180 peninsula build - Page 2

Demonic · 04/25/2009, 10:54 AM

Yeah, I couldnt forget to post here. Just wanted to wait till I was later in the project to do it. I will take a pic today sometime since I have the camera back for now. I really need to get started on that desk so I can start mounting my electrical stuff.

BreadmanMike · 04/25/2009, 11:16 AM

Looking good.

Did you get your box from me?

Demonic · 04/25/2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally posted by NexDog
I love what you've done with that overflow. How did you actually attach it so the whole thing just doesn't topple over? What is that foam stuff you used? I've seen other people do similar things with it. I'm thinking of doing something similar but finding it over here...Can you take a picture of teh can so I can show it to my my father-in-law - then I can cart him down to the hardware store to find it.

And what do you use to stick the sand on?

Thanks. To attach it I used zip ties to the overflow slots. For the foam I just used great stuff, common stuff at any hardware store. As for making the sand stick I used Epoxy Resin I picked up from Hobby Lobby. Here is a pic..

It worked pretty good.

Demonic · 04/25/2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally posted by BreadmanMike
Looking good.

Did you get your box from me?

I did, thanks again. I just ordered the Bulk Reef Supply Dual GFO/Carbon reactor. Will hook that up today and start running it soon.

NexDog · 04/25/2009, 07:56 PM

Cheers for teh pics. I'll see what I can find.

Demonic · 04/26/2009, 05:41 PM

Couple of updated pics. I am currently building the desk that will go next to the tank. Below that houses the ATO tank, and this is where all the chemicals, food, etc will go.

dvanacker · 04/26/2009, 06:56 PM

Nice build....keep it up.

Demonic · 04/26/2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally posted by dvanacker
Nice build....keep it up.

Thanks. Its a lot more time consuming than I thought. If I could stay off RC then I am sure I would be done by now.

nchin3 · 04/26/2009, 08:22 PM

Nice.

Bruce Wayne · 04/26/2009, 08:30 PM

i think that wall u made would look cool if it was covered in zoos!

Demonic · 04/26/2009, 08:34 PM

I am thinking of covering it with something. Maybe different monti caps. We shall see. Corals will start going in next week. Need to get some more fish and finish up the desk. Then onto the skinning of the stand and canopy.

Demonic · 04/27/2009, 07:27 PM

Ok, I am at a standstill with mounting, or where to mount stuff. I want most of the stuff visible so I can see without having to open cabinets up. So I need some ideas. I need to incorporate a CPU, and 19" LCD, Reefkeeper elite, JBJ ATO, DJ power strip(probably going to mount below the desk). I still want to leave some room on the desk to allow for logging manually, fragging, etc. Open to ideas. My head hurts, LOL Here is a pic, lemme know if you need more....

ackerman · 04/27/2009, 08:31 PM

Definately need more pics

Demonic · 05/01/2009, 06:04 PM

Here are a couple of pics. I am trying to figure out the camera along with trying to figure out the RKE. Both seem impossible....
First pic is an ORA appleberry.
Second pic is a Rainbow Prostata

kudora · 05/01/2009, 10:07 PM

pics dont do justice to either of those corals, especially the appleberry.

i checked my prostata when i got home and its getting a bit of polyp extension on the other side demonic.

ackerman · 05/01/2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally posted by kudora
pics dont do justice to either of those corals, especially the appleberry.

well how bout some clear pictures then lol. I dont wanna have to drive all the way up there to see em.

Demonic · 05/01/2009, 10:31 PM

I will try to get one more pic. I am slowly figuring this thing out. Also got the RKE hooked up tonight. I need to order another PC4 though. Man I wish I could sell my blood. LOL

Thats good to hear Kudora, I noticed mine is starting to on that side. Maybe tomorrow it will look better on that other side. It really is a beautiful coral. Ackerman will be happy when we can give him a frag.

Demonic · 05/01/2009, 10:36 PM

Still trying......
The piece that is white is the piece that I accidently tore off. But hes ok.....

hypernesia · 05/09/2009, 03:14 PM

Demonic,
Nice build so far. You are definitely a DIY guy!
One suggestion and maybe I missed it in the phots is putting unions and gate valves or ball valves on each side of the dart. That way if you need to pull the pump you won't have to drain the sump or the tank. I learned that the hard way!

