Sukie & Wudan's 90gal thread - Tear Down
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Topic: Sukie & Wudan's 90gal thread - Tear Down
Posted By: sukie
Subject: Sukie & Wudan's 90gal thread - Tear Down
Date Posted: February 07 2007 at 10:17pm
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Alrighty ppl . . . the holiday season has been long over. . and you know what, it's time for us *wudan & I* to set up our 90gal tank! wo0T!! I'm just too dang excited!! (if you don't know. . we've had this tank for months and funds were holding us back from setting it up) What's the first step?? Well I should probably clean the tank out, seeing how it was "Some Dude's Sump" - yeh the dude had like a 210 in his living room or something to that nature. Here's a picture of the dirty tank - yucky!!  My rule of thumb is buy things used for cheap unless you can find a better deal. . .  (Go ahead and call me a penny pincher. . . I won't deny it). So I'm going to be using vinegar for the tank. . . to get all the salt creep off. And a good scraper for all the silicon. Please if you have any advise on the way - feel free to let me know. As I'm still a newbie! ------------- http://sukie.mt-wudan.com/ - My Blog |
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Posted By: Greenanemone
Date Posted: February 07 2007 at 10:23pm
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Hey when I cleaned my tank up I used a regular knife to get the bulk of the silicone off then I used a razor blade! It made for quicker work! I also used a gallon jug filled with water to help rinse the stuff off so I could see what I still had left to do!
YEAH--keep us posted!
Sukie---I have to rub it in(you got me started on this kind of stuff and I set up a bigger tank then yours before you did--now you are tring to outdo me--he he he---Healthy Competition)---***By the way--my kids are beginning their final drafts of their "Name the Fish" essay for you to judge*** ------------- Nobody is perfect! I'm a nobody! |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: February 07 2007 at 11:02pm
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Use a new sharp razorblade. Wet is probably better than dry. I thought I was being careful on mine but I still scratched the glass. I have never removed the silicone from a tank and resealed it but I have heard that new silicone will not stick to old. -------------  |
Posted By: chris.rogers
Date Posted: February 08 2007 at 1:14pm
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Be oh-so-careful with the razorblade. Like Mike said, use new ones and have a dozen or so on hand. The longer you use one, the more likely it is to run into something it can't quite cut and lose it's straight edge. Then you start to scratch. I'd use a new one after every 3-4 cuts. Just me, though. Good luck setting up the new tank. :) ------------- Ils sont fous, ces Romains! |
Posted By: Freshy
Date Posted: February 08 2007 at 1:24pm
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Only a dozen razor blades? Go buy a box of 100 at Harbor Freight! Looks like Greenanemone and I both have you to blame for getting us into this! Andrew |
Posted By: chris.rogers
Date Posted: February 08 2007 at 2:07pm
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She's only taking off the silicone. :) But yes, if you want to play it safe, go get a box of 100. ------------- Ils sont fous, ces Romains! |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: February 08 2007 at 2:17pm
| That was someone's sump - and it's already drilled..nice. If you can lay it on it's side and put about 1/2 a cup of heated vinegar on each of those patches of salt creep for about 10 minutes, it will come right off with a sponge and you won't have to scrape it. I do it all the time with used tanks. Vinegar is great for salt creep, coraline algae, dirty powerheads, etc. |
Posted By: sukie
Date Posted: February 08 2007 at 2:19pm
You know. . I could take the 100 blades and make throwing stars and dress up like a ninja! 
------------- http://sukie.mt-wudan.com/ - My Blog |
Posted By: chris.rogers
Date Posted: February 08 2007 at 4:06pm
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Amie that's great information. I have a powerhead intake that's gunkified in all sorts of nastiness. I didn't want to scrape because of the thin plastic and all. I think I'll try dipping it in vinegar. Amy, you'd probably do that anyway. :) ------------- Ils sont fous, ces Romains! |
Posted By: Wudan
Date Posted: February 11 2007 at 6:00pm
Well with a lot of elbow grease, we got "Some Dude's Sump" cleaned out: We got overflow guards from Mark a couple months back and cleaned those out too. Our next goal is to get the tank drilled for overflow and closed loop.  And guess who built the tank. . .  |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: February 11 2007 at 6:41pm
Who? Dan? 
