cMidd Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Pulled this tank out of storage finally. Officially been running since Jan, 3 Anyways, let's get to it. THE GEAR. Lighting - 2x 150w MH 20k, 2x 96w 50/50 PC Power head - Sicce Voyager 2, MJ900 Return pump - single Mag 9.5 split for dual return (ghettofied). ONLY 29 lbs of LR, so far, I'll add more when I see rock I want. STOCKING CORALS - Changed my mind completely with this tank. Bit of everything, for now. FISH - Yellow Tang, Cleaner Wrasse, Melanarus Wrasse, Flame Angel Here's some pic's of what I got done today (finishing the rest after this thread, really was itching to type one up). Cheers , Collin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 here's another pic from right to left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 How is the tubing connected into that tee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 Ninja Skills I used PVC concrete and perfect sized hosing...Also the threaded hose things, screw it in and glue and Wa-La! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 youre a risk taker are ya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 Haha, I guess a little. I can't pull it apart unless I pull REALLY hard and twist. So I am thinking gravity won't be able to either. It's not the pump, just the overflow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 It looks like there's a lot of kinks in the tubing for your overflows and returns. That will probably become an issue. What do you have the return lines going to in the tank? I have some extra hang on nossels that I just took off my tank that you can have for cheap if you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 the pics were literally as i did it, i worked the kinks in the tubing out after i got it set up with needle nose and my hands. It's still dry, have the rocks covered in newspaper til tomorrow. I do not have the nossels hooked up, was gonna buy some tomorrow ....and i may take you up on that. really trying to get water in the tank and possibly tweak the rest as i go. the overflows / return are set up, the rest is a work in progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I'm coming up to cedar park today. Want me to bring 2? Lmk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 That would be awesome - but i'm actually at my house in College Station. i'll be back in CP Monday! thanks for the kind offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Small update:: Filled with water (finally). Redid aquascape. Resealed the hoses/plumbing....have it sitting now to dry after the test. Still only 29 pounds of LR, adding another 10 this Saturday w/ some corals. Pics when the tank is running again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 I am slacking. PICS WILL BE HERE BY THE END OF THE WEEK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 re-plumbed and running. corals coming in mid week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 looks much safer good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 thanks victoly, thought you'd like the new work haha. the risk wasn't worth it, the tank ended up leaking, etc. didn't want to put corals or fish in until i had everything the way i wanted, numbers have remained 0ppm across the board, 1.024 SG, 8.2 PH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 Corals should be in by Wednesday. Pic updates then, stay tuned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 Finally some progress... Tank has been officially "running" for a month. LR cured in trash can with pumps/ water change since Oct. - No spikes / anything since Jan 4. Changed from the test soft plumbing to pvc hard plumbed 0/0-10ppm/0 :: ammonia/nitrate/nitrite 420-440 ca, 1200-1250mg, 8.2-8.3 pH, 1.025 spg, at 78-80 degrees Planning on: DIY Calcium Reactor SCA-302 Skimmer I had thought about going skimmerless and relying on dosing/wc/etc, instead I think I have found a really good, cheap, alternative. I am going with the 302 rated for a 180g because I am planning on wet skimming. Also, I am now looking for a big UV filter, that's next.... Corals finally come in Thursday AM. Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 Corals look amazing. Could not be happier with the vendor I chose. Pics when polyps extend and corals don't look like they just got put in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 awesome! feels great to have things in and working doesnt it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 Amen to that. The hardest part is the wait once it's setup. Patience is key though! After this batch of corals I will be in Austin Friday to snag some more (from my brothers tank and from a few others). It should be a quick jump start. After these are added, maybe one fish. Then back to waiting, monitor growth and stability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 Here's some pics...I was impressed with the packaging. Each coral had it's own little float in the baggie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 And yes, I take BAD pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Is that a jedi mind trick monti? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 yeah it is tyree jmt "honeydew" acro ora nathan green milli gold cup purple rain "slim jim" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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