calvin415 Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 Thanks bro, once things start getting stocked and growing in, I'll put together two super wide panoramics, one of each side. Quote Link to comment
BibleSue Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Remember to let me know when you are ready for coral & what kind of things you are looking for. I am willing to donate for all the pleasure I have gotten following this build. Quote Link to comment
calvin415 Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 Thanks Sue, I'm game for just about any LPS right now, SPS once I have my Ca Reactor built and flowing. Quote Link to comment
Gerber77 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Calvin you are the man, the tank looks excellent. This is such a sweet build. Nice job. Quote Link to comment
chazde3 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Dude, turn that couch around so it faces the tank. Seriously. Quote Link to comment
Roc! Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Been awhile since I checked this thread, congrats on the new addtion to the family, oh and on having another son too Quote Link to comment
Bonsai Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Hey - is that a 15 Gallon Barrel under there? I have been looking at these online ... did you find a good deal on one? Have any recommendations? Quote Link to comment
calvin415 Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 (edited) Sure is Bonsai... Here's where I got this one. http://www.bayteccontainers.com/rcwb15.html I ordered the one with the bulkhead in it, but wouldn't if you need to it in a specific location. I will likely replace this one so I can drill it myself. I want the bulkhead right at the top (when on it's side). HTH -Eric Edited March 27, 2009 by calvin415 Quote Link to comment
Bonsai Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Sure is Bonsai... Here's where I got this one. http://www.bayteccontainers.com/rcwb15.html I ordered the one with the bulkhead in it, but wouldn't if you need to it in a specific location. I will likely replace this one so I can drill it myself. I want the bulkhead right at the top (when on it's side). HTH -Eric Did you order the reconditioned one? Quote Link to comment
calvin415 Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 Yep, smells like marachino cherries. Quote Link to comment
axlingeric Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Yep, smells like marachino cherries. I got a similar barrel from a local honey factory, it smells yummy inside too! Quote Link to comment
Maeda Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 ...I'll put together two super wide panoramics, one of each side. I demand one of these in super high res. Quote Link to comment
Reefer Al Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Wow... I had no idea you have been building/stocking this tank for the last several months. This is the first time I've seen it and I just read the entire thread... my eyes are bleeding I've never known how to subscribe to a post, but I may learn now! Congrats on your new boy and your tank is inspiring and nearly perfect. Quote Link to comment
Psychosis Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I stare in to my 9 gallon for hours as it is, It would take me days to go over your tank. Most excellent. Quote Link to comment
Paleoreef103 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Any new pics? I love this tank. Quote Link to comment
Codeman Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Awesome looking tank! SOOO jealous of your Acans & Blastos! I hope mine will be that nice someday! Quote Link to comment
calvin415 Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 (edited) Sorry for the lack of updates guys, nothing really new to take pics of... However, just to prove what an idiot I can be, how is this for a story... I've been super sick all week and loaded up on meds but I went to the basement to check on the tank to find the sump super low on water and my 15g barrel empty. So I pull out my hose from my 55 reserve, plugged in the pump and started to fill the 15g barrel. Problem with this, is I had to run up stairs in the middle of this and 24hrs later I remembered I started this process. So, the following morning I ran down stairs to find the pump on the 55g barrel was whining like crazy from being run dry for probably 23 hours, the tank was without power since there was 3" of water standing in the liner I put in the stand and my exteral return pump was now submerged. I immediately busted out the shop vac and started the clean up... I poured about 2 cups of water from the motor of the Pan World (external pump) that was running my sump return and started hunting for a replacement since it is now fried from all the water in it. So after 4 hours of clean up, I got everything running again. I was able to locate an Iwaki locally and plumb it into the existing setup, and after many hours of the skimmer playing Mr. Bubble, it finally calmed down. I'm trying to re-fill my 55g barrel with new RO water, and amazingly enough, no losses! Whew! Note to everyone, if you are sick and on meds, do not attempt any maintenance on your aquarium, no matter how simple!!!! Edited April 4, 2009 by calvin415 Quote Link to comment
