My 500G Osama Reef-2

Osama · 11/08/2013, 03:20 AM

My new setup : 500g main tank with Starphire glass front & back a 70g sump 65g frag 65g refuge

Assassynation · 11/08/2013, 05:09 AM

no pics?

Newbie Aquarist · 11/08/2013, 05:18 AM

He/she might have accidentally placed the photo in the wrong link.

Osama · 11/08/2013, 06:28 AM

I am not sure how to attach photos. Sorry . here is the link ..(Equipment at LFS) http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/os...tml?sort=3&o=4

ghengis · 11/08/2013, 06:58 AM

See that list of links on the right of your Photobucket page?? Click the one that says "IMG" (it will automatically copy for you) and paste here.

Nice tank!!

Osama · 11/08/2013, 07:05 AM

Thanks Ghengis.. LFS says will start bringing equipment to Hse next week. Will be a room divider

Osama · 11/08/2013, 03:03 PM

I will list the equipment details once it arrives meanwhile here is a picture of a monster skimmer I hope it is as good as LFS says it is and my requirement of efficient and QUIET! by Aquarium Engineering
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/...2.jpg~original

Osama · 11/12/2013, 05:20 PM

Here comes the 500g plus 3X60g tanks. Room divider between FR & Home Office Room (now as a retired engineer it is my play/office room)
Frame/stand built in shop with the 3 small tanks & plumbing in place
500g tank & piping also prepared in shop and assembled in less than one hour at my place (took two hours to move from truck to my Family-office rooms

Stand being moved from truck with 3X60g glass tanks followed by main all glass 500g tank

500g made it to FR

In back corner is my 65g inhabitants ready to jump into their new home. Bottom tanks: left will be frag tank, Middle is sump, right is refuge

mayjong · 11/12/2013, 05:54 PM

looks good-
who built it?

Newbie Aquarist · 11/12/2013, 05:58 PM

Very impressive. What were the dimensions of the display?

Sonicboom · 11/12/2013, 06:20 PM

Looks great and congratulations on a successful delivery. Tagging along!

Osama · 11/12/2013, 06:24 PM

Tank by Glass Cages dimensions 130 X 20H X31D the 60-65g tanks are rimless glass tanks are two 36X 24X16 and a sump 48X18X16. Next work will be electrical on Thursday & A storage closet to house the skimmer, calc rector and Kalkwasser and Apex controller. Details to follow the installation ...

albano · 11/12/2013, 06:31 PM

Very nice!.... But those dimensions are not 500g

ace_92101 · 11/12/2013, 06:32 PM

What's the thickness on the glass?

Osama · 11/12/2013, 06:43 PM

Almost eleven feet

Osama · 11/12/2013, 06:49 PM

Sorry dimensions are 130X30X31
Thickness appears to be as per my measurement 3/4 inch with four braces on top surface

SPotter · 11/12/2013, 07:50 PM

tagging along! thats a lot of tank....not sure if I would trust a glass cages build on something that big. Looking forward to seeing this develop!

owenspackman · 11/12/2013, 08:39 PM

joining in on this one!

Osama · 11/12/2013, 09:00 PM

Steve: I am not familiar with glass cages. I am relying totally on my LFS that I knew from before I sold my previous 180 & 320 gallons (4 years ago)... Hope the tank is OK. the work on the plumbing and framing looks VG. Do not need a not so good main tank. Paying my LFS good bucks for it... Thanks for the cautionary note. Filling it up now with a new 90GPD SpectraPure and my old 150GPD RO/DI Combined effluent rdgs at 5 ppm.... Will check for leaks etc but longer term we shall see.

SPotter · 11/12/2013, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Osama

Steve: I am not familiar with glass cages. I am relying totally on my LFS that I knew from before I sold my previous 180 & 320 gallons (4 years ago)... Hope the tank is OK. the work on the plumbing and framing looks VG. Do not need a not so good main tank. Paying my LFS good bucks for it... Thanks for the cautionary note. Filling it up now with a new 90GPD SpectraPure and my old 150GPD RO/DI Combined effluent rdgs at 5 ppm.... Will check for leaks etc but longer term we shall see.

Sorry...dont want to cause any alarm. Just check the seams to make sure they look good. Is the tank brand new or did you buy it used?

