Chromiumlux's 150g Marineland Deep Dimension Build

[chromiumlux]

Well, The day has come to move the new tank to the house. I will be documenting this build and wiil have some photos up as progress continues.

[marinelife]

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[Sunshine]

It's been 2 hours !!!!!! Where are the pics ??????

[marinelife]

Picking it up at 6, there is a hey andy thread I posted with pictures!!

[Sunshine]

yea, I seen them, just giving him a hard time. How many are going to be there to lift it ? That has got to weigh a lot.

[marinelife]

ok well carry on doing that!!

Not sure how many we have working on the tonight!!

[Sunshine]

Good luck carrying it. Remember, lift with the knees ..... lol Hope everything goes well. Have someone take pics of you guys carrying that monster !!!!

[Aquatic Specialists]

Well, fortunately I have suction cups, makes life so much easeir. It only took me and the trucker to get in here...lol. Wasn't very light tough

[Sunshine]

Well, that's no fun ... I wanted to see sweat, red faces, bulging muscles !!!!!

[chromiumlux]

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[chromiumlux]

Wanted to thank Justin, Jeremy, and Eric for their help today. I really do appreciate it.

[marinelife]

No problem, that is a very nice looking tank. I was thinking how great it would be to just have a chair on each side of it.

[chromiumlux]

You got a good idea ther Eric. 2 lazy boys!!

[Sunshine]

That is one awesome tank Andy. Can't wait to see it after you get it set up and have everything in there.

[ghurlag]

Wow, that thing looks good even without water in it! I love the first pic with Justin's devil eyes :evil:

[chromiumlux]

Yeah, red eye wasnt turned on.

[marinelife]

Good looking pictures!

[jeremyreef]

Wanted to thank Justin, Jeremy, and Eric for their help today. I really do appreciate it.

any time...call me up when its time to bring it in!!!

[Aquatic Specialists]

Wow, that thing looks good even without water in it! I love the first pic with Justin's devil eyes :evil:

:evil:hehehehe...

And your welcome Andy, if I am available, I am always down to help.

[marinelife]

I am ready to bring it in!!!

[chromiumlux]

Who said anything about bringing it in....I'm remodeling the garage around it....lol

[marinelife]

NICE, that would be a great build!!!

[chromiumlux]

Have a question for all the old timers. What would be the best waterproof paint to use for the inside of my stand? I figure since I am going to extremes here in my world that I would begin takin precautioary measures early on.

[marinelife]

hmm, is it not already painted?

[chromiumlux]

Yeah, do you think what it has will be okay? for splash and spills

[marinelife]

well I would not overly spill but it should be ok for a few times

[Aquatic Specialists]

Yeah, they are built for that. Something else you can do is line the inside with pond liner, (make it so water cannot get under it of course), but you can then dry it up with a towel instead of your wood absorbing it. I have used Rustoloeum in the past, but have also been worried about the fumes building up causing some sort of ph problem or somthing stupid like that...I am an excessive and projective "worrier" though.... :D

[chromiumlux]

Good point

[Sunshine]

We sealed ours with poly.

[chromiumlux]

poly?

[Sunshine]

polyurathane

[chromiumlux]

Oh that stuff that's been around since stone age...I thought it was some special type of marine paint. Thanks......

[Sunshine]

Velspar is marine seal. And I AM from the stone age...... lol

[jeremyreef]

yeah i would browse through some boating supplies, they might have a sticky liner of some sort and silicone it in. just a idea.

[chromiumlux]

no more stone age than me I suppose. I learn new things every day and forget them by the next day....lol

[Sunshine]

no more stone age than me I suppose. I learn new things every day and forget them by the next day....lol

Maybe you should borrow your wife's post its .... ha ha

[jeremyreef]

I learn new things every day and forget them by the next day....lol

i think i've done that once or twice......i cant remember :grin:

[Sunshine]

Got a case of CRS ?

