Our Mini 425 Ocean - Page 5

pcostanzo · 08/12/2007, 06:23 AM

That was an excellent price Eric. My 1st thought was "I can use my 300gal for a sump and get a 600gal" Then I came to my senses. I hate when that happens.

steve the plumb · 08/12/2007, 08:21 AM

It seems that even at 300 gal I am thinking I could have gone bigger.

erics3000 · 08/12/2007, 10:22 AM

I know what you guys mean. I was thinking of going wider but ran out of room. I have already thought about using my 300 as a sump down the line. HAHHAHHA.

I am going to start doing some research on controllers. I am trying to plan how I want my calcium reactor set up as well. I am also thinking on getting a kalk reactor. I like this months TOM the way he has his kalk turn on when his ph gets low. Now I am rethinking aquacontroller junior and may go with something else.

How do you guys feed your fuge? My fuge and sump will be below my tank. I was thinking of running one drain to the fuge and the other to the sump. Then drill the 55fuge to drain into the 75sump. Anybody have any other good ideas.

steve the plumb · 08/12/2007, 10:47 AM

I am not there yet.More than likely both drains will go into my sump.My sump and fuge will be the same.I have my old sump witch I thought of using as a fuge but I will have to see when everything is setup.

pcostanzo · 08/12/2007, 11:04 AM

Let me know what you come up with for the controller. I was thinking of the Aquacontroller jr also. The only thing I regret not going bigger on the 300 is the 24" depth. The height is good at 30" the width is good at 96" but going 36" or 48" on the depth would be awesome.

erics3000 · 08/12/2007, 11:48 AM

Here are some pics of my little buddy. he is 20months Miami Blue

Here he is getting in trouble.

alpine · 08/12/2007, 01:26 PM

Damn Eric that is one sweet pit.I have a 5 1/2 yr old american staffordshire terrier and wouldnt trade her for the world.Best dogs you can ever get imo.

The tank looks great,have heard some horror stories from glass cages,but like you stated mostly about customer service.

Look forward to seeing some progress and more pics.

Lunchbucket · 08/12/2007, 03:30 PM

Great looking pup. Where did you get that beauty from?

Keep updating tank picsk.
Lunchbucket

steve the plumb · 08/12/2007, 05:37 PM

Yes I am also looking into a controller.Having a deep tank is a pain.My 150 was 30" and trust me the depth is nice to look at but when you have to stick your hands in the tank or pick something up that fell your arm pit gets wet.This is why I went with 24"

clekchau · 08/12/2007, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by erics3000
Here are some pics of my little buddy. he is 20months Miami Blue

thats a beautiful and nice little dog eric, looks like he is well loved too. our 145 lb boerboel puppy just turned 10 months, i know how you feel.

danskim · 08/12/2007, 09:19 PM

I like my AC Jr.

NanoGurl · 08/12/2007, 10:34 PM

Great photos =)

pcostanzo · 08/13/2007, 04:55 AM

Whats the big difference with the Aqua controller jr and the Aqua controller 3? The jr can control temp, ph, lights. Sounds pretty good.

46bfinGA · 08/13/2007, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pcostanzo
Whats the big difference with the Aqua controller jr and the Aqua controller 3? The jr can control temp, ph, lights. Sounds pretty good.

The AC3 has built in server and can control more outlets.Has Orp probe as well.You can also control multiple tanks.

pcostanzo · 08/13/2007, 03:29 PM

All right. So if you're controlling heater/chiller for temp, PH for your Ca reactor, MH and VHO for lights, you're probably OK with the jr. and that 8 outlet devise.

erics3000 · 08/13/2007, 08:56 PM

Alpine - I am trying to push myself. Work has been a little crazy since I got home.

Lunchbucket- I got him from a friend who got the daddy from Miami, I saw your site and saw your Torino, My first car was a 74 ford Torino. Coolâ€¦

NanoGurl- Thanks. He is a cute little guy.

Clekchau- Damm 145 at 10months thatâ€™s big.

Danskim- I think I might go with the jr. also. What else does everyone use on their systems?

