The ReefBox Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 Water in the overflow boxes today and no leaks at the bulk heads so onto aqua scaping and filling this bad yo up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 I know you have a piece of that for me........you just want to see what it will look like under the new light combo!! Tom what is this piece? Hope you have some stuff saved up for me!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 Pressure washed rock one last time and removed all the old purple putty from coral sites and time to aqua scape!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 So my pesky leaking bulkhead finally got replaced. It didn't come out without a fight. It took a Dremel with a cut off wheel and about an hour of twisting in turning and contorting myself to get this thing out. Once it came out is clear why it was leaking .......over tightened and pushed the seal out. Prob the worst task I have faced in my many years of reelfing. Had to cut all the plumbing a par on the left side to access the stupid bulk heads So onto re plumbing but better than putting a bandaid on it and hoping!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 When it rains it pours.....go to set up skimmer and the power supply is dead on the new Orphek Helix 3000. Company send new pump, powesupply and controller (DC) so I guess I'll have a spare skimmer pump on hand Also ordered a second Jebao DC pump and will run each side on its own so if one fails I will still have circulation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caolewis Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) Tom what is this piece? Hope you have some stuff saved up for me!!!! I collected killer frags, too bad, I killed them better than i grew them but I could save a frag of that rainbow for ya. Hurry before all my things got killed with my skills...ha..ha Edited November 19, 2015 by caolewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caolewis Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) When it rains it pours.....go to set up skimmer and the power supply is dead on the new Orphek Helix 3000. Company send new pump, powesupply and controller (DC) so I guess I'll have a spare skimmer pump on hand Also ordered a second Jebao DC pump and will run each side on its own so if one fails I will still have circulation You need skimmer pump and main pump and reactor pump spares.....:-) Edited November 19, 2015 by caolewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Lol I'm good.....Orphek came through and sending out new and including an extra pump for free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicyclebill Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Yikes, I've been through bulkhead replacement on a running tank and it is a pain! What a pita you went through though it looks like! Like trying to work under the dash in your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Yikes, I've been through bulkhead replacement on a running tank and it is a pain! What a pita you went through though it looks like! Like trying to work under the dash in your car. Yes it was!! But the good news is everything is running again and the cycle continues. No leaks and this tank is whisper quiet with approx 2000 gph running through it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanoreefer17 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Fairly new to the forum, but have to say this tank looks stunning, cant wait to see the post cycle and aquascaped photos! Also, oceans by design did the tank? Were you happy with their work and prices? I might need something custom for my next tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Fairly new to the forum, but have to say this tank looks stunning, cant wait to see the post cycle and aquascaped photos! Also, oceans by design did the tank? Were you happy with their work and prices? I might need something custom for my next tank! Thanks. Yeah overall for the money I spent I hot a very nice tank. And yes from OBD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 So the tanks leak is solved and the cycling continues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Ok update on Tims fish less cycle, after adding the additional 8ounces of life bacteria and waiting 24 hours I am at .25 ppm on ammonia so appears to be doing its job yesterday I was well over 4 ppm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) Good to hear I think the stuff works and well is not really snake oil Edited November 23, 2015 by spectra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Good to hear I think the stuff works and well is not really snake oil Good to hear I think the stuff works and well is not really snake oil Agreed but def need enough for size of aquarium for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 So the tanks leak is solved and the cycling continues Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softy Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 great progress!! thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Yeah softy it's been a journey but light at the end of this tunnel finally!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beer503 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Yeah softy it's been a journey but light at the end of this tunnel finally!! Careful bud! That light at the end of the tunnel might the the train! just kidding hahaha u still need that skimmer? Lmk! Glad the tank's finally up and running! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 Careful bud! That light at the end of the tunnel might the the train! just kidding hahaha u still need that skimmer? Lmk! Glad the tank's finally up and running! I think I'm good Son, Orphek sent out new controller, power supply and threw in a new pump as well for good measure!! Should be here this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 So how are things going? Any new pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 Yeah I'll post a few pics tomorrow. Up and running with fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Little update......working through some wiring stuff and final rock scape. But canopy is up and first 8 bulb ATI sunpower is in. I have another 4 bulb sunpower goin in but 4 bulbs were broken in shipping so will have to wait. The tank is very white in appearance so will be adding more blue plus Bulb combo right now is: Actinic Blue+ Purple + Blue * Blue+ Aquablue special Blue + Actinic Will be adding 2-3 more blue plus and maybe a coral+. thoughts?????? Will add a few more with lights out soon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Wow beautiful! Looks great without corals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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