My 280g Custom upgrade..... - Page 6

SPotter · 02/10/2012, 07:01 PM

Tank is in transit from Canada and the stand is in place and almost ready for the tank....just need to put the Styrofoam on it!!

Steve

david00061 · 02/10/2012, 07:29 PM

The stand looks lonley

SPotter · 02/10/2012, 07:31 PM

you are so right!!!!! soon enough!

webersole · 02/10/2012, 08:59 PM

taggin along for the ride!

Newbie Aquarist · 02/11/2012, 01:55 PM

Great build and thanks for your input on my build. I have one question. Can I use the Seaklear in my live rock bin while using my skimmer. And which product of Seaklear should I use or do you have a better idea?

SPotter · 02/11/2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Newbie Aquarist

Great build and thanks for your input on my build. I have one question. Can I use the Seaklear in my live rock bin while using my skimmer. And which product of Seaklear should I use or do you have a better idea?

Thanks for tagging along! I have been watching your progression with getting the scratches out....does not look like fun. Take a look at this thread. There are some different ideas on how people are using seaklear or other products.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2049855

I ended up using phosfree because I was able to get twice as much half the price of seaklear. I don't have a skimmer running on the bin right now but haven't noticed any precipitate and I do plan on rinsing off thoroughly before putting them into the tank.

Newbie Aquarist · 02/11/2012, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SPotter

Thanks for tagging along! I have been watching your progression with getting the scratches out....does not look like fun. Take a look at this thread. There are some different ideas on how people are using seaklear or other products.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2049855

I ended up using phosfree because I was able to get twice as much half the price of seaklear. I don't have a skimmer running on the bin right now but haven't noticed any precipitate and I do plan on rinsing off thoroughly before putting them into the tank.

Yes those scratches were not fun but yet the inside is done. Thanks for the link and I will check it out.

SPotter · 02/16/2012, 06:00 AM

I remember how much fun it was when I was a kid and someone got a new appliance in the neighborhood. The was an instant fort. Well the kids on my street will have a blast with this when it arrives. Hopefully it cleared customs yesterday.

Steve

nightOwl · 02/16/2012, 09:24 AM

That is a mini tree house. Come on Customs...you are holding up progress!

Alex T. · 02/16/2012, 02:52 PM

I've still got an itchy Sohal waiting for that tank...

SPotter · 02/16/2012, 03:18 PM

Tank is at a storage facility 20 mins from my house but they cant deliver it until Tuesday....its going to be a long weekend

Dustin1300 · 02/16/2012, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SPotter

Tank is at a storage facility 20 mins from my house but they cant deliver it until Tuesday....its going to be a long weekend

Come on Steve! You know this hobby is all about patience

SPotter · 02/16/2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dustin1300

Come on Steve! You know this hobby is all about patience

BLAH!!!

Steve

SPotter · 02/20/2012, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex T.

I've still got an itchy Sohal waiting for that tank...

don't let that sohal go!!!! I still want it. I need things to settle down in my 80g before picking it up. With all of the work going on in the basement, I'm guessing some noxious odors got sucked into my water column and things have been looking a little stressed lately. All of my other parameters are spot on so I thru some chemi pure in and have been running my skimmer very wet the last few days. Everything is looking much better now.

SPotter · 02/20/2012, 10:02 AM

The tank is finally going to arrive tomorrow...I feel like a kid again at christmas!!!!

SPotter · 02/21/2012, 12:16 PM

10 months of planning have finally come to life! hiring movers was the best investment so far during this entire build!!!!!!!

I thought they were kidding when only 4 medium sized guys got out of the truck

Once they reached this point I had to stop watching or taking pictures because I was too nervous. The tank had to be flipped on its side to get it down my bilco stairs into the basement.

Finally in its new resting spot....the movers were amazing.

The obligatory kid in the tank shot.....

Finally my wife said if the tank doesn't work out she knows what else it can be used for....a glass coffin.

The cabinet maker will be here today to take measurements for the canopy and the panels around the base. The real fun begins now...plumbing and aquascaping.....

Dustin1300 · 02/21/2012, 02:16 PM

Congrats, has to be an exciting time! I've been reefless for 10 months now and I'm happy with just getting my frag tank portion up and running

I think I'd have a breakdown if it all came at once!