Paul- how do you control your Kalk. I like the one you were talking about.
http://www.marineandreef.com/shoppro...r_stirrers.htm

Well I did squeeze a little work in. I got the outside of the wall sanded and put some primer on it. I hate drywallâ€¦I started priming the inside of the stand while I was at it. Here are some pics. One more cut of mud and the texture and it will be ready for paint.

cbui2 · 08/13/2007, 10:42 PM

nice touch Eric and great updates, the exterior corner rounded edge look great. is that all you have to keep you from sweating, one little fan

. the heat index is crazy during peak summer. how big is your fish room again? sorry but i might have miss it? and your wife doesn't mind the dust

pcostanzo · 08/14/2007, 03:59 AM

Nice. Bet you can't wait to get things cleaned up.

erics3000 · 08/14/2007, 08:47 AM

Bart -I had the AC cranking. In Florida the AC is always on. I know I need to clean all my filters big time. That fan was so I could vent out the fumes of the paint. I have a ton of dust to clean. I need to do the other side and sand one more time. Then plenty of cleaning. I think tonight I will cover more then my tank.

Paul _ I just want to get this drywall done and spray the texture. Cant wait till I am there. So close..

bleedingthought · 08/14/2007, 12:50 PM

This is looking very nice so far. I'm joining you for the ride, if you don't mind, and I look forward to your progress!

erics3000 · 08/14/2007, 12:56 PM

Thiago- Welcome aboard..

Avast Marine · 08/16/2007, 10:04 AM

Next time try using a wet sponge to "sand" the drywall. Works great and no mess.

erics3000 · 08/16/2007, 11:17 AM

Dandy7200- DAMm I didn't think about that. Like wet sanding paint.

Bart- Fish room is 12x10 1/2 Where the tank is that entire side of the room is dedicated to fish equipment. The other side will be a big L desk for my office. Sump under the tank about 18 on right for om and pluming returns. On the left about 2 1/2 of shelves for reactors and a QT tank. The water change system will be in the garage.

I got all the drywall put up on the inside with the electrical ran to the roof. One more coat of mud and spray texture and i should be done with drywall. I need to cut a hole in the roof for a coupe vents. The I can finally clean all the dust out of the house. Wife has been extremely cool about it. I have to work this weekend but still want to try and squeeze finishing the wall. I will post some pics soon. I need to work tonight but will try and squeeze some time in.

ReefArtist · 08/16/2007, 11:34 AM

Hi Eric,
Just read your thread - very nice setup. Just a thought on the AquaController. I really like the web interface with the ACIII - something happens when you're away you can actually do something about it. But I know it's a lot of extra bucks.

Here's a spreadsheet I did to compare some units I've been look at - it's a spin off the larger one that someone did a while ago.

http://www.reefdiversity.com/images/...lerChanged.mht

pookstreet · 08/16/2007, 12:52 PM

Nice work on the fish room Eric. Now hurry up and get the tank in there. And I thought I was slow

08/12/2007, 06:23 AM	#101
pcostanzo Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 358	That was an excellent price Eric. My 1st thought was "I can use my 300gal for a sump and get a 600gal" Then I came to my senses. I hate when that happens. __________________ Paul I've spilled a drop or two of water in my day. (click red house for my build thread) Current Tank Info: 70 gal Oceanic Tech Series, 55 gal sump, ATI Powermodule 6xT5 lights, Vortech MP40w, Aqua-c EV240 skimmer, Neptune Aquacontroller Jr

08/12/2007, 10:22 AM	#103
erics3000 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Palm Bay FL Posts: 2,957	I know what you guys mean. I was thinking of going wider but ran out of room. I have already thought about using my 300 as a sump down the line. HAHHAHHA. I am going to start doing some research on controllers. I am trying to plan how I want my calcium reactor set up as well. I am also thinking on getting a kalk reactor. I like this months TOM the way he has his kalk turn on when his ph gets low. Now I am rethinking aquacontroller junior and may go with something else. How do you guys feed your fuge? My fuge and sump will be below my tank. I was thinking of running one drain to the fuge and the other to the sump. Then drill the 55fuge to drain into the 75sump. Anybody have any other good ideas. __________________ Eric (Red House for my 300 display 600 system) Current Tank Info: 600 gallon system with 300 display

