Mojorizn Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 So, I got a little crazy and picked up an Aqueon 65 RR on sale, traded in a few things and got a nice deal.I will be transferring the contense of my 40B into the 65. My 40 was running for a year and a half.The 65 is the same dimensions as the 40 just taller so, my current stand and canopy will work.The Gear:Aqueon RR 65 ~36" x 18" x 24" Think I'm gonna try a dark blue back this time.Custom stand and canopy20L sump / Q1 6000 / RKL 3 with ATO kit / Octopus 160 skimmer / Carbon + GFO Bio pellet reactors / MP20 / K32 ARO MH 150 / 175 ballasts / 2x 150 Phoenix 14K4x39 T5 (2) ULV Super Actinic (2) ATI Blue+2x39 T5's ATI B+ / ULV SA Feb 2012MH's on a one hour stagger for a "sun across the sky" effect / T5 stagger for "dusk / dawn"R2 Solutions MoonlightThe Livestock:BB as of 12/2013New sand Removed 80% Feb 2012/ some old dry rock + my existing rock and corals. SPS / LPS / Rics /Zoas 1 Black missbar as of 11 / 20132 Black missbars ?/?/20081 Red Flame Hawk 2010 jumped 7/2012...grrrrr4 Disbar Anthias 12/18/20101 YT ~ 2.5 incher.12/23/2010 Till it out grows the tank anyways.Nass Snails / Scarlet Hermit / Porcelain Crab / Misc snails and hermits. FTS 06/22/2012 Link to comment
glennr1978 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Where'd you get the tank? Link to comment
gulfsurfer101 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Awsome man, can't wait to see pics of running. Let me know if you need help in any way. Link to comment
Mojorizn Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 Where'd you get the tank? Aquarium Masters Awsome man, can't wait to see pics of running. Let me know if you need help in any way. Should have some pics up Tuesday Link to comment
ScubaJ Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Just curious. As I was looking at the same tank... How much did you pay for it? Very interested in the build! Link to comment
Mojorizn Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 The sticker price on sale was $245 tank only. I traded in some old gear and got the tank + overflow pluming kit for less than the sale price. The regular 65 is cheaper, of course, but I've drilled a few tanks already ... been there / done that. . Link to comment
glennr1978 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 The sticker price on sale was $245 tank only. I traded in some old gear and got the tank + overflow pluming kit for less than the sale price. The regular 65 is cheaper, of course, but I've drilled a few tanks already ... been there / done that. . Wait until you hear what I've got in mind now.... I'll run my ideas by you on tuesday. Basically I'm thinking about building a reallllly big AIO. Just not sure how / if the idea I have will work, lol. Link to comment
Wilioli Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 you have a lot of livestock in ur 40 -- are u concerned about a mini cycle affecting these for the transfer? or are you doing something to 'prevent' that? Link to comment
sayn3ver Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 why the move to the 65rr? I think the dimensions of the 40b are near ideal for most tanks. Did you just want the extra height for aesthetic reasons? Link to comment
Mojorizn Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 you have a lot of livestock in ur 40 -- are u concerned about a mini cycle affecting these for the transfer? or are you doing something to 'prevent' that? Nope. I'll be using new sand and a few new/old DR pieces. I got the skimmer / Carbon+GFO reactor / and I may toss in some Chemipure Elite (but that's the same as carbon+GFO anyways). I'll get the usual diatom and maybe a little cyno, but I'm not worried. My biggest concern is the aquascape. I'll remove any corals i can from the rock and leave them on the bottom till i'm ready to place. I expect a rearrangement or two before i'm satisfied...lol Leaving the corals on the bottom for a week or so should also help the acclimation process (sounds good anyways). why the move to the 65rr? I think the dimensions of the 40b are near ideal for most tanks. Did you just want the extra height for aesthetic reasons? Something different / No space for a 125 / my 40 has a slow leak / a reason to "love" my tank again pick one Come on Tuesday Link to comment
texass2323 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Good luck with all that.. Link to comment
Mojorizn Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 Got the tank today and got it painted. Link to comment
gulfsurfer101 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Sha-weet!!! I like those dimenstions. Link to comment
thermosts Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I need to get my rear in gear and get my 65 going. Tagging along. Link to comment
Mojorizn Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 Today was the big day... Got some help and got er done. THANKS to Glennr1978 and THANKS to Gulf Coast Reef for 30g's of salt water ready to pick. Some of the stuff in tubs, some in buckets. The lighting: 2x150 Reeflux 12K and 4x39 T5 (2) ULV Super Actinic / (2) ATI Blue+ Tank half lit with four screens in place for MH acclimation. Looks very good in person. Couple days later / a different white balance Happy to report no issues. Water is crystal clear, fish are hungry, corals are open,, tank running smoothly. Now I gotta arrange everything again...good thing I have long arms. Link to comment
gulfsurfer101 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Instant reef. Nice looks like your tank is off to a great start. Link to comment
thermosts Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 omgomgomg WoW, The tank looks awesome! Link to comment
glennr1978 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Looks good man!! Did the second halide start working? Link to comment
Mojorizn Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 Yep. Got the light cycle all laid out and in the controller. So far so good. Did some rearranging to day and took some stuff to Gulf Coast Reef. Btw...GC Reef is having a Black Friday sale. Link to comment
gulfsurfer101 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Black friday sell, at gcr, i'm there. Man I gotta say how much I'm loving the way this tank is looking. The lighting on all your corals looks wicked dave. You got a true gem there man. Link to comment
Mojorizn Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 Thanks. So far so good. All I can say is target feeding is a pia my friend. But I appreciate a new challenge ... Link to comment
thermosts Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 What do you use to target feed, do you have a Kent Sea Squirt? If not you might want to look into one. It extends up to 35 inches and you can keep your hands out of the tank. Link to comment
d9hp Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Sea Squirt? It extends up to 35 inches and you can keep your hands out ^ All I read. Sorry. Tank looks awesome! I really like the added height and those MH bulbs should get you some awesome growth. Happy thanksgiving too. Link to comment
Mojorizn Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 What do you use to target feed, do you have a Kent Sea Squirt? Will look into this. Thanks for the info. EDIT: That looks awesome. I'm in. Link to comment
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