240 Gallon Cube Tank Photo Diary - Page 13

spoon671 · 06/30/2005, 10:16 AM

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...&N=2004+113808

sonofgaladriel · 06/30/2005, 10:38 AM

Thanks spoon671!!! Those are awesome pics. I'm definately getting some of those micron pads. Unfortunately, they're on back order until 7/15.

elephen · 06/30/2005, 12:18 PM

Darn, I'm thinking about getting some too. Marine Depot has the same thing - http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...1155&ast=&key=

Here is my google search: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...on+filter+pads

jpfelix · 06/30/2005, 12:32 PM

polyfilters also help

elephen · 06/30/2005, 05:30 PM

Sean, you have one of Scott's calcium reactors your setting up too? I just got mine setup today with the new regulator and controlller and it is pretty sweet. Taking him the lid this weekend to drill it so I can drop the probe right in the chamber instead of having to flow the effluent into a cup.

Cant wait to see the tank!

sonofgaladriel · 06/30/2005, 08:30 PM

Nope, I didn't get a reactor from Scott. But, I'm certain that his will be top notch. Good luck setting everything up.

RedEyeReef · 07/01/2005, 11:39 PM

What about cleaning the bags? How and how often?

gumbybc · 07/02/2005, 12:40 AM

awesome tank, i have been following both threads for a long time and i am totally impressed by your stand. I think i might go for a similar stand only on a smaller scale (24 inch cube).

I think i am completely retarted because i have been trying to figure it out all evening and haven't had any luck....what is the OM website?

spk · 07/02/2005, 07:16 AM

sonofgaladriel,

This is an amazing setup. Thanks for sharing it with us. Will subscribe to this now to see how you get on.

Have a question if you do not mind. I am interested in the light that you have in the sump. Where did it come from and I am desperately looking for some.

Thanks

Steve

sonofgaladriel · 07/02/2005, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by spk
sonofgaladriel,

This is an amazing setup. Thanks for sharing it with us. Will subscribe to this now to see how you get on.

Have a question if you do not mind. I am interested in the light that you have in the sump. Where did it come from and I am desperately looking for some.

Thanks

Steve

Hi Steve,
Thanks for the compliment. The light over the sump is a 48" T5 flourescent that I purchased at a local fish store.

elephen · 07/02/2005, 07:47 AM

Are you running SE or DE halides? I forgot...

I'm in the process of switching my SE over to DE, order 2 @ dual 400w Sunlight Supply Blue Wave ballast and have pendants that I'm going to setup. I figure 4 @ 400w DE halides should be more then enough light to get buy.

sonofgaladriel · 07/02/2005, 07:49 AM

I'm running 4 250 watt DE's with 4 48" T5 actinics via the Oceanlight pendants. I wish I had been able to find 400 watt DE pendants with built in T5's but couldn't find any.

elephen · 07/02/2005, 08:00 AM

Yeah they are hard to find, I was looking for some halides w/build in T5's a while back and came up empty handed so I improvised. Just run 2 atinics on an IceCap 660, hopefully when the new hood is built I will still have room for the atinics since 4 MH pendants in there will be a little crowded

on a 50" long tank

spk · 07/02/2005, 08:15 AM

sonofgaladriel,

Thanks for the response. I am intigued as to who the manufacture is. i have seen these one other place in the world and do not remember the make. Could you give me the LFS details that you got it from as I would love to get a set.

Thanks

Steve

sonofgaladriel · 07/02/2005, 08:22 AM

spk- Here's a link to the local fish store I got the T5's from:
http://www.fishworlddirect.com/

spoon671 · 07/02/2005, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RedEyeReef
What about cleaning the bags? How and how often?

You know what, the diatom "bags" that you see pictured above, you will KNOW when you need to clean/replace the bag. If the bag becomes so trashed that it is almost overflowing, then it's definately time. Also, I know that you can machine wash them, but that's nasty.

