jbb Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 First person to see the tank was Kat, and immediately she comments on the white mesh standing out "like a sore thumb". The more I looked at it, the more I agreed soooooooooooooooooooo. no mo white mesh Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 hows the quality of the mesh top? it looks nice black but i read they look / feel cheap on the Fusion 30L. wont the edge block out light? also, is there a cover the back chamber? Link to comment
jbb Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 hows the quality of the mesh top? it looks nice black but i read they look / feel cheap on the Fusion 30L. wont the edge block out light? also, is there a cover the back chamber? It's very light weight, but it is more rigid that making one out of window screen. The frame around the mesh is 1 1/8" wide and doesn't seem as if it will interfere with the lighting at all, but I will keep you posted on that. There is not a cover over the back chamber, but mine will be covered soon. Link to comment
Cameron6796 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Ooh in a few weeks can you do a review on it since this is the tank I'm looking into to start. Link to comment
jbb Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Ooh in a few weeks can you do a review on it since this is the tank I'm looking into to start. That's the plan, I've had a few people ask for it. Is there anything in particular that you are looking to see ? Link to comment
1.0reef Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Should I MP10 this thing or no ? Black sand again or no ? should probably start a poll, but I cant figure out how to do that , so just answer my questions. MP10 if you can afford it/want it. Otherwise I'd say a Jebao RW or Tunze nanostream. I kinda liked my black sand. I'm going to try BB soon with the bottom of the tank painted either white/tan or black. Link to comment
Obsessed Reefer Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 What did you use to paint the screen top? What are you going to make the back cover out of? Link to comment
Spiderguardnano Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 looking forward to this build this will be my next tank upgrade forsure can you post your upgrades to the tank baskets return pumps etc hopefully md gets eveything fixed Link to comment
jbb Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 What did you use to paint the screen top? What are you going to make the back cover out of? Satin Black Krylon Fusion to spray the screen. For the back cover I will either use ABS , or just regular acrylic either ordered in black, or sprayed with the fusion looking forward to this build this will be my next tank upgrade forsure can you post your upgrades to the tank baskets return pumps etc hopefully md gets eveything fixed so far I haven't made any upgrades to the tank other than the painting of the screen top. From what I have read the baskets from the Nuovo 16 will fit this tank, so I will order those from StevieT and help keep the jet fueled. As far as the repair, I will probably just repair it myself. It isn't anything that causes the tank to be unsafe to use, and isn't an area that actually holds water so I will just make them aware of the problem so they can fix future tanks, and I will keep this one. Link to comment
jbb Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 operation will it hold water is underway Link to comment
Egginis Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Will keep my fingers crossed. Looking forward to seeing some sand and live rock in there. Nice job with the aquarium cover. Does it fit nicely? previous covers had gaps where fish could jump through. Link to comment
Smithjm5 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 operation will it hold water is underway Good luck! Link to comment
jbb Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Nice job with the aquarium cover. Does it fit nicely? previous covers had gaps where fish could jump through. it is a somewhat loose fit, but if you take a second or two to center it, then I don't see fish making it out. I will include it in my video review of the tank. Good luck! Will keep my fingers crossed. Looking forward to seeing some sand and live rock in there. thanks guys Link to comment
Cameron6796 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 That's the plan, I've had a few people ask for it. Is there anything in particular that you are looking to see ? Not really just like filtration design other factors like that Link to comment
dormreefer Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Hmmm, I really like that black mesh. Color shouldn't change anything right? Link to comment
jbb Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Hmmm, I really like that black mesh. Color shouldn't change anything right? it's possible, but the holes in the mesh are 1/4" so it shouldn't block too much. Link to comment
jbb Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 tank is full of RO/DI and is running. So far everything is dry, hopefully it will be the same way when I wake up. Link to comment
metrokat Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 An upgrade from 211 gph to 296gph isn't a whole lot. Plus if you split it into a Y, the max flow is compromised to begin with. I would install 2 single pumps. Link to comment
jbb Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 After seeing it run I will probably leave it as is for now. Boo! mornin' ma'am Link to comment
metrokat Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Howdy from Nashville cowboy. Link to comment
jbb Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 everything is dry this morning, and this thing is dead silent which is nice. Link to comment
got2envy Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Oooh I love this tank...I may have a tank to upgrade my nano cube. I like the painted mesh much better B. Link to comment
jbb Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Oooh I love this tank...I may have a tank to upgrade my nano cube. I like the painted mesh much better B. Thanks Maria I might have to snag some macro from you once I get it up and running. Link to comment
Cameron6796 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Did you just spray paint the mesh? Link to comment
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