KissMyDSM Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Current FTS: Sep 2013: Equipment list:Tank: 40B from PetcoStand: Retro Antique Buffet (Soon to be upgraded)Sump: Cadlights Glass 18G (soon to be upgraded to another 40B)Heater: Fluval M 200WSkimmer: SWC 150 COneReturn Pump: Lifeguard QuietOne 2200Overflow: Glass Holes 700gph reduced to 1"Return: 3/4" kit from Glass Holes with some loc lineLighting: Custom mounting solution using 3/4" EMT with some E26 Socket Studio lighting fixtures I found. 5 PAR 38 RapidLED.Flow: MP10 x2Controller: Haven't decided yet.Livestock:Live Rock: Picked up the dry rock from reef cleaners.Sand: 40lbs of special grade Arag + 20lbs more 11/2012Fish: 2 Oc Clowns, 1 Tomini Tang , 2 Bangaii Card, Yellow Canary Wrasse, Yellow WatchmanCoral etc: Misc Zoanthids, Palythoa, Montipora Capricornis, Setosa, Spongodes, Tenuis, suharsoni, branching/meteor shower cyphastrea, misc Acros, ORA red Goniopora, misc euph, dendros Florida Ricordia, Yuma Ricordia, tubinaria, seriatopora, fungia, wellsophyllia, acan lords, gorgonian.Now for some Progress!When we got the stand back from the soon to be father in law who thankfully is a great carpenter. He managed to cut the faces off the drawers and turned it into a full door that still looks like the original 3 drawers.I also helped him reinforce it on the back and bottom to help disperse weight.Started chipping away at the glass holes.Took a few breaks just like they suggested!Success!Sump showed up. Nice product.....trying to get a tracking update...not so nice.Started drilling some holes!Plumbing.Quickly turned into a work site.Sump Area.Sand gets here wed. Will do a leak test soon and get the scape done and start the cycle. Link to comment
TimberC Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 This is looking good. Keep the pics coming Link to comment
castiel Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Love the antique stand, that draw-door is cool. Link to comment
pismo_reefer Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Great build... Isn't drilling glass nerve racking? It always made me cringe. Link to comment
JoelRHale Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Very nice looking build. Link to comment
Jacobnano Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Looking good man! I am glad you finally got some shots on here of it! I agree with Pismo, hence never drilling a tank myself haha. Link to comment
disaster999 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 i would ditch all the 90degree elbows in the return line and just go with that black tubing you have after the T. those bends are restricting a lot of flow. Link to comment
KissMyDSM Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 The return pump is 700gph and the overflow has been reduced to 1" with a few bends. Should be more than enough flow dialed in with the ball valve. Link to comment
mener77 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I like what you did with the Stand, cool idea....GLWTB Link to comment
MarieH Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Just wondering if the carpet is to remain there... hmm I'd be afraid it would rot out in time with water spillage or drips? Looks great though. I had planned to rest mine on an industrial type carpet as well but after having some water spillage with tank maintenance and additions.. I am glad I opted not unless it were rubber or some sort of plastic maybe. I'm just being cautious of my wood floor finish and wipe up quickly, its easier I think. Link to comment
KissMyDSM Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 Yeah actually we put down some hardened plastic to help prevent rot and discoloration of the wood floors and under the tank/sump. Our floors do need to be refinished but no reason to make it worse than it already is I like what you did with the Stand, cool idea....GLWTB Thanks. Your 30B looks amazing. Love how the scape encompasses the clam. Have something similar in my 24G but I like yours better Link to comment
Jacobnano Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Sump showed up. Nice product.....trying to get a tracking update...not so nice. Couldn't wait to get into that box eh ? Looks a little torn ha. Link to comment
KissMyDSM Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 Couldn't wait to get into that box eh ? Looks a little torn ha. Yeah. It was a long wait Some shots of the scape. FTS 10/11/2011 Semi Top-Down Left Right And bonus Link to comment
Jacobnano Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Whoa I like the new scape! Both sides look really cool man! Ahhh that little human, I mean cat.... Link to comment
Squared Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 ohhhh you've got a nice thing going here that sump looks fancy Link to comment
sammy113 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Nice build! that sump looks good. I'm following Link to comment
cichlidtx Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Nice build you have going. The stand idea re-using the drawers was a great idea. Your scape looks good and has nice spots for corals. Link to comment
KissMyDSM Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 Thanks everyone. Ordered my heater and fuge sand today. Just waiting for the DIY light holder to get powder coated and then I can get her wet. Link to comment
Jacobnano Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Cool cool, just a matter of time. Your light set up is pretty awesome. Link to comment
Jacobnano Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 then I can get her wet. heh. Link to comment
KissMyDSM Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 Teaser pick of my DIY Par bulb Fixture Link to comment
Zer0 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Wow, great job on that light tree dude! It's going to look incredible and super clean when you get those bulbs! Link to comment
sammy113 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Awesome! nice sockets Link to comment
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