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kien 03-08-2013 03:00 AM
Holy Detritus that's awesome! If your kid doesn't like it can I have it??

sphelps 03-08-2013 03:15 AM
Sorry I already called dibs.

sphelps 03-08-2013 04:37 PM
Here's a another pic with furniture.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/20130308.jpg

mseepman 03-08-2013 04:41 PM
Wow, very lucky kid! Considering how much time little ones take from time spent with the tank...I think that mural was really for you. Wish I had thought of that!

Madmak 03-08-2013 07:39 PM
Nice!

Is Nemo a male or female name...

sphelps 03-08-2013 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Madmak (Post 800203)
Nice!

Is Nemo a male or female name...
Could go either way

zhasan 03-09-2013 02:45 AM
WAO!! That is awesome. I'll have to take a picture of that and hang it in my room! :mrgreen:

littlewoodchuck 03-09-2013 03:36 AM
wow, looks like you have put some thought into the plumbing. I want to read the book you wrote. do you have a diagram that explains the why, how and what you did in the fish room?

Bob

don.ald 03-09-2013 01:22 PM
The DC pumps
Are they running submerged or are the external ?
R.

sphelps 03-10-2013 12:53 AM
Thanks guys, no book but the process is somewhat documented in this build thread :)

The dc pumps are running internally. Had them external at one point but they leaked.

Coralgurl 03-10-2013 03:15 AM
Awesome mural!! Some crazy talent in your house!!

sphelps 03-12-2013 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Coralgurl (Post 800649)
Awesome mural!! Some crazy talent in your house!!
Lets hope some rubs off on the new addition :razz:

sphelps 03-12-2013 03:51 AM
A couple new fish

Peppermint hogfish
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...20130311_1.jpg

And an Emperor. Please join me in prayer that this new ruler will bring peace and prosperity and not brutality and hardship.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...2/20130311.jpg

wmcinnes 03-12-2013 04:27 AM
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Originally Posted by sphelps (Post 801445)
And an Emperor. Please join me in prayer that this new ruler will bring peace and prosperity and not brutality and hardship.
I will pray for your polyps.:lol:

gregzz4 03-12-2013 04:32 AM
Beauty additions

lastlight 03-12-2013 04:54 AM
very nice hog! they had a pair when i was in... plus a sweet candy basslet.

sphelps 03-12-2013 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by lastlight (Post 801471)
very nice hog! they had a pair when i was in... plus a sweet candy basslet.
While we often joke about your stalking abilities it's comments like this that make second guess the joke aspect of it all. Not only did I not state where the fish was from but the two are from different stores but they could have come from the same but they didn't and yet you know this. The creepiest part is you don't even mention the store assuming I know what you're talking about because you have no doubt, and don't even get me started on complimenting my hog.

lastlight 03-12-2013 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by sphelps (Post 801537)
While we often joke about your stalking abilities it's comments like this that make second guess the joke aspect of it all. Not only did I not state where the fish was from but the two are from different stores but they could have come from the same but they didn't and yet you know this. The creepiest part is you don't even mention the store assuming I know what you're talking about because you have no doubt, and don't even get me started on complimenting my hog.
I was only referring to the hog... chances were pretty good there weren't a bunch of those floating around the city. i'm still a bit creepy i'll give you that =)

phi delt reefer 03-12-2013 04:38 PM
how hard is it to clean and work in a tank that deep and wide when you only have front access?

I imagine anything in the back corners of the tank can never be reached?

kien 03-12-2013 04:39 PM
At least he's not parked out in front of your house taking FTS' ...

Nice fish! Good luck with the Emperor. Have never had any lucky keeping them in a reef setting :(

sphelps 03-12-2013 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by phi delt reefer (Post 801560)
how hard is it to clean and work in a tank that deep and wide when you only have front access?

I imagine anything in the back corners of the tank can never be reached?
It's not terrible as I have monkey arms but reaching the very back bottom corners requires some sort of extension but far from impossible. I only clean the front glass, don't plan on ever cleaning the back or sides. I place pretty much everything on rocks or within reach so I don't really have any issues or complaints. Would have liked to go longer and wider but I did pretty much as big as I could go given the space I had available.

sphelps 03-12-2013 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by kien (Post 801561)
At least he's not parked out in front of your house taking FTS' ...

Nice fish! Good luck with the Emperor. Have never had any lucky keeping them in a reef setting :(
I guess that's one of the benefits of living outside of town, keeps the crazies away :wink:

Thanks, I'm not overly optimistic but most of the coral is SPS and Brad's gives me some hope. I don't have zoos or palys for the most part and if the few LPS I have becomes as issue I'll just remove them. Not too worried about clams either.

kien 03-12-2013 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by sphelps (Post 801570)
Thanks, I'm not overly optimistic but most of the coral is SPS and Brad's gives me some hope. I don't have zoos or palys for the most part and if the few LPS I have becomes as issue I'll just remove them. Not too worried about clams either.
It sounds like you have the right attitude. It helps to be flexible :-)

Scythanith 04-13-2013 11:22 PM
Any updates? How's everything going?

sphelps 04-14-2013 12:47 AM
Nothing overly new with the tank, still doing well and improving daily as corals slowly grow. The Empire is doing good, so far only picked on one of two virtually identical clams and a couple open brain type LPS. Surprisingly Favias have been untouched as well as a few palys and zoas I have in there so I've added some more of those. No time these days for tank pics, with the b-day deadline approaching quickly I'm attempting to finish as much basement development as possible and hopefully a deck as well, that is provided it ever stops snowing.

I have few pics of some basement progress.

