Dmorty217's 625 Build Thread - Page 3

Dmorty217 · 10/22/2015, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SPotter

what did you think of that paint????

Have only cut in around the celing so far but it seems like great stuff. My painter said that it was really good stuff, so it's good enough for me

anbosu · 10/23/2015, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Dmorty217

I plan on getting another one for the 625g to have a "pair" if you will. Granite counters are going in around the tank and I'm setting up one of the two 125g that I'm using for a QT system by this weekend to get it cycling

If you can find one small enough you should be able to get a real pair. Under 18" or so I think they are still protogynous hermaphrodites.

FishyFishy69 · 10/23/2015, 01:14 PM

Mad jelly of the dimensions!! I'm looking at building a FOWLR thats 6X6X2. Can't wait to see this up and running.

Dmorty217 · 10/27/2015, 04:24 PM

Next problem to tackle is the HVAC that's in the room the fish room is in. How do I prevent all of this from rusting?? Sorry for the small pic

SPotter · 10/27/2015, 05:02 PM

I would look into a either a mini split system or a Santa Fe dehumidifier. I had the Santa Fe in my last house and worked great! No rust.

Dmorty217 · 10/27/2015, 07:02 PM

I'm doing a 70 pint per day dehumidifier but I wasn't sure if that would be enough. I had a 125g at the current house we live ion off the kitchen by a buck stove and it rusted it in less than a yr. No water ever touched it directly. In my living room I have the 220g but not sure if that had any effect or not

anbosu · 10/28/2015, 07:52 AM

If you can set up the dehumidifier to drain it might be enough. I would consider a mini split, or at least set up an exhaust fan with a humidistat attached.

nuxx · 10/28/2015, 09:56 AM

We have a 50 on our 470 and 70 on our 150.

Humidity stays down in the house around 47-50%.

Have to empty out the 50 everyday though...

Dmorty217 · 10/28/2015, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by nuxx

We have a 50 on our 470 and 70 on our 150.

Humidity stays down in the house around 47-50%.

Have to empty out the 50 everyday though...

There is a large drain in the basement in the fish room so I won't have to empty anything. Just want to do this right the first time, don't want to ruin a HVAC system in a few years because I was short sighted... Oh and my wife will kill me

muttley000 · 10/29/2015, 07:32 PM

Greetings from Up North! Glad to see this is finally coming together for you!

Dmorty217 · 11/07/2015, 09:51 PM

I received 50L of Sera Siprax today and have it seeding. On another note I have one of 2 QT tanks up and cycling. Sorry for the sideways pic

hedgedrew · 11/07/2015, 09:55 PM

Hey Der ! Looking good

biecacka · 11/07/2015, 10:12 PM

What are you going to do for a skimmer? Lights? Water flow
I'm jealous of the tank size tho for sure!

Corey

Dmorty217 · 11/08/2015, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by biecacka

What are you going to do for a skimmer? Lights? Water flow
I'm jealous of the tank size tho for sure!

Corey

I have a reef dynamics skimmer that's about as large as I am to handle the tank. Lighting is still up in the air at this point. Flow will be provided closed loop with penductors powered by either a Royal exclusive red dragon or the Abyzz. Supplemental flow will come from MP60s

Dmorty217 · 11/08/2015, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by hedgedrew

Hey Der ! Looking good

Hey Andrew, how did the move go? We are about to go through the same thing in another week. Can't wait to see your tanks up and running!

Dkuhlmann · 11/08/2015, 09:47 AM

Love the tank dimensions. What is the thickness of the acrylic? Angel fish and Butterfly fish are my favorites! Were you able to get the fish from that guy, that sure was a great deal on those.

Dmorty217 · 11/08/2015, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Dkuhlmann

Love the tank dimensions. What is the thickness of the acrylic? Angel fish and Butterfly fish are my favorites! Were you able to get the fish from that guy, that sure was a great deal on those.

3/4"... And no unfortunately I'm not quite ready for fish but if I was I would of made the 8.5 hr one way trip yesterday to get basically everything that was left on the list. 150$ false personifers, scribbled, and goldflake get out of here with that pricing! 450$ for a Bandit... Can you say sold!

marinelife · 11/08/2015, 11:46 AM

This tank not done yet

Dmorty217 · 11/08/2015, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by marinelife

This tank not done yet

Eric...

Dkuhlmann · 11/09/2015, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dmorty217

3/4"... And no unfortunately I'm not quite ready for fish but if I was I would of made the 8.5 hr one way trip yesterday to get basically everything that was left on the list. 150$ false personifers, scribbled, and goldflake get out of here with that pricing! 450$ for a Bandit... Can you say sold!

I know, Right! I'm surprised you didn't make arrangements for them at those prices!

Dmorty217 · 11/09/2015, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dkuhlmann

I know, Right! I'm surprised you didn't make arrangements for them at those prices!

The only tank I have that could take them is my 220g and that has to be moved in 2 weeks otherwise I would of jumped all over them.

Dkuhlmann · 11/21/2015, 07:22 PM

Any updates?