[jeremyreef]

Got a case of CRS ?

haha now i get it. lmao

[jsharp1]

just an idea, but maybe you could line the inside with frp and silicone the edges?? easy to cut and would have a clean look

[chromiumlux]

Thanks for the idea jsharp. Now your'e dealin with an old timer here. what is FRP?

[jsharp1]

frp= fiber reinforced paneling. its used in commercial kitchens. its about 1/16" thick waterproof board. u can get the waterproof trim strips too for the edges. lowes or home depot has them in 4'x8' sheets prob no more than $20.

[jsharp1]

oh and its already finished so u wouldnt need to paint

[chromiumlux]

Now thats an idea i may look into. thanks for the info.

[jsharp1]

im getting ready to redo my stand and thinkin bout lining mine it that stuff. i'll let u know how it turns out :) when r u setting up ur new tank?

[~reefchik~]

That's a very nice looking tank. ITA with the two lazy-boys, one on each side. Now that's living!

[SaltLife]

hey man, that is a sweet looking tank! can't wait to see the finished product!

[reefman]

So how are we coming with this?

[chromiumlux]

Well, the sump is in the works, the rock is curing, and It wont be much longer for a tank move party.

[ghurlag]

Sign me up for the tank moving party. School is almost done now :)

[chromiumlux]

So long as you dont get all "tanked" and end up in the tank...lol

[Aquatic Specialists]

Count me in, depending on day of course, with suction cups... :D

[chromiumlux]

We will plan a day when we can all get together. Thanks Justin.

[jeremyreef]

you know i am down, if needed. :grin:

[hdelectraglide]

i can help if needed

[ghurlag]

Count me in, depending on day of course, with suction cups... :D

It's always about the suction cups...

[reefer3737]

Cool count me in as long as u do it before my surgery

[Jshroom86]

how is this build coming andy

[marinelife]

Sumps are at Aquatic Specialists, I saw them today, they look good

[mayhem_audio]

let me know if you need any thing as well do you need black background

[marinelife]

That is a good idea, Andy are you painting the tanks back?

[chromiumlux]

Yeah I am going to paint the back of the tank black. I like the look.

[Aquatic Specialists]

Sump is done buddy!

[chromiumlux]

I will be up to see you Justin...thanks

[chromiumlux]

I am planning to move the tank in from the garage this Saturday 5/22/10. For those members that are interested or willing to help me, let me know. I will need at least 4 people, but the more the merrier. Will do a grill out or something.

[marinelife]

I am all over this!!

[jeremyreef]

you know i am in

[lazylivin]

6 pages and no pictures, your slacking Andy ::d005:

[hdelectraglide]

i will help if needed

[chromiumlux]

Heads up friends.
I want to let everyone that volunteered to help move the tank Saturday know that I will be unable to do so this weekend due to work. I got hammered here and have to work Saturday and possibly Sunday. I will reschedule with you guys later. Sorry for any inconvienience this may have caused you.
Andy

[marinelife]

:(:angry::sorry:

[ghurlag]

That sucks for you, Andy. Maybe when you reschedule, I'll be able to make it up. I wasn't available for tomorrow.

[chromiumlux]

Sorry everyone, I have been very busy with work and yardwork. With the Memorial day holiday this weekend I will not be able to do the move as everyone will undoubtedly have plans. So, I have decided to do the move the weekend of June 5th or 6th. Let me know what works for you. Thanks,
Andy

[marinelife]

This weekend works for me and so does the next!

[chromiumlux]

Well, if you are available this weekend I am up for it. I have to do some work at the condo this coming weekend. Perhaps this Saturday? Let me know.

[marinelife]

We are going to get the pool up but I do not see a problem with moving the tank, just let me know!

