a lot done this week, I got my won brothers titanium heater and controller hooked up and wired. The controller install is something I rather forget about and act light it never happened, It was not easy to wire and install in the stand what so ever seeing that the tank is filled and the sump is in the way but the over all results I am vary satisfied with. I also am having the chaeto double in size so far. Just waiting for the cycle to finish I still dosing with ammonia and still have high nitrites and nitrates.

TEMP.jpg

CONTROLLER.jpg

HEATER.jpg

c41d9481-bb84-4861-90ee-1c7add3a0d67.jpg

SUMP 1.jpg

reefwars · 05/25/2016, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dcropley

Well I have the tank filled and the cycle is started. dosing with ammonia and monitoring. I did some researched and found threads talking about exposed rock in reef tanks and read the even though the rock is exposed it wicks the water and will actuality have coraline algae grow on the exposed sections out side of the tank.

Attachment 348888

yes those rocks wont stay white for long , we have had ours up and runnning going on two years now , maybe theres some info in here for you if you havent seen it yet

cheers

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...land+waterfall

jmbmmb27 · 05/26/2016, 07:33 AM

How do you like that kessil fuge light? Been thinking about getting one.

krusieski · 05/26/2016, 08:44 AM

awesome setup man!!

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Rakie · 07/03/2016, 05:44 AM

Cant wait to see this thing start flourishing, looks great!

What are the tank dimensions? I must have missed it somewhere

zeemofree · 07/03/2016, 06:42 AM

I like that, going to be like an algae scrubber .

Pagey · 07/03/2016, 06:51 AM

This setup is pimping! Waterfall idea with the rocks above water really adds another dimension. If only mangroves were not such big plants - I'd do a marine paludarium FOR SURE!

Dcropley · 08/07/2016, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmbmmb27

How do you like that kessil fuge light? Been thinking about getting one.

The Kessil grows cheato like crazy i cut it in half every 2 months. It also gives a nice back light at night.

Dcropley · 08/07/2016, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rakie

Cant wait to see this thing start flourishing, looks great!

What are the tank dimensions? I must have missed it somewhere

24x24x12"

Dcropley · 08/07/2016, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pagey

This setup is pimping! Waterfall idea with the rocks above water really adds another dimension. If only mangroves were not such big plants - I'd do a marine paludarium FOR SURE!

I ordered 15 mangroves yesterday few for the tank few for the sump.

Dcropley · 08/07/2016, 07:46 PM

Dcropley · 08/07/2016, 08:00 PM

So progress has been slow, My 240g discus tank has been needing most of my time due to a breeding pair that spawned, along with my new born baby girl! She is taking up most of my spare time but I still find time to do tank maintenance. I think the tank is starting to settle out and become more stable. I still need to get my protein skimmer and live stock. That will all come with time. The rock is getting some nice color and life, Coraline is starting and the exposed rock is starting to show some green and coraline algae. The equipment is great but need a ATO as soon as I get caught up.

p.s Dam pictures are upside down for some reason.

garrettp36 · 08/10/2016, 06:06 PM

super cool idea. Very clean look.

Dcropley · 08/12/2016, 06:18 AM

The mangroves came in last night. They all have 2+ leafs. Going to be interesting to watch them grow. I think once they fill in in the months coming it will look nice.

mangrove1.jpg

mangrove2.jpg

mangrove3.jpg

Dcropley · 08/14/2016, 07:13 PM

I went and picked up my clutch of clowns today I got 12 local reefer central member (Howard) out in NY. He has been breading them for the past year the mother was a black and white 3'' and the father a normal clown. Going to be interesting how they grow out. last picture is a top down shot of the mangroves.

clowns1.jpg

clowns2.jpg

clowns4.jpg

clowns5.jpg

clowns3.jpg

Dcropley · 08/14/2016, 07:13 PM

mangroves.jpg

JoelW · 08/14/2016, 08:20 PM

Beautiful tank and I'd love to have something like that, those clowns are beautiful. I've never thought of a group of clowns but now I want one

Dcropley · 08/15/2016, 05:45 AM

I got the idea after seeing the bulk reef supply video of there harem tank. I needed some direction on what to do and coming from freshwater I always wanted a single species tank mixed with some inverts and corals.