Demonic · 05/09/2009, 03:23 PM

LOL, its funny you mention that. I am actually taking both of the darts offline today. I sold the one that is on the closed loop and the one that is on the return will go to that one. The new returns will be two eheim 1260's. I will be adding Koralia Magnum 8's for added flow. They can be controlled by the RKE. As for taking them offline I have caps that will be screwed in to the bulkheads that will cut flow to them. There will be some water but I will drill a small hole to drain that.

DwightKeenan · 05/09/2009, 04:04 PM

I love the wall. I am planning on doing a 180 just like you with a fish room behind it.

I would love to see pictures of the wall as it matures and with water in the tank.

Demonic · 05/09/2009, 04:34 PM

I will definitely keep the thread updated. Its starting to turn colors now. First comes brown. Not good looking but good to see it going through the stages.

ackerman · 05/09/2009, 07:23 PM

We Need More Pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Demonic · 05/10/2009, 11:24 PM

I will post some tonight. I took one of the darts offline yesterday, PITA, and hooked up two Eheim 1260's for returns. I ordered a Koralia 8 and will be ordering another pretty soon (recoup some funds). I can use them on the RKE for a wavemaker. Should be pretty cool. So no more micro bubbles which is awesome. Will post some more when I wake up today. Cant do much from work...

Kdocimo90 · 05/10/2009, 11:51 PM

Is that an older version of the ReefKeeper Elite? I got mine for christmas and the touchpad is a bit different. It doesnt really look like yours and is more "touch screeny"

04/25/2009, 10:54 AM	#26
Demonic Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 815	Yeah, I couldnt forget to post here. Just wanted to wait till I was later in the project to do it. I will take a pic today sometime since I have the camera back for now. I really need to get started on that desk so I can start mounting my electrical stuff. __________________ 23,996 thawed iced cubes in a big cube and filled with flowers that grow under water.

04/25/2009, 07:56 PM	#30
NexDog Snail Killer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kyushu, Japan Posts: 4,804	Cheers for teh pics. I'll see what I can find. __________________ Laurence Flynn 340g In-Wall Envision Tank and 150g Sump. Current Tank Info: Deltec 902, PFO hood with 3x400w Radium 20k and 4x96w PC's. Hammerhead closed loop - and 2 x Tunze 6105 (and Vortech still sucks).

04/26/2009, 05:41 PM	#31
Demonic Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 815	Couple of updated pics. I am currently building the desk that will go next to the tank. Below that houses the ATO tank, and this is where all the chemicals, food, etc will go. __________________ 23,996 thawed iced cubes in a big cube and filled with flowers that grow under water.

04/26/2009, 06:56 PM	#32
dvanacker DID I SOUNDS SMRT?? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ontario, CAN Posts: 3,690	Nice build....keep it up. __________________ --DARRYL-- Current Tank Info: 200g SPS dominant Mixed Reef

04/26/2009, 08:34 PM	#36
Demonic Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 815	I am thinking of covering it with something. Maybe different monti caps. We shall see. Corals will start going in next week. Need to get some more fish and finish up the desk. Then onto the skinning of the stand and canopy. __________________ 23,996 thawed iced cubes in a big cube and filled with flowers that grow under water.

04/25/2009, 11:16 AM	#27
BreadmanMike Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,886	Looking good. Did you get your box from me?

04/26/2009, 08:22 PM	#34
nchin3 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 106	Nice.

04/26/2009, 08:30 PM	#35
Bruce Wayne Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 297	i think that wall u made would look cool if it was covered in zoos!

04/27/2009, 07:27 PM	#37
Demonic Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 815	Ok, I am at a standstill with mounting, or where to mount stuff. I want most of the stuff visible so I can see without having to open cabinets up. So I need some ideas. I need to incorporate a CPU, and 19" LCD, Reefkeeper elite, JBJ ATO, DJ power strip(probably going to mount below the desk). I still want to leave some room on the desk to allow for logging manually, fragging, etc. Open to ideas. My head hurts, LOL Here is a pic, lemme know if you need more.... __________________ 23,996 thawed iced cubes in a big cube and filled with flowers that grow under water.