[chromiumlux]

O.K. I Have decided to move the tank this Saturday 5-29-10. I know this is short notice. So far I have Myself and Marinelife(Eric) lined up. Need at least two more people for this move. Please let me know if you can help and what time. Will need help only as long as it takes to move the tank in and get set in place.
I am aware many will have plans this weekend, need only a couple hours of your time. I will toss a cookout at my house at a later date after memorial holiday for everyone.
Thanks again
Andy

[TechGuy40]

O.K. I Have decided to move the tank this Saturday 5-29-10. I know this is short notice. So far I have Myself and Marinelife(Eric) lined up. Need at least two more people for this move. Please let me know if you can help and what time. Will need help only as long as it takes to move the tank in and get set in place.
I am aware many will have plans this weekend, need only a couple hours of your time. I will toss a cookout at my house at a later date after memorial holiday for everyone.
Thanks again
Andy

Count me in depending on the time. For real this time :P PM me your address and phone number. Don't forget to grab Justins suction cups!

[chromiumlux]

I would like to do this move around 9am or 10am if possible. Let me know what works for you guys

[marinelife]

I would like to do this move around 9am or 10am if possible. Let me know what works for you guys


Are we going to take all day :)

[jeremyreef]

sent the pm before i checked the thread lol..........9 or 10? i may need a wake up call :grin:

[chromiumlux]

Ok, How does 11am-noon sound?

[marinelife]

10 or 11 would be cool!

[jeremyreef]

I was just messing around, anytime will be fine.:wink:

sorry for getting your thread off on a tangent.:tongue:

[chromiumlux]

Ok, Time is set at 10am-11am. will only take a bit to move it

[marinelife]

Ok I can get out of bed by then :)

[chromiumlux]

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Making progress..slowly but surely...
got the back of tank painted tonight

[marinelife]

Very nice!!

[marinelife]

Video:
http://www.saltgeeks.com/images/andy/005.MOV
http://www.saltgeeks.com/images/andy/006.MOV
http://www.saltgeeks.com/images/andy/007.MOV

Attached pictures:

[TechGuy40]

OMG thanks Eric. Post the video of me being too short to get the tank on the stand.

Andy, your 30 is beautiful man! When are you fragging some of it up lol.

[ghurlag]

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OH MAN! Andy, you are unstoppable now! I hope I can offer some help with the next steps as you build it up - depends on my schedule, though... You would think that freeing up a bunch of time being out of school, I'd be dying for things to do, but alas, it was not to be :)


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And Todd, that second video was way funnier AFTER your comment. Way to lie down under the bus and let it roll over you!

:To funny: :To funny: :To funny:

[marinelife]

:fing25:

[jeremyreef]

It looks great man, again sorry for being so late.

[marinelife]

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[chromiumlux]

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The new Level-loc top off came in today. Will be used for top off on 150g.

[marinelife]

Does that pull from a RO unit?

[chromiumlux]

Yes, this unit will be fed by the rodi.

[marinelife]

nice, that is complex and nice looking. Can not wait to hear how it works out!

[lazylivin]

I think you will love it Andy, I sure do. No more water hauling is a great thing!

[chromiumlux]

Yeah, i love the tunze osmolator, i swear by it, but you still gotta fill that bucket. with this, no more jack and jill....lol

[chromiumlux]

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Started working on the sump yesterday evening. Will post more as it progresses. Thanks Eric for your insight today.

[marinelife]

Looking good, not just stop the interruptions and get it done :)

[chromiumlux]

What interuptions? I am a good go-slower kinda person.

[marinelife]

Ok so me coming over for 4 hours help you and your go-slow attitude :)

[chromiumlux]

Well, the world aint gonna stop in 4 hours....lol

[chromiumlux]

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Plumbing is finished.....water going in shortly!!!

[marinelife]

Looks great Andy!!!

[mayhem_audio]

good job

[chromiumlux]

OK!!!! Houston we have lift off
Took some minor tweeking to get the drain pipe the right length to eliminate the flushing effect. I have a stable water level in the overflow now. Thanks Eric for the insight and the link to the Durso flushing effect article.:e030:

The Mag12 is wide open and the flow looks like it is right going through the fuge right now. I may have to heighten the two drain pipes going into the 20g to eliminate some of the noise in the sump.
The overflow was noisy from the water flowing in around the cutout for the return loc-line. I took a bit of filter pad and wrapped under and around the opening. This helped quiet the overflow down tremendously.
Everything is looking good, no leaks---so I must have passed plumbing for idiots with large tanks..lol
I will replace the clamps on the return hose with the plastic style clamps later if needed.
Will need to tweek the water level so sump does not overflow in the event of a power outage....I may not be able to adjust this due to the style of the sump...I will keep you all posted on this.
Thanks to Justin at AQSP for the sump ideas, configuration of using two tanks for the sump and the drilling. Works great!:d028:

Tomorrow begins the couple of days needed to make water to fill this baby. Tomorrow is also Big Dad's day to relax and reflect on this build further. Will post pics tomorrow

[marinelife]

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[chromiumlux]

1071107010691068I ran the tank overnight, still no leaks. I am going to drain today and begin filling with RoDi.

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[marinelife]

looking good!!

[jeremyreef]

Yeah looks great Andy!

[chromiumlux]

Still a little noisy. Will need a few more adjustments. Susie likes the water sounds. I think it is still to loud in the overflow.

[jeremyreef]

Susie likes the water sounds.

My girly does too haha

[ghurlag]

YES! :a065:

[Aquatic Specialists]

Still a little noisy. Will need a few more adjustments. Susie likes the water sounds. I think it is still to loud in the overflow.

Stick a piece of silicon tubing down the drain into the air-lock. It will pull out the air and keep it from gurgling. It takes some fine tunig, but this works great.

[chromiumlux]

OK, new update. Mag 12 too strong for sump. Replaced with mag 9.5. 100% quieter. no flush from outpipes to 20g fuge any longer and no more chance of overflow as I was able to remove about 4 gallons of water from fuge. Tests ok when power is cut. water comes right below rim of 20g fuge no overflow danger. I may route the baffle plates with 1" teeth to afford a more comfortable safety margin. But for now, I am satisfied with the performance of the sump/fuge. I am figuring a loss of 100-120 gph with smaller pump. I can live with that as I will be implementing mp40s for flow in the DT. She's almost ready for saltwater.....wooohoooo!!!!

[marinelife]

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[hdelectraglide]

sweet

[Aquatic Specialists]

OK, new update. Mag 12 too strong for sump. Replaced with mag 9.5. 100% quieter. no flush from outpipes to 20g fuge any longer and no more chance of overflow as I was able to remove about 4 gallons of water from fuge. Tests ok when power is cut. water comes right below rim of 20g fuge no overflow danger. I may route the baffle plates with 1" teeth to afford a more comfortable safety margin. But for now, I am satisfied with the performance of the sump/fuge. I am figuring a loss of 100-120 gph with smaller pump. I can live with that as I will be implementing mp40s for flow in the DT. She's almost ready for saltwater.....wooohoooo!!!!

I would not notch the baffles. It will change the water level and create more bubbles.

[marinelife]

And what do you recommend :)
I think he is gonna cut then down so the 20 does not hold as much water.

[Aquatic Specialists]

And what do you recommend :)
I think he is gonna cut then down so the 20 does not hold as much water.

I wouldn't do anything, if the water level is below the rim....where is the problem. The reason they are as tall as they are is for more sand bed and rock rubble.

[marinelife]

Yeah that is what Andy was saying but it almost went over and that could be bad. He wants it lower so he can rest easy at night :)

[Aquatic Specialists]

He could put a check valve on the return and that will save him another gallon or two.

[marinelife]

He was thinking that, but sometimes those fail. I think he will be talking to you about it sometime.

[chromiumlux]

Now dont you fellers get all worked up over my sump...lol
I am still deciding what I want to do. One decision is to shorten the pipes from the 29g to the 20g. I still get a flush there every 2-3 minutes from air trapped in pipes and this is producing excessive air bubbles which are being returned to DT. Another decision I am pondering is to trim 1/2" to 1" off baffles. This will not affect a DSB much if I decide to go that route. I am thinking about the check valve on the return, but will need to research the pros and cons. I have decided not to cut teeth in the baffles.
I let the tank sit overnight and water did come up almost to top rim. I am not comfortable with this right now to say the least. I want a dead-on set water level if the power goes out. I will be working these issues out over the weekend and I am open to any suggestions you more experienced reefers can offer me. I do like the design of this sump as it allows me easy access to every part of it. Let's hear those tried and true suggestions.