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
You guys did a great job cleaning that up! ------------- |
Posted By: Freshy
Date Posted: February 11 2007 at 10:16pm
| Looks much better now. I can't wait to see it in person all setup! |
Posted By: Wudan
Date Posted: February 12 2007 at 1:10am
I've been working on a 3d model of the tank stand: Since we'll be getting a 55 gallon tank to work as our sump, this prompted some very interesting design considerations. In each corner are 3 2x4s, and 2 2x4s run the 'length' of the stand. The stand itself is 2 ft 'deep', which means theres a 6 inch shelf behind the tank for putting the closed loop pump on. The surface for the actual shelf is kinda high, I think on the only other stand I build it was just 31 inches, not sure on this one but it's higher. I'd really appreciate any suggestiions, since I'm pretty sure I'll want to have some center posts as well. The sump will be 'slid in' through a door on the side of the stand. |
Posted By: Will Spencer
Date Posted: February 12 2007 at 1:34am
| You 2 still need to make it over to my place. Your design seems very much like one of mine. Feel free to come over and see it one evening. |
Posted By: sukie
Date Posted: February 12 2007 at 1:57pm
Yeh for sure!! ------------- http://sukie.mt-wudan.com/ - My Blog |
Will Spencer wrote:Posted By: chris.rogers
Date Posted: February 12 2007 at 2:08pm
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wudan did you use google sketchup for that?
------------- Ils sont fous, ces Romains! |
Posted By: Wudan
Date Posted: February 12 2007 at 2:48pm
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That's actually from Blender, a 3D modelling software that's fairly easy to use, once you get around the very interesting interface. My other hobby is 3d math + video game development (er ... and video game playing!), which has proven useful in a lot of areas. |
Posted By: sshm
Date Posted: February 12 2007 at 3:23pm
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yeah I dont think sketchup has lighting models like that does it? ------------- http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1157896 - Difficult and special care reef inhabitants |
Posted By: Gahlenfr
Date Posted: February 12 2007 at 3:27pm
| If you really want to be cutting edge, take a look at Adams ideas on linear flow. It will change the way you have it drilled......... |
Posted By: Wudan
Date Posted: February 12 2007 at 5:52pm
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I'm a' Googlin' - got a link? We plan to use a variable timing mechanism to alternate the flow, since just about everywhere I read says that linear flow is bad (how would you like to live your whole life in strong wind?), so what are Adam's thoughts on the subject? |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: February 12 2007 at 7:54pm
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I think he is referring to this article...
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2007/1/aafeature - http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2007/1/aafeature
Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: sukie
Date Posted: February 18 2007 at 9:57pm
Well we took our 90-gal to get it drilled for the closed-loop and the overflow on Friday night to Marine Aquatics.  The intake for the closed loop (center hole) is 1 1/2" and the returns are 1". I can't remember what the measurements for the overflow are. If you noticed - we have the overflow box changed - reasons were the corner overflows would be a PITA to plumb since we can't drill the hole in the bottom of the tank (tempered). Plus cleaning the overflows and getting them ready to silicon to the tank would be annoying too. So we opted to have Andrew (Marine Aquatics's employee) make us the overflow box. Now are you wondering what's up w/ the way we drilled it? ------------- http://sukie.mt-wudan.com/ - My Blog |
Posted By: bbeck4x4
Date Posted: February 18 2007 at 10:26pm
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I'll bite, what is your plan? ------------- Family Portraits /Google trusted Photographer for Google Maps for Businesses |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: February 18 2007 at 10:37pm
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Yeah. What Brian said. ------------- |
Posted By: sukie
Date Posted: February 19 2007 at 9:27am
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Well it's something called barebottom. . . . . . Oh I'm totally kidding!!!! On the closed loop - I'm have the two lower bulkheads (in the corners) connected to pvc and run them under the sand for each corner. The other bulkheads for the closed loop will be 8-12" above the sand. I'm thinking of getting a Dart Snapper for the closed loop - that will give me 20x (total estimate) turnover for the water. As for the return - a mag. You think I'm nuts yet??  ------------- http://sukie.mt-wudan.com/ - My Blog |
Posted By: acuramech
Date Posted: February 19 2007 at 11:00am
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heck no... that sounds exactly like what i did when i worked at marine aq. i have a 90 and i have a dart on a closed loop. two outlets that run under the sand to the front. i love the flow. go for the dart. ------------- "TANKLESS" |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: February 19 2007 at 4:00pm
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I don't like bulkheads and holes near the bottom of the tank. I'm always worried about the tank draining late at night while I'm asleep.
Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: sukie
Date Posted: February 19 2007 at 4:10pm
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For the closed loop?? Or the overflow? or both??
------------- http://sukie.mt-wudan.com/ - My Blog |
Posted By: acuramech
Date Posted: February 19 2007 at 4:16pm
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well my 90 is a corner overflow.... but the closed loop is almost exactly like mine. except my outlets are the corners. ------------- "TANKLESS" |
Posted By: Wudan
Date Posted: February 21 2007 at 3:29pm
| K the pressure is on to actually begin work on the stand - I shaved down the clearance above the sump (was greedy with the space since I wanted it to be easy to work down there) - what's a good rule of thumb for how big the space above the sump should be? Obviously it'll need lit, but that shouldn't be a big deal since it'll just have chaeto and assorted junk down there anyway, we can use PCs or some such. Do I have to have the sump raised up, or am I ok to just leave it on the floor (probably on a sheet of plywood, currently plan calls for a 2x4 raised platform, plus a sheet of plywood, raised about 2" off the floor. |
Posted By: chris.rogers
Date Posted: February 21 2007 at 3:41pm
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Call me crazy, but I think you're splitting hairs. As long as things can do two things: 1.) hold weight tank(s) 2.) give you room then you'll be fine But hey, all I did was retrofit a DI dresser... what do I know? :-) ------------- Ils sont fous, ces Romains! |
Posted By: Will Spencer
Date Posted: February 21 2007 at 3:56pm
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You'll certainly want room to work in there. I really wish I had more room. I's say give yourself 12" of clearance above if you have the choice.
As far as the sump being on the floor it shouldn't be a big deal unless you're worried about water leaking under into carpet or something.
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Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: February 21 2007 at 4:34pm
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It's a tough call. You want working room for sure but don't want the tank so high that you can't look down at the sand bed and clams. Corals also look better from the top.
Mike ------------- |
Posted By: sukie
Date Posted: September 24 2007 at 8:35pm
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Wow - this is an old thread. We're actually working on the tank folks - it's still not up yet. I'll update more tonight with pics.  ------------- http://sukie.mt-wudan.com/ - My Blog |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: September 24 2007 at 9:09pm
I'll hold you to it!
I'm glad you are working on it again.
Mike ------------- |
Posted By: EagleEyez5
Date Posted: September 24 2007 at 11:42pm
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Posted By: sukie
Date Posted: September 25 2007 at 12:15am
Well we were working on the tank tonight and noticed the first critter in the tank!!! I'm scared - he's got fangs!!! |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: September 25 2007 at 8:39am
Looking good! 
Mike ------------- |
Posted By: shakin06
Date Posted: September 25 2007 at 8:59am
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you promised pics Amy! ------------- 72 Bow ASM G2 Oceanic1 mag 9.5 TEK 8 bulb T5HO |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: September 25 2007 at 10:50am
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That's true. Pics infers more that one!
