obrien.david.j Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share Posted October 30, 2020 On 10/27/2020 at 2:56 PM, pdxmonkeyboy said: I have a piece of FRP you can have to mount behind your aquarium. I have two pieces actually one is 8' long x 30" high and one that is 18" tall. Protect that wall behind your aquarium and glue up some FRP. And you probably already know this.. get rid of that light switch. Thanks for the offer, I’m holding off on frp inside the house. Dry wall has held up well “enough” and will eventually get all replaced if when we ever move. and yup on switch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Fair enough. That I would offer it up. Cheers. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Good stuff, looks like fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obrien.david.j Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share Posted October 30, 2020 And The Stand is in the house. Fan is there just in case carpet still has dampness. On to measurements and new holes. I've chosen to black out the back and the end with black vinyl car wrap. I've done a small test wrap, it was EASY. Full size sheet arrives next week. Last tank, I painted the back black. Over time the salt creep eroded some and the outside MP40 motor vibrated some off. So this time it's Vinyl Wrap! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obrien.david.j Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 And the end and back are Black. Vinyl wrap arrived yesterday and spent the evening applying it. Next step, Get Tank Into the House! Before After: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obrien.david.j Posted November 5, 2020 Author Share Posted November 5, 2020 Tank is now In The House! Move crew converged on our house and we got it done last night. Joined two furniture dollies together, with foam underneath and it was much easier than getting the tank to the house. Roll out of garage, around side of house, lift onto deck, ramp into house, and then lift, manipulate, rotate onto a plastic base plate covered with a yoga mat. Then lift the base, mat, and tank in one motion and slide it onto the stand. Much easier than trying to precisely set the tank on the mat&stand, in the corner of the room. Glass tanks are heavy. Finished Results: (with temporary cardboard "skin" for visual effect) Final alignment and lift crew Garage Storage, onto the furniture dollies 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obrien.david.j Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 (edited) And ten days later, The tank is Full, correct salinity, has gravel, and Connected To the Main System. We are back to One Biological Loop! Water, Salt, Gravel, and Flow! Proof of Flow First Salt Multiple days of running RO John's Mixing Station Design sure made it easer to pump RO into tank, and eventually final salt water to top it up. Edited November 16, 2020 by obrien.david.j 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obrien.david.j Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 And spent the afternoon trying to do this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obrien.david.j Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 Today's Update: Problems getting MP60's configured and connected to Apex are solved. Two MP60s and two MP40s installed in tank, and programing challenge posted in attached thread. First pass rockwork planned, and left end in the tank right side islands needed minor rock gluing. Super glue done, e-marcos cement completed last night. Going into tank tonight Current tank view: End view. MP60s above, MP40s below Rockwork plans. Front View, and End View (Don't get any funny ideas of breaking in, to steal our ultra valuable TP supply. After seeing this picture, I've already moved it to a more secure location!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Looks good but I only like Charmin...................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obrien.david.j Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 Good Morning Aquarium! First round aqua scaping installed last night First fish moved back into tank (ugly cardinal, we have a long history together, >15yr old fish) Clockwise/AntiClockwise MP60/MP40 programming setup at 100%, and run all night. Whoops. Moved a lot of sand. (remember this tank is now connected to existing sump, dual frag tanks, with all the old tank rock/livestock/etc. So biology exists on "the other side of the wall") Last night, Rocks installed and Flow enabled This morning Sand Movement First Fish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Perfect for those people who can't decide between a sandbed or bare bottom. 🤣 It sort of looks like an island rising up from the sea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obrien.david.j Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 18 minutes ago, SuncrestReef said: Perfect for those people who can't decide between a sandbed or bare bottom. 🤣 It sort of looks like an island rising up from the sea. So THATs how I explain the look to guests. Hmm, hmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 That stinks I hate sand movement..............my ocd side would be going nuts............... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obrien.david.j Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 22 hours ago, spectra said: That stinks I hate sand movement..............my ocd side would be going nuts............... Now that I've gotten the Apex programming down, I was able to throttle back the speeds - and the sand is back in the right places. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 1 hour ago, obrien.david.j said: Now that I've gotten the Apex programming down, I was able to throttle back the speeds - and the sand is back in the right places. Since you've made some significant Apex programming changes, don't forget to save a new backup of your configuration. Instructions here: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/apex-users-public-service-announcement.622847/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obrien.david.j Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 (edited) Update ... The first set of lights have been mounted, and old-cardinal has a bigger friend! Built the first sliding light rack and put on the tank tonight Have placed orders for parts to build the last two light racks. I'll bet they show up next week. Moved my Vlamingi tank back from the temporary tanks into his new home. Took a few days to adjust, but he's now as friendly (and hungry) as ever. When complete, there will be three light racks, each with a pair of Radon LEDs. All Gen4 Pro. It's what I have. Tank and Vlamingi Light Rack, with and without lights Edited December 8, 2020 by obrien.david.j fixed picts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefsakes Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Such an awesome build! I can't wait to have a big system again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obrien.david.j Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 18 minutes ago, Reefsakes said: Such an awesome build! I can't wait to have a big system again. Thanks. It's not exactly your size, but it's nice to finally be getting more space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefsakes Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 (edited) 21 minutes ago, obrien.david.j said: Thanks. It's not exactly your size, but it's nice to finally be getting more space. I must have missed what size your DT is. I don't have a big system yet. Still working on my 80g system. But I am planning it now. Want to really think of my end goal and work back from there. Edited December 8, 2020 by Reefsakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obrien.david.j Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 9 hours ago, Reefsakes said: I must have missed what size your DT is. I don't have a big system yet. Still working on my 80g system. But I am planning it now. Want to really think of my end goal and work back from there. One Integrated system; Display is around 250g (68" x 36" x 25" tall) Two ~50g frag tanks (47" x 21" 11" tall) + big sump And Thanks to design from @SuncrestReef, an awesome mixing and make-up water station. With fully automated ATO & AWC. (Why didn't I do THAT sooner in my life!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obrien.david.j Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share Posted December 20, 2020 Hit two milestones today. 1. All Lights are In! Needed a few more pieces from 8020 to finish fabricating remaining light bars. Swapped out Gen4's previously on frag tanks, for Gen3's which were on original display tank Thus all six LED's on display tank are now uniform Gen4 Pros Turned lights up to 100%, the white sand and rocks made the tank Blinding. Turned back to 10% to let the tank finish settling in. Feels great to have lights. AND 2. Dan the cabinet man brought over hood and stand skins for dry fits. Left the end panel in place, and the box for drawers on the far end. Should be back with finished product early next week. Check out the picts 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Looks great! Nice job on the light mounts. Do you have a PAR meter? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higher Thinking Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Solid and consistent progress! Excellent job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obrien.david.j Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share Posted December 20, 2020 14 hours ago, SuncrestReef said: Looks great! Nice job on the light mounts. Do you have a PAR meter? Yes, it's the Apex PMK, PAR monitor. I don't keep it underwater full time, just when interested in readings. I'll try to measure the tank. Right now, the LEDs are set to 100% on Blues, <5% on red/green/whites. How badly will that skew the PAR readings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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