[jeremyreef]

I ran a check valve on my system for 2 years with no problems. I just took it off a few days ago because I have never cleaned it before and it had kalk build up from the old days.:tongue: I might replace it with a new one, but my sump is big enough to hold all of the overflow as is. A check valve will definitely help with the back flow for now.

[chromiumlux]

Thanks Jeremy. I was going to look into this. Does this check valve reduce flow?

[jeremyreef]

Does this check valve reduce flow?

They might a little bit, but I did not notice any difference just feeling the output with my hand.

[Aquatic Specialists]

I use check valves on some of my systems. They make different ones other than the ones you would buy at Lowes:

http://www.marinedepot.com/True_Union_Swing_Check_Valve_FPT_x_FPT_True_Union_ Swing_Check_Valves-Spears-FT9244-FIFTVLTC-vi.html

I can get these compariable to these prices in 1/2", 3/4", 1", white or clear. No metals. If you was to put this as close to the pump as possible, that would save you a lot of water.

I would cut down the exstention on the pipes that are overflowing into the second tank. The cheato, sand, and rubble will help stop the bubbles too.

[ghurlag]

These check valves look like something I'll be interested in down the road (equipment improvements have come to a screeching halt with no disposable income).

Andy, I think you will be really happy with the way this turns out. You're working hard, doing your homework, and I think many of us will be jealous of the rewards

[TechGuy40]

These check valves look like something I'll be interested in down the road (equipment improvements have come to a screeching halt with no disposable income).

Andy, I think you will be really happy with the way this turns out. You're working hard, doing your homework, and I think many of us will be jealous of the rewards

I'm already jealous :(

[chromiumlux]

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I made a couple--if not 100--adjustments to my sump. I am very pleased with the outcome.
First, I removed 1.5" off the baffles to lower water levels in overall system. This resulted in no need for check valve(s) at the return pump. I let the tank drain completely overnight and have approx 1-2 inches from the rim. I had removed 1 gallon for safe measure as it drained and added it back to the sump today after work. I will no longer have to worry about anoverflowing tank if there is a loss of electricity....plus still have plenty of water height for a fuge when needed...plus, not have to worry about a stuck or faulty check valve. I chose not to incorporate one on my system.
Second, I modified all of the overflow pipes to minimize noise as water drains from the tank. The two pipes you see pictured that come out of the 29g and flow into the 20g were the toughest adjustments to make. It seemed that every configuration I tried resulted in one or both pipes "flushing" as they pulled air in from the bulkheads in the side of the 29g. The trick was getting the water level to remain above the bulkheads while in operation. the pic shows how the pipes had to be adjusted in the sump to releive the gurgle and flush.
I am very happy with the way this sump turned out and many thanks to Eric(marinelife) for bearing with me through the seemingly endless questions I had. Also thanks to Justin at AQSP for the advice and support as well.
This was an unusual sump build to say the least. I learned a lot in the dynamics of waterflow during the past few weeks. It may look simple, but turn one pipe a little and it throws off the whole system. It was challenging, fun, and frustrating at times.
So, as I write this, the tank is draining. I will be cleaning out all residues and will dry completely before running the DI line to it for what may take 2-3 days to fill. More to come.....

[marinelife]

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No problem!!!

[chromiumlux]

The liquid of life is now flowing into my tank....:a065::a065:

[mayhem_audio]

:) i am tearing up andy

[marinelife]

Is it full yet :)

[chromiumlux]

Getting close, probably by tomorrow. Had to raise the di line to top of tank this morning.

[marinelife]

:) I am to excited, it is like it is my tank or something!!

[chromiumlux]

:) I am to excited, it is like it is my tank or something!!

As much as I bugged ya, it oughta be!

[chromiumlux]

:) i am tearing up andy

Matt, you should come over here and let those tears flow into my tank. It would fill up faster.

