Tank of the Month - October 2004 - Page 7

John Brancheau · 11/05/2004, 10:56 PM

JYC,

Thanks for the compliments...

There is abut 50 pounds or so of rock, along with the macro algaes.

Pm me if you would like more details.....

John

MacnReef · 11/10/2004, 03:19 PM

John...I was just looking at your pictures and had a question about your stand. How many braces do you have and are they 2x4's?

TIA,
Mike

John Brancheau · 11/10/2004, 06:43 PM

Thought this one was gone...

Mac,

I only have two vertical braces, but the front half in anchored into the wall. The two that are there are 4x4's bolted with 6" lag bolts...

Hope that helps.....

MacnReef · 11/10/2004, 06:47 PM

WOW, 6" lags...you didn't play around.

Thanx Mike

John Brancheau · 11/10/2004, 07:29 PM

Didn't want to find out too late that the two verticals wouldn't do it........

Quiverfull · 11/17/2004, 05:27 PM

John:

Beautiful tank! Can you give me some info on your Durso mod for your Euro Reef skimmers? I have a CS6-2 and would like to get rid of the sponge.

John Brancheau · 11/17/2004, 07:39 PM

Thanks very much,

I am not really sure where the info is, but I will try to explain:

You will need a 1 1/4 inch piece of pvc, 1 "t", and one "90", alsp 1 cap for the top of the "t"...

Basically, the t connects to the riser tube, vertically, after you remove the sponge, drill a 3/8 inch hole int the cap and put it one the top of the T, connect the 90 to the horizontal part of the t and then run about a 8 inch piece from the 90 down for water return.....

the riser tube will still work same as before, up and down for water adjustments.........

I know this is a little confusing, but if you look at the pics of my sump, you should be able to see what I am talking about........

PM me if you need further assistance........

John

CrazyLionfish · 07/29/2005, 10:34 AM

Awesome tank!!! I hope my tank looks like yours, but a mini version (40 gallon) lol. Anyways, where did you get your eggcrate, I was going to go to homedepot today, but is there any other name for the stuff?

katchupoy · 07/29/2005, 10:51 AM

Look at their lighting section.... this usually used for light diffusers.

Casperson · 12/13/2005, 09:56 AM

Hi John,
I'm new to Reef Central, got here by Wet Web Media (Calfo and Fenners site)
Beautiful tank! my future goal would be to move in your direction. Need more space and
$$$$$ but you know I won't let that stop me. javascript:smilie('

') I've been in the hobby for over 10 years now. Don't really think of it as a hobby. This stuff we do is way beyond that. javascript:smilie('

')

Any way, could you tell me what you did to your Euro Skimmer and sponge? I'm in the process of buying a Euro and would like to know as much as I can about DIY stuff. Please, If you could explain in detail or lead me to the thread that explains what you did. One other thing, What supports the weight of your tank? Did you build your stand yourself?

Thanks so much,
I would be glad to chat anytime about what we do in this hobby. I'm always looking for things people do to improve their reefs. casperso@optonline.net

Tom Casperson

Casperson · 12/13/2005, 10:04 AM

John, Just read the past replies. didn't think to read them first!
All questions answered. Any other advise would be apreciated. I'm about to embark on
a major tank upsize very soon.

Thanks,
Tom

sickman · 02/06/2006, 06:01 PM

hey, just wanted to give kudos, I've looked at every tank of the month and yours is the one I bookmarked and is my inspiration for my new 125... hope to have something close to what you have in a few very long years lol

Narzyzz12 · 01/14/2017, 09:39 AM

Thats an incredible system, can't even imagine what I was doing 13 years ago.I hope all is well.

11/05/2004, 10:56 PM	#151
John Brancheau Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wyandotte, Michigan Posts: 527	JYC, Thanks for the compliments... There is abut 50 pounds or so of rock, along with the macro algaes. Pm me if you would like more details..... John __________________ If it is worth doin, be patient and do it right.... Current Tank Info: 180 in wall,Bubble King 300,Red Dragon 6.5 , Schuran, Jetstream 1, 100 gallon sump/ fuge,Tunze 6100,6080, 4 250 RO III's, Hamilton 14ks with 2- 6 foot vho's,sps dominated with some clams..

11/10/2004, 03:19 PM	#152
MacnReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 4,307	John...I was just looking at your pictures and had a question about your stand. How many braces do you have and are they 2x4's? TIA, Mike __________________ Something custom in the works... Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic RR l SLS Tek 4x39W T5's l AES Sump l OceanRunner 3500 Return l Reef Octopus 110 Recir. Skimmer

11/10/2004, 06:43 PM	#153
John Brancheau Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wyandotte, Michigan Posts: 527	Thought this one was gone... Mac, I only have two vertical braces, but the front half in anchored into the wall. The two that are there are 4x4's bolted with 6" lag bolts... Hope that helps..... __________________ If it is worth doin, be patient and do it right.... Current Tank Info: 180 in wall,Bubble King 300,Red Dragon 6.5 , Schuran, Jetstream 1, 100 gallon sump/ fuge,Tunze 6100,6080, 4 250 RO III's, Hamilton 14ks with 2- 6 foot vho's,sps dominated with some clams..

