Slakker's Oceanic 58g - Page 8

Slakker · 12/07/2008, 10:14 PM

The Green/brown cap I haven't been able to get any good shots of

Another shot of the lady of the house

Redds · 12/08/2008, 01:14 AM

looks great

michika · 12/09/2008, 08:11 PM

I like, I like!

ZooZ · 12/11/2008, 05:12 PM

your clown looks amazing!

Slakker · 12/26/2008, 12:56 AM

Santa was good to my tank this year

Along with some stuff for my cat (including a long overdue rug for the litter box) I got a pretty good haul of reef junk. Some things I had asked for, a few I wasn't expecting. Among the haul was a TLF Phosban reactor (silly me forgot to ask for the media), a second Lunar Link, and a Ranco single stage temp controller.
My dad has also offered to help me build and wire up a power station for the tank that I can mount all of my strips and whatnot into so that the cats will have a harder time romping on the switches and turning things off...plus with the rat's nest of wires cluttered together next to my tank I'm sure it's a fire hazard.

I'm particularly impressed with the Phosban reactor...I'd never seen one close up before, and the build quality is absolutely amazing. That, and it's a really simple design, doesn't seem like there's much that could possibly go wrong.

I'll get some pictures up tomorrow after I've had a chance to run to the hardware store and pick up a few things that I need to get everything installed...I'm also going to be checking out a better way to elevate my skimmer, the eggcrate is starting to crack and the skimmer is no longer sitting quite level, and I think that may have something to do with why it's never really started skimming all that well.

Eel-byte · 12/26/2008, 01:43 AM

Looks good.

BuddhaKiss · 12/26/2008, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by wantacookie

I have a question about your sump setup. I am also using a 20g tall sump. My question relates to the T coming off your return and back to the fuge. What is the purpose of this? Is it to regulate flow into the refuge section?

I have a T in my return as well...but I use it for water changes. I just connect a ball valve to it with some tubing that drains into a nearby sink. Learned this from another reefer on these forums... Really sped up my WCs.

Slakker · 02/05/2009, 06:24 PM

So...I've been pretty much completely neglecting my tank as of late. Algae everywhere, the sand bed is disgusting, I haven't even cleaned out the skimmer in like a month...

But everything is doing great! The hydno is fleshing out more than it was, the montis have noticeable growth, even the frogspawn has started to color up again. Apparently regular maintenance is overrated!
I'll get some pics up in the next day or so.

*disclaimer: I'm kidding, don't be me. Take care of your tank.*

Here's the most recent cause for my negligence, a backhoe driving his front bucket into my car while I was driving to practice one morning:

On the bright side, I replaced my 1988 Buick LeSabre with a 2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS Coupe.

I think it's a definite upgrade! The AWD is real nice for wisconsin winters.

ReefEnabler · 02/05/2009, 07:39 PM

i like that deep blue.... hopefully your lighting will be intense enough for it to keep that color without it browning out!

ReefEnabler · 02/05/2009, 07:44 PM

joking aside.... that is a pretty serious upgrade

my first car was an '87 dodge omni with a messed up interior that smelled like gasoline that cost $500. Next car - 93 ford escort - wasnt much better!

Slakker · 02/05/2009, 07:50 PM

Yeah, I'm really happy I managed to find one near me in decent shape. I love it so far, especially the 5 speed manual.

Getting it moving from a stop was a little hairy for the first couple of days, but I'm getting the hang of it day by day and thoroughly enjoying it.

Slakker · 04/02/2009, 06:18 PM

Ugh...I have not been taking care of my tank. Checked the SG today and it was at 1.021, looks like I'll be topping off with saltwater for a while.

I seriously need to get this tank back into decent shape in the next month and a half before I have to move it and stress everything out.

sslak · 04/19/2010, 05:42 PM

This is Tyler's brother. This build thread will be continued here:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1835567

Thanks to all those who were tagging along with Tyler, hope you follow along with me as I continue the legacy!

pandarider007 · 04/19/2010, 06:47 PM

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what type of anemone is that?? its pretty sweet

12/07/2008, 10:14 PM	#176
Slakker Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeastern Wisconsin Posts: 4,521	The Green/brown cap I haven't been able to get any good shots of Another shot of the lady of the house __________________ -Tyler Oceanic 58RR display/20H sump/fuge thread...follow the red house. Current Tank Info: Oceanic 58g, 20H sump, AquaC EV-150, 175w Hamilton 14k + 2x39w T5HO Actinics Last edited by Slakker; 12/07/2008 at 10:43 PM.

