impur Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 I've got my vortechs working in anti-sync mode on short wave pulse. It gives me a nice wave so i took a video check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefer503 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I can't believe that is 60 gallons, looks so compact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 Yah its funny i originally didn't plan to set this tank up, but i went for it and am glad i did. I still would like the overflow external, but its a great little cube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 I got the Bubble Magus triple doser and installed it last weekend. Its pretty slick, i have it dosing 1ml alk solution per day and 4ml calcium per day. I forgot to get a picture of it in action, but I snapped a bunch of pics of corals yesterday. My tank is doing really well right now, i'm getting great growth on all my corals. O tort Gold pavona Favias Micromussa Acans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 Zoas Red hornets Crappy shot of purple hornets AOIs Demon eyes King Midas Gobstoppers Candy apple red Bam bams 007 Golden eye No namers that i really like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefSafari Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I love the last picture, Camera in one hand and Beer in the other...LOL Looking great! Can't wait to see it filled!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMiller Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 *drool* Can I come shopping Miles? WOW, everything is looking amazing!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 Snapped some more pics this weekend. I got some pics of how i setup my Bubble Magus triple doser. Its been running just over a week now, and my alk/calcium levels have never been more steady. So here it is, i basically just screwed a piece of wood sealed with Kilz to the bottom 2x4s under my tank. The doser sits perfectly under there. I use 2 empty 1gal vinegar containers for my alk and calcium supplement, i picked up a couple undrilled carboy stoppers from the homebrew store and drilled a small hole thru them, then pushed some hard airline tubing thru. I drilled a couple holes in my filter sock holder to hold the tubing outlets Here is the entire sump area FTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hozer21 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Tank is looking really nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tat2d Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Looks awesome Miles. I can't wait to see it in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Looking great Miles! Looks like the tank turned out really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 Thanks guys. Yah i don't hate acrylic as much as i thought i would. I have yet to actually scratch it, though i have marked it by slamming a rock into the side. But no scratches yet knock on wood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandinga Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Looks great miles, I like where u put the outlet tubes. How long so u think the 1 gal will last? A Month? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 Looks great miles, I like where u put the outlet tubes. How long so u think the 1 gal will last? A Month? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks! Yah it worked out well with my DIY filter sock holder. I'm only dosing 2ml of the alk and 4ml of calcium per day (in addition to kalk in my topoff), so 1 gal of alk should last me 1892 days and the calcium should last 946 days at those rates rofl but i'm sure uptake will increase. But i think 1 gal of each supplement will last well past a year each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Acans are looking pretty dang happy there- I have thought many times about switching to a doser and getting away froma Calc reactor, only becuase I vcant leave a good thing alone I guess. Anyway looking good Miles, tank came out sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Thanks Brad, yah my acans have all turned the corner and are doing great. I was worried for awhile there... The doser is awesome, i love the set it and forget it part. When i had a CA RX i had to keep fiddling with it. Last things i need to do are clean up the wiring in the bottom of the stand a bit, and build the sides. I have the wood, magnets, sealer, and paint i plan to use i just need to get to it. Also tonight i'm going to be finishing up my tile job in the fish tank area. Then i can finally add my inline frag tank (rock2) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandinga Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Miles, which Ca and Kh mix are you using? BRS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 For KH I use Randy's DIY 2 part recipe, baked baking soda. For Ca I use Calcium Chloride from BRS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 Added a baby boy to the family, and a frag tank inline with my display The stand was simple, 2x4s and some 1/2" plywood sealed with Kilz. I used my Kreg tool for the first time and make pocket holes to hold it together. I bought 2 of these 18x18x16 tanks for a great deal from Micah. They have been painted on one side blue and a tan color on the bottom. There is also a hole drilled about 4" from the bottom of the tank in the back wall, and to top it off it has been sealed. I wanted 4 clear sides and a bulkhead to drain into my sump. So i got to work. I wanted to repaint the trim as well, i went with black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 Painted and bulkhead installed, time to water test Good to go, time to plumb When i setup my display i ran a line just for this purpose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 For lighting i wanted to venture into LEDs so i went with a cheapo chinese ebay fixture as my tester. I am extremely impressed by this fixture. Its 120w using 55 3w LEDs, 30 blue 25 white. Not sure how thats 120w but whatever. 3 fans are slightly loud but i could replace them if need be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 The shimmer is better than my MH pendant, and the color is almost perfect IMO. With just the blues on the colors of the corals pop like i have never seen before. Of course its almost impossible to pick up on the camera but i gave it a shot anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 looks good. its possible they are only driving the LED's at 2 watts. that would be 110 plus 8 watts for the fans would put it closer to 120. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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