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Very nice looking tank. Jay does amazing work (I can't wait to finally unpack mine). Love all the Tangs in there...is there much fighting between them in that size of tank?
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You will be very happy with the quality of his work. No fighting from the tangs I was a little concerned about this myself but you just learn to feed lots. The orange shoulder is my favorite fish he is looking better the older he gets.
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Don't know how I missed this thread...
Very nice, love the tank shape and the rockwork. Well Done! |
That is a nice tank!
Ill have to take a peek at it when I drop in soon. See how everything is doing! |
Tank Upgrade New Design
Hey its been a while since I posted alot has changed since the first post I have changed my lighting and am currently in the process of building a new tank. Here are some teaser pics.
One Piece Euro http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2ca6ac0f.jpg Close to complete need to add overflow and bottom bracing http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/...psd79b000b.jpg Damn my buddy does the best work in town. Cant wait for the new design. Will only be running 2 large waveboxes and the through the top return lines. More to follow |
I guess I need to start running the other way around the block. Also, keep your blinds open. Thanks :-)
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No problem just make sure my wife does not see you I would hate to have her say, look at that guy running I think you should get into that.
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Looks great so far ... What is the size of the new tank?
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is this replacing the old tank or just another new tank? Old one was pretty unique can't see you parting with it.
Is Jay doing the work? |
Yes it is replacing the old one unfortunately but it's for the good we are expecting our first and the wife said if you want a new one better do it now. Tank size is 84"x30"x26h
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So that means the old tank will be up for grabs once the transfer is complete
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Started some plumbing I will be running 2 Waveline DC pumps for returns. Overflow will not be plumbed that low was just doing some measuring for strainers hopefully will be done plumbing by the end of the week.
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looking great buddy, i bet the misses isnt wanting that to be its final resting spot , although id take it over tv for sure;) great job! cheers denny |
yeah your right about that shes freaking about getting it moved hehehe so I have a feeling this transfer will be done very soon.
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i was going to ask about the placement lol. looks awesome so far! i recognize the telltale box of blades on your eurobrace. i'm nearly done my complimentary box myself =(
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Very nice setup! I didn't know Jay was still building. He does really nice work.
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Yeah he is not really building anymore only for close friends and family his work is spot on every time. Cant wait to have this done.
New setup will include 84W x 26H x 30 D 2 Waveline DC Pumps Internal overflow with 2 1.5" Drains 1 1.5" Emergency 6 3/4" Returns coming off the back with Eductors 2 Large Tunze waveboxes Existing Sump Bio Pellets SWC 250 s2 Skimmer ( to be upgraded in the future to ATI ) 2 ATI Powermodules for Lighting Might add my Ca Reactor SWC Dual chamber |
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http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/...3/IMG_0603.jpg Some plumbing pictures of the weekend I will be putting unions on the downpipes for easy removal and possible cleaning in the future. I will be finnishing the rest of the plumbing this week adding eductors to the return lines and painting the background ( Black ) adding a light rack. The official move of the tank will take place 2 weekends from now. I will be setting up a go pro to capture this enormous move project. Stay Tuned |
Looks great but is your overflow completely braced over? It looks like you cannot access it at all?
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It is pretty tight but I will be able to get in there hehehe I wish it was a little bigger but one of the returns was too close the guys cutting screwed up. I will just have to live with it I guess
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This tank is going to be intense!
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Thanks I cant wait to get it up and running. going to try and keep up with the build posts better this time.
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Yeah for sure it will be running right to the top of the glass so nothing can get in.
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looking great Scott! Let me know if you need any help with that baby! And by baby I mean the Baby.
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Yeah sure do need help I will drop it off when it's born. You can get it eating popcorn right away.
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A couple of update pictures of the new setup almost ready to be put into service this weekend.
http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/...767EA3BA31.jpg Mermaid Shots ok not quite http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/...769F0AEBD4.jpg |
getting pictures on here sucks I will try and post tonight
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I fixed your img links for you .. hope that's OK.
That's an interesting manifold being so high like that. Any plans on how to remove the air buildup in there or just let the flow blast it out? Anytime your return pump is shutdown you're going to have a massive barf of air bubbles at startup. |
should not be any air bubbles when return pump is on and if I shut the pump down I have a main ball valve on each manifold so before I turn the pump off i will just turn the valve and no water will drain back into the tank. Reason why i did it this way is because I want full control over each return eductor, only way I could fit valves in without being in the way. They will all be covered with a cabinet anyways.
I will be using 2 Waveline 10000 DC pumps so we will see what happens, my friends tank is the exact same design and is one of the nicest I have seen for a soft coral tank. PS thanks for fixing the pics not sure why photobucket wont work? |
That looks sweet Scott! Coming along nicely.
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Well it has been a long weekend moving the old tank here are some new photos of the setup
Before http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/...9512F32B9E.jpg After http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/...94F47A8BD4.jpg New Skimmer http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/...9504C31D41.jpg |
Nice :thumb:
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Thanks it has been a painful road to say the least. But rewarding at the end
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Looks fantastic! With the high piles your sps will make some nice swim thrus underneath. Are all t5 bulbs consistent in their output per foot or do you find one of your fixtures brighter than the other?
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Wow you got some really nice fish
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sweet tank!
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Thanks guys light can be off a little bit that is why I'm going to try and get the 60" ati from blue tang hopefully that will help. Way more happy with t5 lamps over anything else so far
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