[chromiumlux]

Update, I have an aquarium full of water and it is still draining to sump. I will guess be morning it will be completely full system and ready for salt. Will update then with pics.

[marinelife]

nice, I am ready

[chromiumlux]

Well, a quick update. I mixed a 200g mix of ESV salts into the tank yesterday. This tank I am estimating to be a total of 180-190 gallons with sump. ESV mixed up clear even though the salinity was 55ppt. I am in the process of bringing the salinity level down to 35ppt. So far I have removed about 20 gallons from the tank and replaced with rodi. Last reading was 39ppt. I will see what it is in the morning. Should be good. So I have 20g of ESV water that will probably yield 30-35 gallons after re-mix with di water. This will be used on the 14g to do 100% change. I will document this also in the salt thread.

[marinelife]

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[chromiumlux]

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Ahoy mates!!! We have 35ppt

[chromiumlux]

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First piece of this gorgeous rock from Reef Systems going in the tank.

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Honey!!! Will one be enough?

[marinelife]

Is there even water in there?

[chromiumlux]

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Rock is in. Pic taken under Aquaticlife T5 4x39w

[chromiumlux]

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[chromiumlux]

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Normal room lighting

[chromiumlux]

This is not how the aquascape will look. I just put rock in to start with the cycle. Rock was cured out in a 40g breeder. I will be considering my aquascape over the next couple weeks.

[chromiumlux]

Is there even water in there?

Why yes!! There is water in there. I am using ESV 4-part salt system. Mixed up clear as you can see. I will post parameters later tonight.

[marinelife]

looks good!

[jeremyreef]

Looking really nice so far, this is going to be a very nice setup.

[chromiumlux]

Thanks fellas, it has been a long time coming.

[slamminsam]

that is a very nice looking setup i will have to stop by some time introduce myself and check it out in person

[chromiumlux]

You are more than welcome to come check it out. Yeah, be good to meet ya. PM me for address and phone#

[chromiumlux]

By the way the T5 fixture is temporary til i get me LEDs ordered and built.

[chromiumlux]

Ok, here's the params so far;

Calcium--520---high
Alk--11.2--high but ok
Mag--1410--perfect

A little higher than I expected, But for now no worry.
I will test again tomorrow.

[marinelife]

That is not to hateful for corals!

[chromiumlux]

I wonder what they would read at 34ppt

[chromiumlux]

Anyway, I am lovin this salt mix. It is crazy clean and I have never used a mix that gave me numbers like this.

[marinelife]

I do not see any fish in the pictures :)

[chromiumlux]

You wont for a long time my friend. I aint tossin nothin in this tank that I gotta remove later.

[ghurlag]

Lookin' good, Andy! That rock really is awesome. All the pores and spaces!

[chromiumlux]

Yeah I love the rock also. I doubt I will see much in the way of a cycle til I put in the sand and seed with a few pieces of rock from the 30g

[TechGuy40]

Are you keeping the bare bottom?

[chromiumlux]

Refer to post above #168 :!!huh:

[TechGuy40]

Refer to post above #168 :!!huh:

Oh man I am a goof ball! Are you adding more rock? That starfire glass is crystal man.

[chromiumlux]

Yeah, I am going to steal a couple pieces from the 30g to seed it with. As well as a couple good scoops of sand.

[chromiumlux]

I will be adding sand to the tank and auqascaping this weekend. What I am looking to acheive is a more open structure with a lot of shelf area for SPS and LPS. I will be using some of the rock from my 30g to seed the system. I will post up pics as this progresses over the weekend.
Planning to light this tank with LEDs. Have seen a lot of nice fixtures online. I will opt to build my own setup and configuration. This is going to be a challenge as I will not be installing a hood over this tank. So, I will need to come up with some type of support system other than the ceiling. Suggestions are welcome.

[chromiumlux]

New params on 150 since addition of rock

Alk--10.9
Ca--490
Mg--1400

[marinelife]

Ca goes down after adding rock

[chromiumlux]

All parameters have dropped a little. I am loving it even more.