04/27/2009, 08:31 PM	#38
ackerman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Jamestown, ND Posts: 286	Definately need more pics __________________ Were? Current Tank Info: 180 reef, 55g sump, diy leds with cat 4101 drivers, vortech mp40w, RKL, diy calc reactor, super reef octo 5000 ext skimmer

05/01/2009, 06:04 PM	#39
Demonic Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 815	Here are a couple of pics. I am trying to figure out the camera along with trying to figure out the RKE. Both seem impossible.... First pic is an ORA appleberry. Second pic is a Rainbow Prostata __________________ 23,996 thawed iced cubes in a big cube and filled with flowers that grow under water.

05/01/2009, 10:07 PM	#40
kudora thread reader Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 1,639	pics dont do justice to either of those corals, especially the appleberry. i checked my prostata when i got home and its getting a bit of polyp extension on the other side demonic. __________________ You must use "Regular Clorox" Any scents like "New Fresh Scent Clorox" will kill all of your animals in a few minutes (don't ask) "Paul b" Current Tank Info: 84 gallon(60x18x18) tank, 40 breeder frag, 30 gallon lps

05/01/2009, 10:31 PM	#42
Demonic Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 815	I will try to get one more pic. I am slowly figuring this thing out. Also got the RKE hooked up tonight. I need to order another PC4 though. Man I wish I could sell my blood. LOL Thats good to hear Kudora, I noticed mine is starting to on that side. Maybe tomorrow it will look better on that other side. It really is a beautiful coral. Ackerman will be happy when we can give him a frag. __________________ 23,996 thawed iced cubes in a big cube and filled with flowers that grow under water.

05/01/2009, 10:36 PM	#43
Demonic Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 815	Still trying...... The piece that is white is the piece that I accidently tore off. But hes ok..... __________________ 23,996 thawed iced cubes in a big cube and filled with flowers that grow under water.

05/09/2009, 03:14 PM	#44
hypernesia Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 291	Demonic, Nice build so far. You are definitely a DIY guy! One suggestion and maybe I missed it in the phots is putting unions and gate valves or ball valves on each side of the dart. That way if you need to pull the pump you won't have to drain the sump or the tank. I learned that the hard way! __________________ Astropyga Magnifica Current Tank Info: 220 reef

05/09/2009, 03:23 PM	#45
Demonic Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 815	LOL, its funny you mention that. I am actually taking both of the darts offline today. I sold the one that is on the closed loop and the one that is on the return will go to that one. The new returns will be two eheim 1260's. I will be adding Koralia Magnum 8's for added flow. They can be controlled by the RKE. As for taking them offline I have caps that will be screwed in to the bulkheads that will cut flow to them. There will be some water but I will drill a small hole to drain that. __________________ 23,996 thawed iced cubes in a big cube and filled with flowers that grow under water.

05/09/2009, 04:04 PM	#46
DwightKeenan Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Winona, MN Posts: 139	I love the wall. I am planning on doing a 180 just like you with a fish room behind it. I would love to see pictures of the wall as it matures and with water in the tank. __________________ In between tanks

05/09/2009, 04:34 PM	#47
Demonic Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 815	I will definitely keep the thread updated. Its starting to turn colors now. First comes brown. Not good looking but good to see it going through the stages. __________________ 23,996 thawed iced cubes in a big cube and filled with flowers that grow under water.

05/09/2009, 07:23 PM	#48
ackerman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Jamestown, ND Posts: 286	We Need More Pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

05/10/2009, 11:24 PM	#49
Demonic Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 815	I will post some tonight. I took one of the darts offline yesterday, PITA, and hooked up two Eheim 1260's for returns. I ordered a Koralia 8 and will be ordering another pretty soon (recoup some funds). I can use them on the RKE for a wavemaker. Should be pretty cool. So no more micro bubbles which is awesome. Will post some more when I wake up today. Cant do much from work... __________________ 23,996 thawed iced cubes in a big cube and filled with flowers that grow under water.

05/10/2009, 11:51 PM	#50
Kdocimo90 Superior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 6,175	Is that an older version of the ReefKeeper Elite? I got mine for christmas and the touchpad is a bit different. It doesnt really look like yours and is more "touch screeny" __________________ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) VISIT MY HOME PAGE (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) TO SEE MY 210G TANK (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ -Kevin Current Tank Info: 210 Gallon Softy/LPS Reef Tank