BoCoMo Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Most Recent FTS: 5/4/13 (it looks nothing like this right now but until I get stuff in new homes my tank just looks like a massive frag rack right now) The Details: ULNS system, SSB, Zoa dominated mixed reef (still zoa dominated but near as much)Stand - DIY waterproofed inside, stained outsideRock - Pukani dry rockSubstrate - Fiji Pink & Crushed CoralSalt - Seachem Reef Salt DIY Sump houses skimmer & all reactors GFO reactor, Carbon/Purigen Reactor ZeolitesLights - 27" 160w 16,000k Maxspect RazorSkimmer - Reef Octopus 6" in sump outflow into filter stock to reduce bubbles (this is a great trick ime) Overflow - 3, 1" drain bulkheads using "bean animal" system (internal overflow), into filter sock, quiet one 3000 to 3/4" return to loc-line (sump will flow 400gph) Waterflow - 400 gph from sump return through 2 loc-line returns, 2 Tunze 6015 (475 gph each), 1 Tunze 6045 (400 to 1,100 GPH) mounted in a Sea SweepDosing - Seachem Reef Complete, Seachem Reef Plus, Seachem Reef Calcium, Korallen-Zucht Sponge Power, Elos Omega Amino Acids, Korallen-Zucht Coral Snow, Auto-dosed balling for calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium controlFeeding - Korallen-Zucht ZEOFood 7, BRS Reef Chili Coral Food, Argent Cyclops-Eeze (any opinons on these?) Stocking: Zoas: Atomic Eagle Eyes Whammin Watermelons Mystery Zoa #1 Mystery Zoa #2 Mystery Zoa #3 Mystery Zoa #4 Mystery Zoa #5 Mystery Zoa #6 Tubbs Blue Orange Dot Zoa's Yellow Camo People Eaters Armor of GOD's BamBam's Ultra Peach Rainbow 'Vice Zoas' Rainbow Shaman 'Vice Zoas' Joker 'Vice Zoas' Ultra Pangaea 'Vice Zoas' Gold Melt 'Vice Zoas' Miami Vice 'Vice Zoas' Copper-Magenta Shaman 'Vice Zoas' Purple Denim 'Vice Zoas' Ultra Aqua Fresh 'Vice Zoas' Rastas Tiger Tails Pink Zippers Candy Apple Red Gobstoppers Magicians God of war Fire & Ice Green Dragon Eye Nuclear Green Paly Sunny D's Silver-Skirted Ectoplasm 'Vice Zoas' Purple-Ringed Blue Eyed Zombie 'Vice Zoas' Halcyon 'Vice Zoas' Firecracker Keds Red Dragonfly Red PE Creamsicle Sunny Side Up Strawberry Patch Solar Flare Pumpkin Patch Lemon Head Green Bay Packers Bubblicious Chocolate Mint Apple Berry Firecracker Deep Water Horizon Nuclear Yellow Palys Aqua Prop JF Bella Blue *I have a ton more than this now but I haven't stayed up on this (new business, new son) Others: Rose-Pink w/ Purple Center Ricordea Ultra Pink-Orange w/ Neon Aqua Skirt Ricordea Lavender Clove Polyps Green Mushroom Blue Ochtodes *Again many more than this now but I'll have to go back through and see what all is in there now (buying, selling trading is one of my favorite aspects of the hobby) Fish, Etc... Blue Damsel Cinnamon Clown Mandarin Goby Orchid Dottyback Hermits Snails Thanks for looking! Link to comment
disaster999 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 looks awesome. loving the sleek look of the razor Link to comment
BoCoMo Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 Thank you! I'm excited for the diamond hole saws to get here so I can get this guy plumbed and up and running! Link to comment
tigrtraps Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Just picked up a 40B myself, least Petco is good for something . Because I don't know better, why put the egg crate on the bottom of the tank? Link to comment
BoCoMo Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 To protect the glass and I figure out my rock scape. Some people leave it there (worried about pressure on bottom glass) and some take it out. I am not sure yet but if I left it in I would trim it all the way down to just sitting under the rock. (could put styrofoam under there too) Link to comment
Biogenetic40379 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I am building a 40b too. Are you in Columbia by chance? Excellent looking stand, what did you use to cover the frame, looking to possibly do the same on my FW tank. Ocean's Life Aquaria in Columbia drills tanks for $25 a hole i believe. I'll probably end up getting mine drilled there tomorrow Link to comment
BoCoMo Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 I live in Columbia (BoCoMo is Boone County Missouri) I will be drilling my tank tomorrow probably so you are more than welcome to come over and use the bits, drill guide and drill if you want. Link to comment
Biogenetic40379 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 i might have to take you up on that offer. I'll inbox you Link to comment
BoCoMo Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Let the plumbing begin Link to comment
tennis20 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Can you give us a couple more shots with the light. Thanks. Link to comment
BoCoMo Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 You want to see more of the Razor? I already do not think the par 38's I got will work (a little too crowded) so I may have to use them on another tank or sell them. Link to comment
disaster999 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 c'mon, its been 5 hours, i expect some pictures of the finish product already jk cant wait to see this plumbed and wet Link to comment