Dmorty217 · 11/22/2015, 08:24 AM

Not much going on. Been busy with work and life! The 125g is up and cycled ready for fish. My builder is dropping the ball in the last week or so as far as finishing the house but we hope to move in week after next. I will be plumbing the 625g next week and trying to get water in the tank. I have a male false personifer coming on December 1st to start getting fish into QT. trying to pack my current home and also make progress at the new house it tough... I'm only one person! So in the next 3 weeks I'm suppose to have my current house packed, move into my new house, and go to Florida to see family

rygar · 11/22/2015, 03:08 PM

Whats your plan as far as aquascaping?

Dmorty217 · 11/22/2015, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rygar

Whats your plan as far as aquascaping?

I plan on stacking rock along the back and left side walls in the tank. Then a large structure in the center with lots of open room in the front. I first wanted to do large 100lb pieces of rock but since have decided that less is more and went with the Sera Siprax. I bought enough to run the entire 1000g system with no rock or sand

10/23/2015, 01:14 PM	#53
FishyFishy69 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Calgary, AB Canada Posts: 209	Mad jelly of the dimensions!! I'm looking at building a FOWLR thats 6X6X2. Can't wait to see this up and running. __________________ 210 Gallon Reef - 84"X24"X24" + 2 X 60 gallon sumps, 90 gallon Cheato Fuge and 60 gallon Frag Tank 210 Gallon FOWLR - 72"X24"X28" - 40 Gallon Cheato Fuge and 60 Gallon sump

10/27/2015, 05:02 PM	#55
SPotter Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 5,691	I would look into a either a mini split system or a Santa Fe dehumidifier. I had the Santa Fe in my last house and worked great! No rust. __________________ 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

10/27/2015, 07:02 PM	#56
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	I'm doing a 70 pint per day dehumidifier but I wasn't sure if that would be enough. I had a 125g at the current house we live ion off the kitchen by a buck stove and it rusted it in less than a yr. No water ever touched it directly. In my living room I have the 220g but not sure if that had any effect or not __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

10/28/2015, 09:56 AM	#58
nuxx RC Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 3,990	We have a 50 on our 470 and 70 on our 150. Humidity stays down in the house around 47-50%. Have to empty out the 50 everyday though... __________________ Peter TankStop - Fish and Coral 470G Display - Build Thread Current Tank Info: Retired - 470 Gallon Mixed Reef (120x29x31")

10/29/2015, 07:32 PM	#60
muttley000 MTS Sufferer! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 1,926	Greetings from Up North! Glad to see this is finally coming together for you! __________________ Next step on the system is adding A 90 gallon! Current Tank Info: 475 multitank system is now running! Several hundred gallons of additions planned!

10/28/2015, 07:52 AM	#57
anbosu Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mount Juliet, TN Posts: 4,528	If you can set up the dehumidifier to drain it might be enough. I would consider a mini split, or at least set up an exhaust fan with a humidistat attached.

11/07/2015, 09:55 PM	#62
hedgedrew Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,159	Hey Der ! Looking good

11/07/2015, 10:12 PM	#63
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	What are you going to do for a skimmer? Lights? Water flow I'm jealous of the tank size tho for sure! Corey

11/08/2015, 09:47 AM	#66
Dkuhlmann Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 8,823	Love the tank dimensions. What is the thickness of the acrylic? Angel fish and Butterfly fish are my favorites! Were you able to get the fish from that guy, that sure was a great deal on those. __________________ Previous tanks: 200 gal fowlr 9" Emperor Angel and many different butterfly fish 4" maroon clown and several other fish, 50 gal sump, 40 gal mixed reef/fish mostly softies and LPS. Current Tank Info: 40b 750 gph 45 lbs lr, 2"-3" sand, 165w full spectrum dimable LED, 20 gal sump/refugium 30 lbs lr, Bak Pak 2 skimmer, 4" sock temp 79-80, sg 1.026, NH3 0, NO2 0, NO3 <10, ph 8.2, calc 400, mag 1300

11/08/2015, 11:46 AM	#68
marinelife Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Union, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,590	This tank not done yet __________________ I'm a SaltGeek are You? All LED since 2010. Current Tank Info: 375 Gallon Reef with siporax, all LED lighting, and Red Dragon 3 and Abyzz A200 on 2 closed loops.

11/21/2015, 07:22 PM	#72
Dkuhlmann Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 8,823	Any updates? __________________ Previous tanks: 200 gal fowlr 9" Emperor Angel and many different butterfly fish 4" maroon clown and several other fish, 50 gal sump, 40 gal mixed reef/fish mostly softies and LPS. Current Tank Info: 40b 750 gph 45 lbs lr, 2"-3" sand, 165w full spectrum dimable LED, 20 gal sump/refugium 30 lbs lr, Bak Pak 2 skimmer, 4" sock temp 79-80, sg 1.026, NH3 0, NO2 0, NO3 <10, ph 8.2, calc 400, mag 1300

11/22/2015, 08:24 AM	#73
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	Not much going on. Been busy with work and life! The 125g is up and cycled ready for fish. My builder is dropping the ball in the last week or so as far as finishing the house but we hope to move in week after next. I will be plumbing the 625g next week and trying to get water in the tank. I have a male false personifer coming on December 1st to start getting fish into QT. trying to pack my current home and also make progress at the new house it tough... I'm only one person! So in the next 3 weeks I'm suppose to have my current house packed, move into my new house, and go to Florida to see family __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

11/22/2015, 03:08 PM	#74
rygar Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: michigan Posts: 282	Whats your plan as far as aquascaping?