imisky's 30g custom tank

imisky · #1 12-28-2007, 05:59 AM

hey guys,

so today i went to oceanaquatics and picked up the via-aqua calcium reactor, i heard its supposed to be very good at doing its job for only $60 so we will see how that works out. it has a pump built into the top so we will see how that works! heres a picture of it.

Myka · #2 12-29-2007, 03:03 AM

How's that calcium reactor supposed to work? No CO2 I assume... Does it just flow water through some media? Looks like the same idea as a PhosBan Reactor...?

imisky · #3 12-29-2007, 04:05 AM

it does require CO2 just like any of the normal calcium reactors

Myka · #4 12-29-2007, 04:10 AM

Ah ok. It's cute. Hehehe...I'm interested to hear how it works for you.

imisky · #5 01-07-2008, 03:00 AM

hey guys a quick and short update, i made some light hangers from aluminum rods 3/4" which will side right next to my tank. the height of the hanging rods are 7' tall and 3' long. connected via PVC 90d joints so i am able to quickly remove the upper bar if i needed to do something light taking the pendant lights fully off or something. i coated the aluminum rods with clear coat incase it does contain some elements which i didnt want.

heres some pictures

i havent bolted it on yet )

what it would look light from the side:

imisky · #6 02-10-2008, 07:04 AM

and the last piece of equipment is now here, i bought 2x 150w aqua medic ocean lights and 2x phoenix 150w. im sure this will provide more then enough light to a 36" spread without having weird shaded areas.

so the move over to this 30g will happen next friday!! im getting excited about it, any advice on moving things over? in terms of water preping and etc? actually any advice would be good

imisky · #7 02-10-2008, 08:05 PM

no one can share there moving experience with me??