mrgreenthumb Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Oh i was asking you if it was more efficient or if there was a benefit to plumbing it inline, other than one less powerhead. Refugium is definitely an interesting concept, great for a place for pods and little critters to reproduce, also can help to prevent your ph from lowering during the night if you have it's lights come on opposite as the display, but as far as nutrient export, minimal if that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 ***Updated Pictures***** here you can see the external overflow: the Dart closed loop pump haging - and a bit of the skimmer. And, last but not least the new hamilton light fixture (250w halide, 2 T5 and 2 LEDs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Now Mark dont be cheap with the pictures... we want to see more pictures of the stand, skimmer and the back of the tank as well. That tank is going to look really nice Mark. (drooler) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgreenthumb Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I won't be satisfied until there is water in that bad boy! Pick up the pace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted March 1, 2009 Author Share Posted March 1, 2009 I was in at Waves today and Joel has the tank drilled and the back and bottom painted as well. We talked about the sump/refugium and designed it today and I think he will be building it in the next 2-3 days. Plumbing has started as well. It should not be long now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgreenthumb Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 wooohoo!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 IT IS FINISHED. Got notification from Joel it is ready to pick up. Here are a few pictures of the Tank: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Wow! That is sweet! (drooler) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoughPat Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Dang....very clean set up. Obviously a lot of planning went into this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Sweet tank Mark, I really love it. Wish I have one. When are you having it set up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 Well, I'm stuck at home for a few days due to a car accident. I HOPE to pick up the tank this weekend. I am having an electrician buddy come over and run a seperate 20 amp circut for the new tank as well (GFCI). I also have to move my current tank before all of this! Time to get busy. I'm still torn as to what controller I will get - AC III or the Reefkeeper elite with the .net module. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Sorry to hear that you are in a car accident... hope you feel ok soon so you can set up your new toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckie Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Mark I hope your doing o.k. Sorry to hear that news. I'm sure all will be better when you get to set up the new tank. If you need any thing let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgreenthumb Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Sorry to hear about the car accident!! Hopefully all is well with you and your family. The tank looks gorgeous though, I bet you are itching to get it running! So did you decide on some of your equipment? Ca reactor? No3 reactor maybe? keep the updates coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG CWO Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Mark that is a very nice setup. I will definitely be following your progress. Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.friend Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Hey Mark it was not chatting with you this past week at Waves the tank is coming along nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 I'll be up and about in a few days - just a bit sore! Thanks everyone. Matt - I am still trying to decide on what CA reactor to get in the near future. For now I will dose. I keep hearing about people having issues with the Koraliln and the top-mounted pump sucking air. I am also looking at the Precision Marine calcium reactor. I did go with the Two Little Fishies Phos reactor. I will be using GFO in it from day one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krux Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 To throw another option into the mix, this is the carx i am looking at for my nano http://www.aquaticsystemsdesign.com/product_view.php?model=carxnano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 Krux - thanks for the link. I like that nano reactor, I'm not sure if it will be big enough for my system (I will be right at or just above the 75 gallon limit of the reactor). Bryan, it was great to meet you as well. Hopefully I'll see you at waves again soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I am very impressed with the plumbing. Did you do it? Can you explain what is what, and how it works? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 Thanks Downhill! Joel at waves did it - he and I discussed it last weekend and this is how it turned out. I'm impressed. When I get it home I plan on labeling all valves and lines clearly - this will allow for someone to maintain it easier if I am out of town. When I do that I will post pictures and descriptions and show how the flow goes. I hope to bring home the tank this weekend. My electrician is coming over tomorrow to run a 20a GFCI line to where the new tank will live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgreenthumb Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 wow I'm surprised to hear that about the korallin! I haven't experienced that on either of mine, and I don't really see how its possible....they both work well for me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 Matt, I'm leaning towards the Korallin for two reasons - smaller footprint and you have had great luck with it and I'm willing to bet I could get you over here to help me set it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgreenthumb Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I really like the bleed off valve they too, not many others do! I'm guessing the people that were having problems with it sucking air, were not using the bleed off valve correctly, but thats just pure speculation. I would be more than happy to help you set it up, and maybe you can help me set up my controller when I get it, I'm sure you know your networking after seeing your mini headend at the call center!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 Yeah, I know a few things about networking. I just re-imaged one of my linksys routers with a linux OS in preperation for my new controller. This allows me to use the wireless router as an access point and it does not have to be hard-wired into my network for the uplink fun stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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