Mike ------------- |
Posted By: RockStarFish
Date Posted: September 25 2007 at 10:55am
| You need to come look at my tank you could get some ideas. |
Posted By: sukie
Date Posted: September 25 2007 at 3:57pm
Well I'll get pictures uploaded tonight - I really wanted to show off the stand. I'm hoping to get this done by the end of October so I can park in my garage by winter.  ------------- http://sukie.mt-wudan.com/ - My Blog |
Posted By: bbeck4x4
Date Posted: September 25 2007 at 4:54pm
ha! ha! good luck, for me, I still can't park in the garage, one car fixed, next one goes in
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Posted By: sshm
Date Posted: September 25 2007 at 6:14pm
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nice work turning the sump into a nice looking display tank, great potential. Too bad sukie will ruin the whole thing eventually. ------------- http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1157896 - Difficult and special care reef inhabitants |
Posted By: sukie
Date Posted: September 25 2007 at 10:06pm
Wha! I was planning to stick just 70W MHs on them - you wouldn't happen to have any would you????  Totally kidding - sshm, I know you secretly like me as a person don't deny it! Running out to the garage to take picture now!! Be right back! ------------- http://sukie.mt-wudan.com/ - My Blog |
Posted By: Debbles
Date Posted: September 25 2007 at 10:40pm
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How far away is your garage? JK!! ------------- Yes Mikey...I still have fins!!! |
Posted By: sukie
Date Posted: September 26 2007 at 12:06am
Okay so when we got the 90gal tank - we bought a canopy for it: Well we built the frame. . .  We talked to Dion and he made us the best pitch on finishing it. The day before the BBQ he was so kind to even delivery it for us and when I saw it I got super giddy!!!   Woozers!!  We started plumbing Sunday after the BBQ - here's a shot of the back  If this week wasn't crzy - I think we'd have it plumbed now. . . I think the next day we have free is Saturday. Do you guys see how it's all going to look with the plumbing??? |
Posted By: sukie
Date Posted: September 26 2007 at 12:18am
Brad is excited!!! |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: September 26 2007 at 5:50am
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That is going to be so awesome! I really like that stand and canopy too. Thanks for the pictures. Mike ------------- |
Posted By: tileman
Date Posted: September 26 2007 at 8:40am
Looking good guys. Keep the pictures coming. This tank is dieing to get wet. ------------- 335G Reef TOTM. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2015/2/aquarium ReefKeepers TOTM Feb. 2012 http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....k-of-the-month & |
Posted By: Debbles
Date Posted: September 26 2007 at 8:54am
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The stand looks great! Thanks for posting this. It is cool to see how other people set up thier tanks. It really helps with ideas etc.. Keep it coming!!! ------------- Yes Mikey...I still have fins!!! |
Posted By: sukie
Date Posted: September 26 2007 at 10:02am
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I think we might have Friday night free now!! woohoo! I just talked to Reeflo makers of the Sequence Dart. I wanted to check if it was okay that our close loop in-take is 1 1/2" goes to 2" to the Dart and the out take goes to the Oceans Motions 1 1/2" to 1 1/2" - but the 4 outlets would be 1". Good to go! ------------- http://sukie.mt-wudan.com/ - My Blog |
Posted By: sshm
Date Posted: October 04 2007 at 1:27pm
Of course! I don't pull random peoples' legs.... only of friends. ------------- http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1157896 - Difficult and special care reef inhabitants |
Posted By: chris.rogers
Date Posted: October 04 2007 at 4:19pm
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Amy, Wudan, that looks really great. I can't wait to see it full.
------------- Ils sont fous, ces Romains! |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: October 04 2007 at 5:02pm
Yeah, you and about 200 other people on here!
Mike ------------- |
Posted By: thathiep
Date Posted: October 04 2007 at 9:41pm
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Looking good!! It's going to be one awesome tank for next year reef tour. Please keep us updated with sequences pics. |
Posted By: sukie
Date Posted: October 05 2007 at 10:15am
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It's funny that two ppl and most of the Presidency asked us if we even had water in it? NO! We have the closed loop plumbed -  Here's the close-up on the Dart and OM 4-way.  We still have to put the ball valves and unions on of course - any suggestions?? Also do you guys see anything wrong with the plumbing for the closed loop? |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: October 05 2007 at 11:11am
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Also do you guys see anything wrong with the plumbing for the closed loop?
Make sure you have access to the back of the tank. It could be VERY VERY BAD if it leaks and is buried behind the sump. ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: sukie
Date Posted: October 05 2007 at 11:18am
I think if we needed access to the back of the tank - we'd have to shut down the sump and pull it out. . . . . and then we'll have access to the closed loop system.  Not cool of course but whatta ya do?? ------------- http://sukie.mt-wudan.com/ - My Blog |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: October 05 2007 at 11:21am
I know how to get access but it would require more/redo work. It wouldnt matter unless it leakes.................................. ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: sukie
Date Posted: October 05 2007 at 11:34am
 I think I'll take the "worry about it when I get there. . . " attitude. But when it leaks (if it does) Dion I'll call you and and you give me the, "I told you!" speech
------------- http://sukie.mt-wudan.com/ - My Blog |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: October 05 2007 at 12:02pm
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You might need to get to the 4-way to clean out the drum too.