[marinelife]

yeah I think it just needs to mix more to get the numbers down

[chromiumlux]

Well we will see what happens tomorrow when sand goes in.

[marinelife]

Can not wait to see pictures!!

[chromiumlux]

Sand is in and tank has cleared a bit. I still need to move the sand around a little here and there. Yes, you guessed it. This tank will have a deep sand bed in the display. I have had great success in my other tanks with a DSB, so I decided to incorporate it into this tank as well.
This is not the finished aquascape. I will be working on finishing that today. More to come......

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[chromiumlux]

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OK, Here's the tank with sand and rockscape. I believe I am gonna like this. It's still a little cloudy, but clearing out pretty fast.

[marinelife]

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I like it alot!!

[aquatic mouse]

I love it! The rock work looks great! Works from all angles!

[hdelectraglide]

looks real nice

[chromiumlux]

I left a nice canyon in middle of rockscape (see pics 1&2). This is where I will be putting the seed rock from the 30g.
Plan is to start adding sand from the 14g and the 30g to seed the sand bed over the next few days.
More to come.......

[Sunshine]

It looks great Andy.

[chromiumlux]

Thank you. I am really stoked on this build.

[marinelife]

What is the test coral gong to be?

[Sunshine]

You are going to have to have a "Come see my new tank" party when it's finished.

[chromiumlux]

I am sure we will hold a meet or something before the winter sets in.

[chromiumlux]

Not sure on a test coral yet. I already dug out a mushroom that popped up on the rock that seemed to like the tank so far. Maybe the plate coral or a favia.

[marinelife]

Mushroom o no that will be there forever :)

[Sunshine]

Mushroom o no that will be there forever :)

hmmmm do we have issues with mushrooms ? I like mushrooms ... :)

[marinelife]

Lol yes they spread and are hard to kill

[Sunshine]

KILL ???????? :omg: :starwars:

[marinelife]

lol sorry, once they take off you will no longer like them, they get all in your other corals business and kill them.

[Sunshine]

Shame on you !!!! When Andy has his tank party ..... believe me, I will look in every nook and cranny, if I see a mushroom, I will rescue it ..... lol

[aquatic mouse]

The problem is, if another coral touches a mushroom, the mushroom can kill it (and it usually does).

[Sunshine]

The problem is, if another coral touches a mushroom, the mushroom can kill it (and it usually does).

And here I thought they were snuggling with the other corals .... (why is there no pounding heart smilies)

[chromiumlux]

Yeah they have caused some of my chalices to receed where they touch them
I have many varieties to choose from. Superman red w/blue spots, super reds, turqoise, blue, and a few that look like the rock they are on.
Selling cheap!!!!

[Sunshine]

I like mine. I don't have that many. They all seem to stay put except for a few.

[chromiumlux]

OK, Back to my 150 build.......

[jeremyreef]

The rock work looks great Andy :poster_kewlpics:

[chromiumlux]

Thanks Jeremy

[aquatic mouse]

Sorry for hijacking

[Sunshine]

Sorry for hijacking

Yeah, sorry .... :)

[chromiumlux]

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Temporary homes
Straight from the 30g to the 150g. Everyone is looking happy. Opening up fast, but not fully open.

[aquatic mouse]

Awww. They look so small in there.

[chromiumlux]

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A few more

[marinelife]

wow crap man they do look small in there but its nice to see lots of growing room!!

[chromiumlux]

Yeah they do look small in this tank. I am now reduced to saying "grow baby grow"

[hdelectraglide]

i do love those acans the tank looks AWESOME!! :)

[chromiumlux]

Thank you HD!

[marinelife]

Tank is looking great in Person!

[chromiumlux]

Thanks Eric!! I appreciate your input.

[b16hatch]

hot damn its up lol

[chromiumlux]

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OK, figured I would put the par38s together today. Picked up a track light bar and 3 track heads. Just a test to see how they look fired up.

[marinelife]

Andy they look good on the floor, not how about the tank :)

[chromiumlux]

I'm gettin there, I'm gettin there

[aquatic mouse]

Can't wait to see it over the tank! So bright!

