Ryan Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Heres some pics I took last night with just the actinics on. Everything looks pretty good except the toadstool was closing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanz Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 That is one sweet build! I wish I have the talent like some of you guys on here and build my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 I started a new project yesterday for my tank! I really want a calcium reactor, but do not have the room under my stand so I decided to make one that will fit in the corner of my sump! Its a scaled down version of the "DJ88" Reactor seen here: http://www.melevsreef.com/dj88.html I also put the plumbing and circulation pump together yesterday! Im going to use a MJ1200 with very little plumbing since I do not have a lot of space. Water from the tank will be injected into the left side fitting, Co2 into the center, and the right side fitting will be used for the Co2 re-circulation loop. The 2 bulk heads you see on the pump/plumbing will go into the bottom holes on the reactor. Effluent will exit the reactor on the lower left hand side of the smaller chamber of the reactor. Tap Plastics will have all of the pieces cut on Monday. Its only $35 for all of the acrylic cut to size, holes drilled, & top flange cut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGooseWhisperer Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 i dont know squat about Ca reactors, but it sure looks nice:) Another excellent DIY project from Ryan! Sidenote: anyone have a link to a good DIY skimmer? Cheap and simple would be the key...it wouldn't need to be the most powerful/efficient, just "good". Something on the order of a 150-250g system... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 i dont know squat about Ca reactors, but it sure looks nice:) Another excellent DIY project from Ryan! Sidenote: anyone have a link to a good DIY skimmer? Cheap and simple would be the key...it wouldn't need to be the most powerful/efficient, just "good". Something on the order of a 150-250g system... Well, building a skimmer might be next on my list! You can build a skimmer for cheap if you aren't worried about using nice materials. For example, you can use PVC for the main body instead of acrylic (which for 6" cost $26 per foot at Tap). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister crabs Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 heres a cheap skimmer that works. seen one in person. not the prettiest but its under the stand anyhow right? http://www.reefworkshop.com/DIY_proteinskimmer1.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 20, 2008 Author Share Posted September 20, 2008 Some new pics of the reactor build: (just emptied water out of it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilmca Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Wow, great tank build thread. I wish I was able to do a build thread like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Oh, Downhill, heres a slightly better pic of the SPS I was asking about: Kinda blurry but it looks like A. Tenuis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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