08/12/2007, 11:04 AM	#105
pcostanzo Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 358	Let me know what you come up with for the controller. I was thinking of the Aquacontroller jr also. The only thing I regret not going bigger on the 300 is the 24" depth. The height is good at 30" the width is good at 96" but going 36" or 48" on the depth would be awesome. __________________ Paul I've spilled a drop or two of water in my day. (click red house for my build thread) Current Tank Info: 70 gal Oceanic Tech Series, 55 gal sump, ATI Powermodule 6xT5 lights, Vortech MP40w, Aqua-c EV240 skimmer, Neptune Aquacontroller Jr

08/12/2007, 11:48 AM	#106
erics3000 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Palm Bay FL Posts: 2,957	Here are some pics of my little buddy. he is 20months Miami Blue Here he is getting in trouble. __________________ Eric (Red House for my 300 display 600 system) Current Tank Info: 600 gallon system with 300 display

08/12/2007, 01:26 PM	#107
alpine Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Jacksonville,FL Posts: 1,156	Damn Eric that is one sweet pit.I have a 5 1/2 yr old american staffordshire terrier and wouldnt trade her for the world.Best dogs you can ever get imo. The tank looks great,have heard some horror stories from glass cages,but like you stated mostly about customer service. Look forward to seeing some progress and more pics. __________________ Jorge We are the Reef Central....It is useless to resist. We will assimilate you into our collective. Resistance is futile.

08/12/2007, 08:21 AM	#102
steve the plumb Moved On Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,664	It seems that even at 300 gal I am thinking I could have gone bigger.

08/12/2007, 10:47 AM	#104
steve the plumb Moved On Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,664	I am not there yet.More than likely both drains will go into my sump.My sump and fuge will be the same.I have my old sump witch I thought of using as a fuge but I will have to see when everything is setup.

08/12/2007, 03:30 PM	#108
Lunchbucket Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 12,924	Great looking pup. Where did you get that beauty from? Keep updating tank picsk. Lunchbucket __________________ Trying to lose weight by walking is like trying to bake a cake w/ a cigarette lighter - Lunchbucket - "Nancy-Boy Extraordinaire" - maxxII- Current Tank Info: 58gal Oceanic RR, 2x400w MH (20k XM and 10k XM), Deltec PF601 Ca Rx, Deltec AP701 skimmer, mag950 return, iwaki 55rlt w/ an Oceansmotions 4-way unit, Tunze 7300 and 6000 each w/ controller, fluidized po4 rx

08/12/2007, 05:37 PM	#109
steve the plumb Moved On Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,664	Yes I am also looking into a controller.Having a deep tank is a pain.My 150 was 30" and trust me the depth is nice to look at but when you have to stick your hands in the tank or pick something up that fell your arm pit gets wet.This is why I went with 24"

08/12/2007, 09:19 PM	#111
danskim Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 1,639	I like my AC Jr. __________________ Dan The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. -Jacques Cousteau

08/12/2007, 10:34 PM	#112
NanoGurl Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 4,306	Great photos =)

08/13/2007, 04:55 AM	#113
pcostanzo Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 358	Whats the big difference with the Aqua controller jr and the Aqua controller 3? The jr can control temp, ph, lights. Sounds pretty good. __________________ Paul I've spilled a drop or two of water in my day. (click red house for my build thread) Current Tank Info: 70 gal Oceanic Tech Series, 55 gal sump, ATI Powermodule 6xT5 lights, Vortech MP40w, Aqua-c EV240 skimmer, Neptune Aquacontroller Jr

08/13/2007, 03:29 PM	#115
pcostanzo Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 358	All right. So if you're controlling heater/chiller for temp, PH for your Ca reactor, MH and VHO for lights, you're probably OK with the jr. and that 8 outlet devise. __________________ Paul I've spilled a drop or two of water in my day. (click red house for my build thread) Current Tank Info: 70 gal Oceanic Tech Series, 55 gal sump, ATI Powermodule 6xT5 lights, Vortech MP40w, Aqua-c EV240 skimmer, Neptune Aquacontroller Jr

08/13/2007, 08:56 PM	#116
erics3000 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Palm Bay FL Posts: 2,957	Alpine - I am trying to push myself. Work has been a little crazy since I got home. Lunchbucket- I got him from a friend who got the daddy from Miami, I saw your site and saw your Torino, My first car was a 74 ford Torino. Coolâ€¦ NanoGurl- Thanks. He is a cute little guy. Clekchau- Damm 145 at 10months thatâ€™s big. Danskim- I think I might go with the jr. also. What else does everyone use on their systems? Paul- how do you control your Kalk. I like the one you were talking about. http://www.marineandreef.com/shoppro...r_stirrers.htm Well I did squeeze a little work in. I got the outside of the wall sanded and put some primer on it. I hate drywallâ€¦I started priming the inside of the stand while I was at it. Here are some pics. One more cut of mud and the texture and it will be ready for paint. __________________ Eric (Red House for my 300 display 600 system) Current Tank Info: 600 gallon system with 300 display

