energy friendly rimless tank build - Page 4

Ah64av8tor · 03/24/2008, 09:02 PM

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Originally posted by chrismhaase
Whats the idea of having a durso above the sock?

The same on both ends, it cuts down on the noise.

CMcNeil · 03/24/2008, 09:06 PM

cool so the drain is correct and just needs a cap.i can move the drain up at least 3/4" if need be.

chrismhaase · 03/25/2008, 05:00 PM

That is cool, I just haven't seen it. Chris you will have to let us know what you think about it. Greg do you use this?

CMcNeil · 03/25/2008, 05:25 PM

i will keep you informed on how silent it is.Greg does have his setup this way as well but i dont remember how loud or quiet his was.

mflamb · 03/25/2008, 08:13 PM

pmike used the same style on his tanks for that reason.

SSpiro · 03/27/2008, 08:04 PM

I need to remember this when I build a new sump..

LuisC · 03/28/2008, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cymbiline
Where'd you get the acrylic sheet and how much was it?

Bob

I cna assure you it is expensive

. I looked into a 4x8 sheet of plexiglass and wow mama is it expensive stuff.

guntercb · 03/29/2008, 08:02 PM

Chris,

Looking good!

Your section for your return pump looks kind of small. Is evaporation going to be an issue? I am guessing you will have a autotop off so probuably not.

Cheers,
Chris

CMcNeil · 03/29/2008, 08:14 PM

the return area isnt too small,but i will be using an ATO

guntercb · 03/30/2008, 06:02 PM

Chris,

I figured you had it all planned out and it was not too small, but I could not tell from the photo. I like how the tank is unique.

Cheers,
Chris

CMcNeil · 04/10/2008, 06:14 PM

well i have gotten alot of work done to my stand this week.i went agead and skinned out my framework and started adding the trim details to it.i think the stand will be done this weekend or so at the rate im going.then i can do all the staining and clearing.i also got my tunze rocks for my nanostreams,and i broke down and got a new reflector and Aquaconnect 14k bulb

here are some stand build pics.

chrismhaase · 04/10/2008, 08:01 PM

Chris,

I think you will be happy with the light and the reflector. I have the same combo. I love mine. Stand looks great. I am interested in seeing it stained again and ultimately up and running. Keep up the good work!

Did you figure out how much you are going to have to do to the Tunze rocks?

CMcNeil · 04/10/2008, 08:15 PM

i just need to get a few small flat rocks to make the front tunze rock look right,the one in the back of the tank will just go up against the wall.i really hope i do like the new lighting since the bulbs cost so much.the stand will look more of less like my 150 stand was,i also got my doors ordered today as well.

boydx6 · 04/10/2008, 08:26 PM

Chris, you will like the bulbs. I was going to use th Aquaconnects on the outside and a Ushio 10k in the center due to their cost. Once I had them side-by-side, there was no way I wasn't going to go with 3 of them. The wife even said "you are getting another one to go in the middle right?" I got another bulb the next day.

OnlyCrimson · 04/14/2008, 10:50 PM

Nice build! And I agree, you will like the bulb.

CMcNeil · 04/19/2008, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by OnlyCrimson
Nice build! And I agree, you will like the bulb.

thank you,i do love the bulb already.

back to the build

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i got my doors in last week and today got the door holes routered out and the inside of the stand covered in KILZ.i put down the starboard floor and am almost ready to stain and clear the outside.basicly the stand is built with exception to the top cap board that will wrap the bottom of the tank.

cwegescheide · 04/19/2008, 07:09 PM

Lookin really nice Chris. Great work as usual.

Cant wait to see water in it.

CMcNeil · 04/19/2008, 07:19 PM

thanks Chris,im hoping to have water in it in a few weeks max.did you ever figure out what is going on with your tank?

chrismhaase · 04/20/2008, 11:59 AM

Looks great man. You staining today?

Ehgemus · 04/20/2008, 12:40 PM

Very Nice!

CMcNeil · 04/20/2008, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by chrismhaase
Looks great man. You staining today?

no stain today,i will start that this upcoming week and should be done by the weekend.