Mike ------------- |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: October 05 2007 at 12:27pm
I wouldn't ever do that . ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: Corey Price
Date Posted: October 05 2007 at 1:41pm
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Mr. Murphy is very much a part of this hobby, with particularly disasterous results. Here's my beef- throw in some unions and ball valves, reassemble & glue, and test it where you can see it (just freshwater). If you have microbubbles from leaky connections, etc., fix it and THEN set it up. IMHO if you have a leak in your closed loop, you've got yourself a problem if you can't shut it off. So, test it, install it, test it possibly again and then don't touch it. A pump behind the sump would be nasty to replace the seal on, so if you can elevate it so that you can get to it, great. Oh, and it's not if the seal will wear out or leak, but when... |
Posted By: Wudan
Date Posted: October 05 2007 at 7:45pm
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I think Dion has cursed this project. I know in my gut that if I set it up now, after he has pointed out this potential problem that it will in fact leak within 6 months time unless I move it to a position with easier access. |
Posted By: ewaldsreef
Date Posted: October 06 2007 at 9:17am
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That tank is going to be awsome. I do agree with the fact that you are going to have to access the pump and oceans motions.
Make sure you can get to all the unions and ball valves. Another idea would be to cut a hole in the wall behind the tank and have full access to get to everything.
Also I have some really cool frags for you. I have a really nice fungia plate as well. ------------- Contact me for professional aquarium maintenance and localy grown coral frags. [URL=http://www.aquatitranquility.com][/URL] |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: October 11 2007 at 1:49am
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IT HAD WATER IN IT !!!! ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: Debbles
Date Posted: October 11 2007 at 8:58am
I don't believe you!
Our 90 is set on an angle (that really bothers me by the way) but we did that so that we could get behind it if we needed to. ------------- Yes Mikey...I still have fins!!! |
Posted By: sukie
Date Posted: October 11 2007 at 9:55am
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Dion! You have a big mouth! Shh. . . you're all jinx'ing it!!! We have to rework the closed loop. Hopefully, I can get a wet test of the closed loop by friday night. . . if not Saturday. It's really bugging me that the weekends have been really crappy lately. argh! ------------- http://sukie.mt-wudan.com/ - My Blog |
Posted By: Debbles
Date Posted: October 11 2007 at 10:34am
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you for this weekend!!
Deb ------------- Yes Mikey...I still have fins!!! |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: October 11 2007 at 10:47am
Excuses, excuses! ------------- |
Posted By: Wudan
Date Posted: October 14 2007 at 9:38pm
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Water test of the closed loop was completed today. Special thanks to Jake P for taking time from his incredibly busy schedule to come and advise on how to procede, Amie H for helping with the gluing fitting, and moral support, and Freshy with helping to move the tank so we could place the rubber mat peices around the edge of the base of the tank, and with the wet test itself. We've essentially re-done the plumbing twice and the third time was it. What a relief to find that the Dart and OM 4-way both work flawlessly. I've begun painting the back of the tank 'sailboat blue'. It shouldn't be too much longer. I'll give the paint 3 months to dry |
Posted By: tileman
Date Posted: October 14 2007 at 9:52pm
I'll give the paint 3 months to dry  This thread will be 20 pages long and my grandkids will own my tank by the time you put your first fish in the tank.
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Posted By: Debbles
Date Posted: October 14 2007 at 9:56pm
------------- Yes Mikey...I still have fins!!! |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: October 14 2007 at 10:33pm
That's great Brad. I'm glad thing are progressing!
Mike ------------- |
Posted By: Corey Price
Date Posted: October 14 2007 at 11:15pm
| Nice to see you tested it. Great job. |
Posted By: sukie
Date Posted: October 15 2007 at 12:45am
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We'll post pictures of the closed loop soon - once the back is painted. Oh! We even got a video of the Closed Loop in action. If things work out - we might have it filled by next weekend.------------- http://sukie.mt-wudan.com/ - My Blog |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: October 15 2007 at 4:32am
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AWESOME!
Mike ------------- |
Posted By: sshm
Date Posted: October 16 2007 at 2:43am
what are you using to mix the salt, a cereal bowl and a spoon? Get a big bucket you noob. And no I dont want your 70w ballast and I dont have any to sell. ------------- http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1157896 - Difficult and special care reef inhabitants |
Posted By: Will Spencer
Date Posted: October 16 2007 at 7:51pm
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I have to hand it to you Brad and Amy. The patience the two of you have shown in getting this tank up is amazing. When I set up a tank it has to be NOW. You have taken the time to figure out exactly what you want, plan it, implement it, change your mind, start over, try something different, fix the latest problem, etc.
