Fishstiks Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Suggestion, look into getting some clear mesh for that screen top. I might be wrong, but I think that dark screen will cut the light output entering the tank quite a bit. I bought mine at bulkreefsupply.com. It is pretty inexpensive, and the clear mesh looks really nice. Link to comment
bpounds1991 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 I'm gonna give it a test and go from there once I get my light back, I don't mind redoing it but I do know that the video I watched from BRS said they don't mind using the mesh I used but they just happen to prefer theirs a little more in terms of light diffusion so we'll see. Link to comment
bpounds1991 Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 So I know that the aquascape is purely a personal preference type situation, but I've been trying to model my tank after a number of inspiring reef tanks on here...unfortunately I'm finally realizing how much less space there truly is in nano tanks! This is what I've pieced together for my first rough attempt. http://smg.photobucket.com/user/joker577/media/IMG_1873_zps71096fcb.jpg.html'> Link to comment
bpounds1991 Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 New epoxy should be in next week, as well as me getting the tank wet! Link to comment
bpounds1991 Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 Got my RO/DI all dialed in! Buckets are filling now! Link to comment
bpounds1991 Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 Tank is ALMOST full! Was playing around with some aquascapes tonight and I think I found the perfect one... here's some pics let me know what ya think http://smg.photobucket.com/user/joker577/media/IMG_1889_zpsea04eed5.jpg.html'> http://smg.photobucket.com/user/joker577/media/IMG_1887_zps7ccbd33b.jpg.html'> http://smg.photobucket.com/user/joker577/media/IMG_1886_zpsc0049c1e.jpg.html'> http://smg.photobucket.com/user/joker577/media/IMG_1888_zps575e7649.jpg.html'> Link to comment
bpounds1991 Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 After getting everything situated I've just felt really odd about this whole overflow situation...the first and second chambers are exactly equal while the return section is the one that fills up last..is this normal? http://smg.photobucket.com/user/joker577/media/IMG_6508_zps910db326.jpg.html'> http://smg.photobucket.com/user/joker577/media/IMG_2892_zps7826dc3e.jpg.html'> Link to comment
frankdontsurf Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Why is your tank on the carpet? I'm not sure about the overflow direction. Link to comment
bpounds1991 Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 It's a TV stand built into the wall with thin carpet cover, made out to be a perfect tank stand lol. Look back in the build you'll see more pictures of it. Link to comment
bpounds1991 Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 Epoxy and other miscellaneous items should be coming in today finally, and the tank is FINALLY clearing up after 2 1/2 days Link to comment
bpounds1991 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 So in the transfer of making the aqua scape to the tank I had to rearrange a little until the water could clear up. The first 2 pictures are my original scape idea, the 2nd two are obviously what's in the tank right now. Any suggestions and help would be appreciated, probably going to go back to my first scape today http://s.photobucket.com/user/joker577/media/Newest%20Tank/83D0FD54-C355-4776-BC8F-AED4B55EC8D0_zpscu6bvp4a.jpg.html'> http://s.photobucket.com/user/joker577/media/Newest%20Tank/33F8179D-6EF6-44E1-83C9-3A058E636B07_zpsj8dayklj.jpg.html'> http://s.photobucket.com/user/joker577/media/Newest%20Tank/10932061-4FDE-40FA-AFF7-D3D5F8BA82AA_zpscv86xqy0.jpg.html'> http://s.photobucket.com/user/joker577/media/Newest%20Tank/B7BE0B94-6040-4C08-AC62-04E4BD0764B7_zpsxfe7ojav.jpg.html'> Link to comment
DaveFason Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Less rock. Take off the right three rocks and leave it more open. -Dave Link to comment
bpounds1991 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 The rocks in the front are subject to be rearranged, but I really like what happened there with the right 3 rocks. It's layered for different corals at each level, and I plan on clearing the front up and attempting to make almost two islands against the back wall to open that space up! http://smg.photobucket.com/user/joker577/media/IMG_1900_zps3b2184cb.jpg.html'> Link to comment
bpounds1991 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 Come on JR gimme some advice! Everyone can relate to having an aquascape that just isn't QUITE right Link to comment
bpounds1991 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 I have found my aquascape! Pictures to come tonight after class Link to comment
wow.such.chris Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Are you doing a deep sand bed? Link to comment
bpounds1991 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 I initially didn't plan on it, but thinking about how much less rock I'm going to have now it would be more beneficial for the live sand to actually serve a purpose other than purely aesthetics Link to comment
patrickbruno91 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Your set-up looks good. i also have a micro-reefs tank, a little bit bigger that i need to get a stand for and ATO then it'll be ready for water. Link to comment
wow.such.chris Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I initially didn't plan on it, but thinking about how much less rock I'm going to have now it would be more beneficial for the live sand to actually serve a purpose other than purely aesthetics Sure, just watch out when siphoning that you don't go too deep in the sand. Sometimes in the anoxic areas hydrogen sulfide can be produced which can kill things when released. Link to comment
bpounds1991 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 Sure, just watch out when siphoning that you don't go too deep in the sand. Sometimes in the anoxic areas hydrogen sulfide can be produced which can kill things when released. I plan on having a pretty thorough cleaning crew, my goal has always been to let the tank naturally handle things like that...unless it becomes a nuisance Your set-up looks good. i also have a micro-reefs tank, a little bit bigger that i need to get a stand for and ATO then it'll be ready for water. Thanks patrick! I purchased a 7 gallon ATO jug for like...12$ on amazon, and the lid is conveniently just wide enough to fit the JBJ ATO float valve in there so that should be up and running within the week. I'll post some pics of it. Link to comment
bpounds1991 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 You guys will have to excuse the cloudiness of the water thus far... Been stirring it up a lot with my hands in it and I have no filter floss yet to clear it up (will be here this weekend) So when we last picked up this afternoon I had removed some of the rock to arrive at this (again excuse the cloudiness ) I know it's a rather taboo thing to do, but I have the top two rocks resting against the wall in order to secure them along with the epoxy...plus in a tank this small I like the swimming space to be as open as possible (eye opener Dave FTW ) Here's what I'm looking at now http://smg.photobucket.com/user/joker577/media/IMG_1904_zps53469012.jpg.html'> I love the fact of making almost a shallow cave with the ascending rocks to have some cool coral setups in the future. Also having the islands allows me to add some mushroom variety when I begin adding corals Patrick, this is the jug I purchased and you can see in comparison to the tank it is rather large, but will be hiding behind it out of view. Can anyone refresh my memory as to how high the aqualifters can move water? Link to comment
bpounds1991 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 So the water cleared up just a little bit more, still waiting on the filter floss! Then I'll go ahead and perhaps start running the protein skimmer? (Was going to ask you guys if you think I should wait until I actually get some snails in there) I'm really happy with the way this aquascape came out, a lottt of room for corals P.S. the powerhead you see in the picture won't be in there when I turn everything on..it's 650 gallons lol Link to comment
patrickbruno91 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I do like the size of the container, and also that it is blue. LOL Link to comment
bpounds1991 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 Conveniently enough...blue's my favorite color so I saw it and had to buy it Link to comment
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