CMcNeil · 04/20/2008, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Harold Edwards
Very Nice!

thank you sir,here is the stand ready for sanding staining and clear coats.

cwegescheide · 04/20/2008, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CMcNeil
thanks Chris,im hoping to have water in it in a few weeks max.did you ever figure out what is going on with your tank?

Yeah I cranked up my de-nitrator last week and tested this weekend. Makin progress. My trates are 4 (with x4 with Lamotte). I need to test the phosphates. My corals already look better to me. A LOT more PE. Better colors in most of my corals as well. I'm gettin there.

Thanks for asking

CMcNeil · 04/20/2008, 02:43 PM

nice to hear things are looking up for your tank.i thought i had a nitrate problem and couldnt figure out why.i was dosing 5ml/day of vodka but showing over 40 ppm nitrates on a lamotte kit.well i had Paul test it with his kit and John with his as well and i am at as of yesterday under 1 ppm NO3 and .03 PO4(hanna)with no GFO at all.now my problem is my corals are being starved i think,so i got some AA and DTs oyster eggs.hopefully this will help.

CMcNeil · 04/22/2008, 02:46 PM

well the time is getting near and i believe i will have freshwater in the tank this weekend to check for any leaks in the plumbing

i did the stain on the stand and the first coat of clear is on.i figure another clearcoat tomorrow night followed by one more clearcoat on thursday and i can put the tank on the stand friday and fill it

stained with no clearcoat yet

03/24/2008, 09:06 PM	#77
CMcNeil Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St.Petersburg,Florida Posts: 7,368	cool so the drain is correct and just needs a cap.i can move the drain up at least 3/4" if need be. __________________ Deep Blue 28g rimless, AI Prime LED,Vortech MP-10,SCA-301 skimmer, Tunze 1073.04 return pump,Tunze nano osmolator, 10g glass sump,Ehiem 100w heater,RK Lite. SPS dominant reef

03/25/2008, 05:25 PM	#79
CMcNeil Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St.Petersburg,Florida Posts: 7,368	i will keep you informed on how silent it is.Greg does have his setup this way as well but i dont remember how loud or quiet his was. __________________ Deep Blue 28g rimless, AI Prime LED,Vortech MP-10,SCA-301 skimmer, Tunze 1073.04 return pump,Tunze nano osmolator, 10g glass sump,Ehiem 100w heater,RK Lite. SPS dominant reef

03/25/2008, 08:13 PM	#80
mflamb Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 8,422	pmike used the same style on his tanks for that reason. __________________ Click on my red house to see my 390 and 300 build thread. Those are my last 2 tanks in Tampa. Now in Pasadena waiting to buy a house to set up my next tank....anemones and clowns...probably a 3x3 150 gallon.

03/29/2008, 08:14 PM	#84
CMcNeil Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St.Petersburg,Florida Posts: 7,368	the return area isnt too small,but i will be using an ATO __________________ Deep Blue 28g rimless, AI Prime LED,Vortech MP-10,SCA-301 skimmer, Tunze 1073.04 return pump,Tunze nano osmolator, 10g glass sump,Ehiem 100w heater,RK Lite. SPS dominant reef

04/10/2008, 06:14 PM	#86
CMcNeil Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St.Petersburg,Florida Posts: 7,368	well i have gotten alot of work done to my stand this week.i went agead and skinned out my framework and started adding the trim details to it.i think the stand will be done this weekend or so at the rate im going.then i can do all the staining and clearing.i also got my tunze rocks for my nanostreams,and i broke down and got a new reflector and Aquaconnect 14k bulb here are some stand build pics. __________________ Deep Blue 28g rimless, AI Prime LED,Vortech MP-10,SCA-301 skimmer, Tunze 1073.04 return pump,Tunze nano osmolator, 10g glass sump,Ehiem 100w heater,RK Lite. SPS dominant reef

03/25/2008, 05:00 PM	#78
chrismhaase Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,490	That is cool, I just haven't seen it. Chris you will have to let us know what you think about it. Greg do you use this?

03/27/2008, 08:04 PM	#81
SSpiro Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,942	I need to remember this when I build a new sump..

