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the MRC-2R skimmer with a pan word 200
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05693.jpg Home made Waste Collector. http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05692.jpg I can't Believe that I did it. http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05698.jpg http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05696.jpg Should I turn It on Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05697.jpg Some one said that the MRc skimmer were Fake. NOPE ITS REAL!!!!!!!:mrgreen: http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05695.jpg We have Bubbles http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05700.jpg http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05701.jpg http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05694.jpg |
Ok here is the stand that I build this afternoon , it was 17C out what a great day to get building
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05704.jpg Get the outer frame of the stand http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05705.jpg used all 2x4's and that is a better way to build cheaper and easier ..this stand will hold a tank. PARDON THE BUND!!!!!!!!:lol: http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05712.jpg http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05710.jpg http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05717.jpg I think it will hold 2400lbs:idea:http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05711.jpg http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05715.jpg GOTTA Half a taste test to see if its REAL... http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05707.jpg http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05708.jpg This is where its going on that wall. I'm thinking of how big of a cabnet on the left 12 " its just going to be for the ballasts and maybe some food and odds and ends and the Vortech's 40 and the new 60 once i get some other stuff.. how wide would you make it the one on the right will be 36 " i was looking at either 12 -24" is what i can put there. http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05719.jpg |
How the HELL were you able to build that in the garage and maneuver it into the house?! Amazing!
That stand certainly has my stamp of approval looks strong as heck Mike. And I really didn't wanna see you gnawing on wood ya know? |
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Wow, it looks like you could park a battle tank on that thing. Wait.. Have you already tried? I'd like to see pics of that!
PS. Why are you always eating your gear? |
LMAO! You soooooooo look like an army dude.
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I don't really Know its a trade mark..... me just being a SPAZ.
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Never saw anybody so exited over a skimmer.....must be why your the king!(of skimmers)
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Looks pretty darned solid to me, those 2x4s will take loads of weight when they're under compression (seriously, you should see what we balance on a pair of them regularly). Assuming you were going to have sumps in underneath you might want to sheet in the back so any splashes/water vapour don't get to your drywall, although you're probably ahead of me there. That would also have the side effect of stiffening the uprights so they can't bend over sideways but that's probably unlikely anyway.
2400 lbs sounds like a beast, but the all up weight of the tank is a bit misleading, yes your tank will be heavy, but it's spread over a larger area than most, so I wouldn't be surprised if the load per square foot isn't that far from that of a much smaller tank. As long as you maintain the spacing in the supports, stands should be scalable.. As for the biting thing, as long as it's not treated lumber.. :mrgreen: |
Well got home and I would tackle the tower its going to be 36" long 24wide and 78"high
it will house the sump and Skimmer Can't tell ya what one :mrgreen: its a Secret. the Kalk Stirrer KR3020 Barr's, and the refugium for the mangroves and other goodies there will be a few shelfs for the skimmer to sit on its going to be External too. http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05724.jpg This is looking down from the tower still have to build a few braces... http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05726.jpg http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05725.jpg |
Looking good Mike.
Will you be able to situate the new skimmer over the sump somehow to prevent a leak or flood? Have you decided yet how you're going to finish the stand and tower. |
Look'n good Mike. keep the pics coming
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Now the canopy will have either light rack that will go up i think. or have the doors that will fold up and then fold again Haven't figured that one out. I leave for ST Jean QUE for a course for 3 weeks so I can think on what i will do. |
COUGH COUGH COUGH, what the heck is that doing in my Thread.:rolleyes:
:agrue:That is the misses asking me what the heck did you buy now :sleeping: This is me listening very close to what she is saying. :laluot_31: This is me and Doug watching the new Skimmer Skimmmmmmmmmmm http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...ket_14948_.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...ket_14940_.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...ket_14939_.jpg |
Taking dibs on when you sell it yet? :lol:
Nice looking little skimmer.. :cool: |
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Twin eheims? Nice!
Been a long time since I researched the ole deltecs. It's not a 901...which is that? |
Brett that is the 902your thinking about would love one of those. The guy on here has one with the 300 gal I think he is in BC I can't wait that long you know me it's all about the bling bling.
Andfor the record I have talked to people who owns the skims they are a POC don't waste your money one them. The bubble magus 220 only thing there is worth anything is the pump rest. Whatever bubble king's deltec's becketts. My top three skimmers |
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Here are a few more had the afternoon off so what the heck..
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Thinks I have skimmer envy LOL.:biggrin:
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You're blocking the wall quote now. That's it all bets are off man sorry =(
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Well got home from Course and picked up the tank. camera battery went dead. But I was able to get 2 photos.
I still have to put on the euro brace around. http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05956.jpg http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05957.jpg |
Nice tank! I'm looking forward to pics of the progress
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Tank looks good bud. Sorry I could not help with the move. Still tank to tank move to help with though. Get it painted now.
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some more of the beast that i finally got around to unpacking
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05958.jpg thought that I would hook it up to test drive it. http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05963.jpg Do I really like this skimmer Hmmmmmmmmmmmm http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05961.jpg Ya I love you MAN http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05962.jpg 5 mins after turning it on with the dual 1262's http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05966.jpg |
Nice looking tank Mike.
You do realize that you are going to have to buy a whole lot more fish and corals to give that Bad-Ass skimmer a decent workout. Twin Eheim 1262's. That thing will suck the poo right out the poor fishies. :mrgreen: |
C'mon Mike , BITE IT...ya know ya wanna
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some Skimmer PORN......
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05985.jpg here is a current side shot. hmmmmmmmmm http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05987.jpg Noah wanted to get into the tank. Come on Dad take the damn pictures., http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05979.jpg ok now the fun one my self and a buddy finally got the tank on the stand and almost dropped it. OMG my heart stopped http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05983.jpg and a side shot this stand was built with no extra on the sides.... and the sand in there http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC05984.jpg |
Geez, you guys lifted it in there without me. Told ya to call. Good yer big tough army dudes. :D
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Looks good Mike.
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thats going to look pretty slick once its all together. And that skimmer probably holds more water then a few of those nano tanks kicking around!
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Well long over due been away in Florida trying to soak up the sun , But that didn't happen:cry:. Oh Well back home to work on the stand and tank.
received my second order of ECO REEFER ROCK. WOW. finally got around to using some Tie straps to make some cool stuff I guess tell me what you think. And after looking at it I see a dragon or a SEA Monster in the left side so cool. http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC06220.jpg Still need to work on this one I may make a tower ,but I may not any idea's http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC06221.jpg http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC06222.jpg http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/DSC06223.jpg |
Ok I have to ask.......... your overflow is sooooooo small and I need to know why and how well do you think it will work. I am not bashing the design as everyone has different ideas. :biggrin:
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Its OK Grizz no worries I like them that way then I get way more area to have for the fishies. I used it on my last tank that is currently running the 150 and its has been going great for 2 years. less is good in a long tank/ and it worked the best with the design that i built
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Well it is definitely different and can't wait to see it running. When you get it flowing you should do a small video to show how it works.
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I love the rockwork, defying gravity with the leaning tower of Rock. Very very cool.
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Well an update of the stand went to home depot to get a price on the cabinets and OMFG. $7600 for the cabinets around the tank. looks like that i'm going another route for the cabinets tank on hold til i can figure this one out . sorry folks.:cry: I have them looking for a less price in the 15-2000 range..
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