mattv Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 (edited) Thought I would share some photos of the new build. Finally decided it was time to upgrade the frag system and change up the dark dank part of my basement where I spend most of my time. Cabinets built by Brian67 and tanks and sump by Envision. First pic is after the old tanks where pulled. More to come....... Edited June 15, 2017 by mattv 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 thats going to be a sweet setup! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Those 6" haywards must have cost a pretty penny! Great idea though! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Wow quite the upgrade Matt! I know that dark dungeon of a basement well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Epic! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 That is looking like a huge improvement. Going to be a really nice setup - love the built in storage! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paratore Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Very nice! What LEDs are those that you're running? Model doesn't look familiar at all lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willapa Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Looks like a lab! Good idea in adding an exhaust fan. I have my setup in the basement and underestimated how much moisture it would pump into an already moist place, thinking about adding a fan myself.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higher Thinking Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Looking good man! Are you going to run the Gyre pumps in that current location? Or are they going to flow end to end and they just happen to be positioned there for now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattv Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Paratore said: Very nice! What LEDs are those that you're running? Model doesn't look familiar at all lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Those are Rapid led onyx fixtures, some are going on 4 plus years now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattv Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 53 minutes ago, Willapa said: Looks like a lab! Good idea in adding an exhaust fan. I have my setup in the basement and underestimated how much moisture it would pump into an already moist place, thinking about adding a fan myself. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I had to add a second fan as one didn't keep up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattv Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Higher Thinking said: Looking good man! Are you going to run the Gyre pumps in that current location? Or are they going to flow end to end and they just happen to be positioned there for now? Thanks and not sure on the gyre placement yet. Magnets are not holding thru the 1" acrylic very well. Edited June 14, 2017 by mattv Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higher Thinking Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Thanks and not sure on the gyre placement yet. Magnets are not holding thru the 1" acrylic very well.That's too bad on the magnetic strength. But I would definitely say to run them with flow going the length of tanks. Way more than enough flow. Now getting them to stay positioned on the 1" acrylic? I'm not sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattv Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 42 minutes ago, Higher Thinking said: That's too bad on the magnetic strength. But I would definitely say to run them with flow going the length of tanks. Way more than enough flow. Now getting them to stay positioned on the 1" acrylic? I'm not sure... Ya they sell these but after dropping over $500 on the heads I can't justify $140 for two. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenderfoot Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 That's too bad on the magnetic strength. But I would definitely say to run them with flow going the length of tanks. Way more than enough flow. Now getting them to stay positioned on the 1" acrylic? I'm not sure...Do you have the upgraded magnet? It sure helps and will solidly hold on 1.25Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higher Thinking Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Do you have the upgraded magnet? It sure helps and will solidly hold on 1.25Sent from my SM-G935V using TapatalkIf you're asking me, no I don't have that upgrade. I only have a 180 so I think it's 1/2". No problem using stock magnet.But hey Matt! At least you get free shipping! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattv Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 Got some of the lights wired, all will be controlled by the new Digital Aquatics Archon. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Looks like fun! Nice tanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattv Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 A little closer to adding water! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Nice / I see the banner is up' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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