08/13/2007, 10:42 PM	#117
cbui2 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 2,517	nice touch Eric and great updates, the exterior corner rounded edge look great. is that all you have to keep you from sweating, one little fan . the heat index is crazy during peak summer. how big is your fish room again? sorry but i might have miss it? and your wife doesn't mind the dust __________________ Bart ********************* Current Tank Info: 600gal 96L x 48W x 30H 1"cell cast w/tons of equipments

08/14/2007, 03:59 AM	#118
pcostanzo Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 358	Nice. Bet you can't wait to get things cleaned up. __________________ Paul I've spilled a drop or two of water in my day. (click red house for my build thread) Current Tank Info: 70 gal Oceanic Tech Series, 55 gal sump, ATI Powermodule 6xT5 lights, Vortech MP40w, Aqua-c EV240 skimmer, Neptune Aquacontroller Jr

08/14/2007, 08:47 AM	#119
erics3000 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Palm Bay FL Posts: 2,957	Bart -I had the AC cranking. In Florida the AC is always on. I know I need to clean all my filters big time. That fan was so I could vent out the fumes of the paint. I have a ton of dust to clean. I need to do the other side and sand one more time. Then plenty of cleaning. I think tonight I will cover more then my tank. Paul _ I just want to get this drywall done and spray the texture. Cant wait till I am there. So close.. __________________ Eric (Red House for my 300 display 600 system) Current Tank Info: 600 gallon system with 300 display

08/14/2007, 12:50 PM	#120
bleedingthought Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 422	This is looking very nice so far. I'm joining you for the ride, if you don't mind, and I look forward to your progress! __________________ -Thiago-

08/14/2007, 12:56 PM	#121
erics3000 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Palm Bay FL Posts: 2,957	Thiago- Welcome aboard.. __________________ Eric (Red House for my 300 display 600 system) Current Tank Info: 600 gallon system with 300 display

08/16/2007, 10:04 AM	#122
Avast Marine RC Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,446	Next time try using a wet sponge to "sand" the drywall. Works great and no mess. __________________ Dan Don't rush art, you get bad art.

08/16/2007, 11:17 AM	#123
erics3000 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Palm Bay FL Posts: 2,957	Dandy7200- DAMm I didn't think about that. Like wet sanding paint. Bart- Fish room is 12x10 1/2 Where the tank is that entire side of the room is dedicated to fish equipment. The other side will be a big L desk for my office. Sump under the tank about 18 on right for om and pluming returns. On the left about 2 1/2 of shelves for reactors and a QT tank. The water change system will be in the garage. I got all the drywall put up on the inside with the electrical ran to the roof. One more coat of mud and spray texture and i should be done with drywall. I need to cut a hole in the roof for a coupe vents. The I can finally clean all the dust out of the house. Wife has been extremely cool about it. I have to work this weekend but still want to try and squeeze finishing the wall. I will post some pics soon. I need to work tonight but will try and squeeze some time in. __________________ Eric (Red House for my 300 display 600 system) Current Tank Info: 600 gallon system with 300 display

08/16/2007, 11:34 AM	#124
ReefArtist Moved On Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 2,703	Hi Eric, Just read your thread - very nice setup. Just a thought on the AquaController. I really like the web interface with the ACIII - something happens when you're away you can actually do something about it. But I know it's a lot of extra bucks. Here's a spreadsheet I did to compare some units I've been look at - it's a spin off the larger one that someone did a while ago. http://www.reefdiversity.com/images/...lerChanged.mht

08/16/2007, 12:52 PM	#125
pookstreet Registered Stick Killer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Upland, California Posts: 7,332	Nice work on the fish room Eric. Now hurry up and get the tank in there. And I thought I was slow __________________ Kenny Men's natures are alike, it is their habits that carry them far apart - Confucius All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing - Edmund Burke Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful - John Wooden Current Tank Info: What's that???