offroadodge Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share Posted June 5, 2016 So I kinda stacked the rock to see what it may look like. What do y'all think? Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Looks pretty good to me Jeremy. Knowing you, it'll be covered in coral growth in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfrench Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 So I kinda stacked the rock to see what it may look like. What do y'all think? Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk It's entirely up to you and your eye. From a personal stand point I like the look of open sand and vertical pillars with overhangs, but that's me. It limits your space for corals but looks sharp. I really like this scape. They used a tile saw to cut the rock down into "deli slices" setup was for a 50 gallon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted June 11, 2016 Author Share Posted June 11, 2016 Well it is officially running with the sump and ready to start the journey. Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 gonna have to build a canopy, the overflows are just to loud for my likeing. Or put a glass top on the tank, but i think that wouldnt be a good idea cause the tank may not off gass stuff and get enough oxygen. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Canopy has my vote... especially with your wood working skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 gonna have to build a canopy, the overflows are just to loud for my likeing. Or put a glass top on the tank, but i think that wouldnt be a good idea cause the tank may not off gass stuff and get enough oxygen. What do you think? Definitely no glass top. If it's a rounded overflow like mine from Fishy Business I had success silencing it with a baffle I made out of acrylic inside of the overflow. I'm about to replace all of my fishy Business overflows with glass holes overflows just because of noise. Might be something to look into for you? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfrench Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 You can purchase acrylic sheets in various sizes from Lowes (probably at home depot too) in the window section. It's not terribly expensive and they'll even cut it for you. Before embarking on a large wood working project (although I must say your skills are far superior to mine) I'd spend $10-20 on a piece of acrylic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 Lowe's also sells glass and they cut it also. So I went with glass. Now the sound is alot more tolerable. And it will keep fish in and dust out Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christyef Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 gonna have to build a canopy, the overflows are just to loud for my likeing. Or put a glass top on the tank, but i think that wouldnt be a good idea cause the tank may not off gass stuff and get enough oxygen. What do you think?Definitely no glass top. If it's a rounded overflow like mine from Fishy Business I had success silencing it with a baffle I made out of acrylic inside of the overflow. I'm about to replace all of my fishy Business overflows with glass holes overflows just because of noise. Might be something to look into for you? Why "definitely no glass top", Juiceman? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 gonna have to build a canopy, the overflows are just to loud for my likeing. Or put a glass top on the tank, but i think that wouldnt be a good idea cause the tank may not off gass stuff and get enough oxygen. What do you think?Definitely no glass top. If it's a rounded overflow like mine from Fishy Business I had success silencing it with a baffle I made out of acrylic inside of the overflow. I'm about to replace all of my fishy Business overflows with glass holes overflows just because of noise. Might be something to look into for you? Why "definitely no glass top", Juiceman? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Glass tops cause a lot of issues with gas exchange, heat, and salt creep in my experience. Someone else might chime otherwise but that was my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 gonna have to build a canopy, the overflows are just to loud for my likeing. Or put a glass top on the tank, but i think that wouldnt be a good idea cause the tank may not off gass stuff and get enough oxygen. What do you think?Definitely no glass top. If it's a rounded overflow like mine from Fishy Business I had success silencing it with a baffle I made out of acrylic inside of the overflow. I'm about to replace all of my fishy Business overflows with glass holes overflows just because of noise. Might be something to look into for you? Why "definitely no glass top", Juiceman? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Do u have a link to them? Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 http://glass-holes.com/Overflow-Kits_c3.htm It's an easy transition for me because the hole needed is already the correct size. I guess it depends what size overflow is currently on that breeder already Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted June 19, 2016 Author Share Posted June 19, 2016 So here is the beginnings of my DIY calcium reactor. I had an old phosban reactor so I thought man that would work perfect with a little mods. What do y'all think? I still have to get the PH probe holder, needle valve, and bubble counter but it doesn't leak. Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I'm having trouble envisioning the end result but I like where you're at so far Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 HERE IS A BETTER EXPLINATION Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Jakedoza Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Well it has made its way inside. I believe I'm gonna like it in this spot. Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Holy crap that is bright.. I was thinking 3 of them for my tank. You'll have to come over and check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 And the journey begins, wanted to try a few no name corals to make sure that the tank was ready. Wish me luck!!!! Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Hopefully it's like riding a bike and I still have what it takes to grow big colonies Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 Well I broke down and bought a reactor, the one I built worked except I couldn't get the PH probe to stop leaking where I glued it in. Faulty craftsmanship I guess. This one doesn't leak for sure. Now to watch the little sticks become colonies. Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+olaggie01 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Well I broke down and bought a reactor, the one I built worked except I couldn't get the PH probe to stop leaking where I glued it in. Faulty craftsmanship I guess. This one doesn't leak for sure. Now to watch the little sticks become colonies. Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Nice Jeremy. I like how you crammed it under the sink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 @olaggie, the wife said she didnt want a seperated cabinet beside the tank so i thought well drill a hole in the wall behind tank which is under the bathroom sink. Then everything is confined an outta sight. Im gonna check the effluent today and the KH of tank to see if things are looking good. I set the controller at 6.67, it is really spot on. When it hits 6.8 its on and 6.6 its off, not like my old one where it was 2-3pts above and below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 I had to have mine way higher in ph. It's at 7.15 right now and still raising the alk. Don't wait too long to test Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 y old tank i set it at 6.6 and ran KH around 11. But like u said Juiceman every tanks uptke is different. I have NEOMAG in the reactor as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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