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The real fun begins now...plumbing and aquascaping.....

If you love plumbing so much why did you not come over and help me out? I would have paid for the trip and all!

SPotter · 02/21/2012, 04:09 PM

If you love plumbing so much why did you not come over and help me out? I would have paid for the trip and all![/QUOTE]

LOL....but I never said that I loved plumbing. Just said that fun would begin.

My plumber did think I did a pretty good job on my other system but my contractor didn't feel the same way about the stand I built for the frag tank. He built me a completely new stand with extended platform for my sump, pumps and reactors. I'll post a picture of it later on.

david00061 · 02/21/2012, 04:51 PM

The movers are a must. Looks great setting in place.

CynicalCnidaria · 02/21/2012, 05:26 PM

Not bad! keep up the good work. Hopefully you don't have to turn it into a coffin LOL

nightOwl · 02/21/2012, 06:25 PM

Steve,
I am so happy for you. It is looking good. Now the real fun starts! Plumbing and all that stuff. I will have to live through your thread till I get back. Keep the pictures flowing.

TheFishTeen · 02/21/2012, 06:30 PM

Awesome tank! Subscribed!

SPotter · 02/21/2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by nightOwl

Steve,
I am so happy for you. It is looking good. Now the real fun starts! Plumbing and all that stuff. I will have to live through your thread till I get back. Keep the pictures flowing.

Thanks Henry...you were the one that got me started on doing an upgrade over a year ago when I bought some corals from you.

SPotter · 02/21/2012, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFishTeen

Awesome tank! Subscribed!

Welcome aboard Kovy!!!! Now the fun begins!!!!

OCREEFLOVER · 02/21/2012, 08:19 PM

Awesome build. Can’t wait to see it evolve.

02/10/2012, 07:01 PM	#126
SPotter Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 5,691	Tank is in transit from Canada and the stand is in place and almost ready for the tank....just need to put the Styrofoam on it!! Steve __________________ Steve Am I really doing all of this for a fish tank?????? Current Tank Info: 360g Envision Acrylic Tank, Closed Loops, Vectra L1's, MP40QD's, 400w Radiums, Regal 300ext, Dastaco Ext3 CaRx, Controlled by GHL Profilux

02/10/2012, 07:29 PM	#127
david00061 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: st joseph Missouri Posts: 2,341	The stand looks lonley __________________ Current tank A.G.E. 500 gallon Two frag tanks 48"x20"x12" 12 EcoTech Radion XR30w LED Lights 2 mp60's 4 mp40's, GEO 818 calcium reactor SRO XP 8000 external skimmer

02/10/2012, 07:31 PM	#128
SPotter Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 5,691	you are so right!!!!! soon enough! __________________ Steve Am I really doing all of this for a fish tank?????? Current Tank Info: 360g Envision Acrylic Tank, Closed Loops, Vectra L1's, MP40QD's, 400w Radiums, Regal 300ext, Dastaco Ext3 CaRx, Controlled by GHL Profilux

02/10/2012, 08:59 PM	#129
webersole Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA Posts: 125	taggin along for the ride! __________________ Living and learning everyday. Current Tank Info: 54 gal reef tank

02/16/2012, 06:00 AM	#133
SPotter Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 5,691	I remember how much fun it was when I was a kid and someone got a new appliance in the neighborhood. The was an instant fort. Well the kids on my street will have a blast with this when it arrives. Hopefully it cleared customs yesterday. Steve __________________ Steve Am I really doing all of this for a fish tank?????? Current Tank Info: 360g Envision Acrylic Tank, Closed Loops, Vectra L1's, MP40QD's, 400w Radiums, Regal 300ext, Dastaco Ext3 CaRx, Controlled by GHL Profilux

02/11/2012, 01:55 PM	#130
Newbie Aquarist Reefing is my middle name Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,796	Great build and thanks for your input on my build. I have one question. Can I use the Seaklear in my live rock bin while using my skimmer. And which product of Seaklear should I use or do you have a better idea?