12/26/2008, 12:56 AM	#180
Slakker Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeastern Wisconsin Posts: 4,521	Santa was good to my tank this year Along with some stuff for my cat (including a long overdue rug for the litter box) I got a pretty good haul of reef junk. Some things I had asked for, a few I wasn't expecting. Among the haul was a TLF Phosban reactor (silly me forgot to ask for the media), a second Lunar Link, and a Ranco single stage temp controller. My dad has also offered to help me build and wire up a power station for the tank that I can mount all of my strips and whatnot into so that the cats will have a harder time romping on the switches and turning things off...plus with the rat's nest of wires cluttered together next to my tank I'm sure it's a fire hazard. I'm particularly impressed with the Phosban reactor...I'd never seen one close up before, and the build quality is absolutely amazing. That, and it's a really simple design, doesn't seem like there's much that could possibly go wrong. I'll get some pictures up tomorrow after I've had a chance to run to the hardware store and pick up a few things that I need to get everything installed...I'm also going to be checking out a better way to elevate my skimmer, the eggcrate is starting to crack and the skimmer is no longer sitting quite level, and I think that may have something to do with why it's never really started skimming all that well. __________________ -Tyler Oceanic 58RR display/20H sump/fuge thread...follow the red house. Current Tank Info: Oceanic 58g, 20H sump, AquaC EV-150, 175w Hamilton 14k + 2x39w T5HO Actinics

02/05/2009, 06:24 PM	#183
Slakker Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeastern Wisconsin Posts: 4,521	So...I've been pretty much completely neglecting my tank as of late. Algae everywhere, the sand bed is disgusting, I haven't even cleaned out the skimmer in like a month... But everything is doing great! The hydno is fleshing out more than it was, the montis have noticeable growth, even the frogspawn has started to color up again. Apparently regular maintenance is overrated! I'll get some pics up in the next day or so. disclaimer: I'm kidding, don't be me. Take care of your tank. Here's the most recent cause for my negligence, a backhoe driving his front bucket into my car while I was driving to practice one morning: On the bright side, I replaced my 1988 Buick LeSabre with a 2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS Coupe. I think it's a definite upgrade! The AWD is real nice for wisconsin winters. __________________ -Tyler Oceanic 58RR display/20H sump/fuge thread...follow the red house. Current Tank Info: Oceanic 58g, 20H sump, AquaC EV-150, 175w Hamilton 14k + 2x39w T5HO Actinics

02/05/2009, 07:39 PM	#184
ReefEnabler Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 3,760	i like that deep blue.... hopefully your lighting will be intense enough for it to keep that color without it browning out! __________________ - Ryan B "that is enough skimmate to ruin lives." - GSMguy Current Tank Info: 220g Display, 70g sump, 35g frag, 50g fuge, 2x250w MH, 1x400w MH, 2x80w T5, 2x140w VHO Actinic

02/05/2009, 07:44 PM	#185
ReefEnabler Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 3,760	joking aside.... that is a pretty serious upgrade my first car was an '87 dodge omni with a messed up interior that smelled like gasoline that cost $500. Next car - 93 ford escort - wasnt much better! __________________ - Ryan B "that is enough skimmate to ruin lives." - GSMguy Current Tank Info: 220g Display, 70g sump, 35g frag, 50g fuge, 2x250w MH, 1x400w MH, 2x80w T5, 2x140w VHO Actinic

12/08/2008, 01:14 AM	#177
Redds Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: philadelphia Posts: 35	looks great

12/09/2008, 08:11 PM	#178
michika red headed step child Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Land of Polar Bears & Poutine Posts: 1,994	I like, I like!

12/11/2008, 05:12 PM	#179
ZooZ Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 694	your clown looks amazing!

12/26/2008, 01:43 AM	#181
Eel-byte Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Duluth, Mn Posts: 1,508	Looks good.

02/05/2009, 07:50 PM	#186
Slakker Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeastern Wisconsin Posts: 4,521	Yeah, I'm really happy I managed to find one near me in decent shape. I love it so far, especially the 5 speed manual. Getting it moving from a stop was a little hairy for the first couple of days, but I'm getting the hang of it day by day and thoroughly enjoying it. __________________ -Tyler Oceanic 58RR display/20H sump/fuge thread...follow the red house. Current Tank Info: Oceanic 58g, 20H sump, AquaC EV-150, 175w Hamilton 14k + 2x39w T5HO Actinics

04/02/2009, 06:18 PM	#187
Slakker Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeastern Wisconsin Posts: 4,521	Ugh...I have not been taking care of my tank. Checked the SG today and it was at 1.021, looks like I'll be topping off with saltwater for a while. I seriously need to get this tank back into decent shape in the next month and a half before I have to move it and stress everything out. __________________ -Tyler Oceanic 58RR display/20H sump/fuge thread...follow the red house. Current Tank Info: Oceanic 58g, 20H sump, AquaC EV-150, 175w Hamilton 14k + 2x39w T5HO Actinics

04/19/2010, 05:42 PM	#188
sslak Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,705	This is Tyler's brother. This build thread will be continued here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1835567 Thanks to all those who were tagging along with Tyler, hope you follow along with me as I continue the legacy! __________________ Steve Current Tank Info: 58 Oceanic/20g Sump/250w XM 20k/2x39w T5 True Actinic 03/2010 Reef Octopus NW Cone Skimmer

04/19/2010, 06:47 PM	#189
pandarider007 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 195	[/QUOTE] what type of anemone is that?? its pretty sweet