WAVES Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 cab lights are on a door switch,, so trick and cost like $10. Open the right front door, BOOM lights on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.friend Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Those Covers For the Intake SURE ARE NICE>>>>!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Looks fantastic Joel! The additional pics and explanations help to get a feel for how it all comes together - I really like the incorporation of the closed loop intake into the overflow box... nice design. BTW - does having the returns on the bottom create any substantial back pressure issues for the CL pump? Just curious.... Also, do you have any additional info (source?) for the fans you used in your canopy? I need to replace some in my stand and they sound like a great option. Thanks for sharing... it's looking awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Looking great Joel. I wonder if you could explain (and name a source for) those gas springs that hold the canopy open. -Sol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 WOW! Great-looking tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefhut Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Sol, Those gas springs are called strut rods. You can find em at an autoparts store in different lenghts and sizes. There made to hold up hoods and deck lids, and then what everelse you can use them for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Also called gas springs http://www.internationalgassprings.com/ , I didn't make up the term Mostly I was curious about what he uses to latch the door shut, so it doesn't just pop up on its own. Or maybe the springs aren't strong enough to push it up; they're only strong enough to hold it up? -Sol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefhut Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 The strut rods I've used are designed to give way at a certian hieght and will hold up hoods or deck lids on cars. I guess gas springs might be along the same line. The only thing to keep in mind is that there are different kinds for different duties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVES Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 Looks fantastic Joel! The additional pics and explanations help to get a feel for how it all comes together - I really like the incorporation of the closed loop intake into the overflow box... nice design. BTW - does having the returns on the bottom create any substantial back pressure issues for the CL pump? Just curious.... Also, do you have any additional info (source?) for the fans you used in your canopy? I need to replace some in my stand and they sound like a great option. Thanks for sharing... it's looking awesome! Alberta, I sell the fans here. You can read about that at www.silenx.com , they are pretty sweet, 72cfm at 14db is about half the sound of any other fan on the market. If you want more details shoot me a PM since I can post prices etc here. Also, the CL through the bottom of the tank does not create any pressure, because the intakes into the pump are being pushed down with the same pressure the water is pushing back up with. Hope that makes sense.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVES Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 Also called gas springs http://www.internationalgassprings.com/ , I didn't make up the term Mostly I was curious about what he uses to latch the door shut, so it doesn't just pop up on its own. Or maybe the springs aren't strong enough to push it up; they're only strong enough to hold it up? -Sol Sol the struts are just from napa, they are the "softest" ones I could find that are short. When the lid is closed they are almost horizontal so there is no pressure pushing UP. The pressure is hard on hidge Im sure so someday I may have to replace the hindge, but for now it all works great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriswaters Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Wow Joel....what a great tank. I sure goes to say that hard work, time and paitence pays off...I wish I could win the lottery and build the tank of my dreams...for now, I will keep building my little diamond... Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisturbedReefer Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 How about an updated FTS? Looking forward to seeing some of your tanks out there as well. I really like my AO 60g, but there are a few things I would like to do different like an external overflow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Waves, Any updated pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVES Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 nothing right now, the tank was very neglected for about 6 weeks after my familys loss, I had calurpa growing everywhere. Its very under control now so Ill be restocking some corals slowly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Joel: This is the first I found this thread of your tank. Man thats really a awesome tank. Very well planned out. I really like your rock work. How do you get those big rocks to balance like that and not fall over? Do you connect the rocks with some kind of epoxy or drill for dowels and peg them togather? Really awesome Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVES Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 Joel: This is the first I found this thread of your tank. Man thats really a awesome tank. Very well planned out. I really like your rock work. How do you get those big rocks to balance like that and not fall over? Do you connect the rocks with some kind of epoxy or drill for dowels and peg them togather? Really awesome Jay The rocks are all just stacked. I recommend stacking rock in a bare tank then adding water. If they are stable with no water, they will be very stable once the tank is filled. I also add the sand after the rock, to be sure all the rock is on the tank bottom, rather than on sand, this makes it even more stable once you add the sand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 nothing right now' date=' the tank was very neglected for about 6 weeks after my familys loss, I had calurpa growing everywhere. Its very under control now so Ill be restocking some corals slowly.[/quote'] Told ya we should have taken pictures. (laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Thats a great looking tank, One can tell you put alot of thought into your build. I especially like the overflow grating idea. NICE JOB JOEL!!! (rock2) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 hey Joel, would you be interested in assisting my with a DIY project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVES Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 hey Joel' date=' would you be interested in assisting my with a DIY project?[/quote'] Sure, drop by and we can talk about the details Told ya we should have taken pictures. (laugh) you just wanted me to prove the beer was worth it huh.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Joel, I plan to come down there on Wed Dec 31, I will bring the tank that I have been talking about with me so you can see what I am working with. I will also start a thread here in the DIY section with pic's of the tank today so you, if you wish, could take a look and have a heads up on the tank before I get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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