[armonz]

did you build them andy they look very classy good job can you take a pic of your tank would like to see it straight on

[chromiumlux]

No. I did not build them Rob. I bought the track system at lowes. About $50 for everything i needed for the lamps.

[armonz]

i went back and looked at your photos in your light pic is the deep dimension to the left

[marinelife]

Rob, Page 21 post 209 is a shot of the tank

That is the 30 in his latest light post

[armonz]

wow the 30 looks big in that pic its very nice as well

[chromiumlux]

Thanks. It will soon be a tank of the past. Once it is all transfered to the 150. I am going to sell it.

[armonz]

do you expect your tank to cycle the same with the new salt

[chromiumlux]

So far very little cycle. I am playing the waiting game with it. Will be adding sand from the 30g and 14g to help seed the sand bed. Should help boost the cycle. Corals that are in the tank look good and healthy. losing a little color due to inadequte lighting, but that is about to change.

[aquatic mouse]

let me know if you want to trade some sand Andy

[chromiumlux]

I will mouse. Thanks

[TechGuy40]

Man I can't wait to see it finished!

[chromiumlux]

Well, a rainy day today, so I will be doing water change and moving more livestock into the 150

[marinelife]

Awesome, get those LED Spot lights up :)

[chromiumlux]

Yeah I think I will build the rack today and roll down to lowes for the chain.

[Sunshine]

Well, a rainy day today, so I will be doing water change and moving more livestock into the 150

Pics ????

[chromiumlux]

So,I made a few adjustments to the plumbing on the 150. Heres the link http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000802697291#!/photo.php?pid=153295&op=2&o=global&view=global&subj=386292787984&id=100001042489668

[marinelife]

:poster_kewlpics:

[Sunshine]

So,I made a few adjustments to the plumbing on the 150. Heres the link http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000802697291#!/photo.php?pid=153295&op=2&o=global&view=global&subj=386292787984&id=100001042489668

Is that you in the middle ... lol

[marinelife]

lol, that could be :)

[mayhem_audio]

plumbing looks better and with it black reduced algea growth

[hdelectraglide]

blaa hahahaha

[~reefchik~]

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OK, figured I would put the par38s together today. Picked up a track light bar and 3 track heads. Just a test to see how they look fired up.

I must have skipped the last few pages. Now I see them, and they are sweet! How do you go about ordering them? PM if you wish.

[chromiumlux]

I purchased mine from here...http://www.nanotuners.com/index.php

There are many available on the market now, but nanotuners offers lens in 40,60,80 sizes depending on the application you are using them for.

[chromiumlux]

Still moving corals over to the new tank. I am at a stand still on my LEDs for a bit. Will probably have quite a few frags available as I go along. Will be lighting temporarily with MH, T5, and PC til I can get my lights ordered. Sorry to keep you all delayed and thanks for viewing my thread.

[marinelife]

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Tank looked yesterday, it will be great once completed.

[dcook]

Wow Wow Wow Wow More

[chromiumlux]

Will be updating this weekend. Thanks!!

[chromiumlux]

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Hooked up the new MP40 tonight. Wow what a difference these pumps make! It immediatley picked up all the detritus from the sand bed and kept it suspended in the water column. I am shooting for a gyre wave in this tank and have been tweaking and adjusting to get it just right. All the corals seem to have perked up a bit and the acans are as big and fluffy as they were in the 30g.

[marinelife]

Nice, looks like the pump is helping alot.

[chromiumlux]

Well, This is what I am thinking about for LEDs for the 150.

Suggestion from Bill at Reef LED Lights. "Start with two 48 Deluxe Kits. Use a 1:1 Blue:White and 80 degree optics then add 12-24 XPG and 24 Royal Blue. The XPG would be on for 3-6 hours and the Blue would be on for 16-20 hours for a night/moon light. Evenly space these without optics to get even coverage. The Royal Blue will give you a 17K look. Use 2x 30" x 8.46" sinks".