03/29/2008, 08:02 PM	#83
guntercb Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Land O Lakes, FL Posts: 1,626	Chris, Looking good! Your section for your return pump looks kind of small. Is evaporation going to be an issue? I am guessing you will have a autotop off so probuably not. Cheers, Chris

03/30/2008, 06:02 PM	#85
guntercb Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Land O Lakes, FL Posts: 1,626	Chris, I figured you had it all planned out and it was not too small, but I could not tell from the photo. I like how the tank is unique. Cheers, Chris

04/10/2008, 08:01 PM	#87
chrismhaase Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,490	Chris, I think you will be happy with the light and the reflector. I have the same combo. I love mine. Stand looks great. I am interested in seeing it stained again and ultimately up and running. Keep up the good work! Did you figure out how much you are going to have to do to the Tunze rocks?

04/10/2008, 08:15 PM	#88
CMcNeil Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St.Petersburg,Florida Posts: 7,368	i just need to get a few small flat rocks to make the front tunze rock look right,the one in the back of the tank will just go up against the wall.i really hope i do like the new lighting since the bulbs cost so much.the stand will look more of less like my 150 stand was,i also got my doors ordered today as well. __________________ Deep Blue 28g rimless, AI Prime LED,Vortech MP-10,SCA-301 skimmer, Tunze 1073.04 return pump,Tunze nano osmolator, 10g glass sump,Ehiem 100w heater,RK Lite. SPS dominant reef

04/10/2008, 08:26 PM	#89
boydx6 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Land O'Lakes,Fl Posts: 2,158	Chris, you will like the bulbs. I was going to use th Aquaconnects on the outside and a Ushio 10k in the center due to their cost. Once I had them side-by-side, there was no way I wasn't going to go with 3 of them. The wife even said "you are getting another one to go in the middle right?" I got another bulb the next day.

04/14/2008, 10:50 PM	#90
OnlyCrimson Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Royal Oak,Michigan Posts: 863	Nice build! And I agree, you will like the bulb.

04/19/2008, 07:09 PM	#92
cwegescheide YOU have been ignored! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 5,231	Lookin really nice Chris. Great work as usual. Cant wait to see water in it.

04/19/2008, 07:19 PM	#93
CMcNeil Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St.Petersburg,Florida Posts: 7,368	thanks Chris,im hoping to have water in it in a few weeks max.did you ever figure out what is going on with your tank? __________________ Deep Blue 28g rimless, AI Prime LED,Vortech MP-10,SCA-301 skimmer, Tunze 1073.04 return pump,Tunze nano osmolator, 10g glass sump,Ehiem 100w heater,RK Lite. SPS dominant reef

04/20/2008, 11:59 AM	#94
chrismhaase Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,490	Looks great man. You staining today?

04/20/2008, 12:40 PM	#95
Ehgemus Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central City Ky Posts: 1,585	Very Nice!

04/20/2008, 02:43 PM	#99
CMcNeil Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St.Petersburg,Florida Posts: 7,368	nice to hear things are looking up for your tank.i thought i had a nitrate problem and couldnt figure out why.i was dosing 5ml/day of vodka but showing over 40 ppm nitrates on a lamotte kit.well i had Paul test it with his kit and John with his as well and i am at as of yesterday under 1 ppm NO3 and .03 PO4(hanna)with no GFO at all.now my problem is my corals are being starved i think,so i got some AA and DTs oyster eggs.hopefully this will help. __________________ Deep Blue 28g rimless, AI Prime LED,Vortech MP-10,SCA-301 skimmer, Tunze 1073.04 return pump,Tunze nano osmolator, 10g glass sump,Ehiem 100w heater,RK Lite. SPS dominant reef

04/22/2008, 02:46 PM	#100
CMcNeil Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St.Petersburg,Florida Posts: 7,368	well the time is getting near and i believe i will have freshwater in the tank this weekend to check for any leaks in the plumbing i did the stain on the stand and the first coat of clear is on.i figure another clearcoat tomorrow night followed by one more clearcoat on thursday and i can put the tank on the stand friday and fill it stained with no clearcoat yet __________________ Deep Blue 28g rimless, AI Prime LED,Vortech MP-10,SCA-301 skimmer, Tunze 1073.04 return pump,Tunze nano osmolator, 10g glass sump,Ehiem 100w heater,RK Lite. SPS dominant reef