Your are going to have an awesome tank when you are finished.
Patience and integrity, that's the ticket!
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Posted By: Wudan
Date Posted: October 16 2007 at 9:35pm
Don't forget to add some old fashioned procrastination! |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: October 16 2007 at 10:06pm
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Procrastination and planning are the same thing.
Mike ------------- |
Posted By: sukie
Date Posted: October 17 2007 at 1:29am
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So. . . remember what our closed loop USE TO LOOK like??? Well we finished painting it - we just did one coat - we figured that in about a year the whole back would be coated in coralline anyway. Do you ever just want to get Bob Ross on something when you're painting???  Well I told Wudan that I'm going to add a "happy tree" and he wanted to add a "Fun Cloud"  Here's the tank painted:  And here's what our closed loop looks like now:  I want Jake's autograph on the loopie-d-loop! Totally his idea. What do you guys think? A whole lot better right???
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Posted By: sshm
Date Posted: October 17 2007 at 3:08am
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looks cool. You wont be putting any sand in the tank? if you are, arent the two outlets too close to the bottom for sand? ------------- http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1157896 - Difficult and special care reef inhabitants |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: October 17 2007 at 3:44am
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Wow, you guys have been busy. I like the paint job.
Mike ------------- |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: October 17 2007 at 7:49am
Awesome Sukie!!!!!! (Thats the right pipe )------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: October 17 2007 at 7:52am
Well my "Thing" is long walks on the beach, Traveling and seeing new places, Quiet dinners at a good friends house.
What exactly is your "thing"? ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: ssilcox
Date Posted: October 17 2007 at 10:33am
| That's just purty |
Posted By: sukie
Date Posted: October 17 2007 at 10:38am
I never claimed to be good at english. ------------- http://sukie.mt-wudan.com/ - My Blog |
Posted By: sukie
Date Posted: October 17 2007 at 10:46am
Well the plan is to run pvc under the sand and 90degrees/45degree angles in front corners of that tank. Here's the video of the OMs & 4way in action. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SFlk-t__uE - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SFlk-t__uE What's next??
------------- http://sukie.mt-wudan.com/ - My Blog |
I want the MHs on the new circuit + the return pump.Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: October 17 2007 at 11:48am
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Dion,
What is a "quite dinner"
Mike ------------- |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: October 17 2007 at 2:15pm
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I dont know. Where's the problem? ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: bbeck4x4
Date Posted: October 17 2007 at 2:24pm
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hopefully that was a typo, but dual 175's should not be at 10+ amps, a 400 watt lamp is at 3-5 amps(depending on balast), also I have my entire tank running on one 15 amp circuit, that is with two 250 watt MH bulbs and the closed loop pump. ------------- Family Portraits /Google trusted Photographer for Google Maps for Businesses |
Posted By: bbeck4x4
Date Posted: October 17 2007 at 2:25pm
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Posted By: ReefBones
Date Posted: October 17 2007 at 2:43pm
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I LOVE the paint job .. thats awesome! .. nice work .. ------------- 140 gallon Reef 65 gallon Reef 55 gallon Aggressive www.thesalttank.com 801-865-6074 "encourage other divers and sea enthusiasts to take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but bubbles" |
Posted By: TriggerHappy
Date Posted: October 17 2007 at 3:08pm
That tank is looking awesome! Great job! ------------- 210 gallon Mixed Reef |
Posted By: Will Spencer
Date Posted: October 17 2007 at 3:35pm
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Paint Job =
New Plumbing =
+ Happy Trees =
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Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: October 17 2007 at 3:53pm
I can't quiet seem to find it now.
Mike ------------- |
Posted By: Debbles
Date Posted: October 17 2007 at 9:19pm
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Sukie, you guys are too cute!! I love the paint job. You have so much more patience than I do. I want everything done yesterday. But then again, my stuff doesn't always work right either.
Deb ------------- Yes Mikey...I still have fins!!! |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: October 17 2007 at 9:22pm
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Deb I think your "yesterday" is still in my shop. ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |