moto_fish Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Your tank is THE TANK of all tanks. Who made your origional halide fixture? And why did you switch ballasts? Link to comment
stoney waters Posted June 7, 2009 Author Share Posted June 7, 2009 Thanks, moto. The fixture was originally a halogen shop light manufactured by Regent. Halogen fixtures do not incorporate a ballast so I added some to power the MH lamps. Link to comment
mascott Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Just read your whole thread, and to echo everybody else, AWESOME!!!! I love to see when patience meets skill and beauty is the result. keep it up!!! Link to comment
dbailey Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Alright Alright. I finally got around to doing a water test and ran into a few problems. The mag used on the closed loop that I took on trade was leaking from around the seal. I ordered a new impeller cap and the leak stopped but the impeller was ticking like mad. I then ordered a new impeller and it now works fine. While waiting for the parts I decided to make a screen for the open top. It should contain any jumpers and not restrict the lighting. Water testing This ones for Dawn. A ton of totally random current. No dead spots. Veiw of sump and fuge Some pics of the screen top. I ordered the netting online but it didn't list a name brand. After the problems I had with the Mag I was surprised to open the package and see who made the net. Kind of ironic. I am sort of taking it slow. I don't want to place this tank until everything is ready to go. I am in the process of building a retractable pulley system to hang the light. I will try to update often. -Stone Exactly what I have been looking for!!! Never thought of using window screen frame - PERFECT! Link to comment
stoney waters Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 I have had some enquiries about the control box so I thought I would post it here as well. Anyway, Congratulations! I was wondering if you could talk a little about your electrical box. It looks nice and clean and well thought out. Could you explain it a bit more? The box itself is a fiberglass electrical enclosure bought on ebay. There are four sets of outlets that are individually controlled by the lighted rockers below. This allows me to turn off power to selected equipment only. There is also a spring wound timer that is connected to the fourth set of outlets. I use this to shut off the main pumps for feeding for up to an hour then restart automatically. The fifth set of outlets is controlled by one of the intermatic electronic timers. I have my refugium light and pump plugged into this set. The other three timers control power to each of the halides and the pair of t-5 actinics. My timing schedule represents a dawn to dusk effect. The lower right corner is where the controls for the ATO are located. Inside contains all the ballast for the lighting, the relays for the ATO and some transformers for the cooling fans. The control box is connected to the pendant by a 14 wire multi-conductor with disconnect. Everything has preformed flawlessly and I am pleased with the way it turned out. The only thing I would have done differently is I would have put the timers on top and the outlets underneath. Hope this explanation helps and thanks to everyone again. Link to comment
stallen Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Hey Stoney! You might not remember me. We use to chat it up quite a bit a couple years ago. As a matter of fact, I am post #2 in this thread (and several more after that). I had to empty my tank and put reef keeping on the back burner while I have been away for grad school. I'll be finished with school in about 6 months. I'm totally pumped about getting back into the hobby!!! I'm planning a much bigger tank than my little all-in-one I had 2 years ago. I'm going to need to bend your ear a little to get some advice. I sent you an e-mail. BTW, I loved your tank 2 years ago and I love it even more today! -stallen Link to comment
Jake42393 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 This tank is amazing im pretty sure ive posted in here. you are crazy with the DIYs but i love them all haha. Your tank was the first tank i saw on this website and it inspired me to get into the hobby. ( ive done FOWLR but never coral ) anyways.. i just wanted to say thanks for everything. keep up the sweet tanks Link to comment
scubasteve2580 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 where in the world did you get that insanely awsome looking algae Link to comment
danielmparker Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 i know its kinda late but, i have have 6 words for you. holy #### thats a nice setup Link to comment
got2envy Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I gotz excited for a sec...thought there might be an update Stoney where r u?!! Link to comment
Needreefunds Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I gotz excited for a sec...thought there might be an update Stoney where r u?!! ^this^ Hope all is well Stoney! Link to comment
jeremy0411 Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 This is by far the best DIY tank on NR........ AMAZING!! Wanna build me one? lol Can you post the build for the calcium reactor? Link to comment
uma_cura Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Updating your breeding!!! you have a nice tank. Link to comment
Needreefunds Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 COME BACK!!!!!!!!!1 C'mon Stoney! Please come back See- Ya made Maria cry. Link to comment
B.C. Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 As said plenty of times before and im saying it again ..This tank build is ahhmaazing... But wheres Stoney???Maybe its break time. Hopefully all is well.... Link to comment
stoney waters Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 Heads up old friends new build new thread comming soon. I'll need all your help on this one. -Stoney Link to comment
davidr2340 Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Heads up old friends new build new thread comming soon. I'll need all your help on this one. -Stoney Damn... Can't WAIT to see this build!!! Hurry up, Dammit!!! Link to comment
Jacob042426 Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 wow, this is propably the best setup ive ever seen. Link to comment
Weetabix7 Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Heads up old friends new build new thread comming soon. I'll need all your help on this one. -Stoney REALLY???? That is fantastically excellent news!!!! This whole tank was an incredible inspiration for me. In fact, I was just thinking about all that you managed to do with it a couple of days ago. Seriously can't wait to see what you're up to next. Link to comment
got2envy Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Yay!! Stoney is back!! Can't wait to follow this build Link to comment
Needreefunds Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Heads up old friends new build new thread comming soon. I'll need all your help on this one. -Stoney Sweet! Link to comment
halfpint Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I can't wait to see what you're going to build next! Link to comment
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