As for the pads that I use, I replace them every 2 days or so. I don't even wash them. Hope this helps.

elephen · 07/03/2005, 10:48 PM

Any updates on how the tank is doing? Let me know when you get those diatom bags and how you get them setup, I'm curious to see.

baja_hammer2003 · 07/04/2005, 02:10 PM

nice

aquaman00067 · 07/05/2005, 12:56 PM

who is the scott guy building Calcium reactors anybody got a contact. Are they good? Do you like them?

The tank and stand are awesome!!!!!!!

sonofgaladriel · 07/05/2005, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by aquaman00067
who is the scott guy building Calcium reactors anybody got a contact. Are they good? Do you like them?

The tank and stand are awesome!!!!!!!

Thanks for the compliments!
Here are some links that will help you get an idea of what he builds and how to get ahold of him.
Several of our local fishheads members have purchased many different types of reef equipment from Scott and everyone has been super satisfied. My tank and skimmer both came from Scott. I won't hesitate to buy from him again.
http://www.fishheads.org/viewtopic.php?t=3084
http://www.fishheads.org/viewtopic.php?t=4678

elephen · 07/06/2005, 11:27 AM

I bought a custom 40g sump from him which I love, my calcium reactor, my sms122 pH controller, a ma957 regulator and a 24"x24"x24" cube tank from him. He really takes care of his customers and has extremely competitive prices.

Here is a pic of his ca reactors:

His new website is up I think, www.aquaticsystemsdesign.com
He also does kalk reactors, protein skimmers and just about anything you could ever want. I highly recommend him to anybody. My ca reactor has been up and running for a week or so now and everything is going great, very easy to dial in!

Julio · 07/06/2005, 02:29 PM

Man that is one sweet tank!!!

Julio · 07/06/2005, 02:29 PM

Man that is one sweet tank!!!

Julio · 07/06/2005, 02:30 PM

so nice i had to say it twice....sorry fo rhte double post.

elephen · 07/06/2005, 02:52 PM

Any new pics?

Hows that skimmer working for you, pulling some nasty skimmate? Mine should be completed by next week.

What feed pump are you using?

06/30/2005, 10:16 AM	#301
spoon671 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The East Bay Posts: 948	http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...&N=2004+113808 __________________ - Enthusiast, In Transit Current Tank Info: IM Nuvo 16 Mixed Reef

06/30/2005, 10:38 AM	#302
sonofgaladriel Shiny! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,670	Thanks spoon671!!! Those are awesome pics. I'm definately getting some of those micron pads. Unfortunately, they're on back order until 7/15. __________________ Its not who you are, but what you do that defines you.

06/30/2005, 08:30 PM	#306
sonofgaladriel Shiny! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,670	Nope, I didn't get a reactor from Scott. But, I'm certain that his will be top notch. Good luck setting everything up. __________________ Its not who you are, but what you do that defines you.

07/01/2005, 11:39 PM	#307
RedEyeReef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,184	What about cleaning the bags? How and how often? __________________ "Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting... Holy Crap!!! What a Ride!!!" Current Tank Info: 150 Reef, SPS, LPS, Clams, 8-T5's, Tunze 7095 & 6200 Streams, ATI bubble 250

07/02/2005, 12:40 AM	#308
gumbybc Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CA Redding/Antioch Posts: 850	awesome tank, i have been following both threads for a long time and i am totally impressed by your stand. I think i might go for a similar stand only on a smaller scale (24 inch cube). I think i am completely retarted because i have been trying to figure it out all evening and haven't had any luck....what is the OM website? __________________ -Brandon- Fox's newest reality show 'Fast animals, slow children.'

06/30/2005, 12:18 PM	#303
elephen Moved On Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: kc Posts: 2,763	Darn, I'm thinking about getting some too. Marine Depot has the same thing - http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...1155&ast=&key= Here is my google search: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...on+filter+pads

06/30/2005, 12:32 PM	#304
jpfelix Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Location: jefferson city, mo Posts: 678	polyfilters also help

06/30/2005, 05:30 PM	#305
elephen Moved On Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: kc Posts: 2,763	Sean, you have one of Scott's calcium reactors your setting up too? I just got mine setup today with the new regulator and controlller and it is pretty sweet. Taking him the lid this weekend to drill it so I can drop the probe right in the chamber instead of having to flow the effluent into a cup. Cant wait to see the tank!

