DisturbedReefer Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 The sickness continues...I just got my new addition up and running tonight, well technically last night(whistle) Here are a few shots shortly after I got it home Monday... I built my stand with the thought of this very size in mind, I really wanted this tank, but the custom price tag was crazy $$$$ I got this one for a song and it is almost exactly what I wanted...well minus the holes in places I didn't want, but I can work around that(drinking) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisturbedReefer Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 Here is some of the prep work before getting it set up... This tank has a hole on the bottom from the original owner (he had a closed loop) I redid the bulkhead and capped it...might use it some day but not now. I'm setting this one up just like the last one with an overflow... Here is a shot of the bulkhead that will be the overflow. It is a little lower than I wanted, but I can adapt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisturbedReefer Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 Tonights (last night actually, since it is now after 1am) fun...Trevor (Marine Dreamer on RF) came over, so naturally he got roped into helping get the new cube up and running(jail) Let the fun begin... I did the same overflow as the last tank... First FTS(rock2)So, Brandon wanted to know how high I would make the water level...here you go(fingers) I will let everything settle down tonight and get some real FTS tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefgeek84 Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Looking good...Glad to see it is holding water, LOL...I just had a slight fear something may have happended in the move...Can not wait to see it with stuff in it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Very nice. How many gallons? Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefgeek84 Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 60gal.... 24x24x24, it is my old tank :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisturbedReefer Posted October 27, 2007 Author Share Posted October 27, 2007 Did a little aquascaping today now that the dust has settled... Right side Left side That's it for now...hope you enjoy(rock2) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefgeek84 Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Looks great...that must be the flame angle from Upscales.... by the way you have a PM.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180Brandy Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Question what is the frag on the plug? I like your brain coral!!! Tank looks good so far!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisturbedReefer Posted October 27, 2007 Author Share Posted October 27, 2007 Question what is the frag on the plug? I like your brain coral!!! Tank looks good so far!! The frag on the blue plug is a pink milli and the other one there close to the brain is a specialty cap, not sure what the name is (From Upscales) it is blue with pink polyps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisturbedReefer Posted October 27, 2007 Author Share Posted October 27, 2007 Looks great...that must be the flame angle from Upscales.... by the way you have a PM.... You are correct, I picked it up on my visit there when I came down for the cube. It is doing very good, along with the corals I picked up. Good call! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjohnny Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Awesome DR, well done all the way around. Question though... with an open top how do you keep dust & garbage from floating into the tank? I had the top off of my Aquapod most of this summer and there was always stuff visible floating on the surface. I guess a filter sock would take care of that if you're running a sump... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 For the most part I never have had a problem with suff getting into my tank and it also has a hanging hood. The surface is always clean. The tank looks great and good job! I really like the new pink milli and the flame angel. Great choices! Garrett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisturbedReefer Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 Awesome DR' date=' well done all the way around. Question though... with an open top how do you keep dust & garbage from floating into the tank? I had the top off of my Aquapod most of this summer and there was always stuff visible floating on the surface. I guess a filter sock would take care of that if you're running a sump...[/quote'] Never had an issue with stuff in my tank, as long as you have something doing surface skimming (overflow). I had an aquapod before as well, but I had a Fluval FX 5 running behind the wall...about 900 gph of flow...lots of surface skimming(nutty) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisturbedReefer Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 For the most part I never have had a problem with suff getting into my tank and it also has a hanging hood. The surface is always clean. The tank looks great and good job! I really like the new pink milli and the flame angel. Great choices! Garrett Thanks Garrett! The milli really pops in the tank, and that Flame is beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisturbedReefer Posted December 14, 2007 Author Share Posted December 14, 2007 Couple of update photos...The Flame decided he liked munching my big brain better than being in the tank...86'd(threaten) Added lots of new corals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Very nice tank, very impressive, makes me want a small tank, this is the old tank thats Starphire glass correct? Man... Impressive.... Im thinking about a starphire tank made by Oceanic but still can't decide, but I love the color, or lack of color from the glass. Keep us updated.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisturbedReefer Posted December 14, 2007 Author Share Posted December 14, 2007 Very nice tank, very impressive, makes me want a small tank, this is the old tank thats Starphire glass correct? Man... Impressive.... Im thinking about a starphire tank made by Oceanic but still can't decide, but I love the color, or lack of color from the glass. Keep us updated.. Yes it is Brandon's old tank, very happy with it so far. Oceanic makes some sweet tanks, make sure you get it reef ready though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 I believe the new starphire system only comes reef ready. Anyhow thats how they sell it... regardless of that, love your system, its simple, to the point and hopefully because of that very dependable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisturbedReefer Posted December 14, 2007 Author Share Posted December 14, 2007 Just realized I haven't posted a picture of the sump with my newest equipment addition...a Bubble Master 160, this skimmer is great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salmonslayer Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Todd. Me thinks me likes. Grow baby Grow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisturbedReefer Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 Haven't posted any updates in a bit so here are some from the other day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180Brandy Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Looking good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Very nice. Hope my cube comes out looking as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisturbedReefer Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 Thank you both! I have a few more corals I want to get in there, then just watch it all grow. Things have already started growing pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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