LC Scott Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I hate to post and run but here is a Picture of what I've been up to. I'll put more info/pictures up tonight after work. (11ish) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Scott Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 OK so I promised more pics. the stand was originally built for a 55 gal tank and a 40b sump. That Plan changed and I ended up with this. Some paint. The inside of the canopy with the lights. Currently I'm waiting on two workhorse 5 ballast, should be here on Tuesday. Lights top to bottom. UV 454 Gen-x actinic Blue Giesemann midday 6500 Gen-x 10,000k I'm going to use the modified Beananimal internal over flow. I think that all the photos for right now. I'm going to use a 20l for the sump (Thanks cschwarz) None of the pipeline is glued yet,I want to make sure it all fits and that I can disassemble everything in the future. I just need to get the glass cut, Monday the silicon should be here. Things I need to do yet. Paint the rest of the stand. Wire the lights Silicon the baffles into the sump. Build the overflow inside the tank. Glue the PVC pipes. Doors and locks. Carbon/gfo reactor Document the water Station. (I'm so done with carrying 5gal. buckets back to the house.) I also want to thank Rosecity for the rock. I bought 60 pounds from him and I'm using 40 for this tank and gave Kimberlee 20 for her 55. I might go for some more rock, right now it's sitting in a 27 gal. tote with a pump. I'm not sure what I'm forgetting right now, outside of the fact I haven't taken enough photos. (whistle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennmac415 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Looks great, Scott! Very clean plumbing...Can't wait to see it filled with water!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Jesus, I see all these tanks with the nice plumbing, and it makes me think that in the process of tearing my down an starting over that I should redo my plumbing, I've only got a drain an a return drilled lol.....Hmmmm maybe I should do a POLL!!!! LOL Lookin good man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Scott Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Thanks Jennmac, The 28th is the earliest day I will have this tank online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Scott Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Jesus, I see all these tanks with the nice plumbing, and it makes me think that in the process of tearing my down an starting over that I should redo my plumbing, I've only got a drain an a return drilled lol.....Hmmmm maybe I should do a POLL!!!! LOL Lookin good man Thanks, Mick. Sometimes I feel like a mad scientist in this hobbie. Putting this tank together hasn't helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I know the feeling man, if I go through with what I've been contemplating, it'll be the 3rd time I've torn this tank down LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Looks good Scott. I agree the plumbing looks nice and love the design of the canopy for easy access to the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 nice job on the plumbing for sure! It will be a nice tank once it all comes together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenReefin Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Triple drilled overflow, thats sexy backup of the backup. I like that setup, much like mine. What do you plan on keeping in the tank? Good light section btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Scott Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 I haven't fully decided yet. Here is a photo of the first couple of corals to go in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Scott Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Funny, deciding on the equipment took me seconds mostly. Those corals took me two months to pick out.(scratch) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Scott Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 More pictures now that the RO/DI unit is here. Water station is now working. I also spent a little time doing some aquascaping. The only thing I decided on was that I need some more rock. The RO/DI unit and on its rack. I already had my first flood too. Fortunately it was contained to the counter top. I also got the paint on the stand today. This is right after the first coat of paint. (Looks terrible.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Scott Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 Ok so the package with the light ballast, reflectors gfo reactor and the tube of RTV 100 came today. (clap) Some pics. Warming up. On the tank (the hood is on backwards while I work on some of the details. (whistle) Note: The only light on in the room are the T5s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Scott Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 Ok so i have a quick question. What type of connector do I need to hook up one of BRS's GFO/Carbon reactor to a half inch pvc pipe? plus can I run the GFO and carbon in the same reactor at the same time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenReefin Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Cool video on how it got plumbed. http://www.fishnetwork.tv/fishnetwork/AmericanReef/American_Reef_-_Product_Showcase/Entries/2010/4/4_How_to_Install_a_Bulk_Reef_Supply_Media_Reactor.html I have heard the dual media discussion on the boards here before, probably can search it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Scott Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 All right If got it figured out. (clap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Scott Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 So more photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cschwarz Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 looking good man! cannot wait to see it all full Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Scott Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 So I have the overflow box done and the sump will be done in about an hour. Of course Pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Scott Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 I'm already slipping into a stocking mode. My 20l is going to get cramped soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennmac415 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Looking AWESOME, Scott!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Looking great!!! Very clean looking plumbing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Scott Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 Ok the tank is up and running At this time I am seeing some brittle stars, some small stars (who's name) I can't seem to spell right and a couple of small snails that have come out of the rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennmac415 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Oh my gosh... that looks amazing!! what kind of sand did you use?? It is so nice and white! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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