Finished the ceiling and moldings in the center area, was planing on knockdown texture but I'm contemplating keeping it flat and just fixing a few spots, either way that's on the short list for now.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...e/20130413.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...20130413_1.jpg


My current project is the ceiling in the living room type area, same deal as the bar so it's going to take me a bit to finish.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...20130413_2.jpg

After that it's the back wall that's still unfinished, it will be a feature wall finished in stone with a fireplace and cabinets on both sides.

Zoaelite 04-14-2013 01:32 AM
Liking the fish eye lens photos, at first I thought your house was just overly curvy :lol:.

You sir, have some fantastic handy work.

lastlight 04-14-2013 06:14 AM
Basement's looking great! It's a winter wonderland out there again don't hold your breath on the deck thing lol.

BlueTang<3 04-14-2013 01:18 PM
What no tank shots, is this a tank build or house build... :wink:

Your construction skills are out of this world, that crown moulding is looking sharp and the ceiling is insane.

lastlight 04-14-2013 03:40 PM
You did a great job on the ceiling as it is but I really dig knockdown. My vote would be for that. Poll time?

sphelps 04-14-2013 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Zoaelite (Post 811533)
Liking the fish eye lens photos, at first I thought your house was just overly curvy :lol:.

You sir, have some fantastic handy work.
Hey thanks man and yes the fisheye is an awesome lens for these types of pictures, I sometimes fix the distortion but then the scale becomes somewhat messed up.

Quote:
Originally Posted by lastlight (Post 811595)
Basement's looking great! It's a winter wonderland out there again don't hold your breath on the deck thing lol.
Thanks and yeah it's become more and more unlikely I'll fit a deck in before but perhaps I'll still have some time after.

Quote:
Originally Posted by BlueTang<3 (Post 811619)
What no tank shots, is this a tank build or house build... :wink:

Your construction skills are out of this world, that crown moulding is looking sharp and the ceiling is insane.
Thanks. My favorite build threads are usually the ones that involve some kind of house development hand in hand with the tank. Most big tank builds I see are usually built into there surroundings and it's cool to see how people mix reef and living quarters together. Plus I think I got more comments and questions about my ceiling than I did anything else relating to the tank, so I guess there's some interest there.


Quote:
Originally Posted by lastlight (Post 811641)
You did a great job on the ceiling as it is but I really dig knockdown. My vote would be for that. Poll time?
I prefer the look of knockdown as well, I have it everywhere on the main floor so it does make sense to tie it in but the issue with it is it can't be patched so it can be problematic from that standpoint. The other reason I'm leaning away from it is flat sanded ceilings are actually considered an upgrade above texture and the knockdown is going to cost me around $600+ to have done while fixing the few spots won't really cost me anything. So I'm debating whether it's worth while paying more for something that isn't worth more and can't be repaired.

lastlight 04-14-2013 09:21 PM
First world problems really do make the head spin :)

brotherd 04-15-2013 04:01 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by sphelps (Post 811711)
Hey thanks man and yes the fisheye is an awesome lens for these types of pictures, I sometimes fix the distortion but then the scale becomes somewhat messed up.


Thanks and yeah it's become more and more unlikely I'll fit a deck in before but perhaps I'll still have some time after.


Thanks. My favorite build threads are usually the ones that involve some kind of house development hand in hand with the tank. Most big tank builds I see are usually built into there surroundings and it's cool to see how people mix reef and living quarters together. Plus I think I got more comments and questions about my ceiling than I did anything else relating to the tank, so I guess there's some interest there.



I prefer the look of knockdown as well, I have it everywhere on the main floor so it does make sense to tie it in but the issue with it is it can't be patched so it can be problematic from that standpoint. The other reason I'm leaning away from it is flat sanded ceilings are actually considered an upgrade above texture and the knockdown is going to cost me around $600+ to have done while fixing the few spots won't really cost me anything. So I'm debating whether it's worth while paying more for something that isn't worth more and can't be repaired.
I really like the flat sanded ceiling.Thats what our drywaller friend did for me in my sump room and now I want the whole house to look like that.Plus it will give me an excuse to upgrade the lights as well.

Scythanith 10-01-2013 03:48 PM
It has been way too long since you have updated this thread Steve! I know Jackson is keeping you busy but you must have at least one picture of him staring into the tank :)

Cheers!

sphelps 10-01-2013 11:00 PM
I'll try to post an update when I'm back in town.

sphelps 10-10-2013 03:22 AM
OK update time. The tank took a pretty huge neglect hit for the last 4 months or so, turns out THERE IS something more needy than my wife :wink: However there were a few things that didn't help my situation, like a fish, that will no longer be discussed, that caused a few issues despite my prayers and sacrifices. There was also a bad alk test kit that led me down bad road and a plumbing leak that a never did find despite dismantling the entire sump room. Not to mention 60-70 hour work weeks :( But with all that behind me things are returning back to normal and I'm hoping I'll have bit more time for it going forward.

I'll be doing my best to get some pictures up over the next few days but in the mean time this one just for you Scott :biggrin:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...20131009_2.jpg

Ronyx 10-10-2013 03:28 PM
nice! looks like your little guy is enjoying the view:biggrin:

Scythanith 10-12-2013 02:01 AM
You da man! Is he saying scientific names yet?

sphelps 10-12-2013 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Scythanith (Post 851088)
You da man! Is he saying scientific names yet?
While he is a Phelps I think 4 months is probably still a little premature for that skill. We might stick with the basics for now, sleep...eat...poop...sleep....repeat :)

Scythanith 10-12-2013 04:09 AM
Unacceptable, I can see he can already "tie" up his socks! :)

How does he like looking at the tank? Does he follow the fish?

sphelps 10-12-2013 03:59 PM
He loves the tank, from tears to ahh in seconds so it's currently our secret weapon. He's all about the fish though and definitely follows them around, there's a tank upstairs without fish and he has zero interest in that one.


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