07/02/2005, 07:16 AM	#309
spk Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wokingham, United Kingdom Posts: 499	sonofgaladriel, This is an amazing setup. Thanks for sharing it with us. Will subscribe to this now to see how you get on. Have a question if you do not mind. I am interested in the light that you have in the sump. Where did it come from and I am desperately looking for some. Thanks Steve

07/02/2005, 07:47 AM	#311
elephen Moved On Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: kc Posts: 2,763	Are you running SE or DE halides? I forgot... I'm in the process of switching my SE over to DE, order 2 @ dual 400w Sunlight Supply Blue Wave ballast and have pendants that I'm going to setup. I figure 4 @ 400w DE halides should be more then enough light to get buy.

07/02/2005, 07:49 AM	#312
sonofgaladriel Shiny! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,670	I'm running 4 250 watt DE's with 4 48" T5 actinics via the Oceanlight pendants. I wish I had been able to find 400 watt DE pendants with built in T5's but couldn't find any. __________________ Its not who you are, but what you do that defines you.

07/02/2005, 08:00 AM	#313
elephen Moved On Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: kc Posts: 2,763	Yeah they are hard to find, I was looking for some halides w/build in T5's a while back and came up empty handed so I improvised. Just run 2 atinics on an IceCap 660, hopefully when the new hood is built I will still have room for the atinics since 4 MH pendants in there will be a little crowded on a 50" long tank

07/02/2005, 08:15 AM	#314
spk Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wokingham, United Kingdom Posts: 499	sonofgaladriel, Thanks for the response. I am intigued as to who the manufacture is. i have seen these one other place in the world and do not remember the make. Could you give me the LFS details that you got it from as I would love to get a set. Thanks Steve

07/02/2005, 08:22 AM	#315
sonofgaladriel Shiny! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,670	spk- Here's a link to the local fish store I got the T5's from: http://www.fishworlddirect.com/ __________________ Its not who you are, but what you do that defines you.

07/03/2005, 10:48 PM	#317
elephen Moved On Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: kc Posts: 2,763	Any updates on how the tank is doing? Let me know when you get those diatom bags and how you get them setup, I'm curious to see.

07/04/2005, 02:10 PM	#318
baja_hammer2003 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: fla Posts: 261	great set-up nice

07/05/2005, 12:56 PM	#319
aquaman00067 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: grennville NC Posts: 4	who is the scott guy building Calcium reactors anybody got a contact. Are they good? Do you like them? The tank and stand are awesome!!!!!!!

07/06/2005, 11:27 AM	#321
elephen Moved On Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: kc Posts: 2,763	I bought a custom 40g sump from him which I love, my calcium reactor, my sms122 pH controller, a ma957 regulator and a 24"x24"x24" cube tank from him. He really takes care of his customers and has extremely competitive prices. Here is a pic of his ca reactors: His new website is up I think, www.aquaticsystemsdesign.com He also does kalk reactors, protein skimmers and just about anything you could ever want. I highly recommend him to anybody. My ca reactor has been up and running for a week or so now and everything is going great, very easy to dial in!

07/06/2005, 02:29 PM	#322
Julio Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New york Posts: 7,978	Man that is one sweet tank!!! __________________ Thanks, Have a nice day. Julio Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef w/ 250 watt SE XM10Ks and AP1003, 12 gallon reef, 40 gallon reef

07/06/2005, 02:29 PM	#323
Julio Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New york Posts: 7,978	Man that is one sweet tank!!! __________________ Thanks, Have a nice day. Julio Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef w/ 250 watt SE XM10Ks and AP1003, 12 gallon reef, 40 gallon reef

07/06/2005, 02:30 PM	#324
Julio Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New york Posts: 7,978	so nice i had to say it twice....sorry fo rhte double post. __________________ Thanks, Have a nice day. Julio Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef w/ 250 watt SE XM10Ks and AP1003, 12 gallon reef, 40 gallon reef

07/06/2005, 02:52 PM	#325
elephen Moved On Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: kc Posts: 2,763	Any new pics? Hows that skimmer working for you, pulling some nasty skimmate? Mine should be completed by next week. What feed pump are you using?