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Welcome to my thread...

 

If you don't like talkin' bout ba-sketty-o's, ribs, and barbecue;

It's best you just look at the pretty pictures and be on yer merry way. ;)

 

Y'all come back, now. :D

 

 

Started at the bottom:

 

5.5g, Custom, Rimless, Starphire front panel.

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Now we here:

 

Custom 5.5g AIO:

 

-[modified] Innovative Marine "Nuvo-16" Media Basket. *Fluval Sponge, ChemiPure Elite*

 

-Hydor 25w heater.

 

-RIO-200 return and [Large] Loc-Line Flat Nozzle. (1/2"x1-5/8")

 

-DIY LED pendant:

8x3w Bridgelux, no optics, custom box w/ fan, Dimmable. (4-RB, 2-V, 1-CW, 1-WW.)

 

-DIY steel tank stand. (1/16" wall, 1/2" square stock.)

 

 

Livestock:

- (7) BumbleBee Snails (Pusiostoma (engina) Mendicaria).......... O-Street Aquarium, Sac.

- (2) Astraea Snails (Astraea Tecta)............................ Jojo Aquarium, Sac.

- (1) Peppermint Shrimp (Lysmata Wurdemanni)........ Jojo Aquarium, Sac.

 

- Acanthastrea Lordhowensis....................... Jojo Aquarium, Sac.

- Several types of Zoa's and Paly's............... (thanks got2envy!!!!)

- Blue Clove Polyps.......................................(got2envy) (Originally from the 'El Fabuloso' Picotope!!!!)

- Grape Montipora..........................................(got2envy)

- Setosa......................................................... (got2envy)

- Flame Algae................................................ (got2envy)

- Blue Scroll Algae............................................ (got2envy)

- "Orange Ball Tipped *Anemone".................. (got2envy)

*OBTA's are actually tiny corallimorphs, misnamed for their feeder tentacles.

 

 

Methodology:

This pico is "eco-friendly", only consuming 57 watts of power and containing only aquacultured items.

This pico subscribes to 'brandon429's tried-and-true methods of success.

 

Started with Dry Rock, Dry Sand, and 5g's of Saltwater from a MATURE 1,000g system.

Dosed "Hagen Cycle" for (3) days.... (Brandon doesn't suggest this. It's something I did on my own.)

Then, I let the pico cycle.

 

I'm starting with weekly 50% water changes, which are keeping my nitrates at zero.

When the pico is fully stocked, I'll be doing weekly 100% water changes following dense feedings.

 

All frags, rock, and CUC are inspected for algae, scrubbed, and treated with peroxide.

Nuiscence Algae will NOT be tolerated.

 

 

Dosing:

 

- 4 drops of PhytoPlex, per week.

- .4ml (8 drops) of peroxide, per day... (Until I'm satisfied there is NO nuiscence algae.)

(Why peroxide works: http://epic.awi.de/5736/1/Dum2002a.pdf)

 

 

 

 

Current FTS:

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I started rebuilding Transmissions for a while.

 

Then, I started my own BBQ Smoker company, "Ugly Duckling Smokers." :D

Custom Smokers, made from 55g drums.

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And, I'm building a Hot Rod Pickup Truck....

Suffice it to say, that I never "slowed down".

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402cui, Big Block, 10.25:1, 350hp, Headers, HEI, Taylor Pro wires,

2,400 stall converter, BUILT TH400, 1-2-D shift kit, 1-Ton disc brakes, custom driveshaft, blah,blah,blah...

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LED light should be here tomoro.... I cant wait! :D

Gonna order my equipment this weekend.

 

I'll be picking up sand and (mature) live rock, from the LFS.

As well as ~10 gallons of their frag system's water.

 

I can drop the sand, slap a Scape together, and water-change the cloud away.

Should be past the diatoms, in a week.

 

Then drop a bunch a mushiez in here, and watch them split. :D

Good times.

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My Light has arrived!

Thanks, 'dla'!!!

 

Modifying to suit my style, currently... Not too into the 'CB Radio' look. :lol:

Pretty badass little LED pendant, tho. :D

 

DIY, 8x3w Dimmable Bridgelux LED Pendant-

*80° optics*

- (1) Warm White

- (1) Neutral White

- (4) Royal Blues

- (2) Violets-

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Nice! He's back. Looking forward to the build.

 

I'll be in the market for one of those smokers in a year or so when we get settled in a new spot. Got a website?

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Nice! He's back. Looking forward to the build.

The tank will be stupid simple.

 

Although, the stand will be neat... Like a mini Amano stand.

Steel frame, magnetic panels, under tank storage.

Oh,... And a fold down, stainless, frag table front panel.

Should be cool.

 

 

I'll be in the market for one of those smokers in a year or so when we get settled in a new spot. Got a website?

Just a FaceBook, atm -> Facebook.com/UglyDucklingSmokers

 

Still working on a website.

Its been a non-priority, really.

We have a TON of local orders.

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ohai!

 

Glad you're back Pismo :)

 

Hey! :D

 

I'm so happy to hear from old friends (interwebz, or not).

 

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^ If you wanna pay the $30 to next-day it, I will ship you some 'Cue!!! :D

 

It'd be enough to feed 3-4 people.

Ive done it before.

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Sweet smokers! How much do you get for one of those bad-boys?

$400, is my "base model" price.

 

That includes my labor, i.e., sourcing, burning, cleaning, custom paint, assembly, and seasoning the smoker.

I should add, these are professionally refurbished (food grade) 55g drums,

That I have to burn out and take to bare steel.

All parts are locally sourced, and american made.

 

 

You get:

 

- custom ceramic paint, rated to 1000*, in any color, and (2) logo's of your choice.

- all Stainless Steel hardware.

- (2) Weber 'side access' grills.

- Brinkman thermometer.

- Baffled exhaust.

- (3) intake ports/caps.

- Carry handles.

- UDS fire pit.

- Fire pit handle.

- handle holder.

- UDS-mounted beer opener. (Not kidding) :D

 

Also come with a starter coal kit:

 

(1) 10lb bag of quality Oak lump charcoal.

(1) bag of Apple Wood. (A light smoke, for beginners)

(1) Charcoal starter, aka 'Chimney'.

 

For more $, anything is possible.

 

Working on a San Jose Sharks themed smoker, now.

As well as a Kustom Tiki smoker, with folding wood side tables, and Tiki Mask paint.

 

Basically, for $400 you get a bad a$$ smoker;

For $800, I'll build you any kind of smoker you want. :lol:

 

I started my company building smokers " for the guy that has it all."

My company is now thriving because "the food is f*cking amazing."

As ive been told...

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I miss this feeling....

 

The feeling you get, when you flip on the equivalent of the Caribbean Sun;

Letting forth live giving PAR onto clean and clear glass, just waiting for a masterpiece of color.

 

Feels good. :D

 

 

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Still have to replace that monstrocity of a project box.

I'm also going to wrap the wires in white to better match the wall.

As well as run the wires more neatly.

 

Oh, and the tank will be on a 6" tall stand.

Hence the massive atmosphere between the tank and light. :lol:

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Fabricated a stand from scrap materials..... Still need to skin it. :D

 

In case anyone's wondering, this stand will probably hold 500lbs.

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The height worked out perfectly.

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