NanoReefNovice Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 (edited) Sorry man, that blows. Feel better. I just overfilled my bucket of R/O water about 30 min ago. Edited April 4, 2009 by NanoReefNovice Quote Link to comment
davidr2340 Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Sorry for the lack of updates guys, nothing really new to take pics of... However, just to prove what an idiot I can be, how is this for a story... I've been super sick all week and loaded up on meds but I went to the basement to check on the tank to find the sump super low on water and my 15g barrel empty. So I pull out my hose from my 55 reserve, plugged in the pump and started to fill the 15g barrel. Problem with this, is I had to run up stairs in the middle of this and 24hrs later I remembered I started this process. So, the following morning I ran down stairs to find the pump on the 55g barrel was whining like crazy from being run dry for probably 23 hours, the tank was without power since there was 3" of water standing in the liner I put in the stand and my exteral return pump was now submerged. I immediately busted out the shop vac and started the clean up... I poured about 2 cups of water from the motor of the Pan World (external pump) that was running my sump return and started hunting for a replacement since it is now fried from all the water in it. So after 4 hours of clean up, I got everything running again. I was able to locate an Iwaki locally and plumb it into the existing setup, and after many hours of the skimmer playing Mr. Bubble, it finally calmed down. I'm trying to re-fill my 55g barrel with new RO water, and amazingly enough, no losses! Whew! Note to everyone, if you are sick and on meds, do not attempt any maintenance on your aquarium, no matter how simple!!!! Whew... Glad all is ok bro! Sorry man, that blows. Feel better. I just overfilled my bucket of R/O water about 30 min ago. You... Lay off the beer!!! Quote Link to comment
glennr1978 Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Sorry for the lack of updates guys, nothing really new to take pics of... However, just to prove what an idiot I can be, how is this for a story... I've been super sick all week and loaded up on meds but I went to the basement to check on the tank to find the sump super low on water and my 15g barrel empty. So I pull out my hose from my 55 reserve, plugged in the pump and started to fill the 15g barrel. Problem with this, is I had to run up stairs in the middle of this and 24hrs later I remembered I started this process. So, the following morning I ran down stairs to find the pump on the 55g barrel was whining like crazy from being run dry for probably 23 hours, the tank was without power since there was 3" of water standing in the liner I put in the stand and my exteral return pump was now submerged. I immediately busted out the shop vac and started the clean up... I poured about 2 cups of water from the motor of the Pan World (external pump) that was running my sump return and started hunting for a replacement since it is now fried from all the water in it. So after 4 hours of clean up, I got everything running again. I was able to locate an Iwaki locally and plumb it into the existing setup, and after many hours of the skimmer playing Mr. Bubble, it finally calmed down. I'm trying to re-fill my 55g barrel with new RO water, and amazingly enough, no losses! Whew! Note to everyone, if you are sick and on meds, do not attempt any maintenance on your aquarium, no matter how simple!!!! Wow, you're really lucky that you didn't have serious problems on your hands, and I'm not just talking about the tank!! I'm glad the damage was only minimal!! Fwiw, I dropped a lit mh into a tank once, we all make mistakes sometimes. Quote Link to comment
NanoReefNovice Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 You... Lay off the beer!!! NO! Quote Link to comment
nanoty Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Sucks Cal, good that you got it fixed though. Unfortunately, I don't have to be on meds to forget crap like that. I constantly flood my laundry room by forgetting that I was filling up jugs of RO water for the baby. Quote Link to comment
fishboy87 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 any updates Calvin? Quote Link to comment
jerzsky Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 im sorry to hear, glad everything worked out ok! im a repeated offender of flooding the floor! i ALWAYS FORGET hat i started the ro machine!!! i setup four 1gallon jugs, put the tube in the first one, and start filling.....then an hour or two later.........................DAMN IT!!! turn off water valve, soak up water, try again.......... Quote Link to comment
fewskillz Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 That sucks Eric, at least everything other than the pump survived. So are you feeling better? Quote Link to comment
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