PODPIMP Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 **NEW 60 GALLON CUBE**http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...p;#entry4033916TANK ON June 1st34gal solanaDeltec MCE 600Phosban reactorTunze osmlatorVortech MP10 + Tunze 6025ESV dosingI finally had the time to do a small upgrade from a 24gal aquapod to a 34gal solana. This was a very inexpensive upgrade for me since I was able to transfer all my equipment to this new tank. Besides the tank I also changed the stand to more of a tropical look since my fiancee was breaking em' because of the drab dark wood finish.Previous 24gal AquapodHere is the stand beforeHere it is with a weathered blue finish and I replaced the wood top with a piece of granite.Ready to transferEverything in....Nice and milky I'll post more pics when the tank clears up and I mount all the corals. Link to comment
Brewspew Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 cool. how do you like that deltec. I have to same model. I sucks every last dissolved organic possible out of my tank. I love it. Link to comment
Paleoreef103 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Awesome. I loved your aquapod. This is going to be an awesome tank. Still using a 250 halide? Link to comment
PODPIMP Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 cool. how do you like that deltec. I have to same model. I sucks every last dissolved organic possible out of my tank. I love it. I like it a lot for small tanks. I don't believe the MCE 600 will skim a tank nearly as big as the ratings, but for nanos they rock! In the last few hours it pulled 2 cups of milky water. Here is a pic from tonight. Water is clearing Awesome. I loved your aquapod. This is going to be an awesome tank. Still using a 250 halide? Thanks. Yeah I still have the 250w halide on there. Currently there is an XM 20k bulb in there(my back up bulb). I am trying to get a new helios 20k, unsuccessfully. I may end up trying an EVC 20k because I heard the color is the same. Link to comment
bluenassarius Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 2 thumbs up on your tank Link to comment
davidr2340 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 This is going to be amazing!!! It already is!!! Welcome to the Solana Club!!! Link to comment
PODPIMP Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 Thanks Bluenassarius! Thanks David. Hopefully I can get these corals to really grow out. My goal for this tank is to have it filled with good sized colonies, colonies that you would see in a larger reef. It's going to be a challenge to do so in the limited space of a nano Link to comment
MEDGE Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Looks cool, I like the finish on the stand....should be happy with that thing now. Link to comment
dpnano Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 nice tank man, imo i really like the old stand, but thats just imo lol Link to comment
octoman Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Do you share the same interest as I do, peeing in your tank for top-offs? Link to comment
DCG1286 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 All hail the SPS Pimp! Tank looks amazing!!! Following along on your new build! Link to comment
PODPIMP Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 Sledgerton, thanks man. I am pretty happy with it. dpnano, LOL I hear ya. I had that brown stand for a while so I go pretty sick of it. octoman, LOL Thanks David. Do you see that stag on the bottom?..LOL. It kind of browned out but it's still here for you Link to comment
DCG1286 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Sledgerton, thanks man. I am pretty happy with it. dpnano, LOL I hear ya. I had that brown stand for a while so I go pretty sick of it. octoman, LOL Thanks David. Do you see that stag on the bottom?..LOL. It kind of browned out but it's still here for you LoL!!! Wait ... you still have it?! When I saw you upgraded I figured you were keeping it! Man ... would still love to come and pick it up!!! Maybe Friday night if you are around. We'll be in touch! I just upgraded to ShaunW's 120G ... loving the extra room I have! Link to comment
begin2117 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 wow! you have some amazing colors in there! looks great! Link to comment
Miami Reefer Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 tank looks very nice how do you like that MP10 Link to comment
PODPIMP Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 Fri night should be fine Thanks begin2117! The colors are a little messed up at the moment with all the stress etc.. Miami Reefer, I would definitely recommend getting one. I love the small size and the flow is great. All the different settings really put this piece of equipment over the top......especially the pulse mode (acts like a wave maker) Link to comment
Brewspew Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 the stand kinda reminds of copper when it gets patina, and granite? Nice. Link to comment
PODPIMP Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 the stand kinda reminds of copper when it gets patina, and granite? Nice. I know what you mean. Kind of like a blueish statue of liberty . Glad you like it. Link to comment
Rathje70 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 WOW.............thats all I have to say! Link to comment
gulfsurfer101 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Very impressive, certainly something to strive for. Link to comment
divecj5 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Looks spectacular right off the bat!!! Looks like it's going to be a real stunner in a couple of months once you start getting those branching SPS to grow out. Oh yeah...love the avatar... Link to comment
PODPIMP Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 Thanks again for the positive comments guys. Much appreciated.Divecj5, glad you like the avatar Here is a pic from today. The colors are off from what they were in my previous tank. Some pieces are a little beat up from the move but everything shows good polyp extension and no losses (fingers crossed)I added a clean up crew consisting of different turbo snails, red leg hermits, and a few mex turbos (temporarily). I think in a few weeks the colors + health will be back to normal. Link to comment
Sahin Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Looking very nice there. Dont wory, things will return to normal in a week or two, possibly even within a few days. I went from a 29G to a 90G many years back-it only tok about a week for things to settle to normal. Keep up the good work. Link to comment
TriggerHappyDude Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Awesome tank and stand, love it! Welcome to the Solana threads, glad to have you along. I want a stand like yours...my stand bugs. What was the original stand and where did you get it? What did it take to get that granite top? Looking forward to more posts from you. Link to comment
PODPIMP Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 Thanks Sahin The original stand was purchased at a raw wood/used furniture store. It is actually a phonebook stand. To get a granite top I went to a local granite fabricator and choose from a bunch of scrap pieces. I had them cut 21" x 21" and polish all sides. I'm glad you like it. I am pretty happy with the ay it turned out. I Link to comment
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