And so it begins... ( update )

Snoop Dog · #1 12-16-2005, 04:45 AM

All plumbing is complete, and I have installed my pedant light stand. It is full adjustable so I can raise it to do maintenance or for easy adjustment of lighting height. I need to trim down my Calcium reactor to fit in my stand and finish the doors

Im just running some power , so will update pics once it is running on Saturday.

Snoop Dog · #2 12-16-2005, 04:46 AM

geopod · #3 12-16-2005, 04:57 AM

Ok looking at all that plumbing....is the Elbow connected to the Hip bone????Man thats insane.What is the total cost so far?If you dont mind me asking....Send me a PM if you dont want the wife to know....hehe I know I would be dead before I even finished a project like that. Awesome job Snoop.

george

bluetang · #4 12-16-2005, 01:50 PM

Looking good......
All my hard work has paid off :-)
Cant wait to add water on Saturday...
Dont electrocute yourself running the new wiring :-)

Blue out..

untamed · #5 12-16-2005, 11:52 PM

I'm really impressed by the work you've done there. Cramming all that stuff under that tank is some nice work. (I can't believe you've got a Ca reactor in there!) Love the look of the cube and I'm looking forward to your next update.

Snappy · #6 12-17-2005, 08:01 AM

How many microns is that pre-filter sock you are using? In my tank I have a 200 micron but I find that it plugs up very quickly. But the water is sure clear when the bag is fresh. How do you clean it? I let mine dry out and then take a vacuum to it but I am sure there must be a better way.

Snoop Dog · #7 12-17-2005, 08:37 PM

100 micron bag. I just spray it with the hose or masage it in the sink untill it is some what clean. then I throw it in the washing machine. With no soap.

Snappy · #8 12-18-2005, 05:29 PM

nice set up Snoop

Ruth · #9 12-18-2005, 05:32 PM

I love how you have your lights set up. I will be looking to do something similar on my cube that I will be setting up .......sometime. I am slowly collecting what I think I need. I have 2 luminarc penants that I would love to set up the way you have it. Did you build it yourself and if so can you post more close ups of it so I can steal your idea?

Snoop Dog · #10 12-18-2005, 06:33 PM

Ruth,

My friend is a steel metal fabricator, he made it for me, Ill post some close ups later on, it must weigh 80lbs, as the top is 1/4 inch steel plate, but itll last a long time .