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reefgirl189 12-22-2011 11:27 PM

Dropped the sump in but the wire mess is driving me crazy. Getting a different sump built and will clean up and organize the mess once it's installed.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_3584.jpg

The utility room:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_3586.jpg

Mixing salt water. I have two of these. Both have a eheim 250 W and a maxijet 900:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_3588.jpg

Also since these photos I've hooked up the ATO and hooked up the iphone aspect of the Apex but I have yet to figure out how to access the controls from outside of the house via iphone.

reefgirl189 01-05-2012 12:29 AM

Added a few things:

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_3707.jpg from bayside corals
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_3705.jpg from bayside corals
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_3704.jpg from bayside corals
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_3703.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_3701.jpg from bayside corals

reefgirl189 01-05-2012 12:34 AM

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_3716.jpg
Kenya tree is from thereefshoppe.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_3714.jpg
Unfortunately this peppermint shrimp didn't make the drive up. I threw him in as a snack for the hermits and snails I got from Kelly. There were two other PPMS and I figured they would decide not to die on me if they saw what happened to their amigo after his demise. So far the trick has worked!
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_3787.jpg GSP from the reef shoppe.
The feather duster rock:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_3786.jpg My PPMS love them more than the aiptasias unfortunately.

AquaticFinatic 01-05-2012 02:45 AM

[quote=The Grizz;662263]I was not referring to the platform I was referring to the plywood between the tank and the stand. Should have been one piece of good plywood at least 3/4" thick with atleast 1/2" of styrofoam between the plywood and tank. I hope don't have a panel break or crack, I have seen it many time.

I hate to be a party pooper but this tank is doomed is it not? I think grizz is right here. You should have taken the time to put some foam under your tank. I think it's only a matter of time before she lets go but hey it's your choice. Sorry for the negativity but apart from that it's looking good and best of luck with it.

reefgirl189 01-05-2012 02:53 AM

Cool well we are moving in less than a year so let's hope it can hang on until then.

Skimmerking 01-05-2012 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by reefgirl189 (Post 667925)
Cool well we are moving in less than a year so let's hope it can hang on until then.

that could end up being a very expensive decision lets hope your luck hangs in there.

Corbin 01-05-2012 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by asmodeus (Post 667927)
that could end up being a very expensive decision lets hope your luck hangs in there.

Ive never put foam under a single tank ive had in the last 12 years ive been in the hobby, even big ones. they usually all just sit on hard wood - never harmed anything, you guys are just paranoid.

Lampshade 01-05-2012 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Corbin (Post 667960)
Ive never put foam under a single tank ive had in the last 12 years ive been in the hobby, even big ones. they usually all just sit on hard wood - never harmed anything, you guys are just paranoid.

I agree, your stand would have to have some serious defects to cause problems. I've seen just as many tanks break on foam as on wood. As long as you still have the plastic trim thing around the tank still you should be fine.

lockrookie 01-05-2012 04:41 AM

i also wouldnt worry too much i dont have foam under my 5 foot 90 and it is fine. the main cause of a break is if a floor shifts due to weather change and if your stand doesnt shift properly with it it could cause a break..but a tank could break just caue of glass defect as well for no reason.

Skimmerking 01-05-2012 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corbin (Post 667960)
Ive never put foam under a single tank ive had in the last 12 years ive been in the hobby, even big ones. they usually all just sit on hard wood - never harmed anything, you guys are just paranoid.

not paranoid when you get a tank with the trim the bottom is tempered. however with her tank there isnt any trim and the bottom isnt tempered.


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