Osama · 11/12/2013, 09:11 PM

Thanks Steve. I like RC because of the people and the opinions and suggestions and learning I get from here. I will be looking closely at all the seams and the whole tank and go over my observations with LFS owner and anything that I do not understand I will post here to get advise/opinions etc.. Thanks a million Steve. to ALL at RC; Please keep the opinions coming I appreciate it..

Sonicboom · 11/12/2013, 09:21 PM

question on the loc line returns, it looks like they are fed from one end, i can't tell if it's closed loop but the first return might be way stronger than the last one in the chain. will wait on updated pics.

Osama · 11/12/2013, 09:32 PM

Sonic: I have two returns to main tank Each with its dedicated own pump diablo 10500 DC pump. One return from the right and front// second return from the left and back. Each returns have 4 outlets each with a dual nozzle. Will have coming, 4 pumps for the main tank closed loop, Echotech MP60

biecacka · 11/12/2013, 09:49 PM

Following along! Please make sure you follow glass cages suggestions for stand and I think they require padding under the tank.
Looking good!

Corey

Osama · 11/12/2013, 10:13 PM

Corey thanks. My setup is being put together by a "professional" that I used before and was happy with him. He has Styrofoam under all four tanks. and made sure everything is super level. I'll keep all informed of progress Hope for the best. Have filled two inches of water Twenty eight inches to go plus 3 small tanks needing another 180 gallons.. PATIENCE is in demand in my household!!

11/08/2013, 03:20 AM	#1
Osama Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Palatine NW suburb of Chicago Posts: 1,026	My 500G Osama Reef-2 My new setup : 500g main tank with Starphire glass front & back a 70g sump 65g frag 65g refuge

11/08/2013, 06:58 AM	#5
ghengis Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cairns, Australia Posts: 81	See that list of links on the right of your Photobucket page?? Click the one that says "IMG" (it will automatically copy for you) and paste here. Nice tank!! __________________ Adam.

11/08/2013, 03:03 PM	#7
Osama Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Palatine NW suburb of Chicago Posts: 1,026	I will list the equipment details once it arrives meanwhile here is a picture of a monster skimmer I hope it is as good as LFS says it is and my requirement of efficient and QUIET! by Aquarium Engineering http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/...2.jpg~original Last edited by Osama; 11/14/2017 at 03:33 PM.

11/12/2013, 05:20 PM	#8
Osama Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Palatine NW suburb of Chicago Posts: 1,026	Tank arrived Here comes the 500g plus 3X60g tanks. Room divider between FR & Home Office Room (now as a retired engineer it is my play/office room) Frame/stand built in shop with the 3 small tanks & plumbing in place 500g tank & piping also prepared in shop and assembled in less than one hour at my place (took two hours to move from truck to my Family-office rooms Stand being moved from truck with 3X60g glass tanks followed by main all glass 500g tank 500g made it to FR In back corner is my 65g inhabitants ready to jump into their new home. Bottom tanks: left will be frag tank, Middle is sump, right is refuge

11/12/2013, 05:54 PM	#9
mayjong Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 2,426	looks good- who built it? __________________ No Tanks... I'm out! still lurking, though...

11/08/2013, 05:09 AM	#2
Assassynation Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 23	no pics?

11/08/2013, 05:18 AM	#3
Newbie Aquarist Reefing is my middle name Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,796	He/she might have accidentally placed the photo in the wrong link.

11/08/2013, 06:28 AM	#4
Osama Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Palatine NW suburb of Chicago Posts: 1,026	I am not sure how to attach photos. Sorry . here is the link ..(Equipment at LFS) http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/os...tml?sort=3&o=4

11/08/2013, 07:05 AM	#6
Osama Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Palatine NW suburb of Chicago Posts: 1,026	Thanks Ghengis.. LFS says will start bringing equipment to Hse next week. Will be a room divider

11/12/2013, 05:58 PM	#10
Newbie Aquarist Reefing is my middle name Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,796	Very impressive. What were the dimensions of the display?

