markdadof2 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I thought I had better get at least one picture up of my cube that is in the works! Details: - 60g starphire cube (starphire on 3 sides) with external overflow - Oak stand - Pacific coast RPS 2000 recirc skimmer - sealine 6540 return pump - Reeflo Dart for the closed loop system - with multiple returns to direct flow where I want it. - Custom Sump with built-in refugium - 24" Hamilton Halide (250w) with 2 T5's - custom light hanger - Two little fishes Phos reactor I'm still deciding on which reef computer to get - the AC 3 or the Reefkeeper elite. Also still deciding on which CA reactor to get - I have all the c02 equipment already - just need the reactor. I'm torn between the Korallin C1502 and the precision Marine RFCa-4 reactor. As things get closer I will be taking more pictures. I'm pumped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I actually have a pic of your tank in the works. Might have more than one. Where is first pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 Doh! I forgot the picture, here we go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 sweet so you have the same pic I got. I do like that tank. can't wait to see it up and running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgreenthumb Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I'll be interested to follow this build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 This is what I have been waiting to see.... more pics please... more more more (drooler) (drooler) (drooler) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishiefish Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 wow thats going to be great cant wait to see more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I saw your tank at waves, I have really been thinking about having joel build me a tank too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrokate Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 That is a sweet looking tank... are they still building those? Must have cost a few clams. I have to have a bigger tank one of these days. Keep us posted, this is going to be nice! Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 go talk to Joel, from what I can tell, he is just getting started on building glass tanks. They look great though. Go check the 60g rimless cube he has running at his shop! I saw a 48x24x24 that he built as well (same size I want). He gave me a rough quote of $1100 with 3 sides of starfire. I'm sure the price would really depend on what you wanted done though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 One thing for sure - theyu are not the most inexpensive tanks out there, but from what I have seen the build quality is outstanding - the starphire adds to the cost as well. Not to mention the support that Joel will provide me if something does happen to go wrong. Joel has been great about keeping an open invoice and I pay as I go. When Joel is ready to do the plumbing I will be going in to watch and maybe assist (assuming I don't get in the way) and I'll take pictures as it progresses. I am thinking about having an electrician buddy of mine come in and run a seperate 20 amp circut so I can avoid any overload issues with my wiring in the front room. Hey, you never know...maybe after it is all set up I can host a meeting at my house - we can check out the tank, trade frags and I will get a good show on corals and show it on the projection system for everyone! I think my next big issue will be finding LARGE hunks of live rock - I want at least two good sized porous pieces to start with as a foundation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 New Hamilton light Hamilton has a new series of lights out - I am ordering the 24" 250w HQI: http://www.hamiltontechnology.com/shop/index.php?task=show&cat=New+Products Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrellw Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Hamilton has a new series of lights out - I am ordering the 24" 250w HQI: http://www.hamiltontechnology.com/shop/index.php?task=show&cat=New+Products Those look very nice! They need a 12-18" version for us nano guys, though. -Darrell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 The tank is coming along nicely. Joel has the external overflow on now, and with the back painted black it looks nice. The Hamilton light came in and I was quite impressed with how it looks sitting on the top of the tank. I will try and sneak down on lunch this week to get a few more pictures. One thing added to the build list - a Two Little FIshies Phosban reactor plumbed inline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgreenthumb Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 plumbed in line with what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 How did you put an external overflow on a glass tank? I would like to see pics of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Reef Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Star Fire.......(drooler) Keep us updated! Can't wait to see it fully operational. Ricky Soutas Jr. -Soutas Saltwater & Reef Inc.- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrellw Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 How did you put an external overflow on a glass tank? I would like to see pics of that. I'm sure a picture would be better, but basically is there is a "box" attached to the back, with an area of the back wall cut down to provide the overflow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 You got it darrellw! It looks NICE. The ONLY drawback to having and external overflow is that the tank will stick out from the wall a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Careful with the phosban reactor plumbed inline -- they don't need much flow. Too much can pulverize the media, which is bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 Yeah, Joel mentioned he will put in a valve so I can adjust flow thru the reactor - A 't' line from the return *I THINK*. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrellw Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 You got it darrellw! It looks NICE. The ONLY drawback to having and external overflow is that the tank will stick out from the wall a bit. Though not any more than an internal one plumbed out the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgreenthumb Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Careful with the phosban reactor plumbed inline -- they don't need much flow. Too much can pulverize the media' date=' which is bad.[/quote'] Yea that was my concern as well. Is there any benefit to plumbing it inline? I just use a maxijet for mine in my sump and it works great. I am just curious if there is a better or more efficient way to do iy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 I could use a small powerhead...as I have one but if I can get away with one less pump then I'm all about that. I don't know why it would not be efficient? Help me out with this...I'm open to learn guys! I'm new to the whole sump/refugium idea as all I have now is a nano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I saw the tank today! Its lookin pretty sweet there Mark!!!(rock2) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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