02/16/2012, 09:24 AM	#134
nightOwl Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,799	That is a mini tree house. Come on Customs...you are holding up progress! __________________ To check out my pictures of my tank and trips just click on my name and visit my homepage. Tank Build Thread (Miracles Custom) - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2628737

02/16/2012, 02:52 PM	#135
Alex T. Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,803	I've still got an itchy Sohal waiting for that tank... __________________ 72x26x24, custom sump, BK SM 200, 4 Vortech MP40s, 1 Tunze 6105, (3) 250 Watt Radiums in Lumenmax Elite Reflectors, Galaxy ballasts, (2) 60" Super Actinic VHOs, 2 Kessil a150s, Apex controlled. Current Tank Info: Currently in reboot mode

02/16/2012, 03:18 PM	#136
SPotter Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 5,691	So close..... Tank is at a storage facility 20 mins from my house but they cant deliver it until Tuesday....its going to be a long weekend __________________ Steve Am I really doing all of this for a fish tank?????? Current Tank Info: 360g Envision Acrylic Tank, Closed Loops, Vectra L1's, MP40QD's, 400w Radiums, Regal 300ext, Dastaco Ext3 CaRx, Controlled by GHL Profilux

02/20/2012, 10:02 AM	#140
SPotter Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 5,691	Delivery day is tomorrow!!!!! The tank is finally going to arrive tomorrow...I feel like a kid again at christmas!!!! __________________ Steve Am I really doing all of this for a fish tank?????? Current Tank Info: 360g Envision Acrylic Tank, Closed Loops, Vectra L1's, MP40QD's, 400w Radiums, Regal 300ext, Dastaco Ext3 CaRx, Controlled by GHL Profilux

02/21/2012, 12:16 PM	#141
SPotter Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 5,691	Finally.....it has arrived! 10 months of planning have finally come to life! hiring movers was the best investment so far during this entire build!!!!!!! I thought they were kidding when only 4 medium sized guys got out of the truck Once they reached this point I had to stop watching or taking pictures because I was too nervous. The tank had to be flipped on its side to get it down my bilco stairs into the basement. Finally in its new resting spot....the movers were amazing. The obligatory kid in the tank shot..... Finally my wife said if the tank doesn't work out she knows what else it can be used for....a glass coffin. The cabinet maker will be here today to take measurements for the canopy and the panels around the base. The real fun begins now...plumbing and aquascaping..... __________________ Steve Am I really doing all of this for a fish tank?????? Current Tank Info: 360g Envision Acrylic Tank, Closed Loops, Vectra L1's, MP40QD's, 400w Radiums, Regal 300ext, Dastaco Ext3 CaRx, Controlled by GHL Profilux

02/21/2012, 04:09 PM	#143
SPotter Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 5,691	If you love plumbing so much why did you not come over and help me out? I would have paid for the trip and all![/QUOTE] LOL....but I never said that I loved plumbing. Just said that fun would begin. My plumber did think I did a pretty good job on my other system but my contractor didn't feel the same way about the stand I built for the frag tank. He built me a completely new stand with extended platform for my sump, pumps and reactors. I'll post a picture of it later on. __________________ Steve Am I really doing all of this for a fish tank?????? Current Tank Info: 360g Envision Acrylic Tank, Closed Loops, Vectra L1's, MP40QD's, 400w Radiums, Regal 300ext, Dastaco Ext3 CaRx, Controlled by GHL Profilux

02/21/2012, 04:51 PM	#144
david00061 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: st joseph Missouri Posts: 2,341	The movers are a must. Looks great setting in place. __________________ Current tank A.G.E. 500 gallon Two frag tanks 48"x20"x12" 12 EcoTech Radion XR30w LED Lights 2 mp60's 4 mp40's, GEO 818 calcium reactor SRO XP 8000 external skimmer

02/21/2012, 05:26 PM	#145
CynicalCnidaria Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Not in Kansas... anymore? Posts: 45	Not bad! keep up the good work. Hopefully you don't have to turn it into a coffin LOL

02/21/2012, 06:25 PM	#146
nightOwl Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,799	Steve, I am so happy for you. It is looking good. Now the real fun starts! Plumbing and all that stuff. I will have to live through your thread till I get back. Keep the pictures flowing. __________________ To check out my pictures of my tank and trips just click on my name and visit my homepage. Tank Build Thread (Miracles Custom) - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2628737

02/21/2012, 06:30 PM	#147
TheFishTeen Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,677	Awesome tank! Subscribed!

02/21/2012, 08:19 PM	#150
OCREEFLOVER Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 189	Awesome build. Can’t wait to see it evolve.

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