11/10/2004, 06:47 PM	#154
MacnReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 4,307	WOW, 6" lags...you didn't play around. Thanx Mike __________________ Something custom in the works... Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic RR l SLS Tek 4x39W T5's l AES Sump l OceanRunner 3500 Return l Reef Octopus 110 Recir. Skimmer

11/10/2004, 07:29 PM	#155
John Brancheau Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wyandotte, Michigan Posts: 527	Didn't want to find out too late that the two verticals wouldn't do it........ __________________ If it is worth doin, be patient and do it right.... Current Tank Info: 180 in wall,Bubble King 300,Red Dragon 6.5 , Schuran, Jetstream 1, 100 gallon sump/ fuge,Tunze 6100,6080, 4 250 RO III's, Hamilton 14ks with 2- 6 foot vho's,sps dominated with some clams..

11/17/2004, 05:27 PM	#156
Quiverfull Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 489	John: Beautiful tank! Can you give me some info on your Durso mod for your Euro Reef skimmers? I have a CS6-2 and would like to get rid of the sponge. __________________ Quiver -----> Current Tank Info: 120g Oceanic RR 250w HQI MH x 2 and T5 x 2, Euroreef CS6-2 skimmer, 37g Oceanic Show live rock and powerheads only Ecotech 24 in Marine LED, AGA 92g Corner bowfront

11/17/2004, 07:39 PM	#157
John Brancheau Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wyandotte, Michigan Posts: 527	Thanks very much, I am not really sure where the info is, but I will try to explain: You will need a 1 1/4 inch piece of pvc, 1 "t", and one "90", alsp 1 cap for the top of the "t"... Basically, the t connects to the riser tube, vertically, after you remove the sponge, drill a 3/8 inch hole int the cap and put it one the top of the T, connect the 90 to the horizontal part of the t and then run about a 8 inch piece from the 90 down for water return..... the riser tube will still work same as before, up and down for water adjustments......... I know this is a little confusing, but if you look at the pics of my sump, you should be able to see what I am talking about........ PM me if you need further assistance........ John __________________ If it is worth doin, be patient and do it right.... Current Tank Info: 180 in wall,Bubble King 300,Red Dragon 6.5 , Schuran, Jetstream 1, 100 gallon sump/ fuge,Tunze 6100,6080, 4 250 RO III's, Hamilton 14ks with 2- 6 foot vho's,sps dominated with some clams..

07/29/2005, 10:34 AM	#158
CrazyLionfish Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: IL Posts: 1,627	Awesome tank!!! I hope my tank looks like yours, but a mini version (40 gallon) lol. Anyways, where did you get your eggcrate, I was going to go to homedepot today, but is there any other name for the stuff? __________________ Matt Current Tank Info: 75 gallon fowlr, 12 gallon, 40 gallon reef

07/29/2005, 10:51 AM	#159
katchupoy Moved On Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,548	Look at their lighting section.... this usually used for light diffusers.

12/13/2005, 09:56 AM	#160
Casperson Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 101	Skimmer PVC DIY Hi John, I'm new to Reef Central, got here by Wet Web Media (Calfo and Fenners site) Beautiful tank! my future goal would be to move in your direction. Need more space and $$$$$ but you know I won't let that stop me. javascript:smilie('') I've been in the hobby for over 10 years now. Don't really think of it as a hobby. This stuff we do is way beyond that. javascript:smilie('') Any way, could you tell me what you did to your Euro Skimmer and sponge? I'm in the process of buying a Euro and would like to know as much as I can about DIY stuff. Please, If you could explain in detail or lead me to the thread that explains what you did. One other thing, What supports the weight of your tank? Did you build your stand yourself? Thanks so much, I would be glad to chat anytime about what we do in this hobby. I'm always looking for things people do to improve their reefs. casperso@optonline.net Tom Casperson

12/13/2005, 10:04 AM	#161
Casperson Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 101	John, Just read the past replies. didn't think to read them first! All questions answered. Any other advise would be apreciated. I'm about to embark on a major tank upsize very soon. Thanks, Tom

02/06/2006, 06:01 PM	#162
sickman Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boynton Beach FL Posts: 364	hey, just wanted to give kudos, I've looked at every tank of the month and yours is the one I bookmarked and is my inspiration for my new 125... hope to have something close to what you have in a few very long years lol __________________ Boynton Beach? Shipping old people around the world at half price. Current Tank Info: 135gallon mixed reef, octopus recirc skimmer, and tons of stuff!

01/14/2017, 09:39 AM	#163
Narzyzz12 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Naples Posts: 88	Thats an incredible system, can't even imagine what I was doing 13 years ago.I hope all is well. __________________ Follow on IG Narzyzz_12 Current Tank Info: Corallife Biocube 29 and Nuvo 8