Dcropley · 08/16/2016, 08:49 AM

Dcropley · 08/19/2016, 08:41 AM

Installed my new Bubble Magus Curve 5 last night. I think the tank really needed a skimmer, this morning I already have an 1/8 inch of skim mate in the cup. Anyone have any advice on when to introduce BTA's?

hbrochs · 08/19/2016, 10:22 PM

Hey Devon, the fish look really happy in there! Skimmer was a smart investment.

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08/19/2016, 10:22 PM	#50
hbrochs Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 439	Hey Devon, the fish look really happy in there! Skimmer was a smart investment. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 80 Gallon Innovative Marine long shallow reef 30 Gallon tank for raising baby clownfish Current Tank Info: Innovative Marine SR-80

05/07/2016, 12:27 AM	#27
Devaji108 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jackson Hole Wy Posts: 3,430	nice progress sir!

05/08/2016, 09:13 PM	#28
Dcropley Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 22	I was able to get the light mounted and programmed a light cycle. I love how EcoSmart Live works but cant wait to get the Reef Link. This light is worth the money for anyone wondering if they should get one. I would love to try their freshwater version for my 240 discus tank. sw tank.jpg sw tank 2.jpg

05/08/2016, 09:23 PM	#29
Dcropley Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 22	I went on eco smart live and played around with the programms, if anyone has a file theyed to like to share let me know. Also anyone share how to embed videos? http://youtu.be/7Qwh_Dp6l9s

05/14/2016, 07:33 AM	#30
Dcropley Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 22	Update, I was able to get a lot done this week, I got my won brothers titanium heater and controller hooked up and wired. The controller install is something I rather forget about and act light it never happened, It was not easy to wire and install in the stand what so ever seeing that the tank is filled and the sump is in the way but the over all results I am vary satisfied with. I also am having the chaeto double in size so far. Just waiting for the cycle to finish I still dosing with ammonia and still have high nitrites and nitrates. TEMP.jpg CONTROLLER.jpg HEATER.jpg c41d9481-bb84-4861-90ee-1c7add3a0d67.jpg SUMP 1.jpg

05/26/2016, 07:33 AM	#32
jmbmmb27 Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Haughton, LA Posts: 16	How do you like that kessil fuge light? Been thinking about getting one.

05/26/2016, 08:44 AM	#33
krusieski Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: toms river New Jersey Posts: 138	awesome setup man!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07/03/2016, 05:44 AM	#34
Rakie In Memoriam Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 3,059	Cant wait to see this thing start flourishing, looks great! What are the tank dimensions? I must have missed it somewhere

07/03/2016, 06:42 AM	#35
zeemofree Moved On Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 177	I like that, going to be like an algae scrubber .

07/03/2016, 06:51 AM	#36
Pagey Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2	This setup is pimping! Waterfall idea with the rocks above water really adds another dimension. If only mangroves were not such big plants - I'd do a marine paludarium FOR SURE!

08/07/2016, 07:46 PM	#40
Dcropley Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 22

08/10/2016, 06:06 PM	#42
garrettp36 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 129	super cool idea. Very clean look.

08/12/2016, 06:18 AM	#43
Dcropley Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 22	The mangroves came in last night. They all have 2+ leafs. Going to be interesting to watch them grow. I think once they fill in in the months coming it will look nice. mangrove1.jpg mangrove2.jpg mangrove3.jpg

08/14/2016, 07:13 PM	#44
Dcropley Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 22	I went and picked up my clutch of clowns today I got 12 local reefer central member (Howard) out in NY. He has been breading them for the past year the mother was a black and white 3'' and the father a normal clown. Going to be interesting how they grow out. last picture is a top down shot of the mangroves. clowns1.jpg clowns2.jpg clowns4.jpg clowns5.jpg clowns3.jpg

08/14/2016, 08:20 PM	#46
JoelW Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 7	Beautiful tank and I'd love to have something like that, those clowns are beautiful. I've never thought of a group of clowns but now I want one

08/15/2016, 05:45 AM	#47
Dcropley Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 22	I got the idea after seeing the bulk reef supply video of there harem tank. I needed some direction on what to do and coming from freshwater I always wanted a single species tank mixed with some inverts and corals.

08/16/2016, 08:49 AM	#48
Dcropley Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 22

08/19/2016, 08:41 AM	#49
Dcropley Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 22	Installed my new Bubble Magus Curve 5 last night. I think the tank really needed a skimmer, this morning I already have an 1/8 inch of skim mate in the cup. Anyone have any advice on when to introduce BTA's?