Jbobaloo Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Nice set-up. Tagging along! Link to comment
Aquabacs Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 Thanks Jbobaloo. Hope to get the plumbing set up this weekend. I got some parts in today (cepex ball valves and some small stuff) waiting on gray flex pvc scheduled for Monday (atleast UPS says it is on schedule to be delivered on Monday). Mike Link to comment
fiddly_foo Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I'm thinking of getting this setup for the price it really is good I mean a 50gal with everything for 1100 is a really good deal want to see your's up cant wait good luck.. Link to comment
Aquabacs Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 UPS just dropped off a few boxes and I can finally get to work on my plumbing. They also dropped off my NEO Arm light fixtures from Aquatouch Mike Link to comment
Bio_Borg Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 How many of those arms/lamps are you going to use in total over the tank? Link to comment
Jbobaloo Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 You know I just saw the Cadlights Artisan tank in person yesterday and it is gorgeous. I like that the stand sits higher than most others so the tank is eye level. Really looking forward to see what you do with this Mike. BTW, I was told that Cadlights is already working on a completely new tank/style, even though the artisan series just came out. Link to comment
Aquabacs Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 @Bio_Borg it all depends once everything is in the tank. Since I keep non-photosynthetic corals, light is for aesthetic purposes only and highlighting the aquarium. The Artisan tank can fit 6 on these fixtures if needed but it will effect the angle the light can be aimed at. Mike Link to comment
Aquabacs Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 Most of the plumbing is complete (minus the clamps on the return pump line) on the sump & waiting 24 hours before I run water through the system. Additional items to be added to the sump: mj powerhead to help detritus from settling in the sump and mesh bag to run carbon passively in the center chamber in sump. Mike Link to comment
timdanger Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 interesting idea to turn that little plastic jug into, essentially, a super-sized collection cup. pretty smart fail safe. what would you do with the drain line when you empty it? cork it with that plastic piece that came with the skimmer? i was thinking about getting a little ball valve for the drain line but I haven't been able to find one locally. Link to comment
Aquabacs Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 @timdanger A picture of the underside of the cap. I used a zip tie to hold the hose tight enough so it will not slip out from the cap and plug the line with the cap that came with the skimmer when the collection container needs to be emptied. Mike Link to comment
Aquabacs Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 @Phyto4life Thanks! Just finished wet running the tank for 2 hours with fresh water, nice and quiet. Time to drain it out and start mixing up some salt. The salt I am using is ESV B-Ionic Seawater System Mike Link to comment
gmod Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 @Phyto4life Thanks! Just finished wet running the tank for 2 hours with fresh water, nice and quiet. Time to drain it out and start mixing up some salt. The salt I am using is ESV B-Ionic Seawater System Mike Hey if i wanted to switch to this salt your using what would be the best way to make the transition...can just do my normal weekly w/c but use this salt...(29gBC 10g change a week) It would be really cool to beable to mix the salt and use it the same day instead of what i do now letting set and run for 24hrs... Link to comment
Aquabacs Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 I did the switch on my other tank with no transitition. If you want to be safe, you can do transition in quarters; 25% new to 75% old, then 50/50, then switch over completely or just do multiple small water changes. The great thing about the salt is that if you want to mix a gallon of salt you can, 5 gallon, 10 and so on. The salt comes with a measurement guide in the box. Mike Link to comment
gmod Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I did the switch on my other tank with no transitition. If you want to be safe, you can do transition in quarters; 25% new to 75% old, then 50/50, then switch over completely or just do multiple small water changes. The great thing about the salt is that if you want to mix a gallon of salt you can, 5 gallon, 10 and so on. The salt comes with a measurement guide in the box. Mike So if i do my routine 5g weekly w/c with the new salt this will work just fine then?? Link to comment
Aquabacs Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 @gmod you should be fine, go for it. Mike Link to comment
Aquabacs Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 1.21.10 Water is in Mike Link to comment
timdanger Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 looking pretty great, there! are you going to hang something down from that overhang/ledge? Link to comment
Aquabacs Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 looking pretty great, there! are you going to hang something down from that overhang/ledge? A few gorgonians. Mike Link to comment
westcoastreefer84 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Do you plan to add anymore light? Nice build BTW. These tanks are very nice. I have been contemplating an upgrade and this is on my list. Link to comment
SaltineSage Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I love the rock work man. Makes me feel like my tiny little ledge in my tank got nothing! Looking forward to seeing your tank rock'n and roll'n. Link to comment
Perm Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 This is beautiful! Couldnt imagine keeping up an NPS tank though. I think this is going to be my next tank when I move to a high rise. Link to comment
Kylebeano Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Very cool rock! That is fantastic! Link to comment
Paleoreef103 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Awesome start! I can't wait for this to be fleshed out! Link to comment
Aquabacs Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 Do you plan to add anymore light? Nice build BTW. These tanks are very nice. I have been contemplating an upgrade and this is on my list. The visual look I an looking to achieve is shadowy and not over lit. So most likely I will not add anymore lights. Aquascaping is just as important as your aquarium husbandry and I believe aquarium lighting is more often over looked in aquascaping. With limiting the lights used, you can create visual drama in the aquarium by creating focal points and shadows. Mike Link to comment
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