Biogenetic40379 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I just ordered a par38 for my bc14, let me know if you wanna sell it Link to comment
BoCoMo Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 I have a full spectrum zooman and a true pop shoot me a pm if you are interested. I built the sump last night instead but will drill the tank here in a bit Link to comment
BoCoMo Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Sump is built: Rocks are pre-soaking before acid bath: Tank is drilled: Measured and marked: Build a water dam with plumbers putty: Start drill at medium speed, come at an angle then after started tilt to full bit engagement: Protips: Drill from the side you will be putting flange and gasket on (to avoid chips on side you will seal, support the side you are drilling to with something like foam or wood. (I drilled from inside out and sat the aquarium on foam), and drill slowly letting the weight of the drill push, once again patience pays off and I avoided chipping out. 1 Link to comment
BoCoMo Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 So I gave the pukani a muriatic acid bath today and here is the process I went through:1) I soaked the rock in tap water for 24 hours to soften organic goodies hiding in the rocks many crevices. (bonus points for soaking them with powerheads to let the water movement help shake things loose) 2) I got a container big enough to hold the rock as well as give some room around the sides for stirring (I used a tupperware container)3) I read the instructions & safety warnings thoroughly before beginning then I put rock in the container and filled the container with water until the rock was covered with water and keept track of how much water I used so that I could mix the proper ratio. With this stuff I used 1.5 pints per 5 gallons (1 pint per 5 gallons was the "etching concrete" number and I wanted slightly stronger than that)4) I added acid into water (avoided pouring directly onto rock) and gently stirred with a wooden dowel.5) The rocks sat in the bath for about 30 to 45 minutes each before the bubbling died down to a minimal level.6) The rocks were removed from the bath and sprayed off on all sides to remove the gunk. 7) The rocks were soaked in tap water for an hour to remove residues & the process could be repeated if further cleaning is needed (most people I have heard do this process twice or wish they did)8) After acid baths are done and rocks are rinsed and have soaked in tap I have moved them into a bath of treated tap (RO would have been good) with powerheads to remove any residues and I will replace the water several times over the next 24 - 48 hours.9) After this period I will take them out and let them dry out completely and remove any hangers on (sponges most likely)Presoaking REALLY helps. I got all kinds of stuff out with just plain water (Urchin spikes and bodies, various crab parts & bodies, various gunk)The acid really gets the protein and other contaminates out.Even after being sprayed off after the first acid bath the gunk kept coming out. Second rinsing and still getting junk out. These rocks are extremely porous which is what makes them so good but it also makes the cleaning process a little more difficult - but worth it in my opinion. Link to comment
disaster999 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 you must be living alone, no sane wife/mother would let you do that in the tub. hell i wouldnt either haha Link to comment
BoCoMo Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 lol - I did this in the spare bathroom; my wife never sets foot in there unless it is for a seasonal change of decor. (you better believe this was hiding behind the shower curtain though) 1 Link to comment
frogguy1 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Great Progress man. Love the modern look. You know through all the years and tanks I've had I have yet been brave enough to drill the glass my self. I will have to give it ago next time. Link to comment
BoCoMo Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 It is always a little sketchy but knowing if I really messed up the $1 per gallon sale was going on made it easier to take the plunge! I am hoping I can do the plumbing today and start on the canopy. Link to comment
BoCoMo Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 I haven't been able to update every step up to now (been busy with work) but here is it is: The bean-animal drain (I modified it a little) is super quiet. The loudest part of the system is the Quietone pump! 2 Link to comment
BoCoMo Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Thanks! I got all my balling supplies in today so it looks like I will be setting up pumps and timers tonight! Link to comment
BoCoMo Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 Is it just me or does ZEOfood 7 smell like straight white vinegar? Link to comment
heifinator Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 First of all. Hello fellow como reefer. Second of all, nice tank. Link to comment
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