11/12/2013, 06:20 PM	#11
Sonicboom Addicted to salt Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Carrollwood, FL Posts: 2,450	Looks great and congratulations on a successful delivery. Tagging along! __________________ "60% of the time it works every time..." - Anchorman Current Tank Info: 180 Aqueon RR / SRO3000Int / BLDC15 / TriggerSys custom Sump / AI Hydra 52 and Hydra 26

11/12/2013, 06:24 PM	#12
Osama Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Palatine NW suburb of Chicago Posts: 1,026	dimensions Tank by Glass Cages dimensions 130 X 20H X31D the 60-65g tanks are rimless glass tanks are two 36X 24X16 and a sump 48X18X16. Next work will be electrical on Thursday & A storage closet to house the skimmer, calc rector and Kalkwasser and Apex controller. Details to follow the installation ...

11/12/2013, 06:31 PM	#13
albano SALTWATER since '73 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Katonah, NY/ San Fernando Ca./ Sea Isle City NJ Posts: 6,210	Very nice!.... But those dimensions are not 500g __________________ ______________________________________ Jan. '11 TOTM Manhattan Reefs Current Tank Info: 500g & 200g acrylic DTs/2 separate reef systems

11/12/2013, 06:32 PM	#14
ace_92101 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cebu, Philippines Posts: 763	What's the thickness on the glass?

11/12/2013, 06:43 PM	#15
Osama Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Palatine NW suburb of Chicago Posts: 1,026	Almost eleven feet

11/12/2013, 06:49 PM	#16
Osama Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Palatine NW suburb of Chicago Posts: 1,026	Sorry dimensions are 130X30X31 Thickness appears to be as per my measurement 3/4 inch with four braces on top surface

11/12/2013, 07:50 PM	#17
SPotter Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 5,691	tagging along! thats a lot of tank....not sure if I would trust a glass cages build on something that big. Looking forward to seeing this develop! __________________ 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

11/12/2013, 08:39 PM	#18
owenspackman Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 835	joining in on this one!

11/12/2013, 09:00 PM	#19
Osama Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Palatine NW suburb of Chicago Posts: 1,026	Steve: I am not familiar with glass cages. I am relying totally on my LFS that I knew from before I sold my previous 180 & 320 gallons (4 years ago)... Hope the tank is OK. the work on the plumbing and framing looks VG. Do not need a not so good main tank. Paying my LFS good bucks for it... Thanks for the cautionary note. Filling it up now with a new 90GPD SpectraPure and my old 150GPD RO/DI Combined effluent rdgs at 5 ppm.... Will check for leaks etc but longer term we shall see.

11/12/2013, 09:11 PM	#21
Osama Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Palatine NW suburb of Chicago Posts: 1,026	Thanks Steve. I like RC because of the people and the opinions and suggestions and learning I get from here. I will be looking closely at all the seams and the whole tank and go over my observations with LFS owner and anything that I do not understand I will post here to get advise/opinions etc.. Thanks a million Steve. to ALL at RC; Please keep the opinions coming I appreciate it..

11/12/2013, 09:21 PM	#22
Sonicboom Addicted to salt Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Carrollwood, FL Posts: 2,450	question on the loc line returns, it looks like they are fed from one end, i can't tell if it's closed loop but the first return might be way stronger than the last one in the chain. will wait on updated pics. __________________ "60% of the time it works every time..." - Anchorman Current Tank Info: 180 Aqueon RR / SRO3000Int / BLDC15 / TriggerSys custom Sump / AI Hydra 52 and Hydra 26

11/12/2013, 09:32 PM	#23
Osama Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Palatine NW suburb of Chicago Posts: 1,026	Sonic: I have two returns to main tank Each with its dedicated own pump diablo 10500 DC pump. One return from the right and front// second return from the left and back. Each returns have 4 outlets each with a dual nozzle. Will have coming, 4 pumps for the main tank closed loop, Echotech MP60

11/12/2013, 09:49 PM	#24
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Following along! Please make sure you follow glass cages suggestions for stand and I think they require padding under the tank. Looking good! Corey

11/12/2013, 10:13 PM	#25
Osama Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Palatine NW suburb of Chicago Posts: 1,026	Corey thanks. My setup is being put together by a "professional" that I used before and was happy with him. He has Styrofoam under all four tanks. and made sure everything is super level. I'll keep all informed of progress Hope for the best. Have filled two inches of water Twenty eight inches to go plus 3 small tanks needing another 180 gallons.. PATIENCE is in demand in my household!!