Joe Dirt Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Here is a good overview of the SWC Cone 160 I will be taggin' along as well because I dream of the Solana 60XL! And the second part: Link to comment
Arkayology Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 Here is a good overview of the SWC Cone 160 I will be taggin' along as well because I dream of the Solana 60XL! And the second part: Thanks. I will check that out when I get a better internet connection Can wait to see this up! I can't wait to get back and start building the stand and the sump. I am still figuring out the plumbing though. Link to comment
Arkayology Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 Found a used SWC 160 cone at a great price in like new condition. Nothing beats shopping for aquarium stuff while waiting for flights at the airport. I will be placing an order for the 40/40 marco rocks package for my rock and sand a week before I get back. I think the rock and the sand will suit my purposes well. 5 weeks until my triumphant return to my 60 cube build! Link to comment
MedRed Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Are you ever in LA? I have a crap ton of rock left over from my build that I'd sell for cheap. I just don't want to ship it. Link to comment
Arkayology Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 Are you ever in LA? I have a crap ton of rock left over from my build that I'd sell for cheap. I just don't want to ship it. The gf and I go down to Long Beach and Santa Monica once in awhile. We might be taking a day trip down there when I get back in a few weeks. What kind of rock is it? Link to comment
MedRed Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 The gf and I go down to Long Beach and Santa Monica once in awhile. We might be taking a day trip down there when I get back in a few weeks. What kind of rock is it? reef cleaners florida reef rock Link to comment
Arkayology Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 reef cleaners florida reef rock Thanks for the offer. But I went with marcorocks. I should stop by and see your tank the next time I am in LA though! I ordered the 40/40 box from marcorocks with coarse sand and key largo dry rock. Very excited to try this out. I have read good things. I should be able to get a great scape going. I have been looking at cube scapes and I think I will be doing a tall pillar rock with plenty of room for SPS to branch off of. I have been reading up on how to clean and "cook" the rocks with vinegar. Does anyone have and suggestions on how I should do this and what has worked for them in the past? Link to comment
Zer0 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Marcorocks is the best. Their rocks just look incredible. Just wait until it's teaming with coralline and life, it's going to look badass. Extremely porous. I also laughed at that anal thing. And MedRed's reaction. Link to comment
Arkayology Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 Marcorocks is the best. Their rocks just look incredible. Just wait until it's teaming with coralline and life, it's going to look badass. Extremely porous. I also laughed at that anal thing. And MedRed's reaction. Ya, I can't wait to start playing around with the rocks to see what kind of scape I can create. I just ordered x2 BRS 1.1ml/m dosers for my b-ionic 2-part. They were on sale for 20.00 off each, which is an amazing deal for these things. I can't wait to have them set up and have my dosing fully automated! Link to comment
Woogalie Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Sweet tank Socaldude! A visio!!!! A few weeks ago I picked up my Visio tanks from Ventura. The teeth on your overflow box look just like mine, I love it. I like how the overflow box has glass supports inside. So cool man, im following! Link to comment
Arkayology Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 Sweet tank Socaldude! A visio!!!! A few weeks ago I picked up my Visio tanks from Ventura. The teeth on your overflow box look just like mine, I love it. I like how the overflow box has glass supports inside. So cool man, im following! Thanks! I really like this Visio tank. Where did you get your tanks in Ventura? Xtreme Marine? Link to comment
sammy113 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Nice! I'm gonna tag along I used marco rocks in my latest build as well and I cooked the rocks in 50/50 vinegar/water for a whole day. It started bubbling like crazy but removed a lot of dust and sediments. Then rinsed with tap water, then R/O, then soaked them in R/O for a few more just to be sure. Here's bluesbastion's thread. He cooks it with vinegar and he posted a video Cooking Rocks Link to comment
Arkayology Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 Nice! I'm gonna tag along I used marco rocks in my latest build as well and I cooked the rocks in 50/50 vinegar/water for a whole day. It started bubbling like crazy but removed a lot of dust and sediments. Then rinsed with tap water, then R/O, then soaked them in R/O for a few more just to be sure. Here's bluesbastion's thread. He cooks it with vinegar and he posted a video Cooking Rocks Thanks for the link. I think I will be doing something similar to what you and bluebastion did. get this baby wet! I know right? Less than three weeks until I get home and then the fun can start! In the mean time, I have been having fun buying parts online and having my gf pick them up at the post office or drag them inside from the doorstep gf: why is this box so heavy? did you order bricks? me: it is sand and rocks actually. gf: why would someone send you sand and rocks? me: because I paid them gf: you paid for sand and rocks? me: yup gf: ... Link to comment
Joe Dirt Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 gf: why is this box so heavy? did you order bricks?me: it is sand and rocks actually. gf: why would someone send you sand and rocks? me: because I paid them gf: you paid for sand and rocks? me: yup gf: ... Women.... Link to comment
Fail_sh3d Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 gf: why is this box so heavy? did you order bricks?me: it is sand and rocks actually. gf: why would someone send you sand and rocks? me: because I paid them gf: you paid for sand and rocks? me: yup gf: ... They just don't get it. Link to comment
pismo_reefer Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 A diamond is a rock, too.... It's all about perspective. Link to comment
Giga Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 that's pretty funny-my wife didn't understand at first untill I told her what it does Link to comment
Arkayology Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 Women.... lol They just don't get it. A diamond is a rock, too.... It's all about perspective. that's pretty funny-my wife didn't understand at first untill I told her what it does I know right? Link to comment
TheNordCelt Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I lol'd while omg'ing. Link to comment
Arkayology Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 I really wanted to hang onto my MH for another year or two but this new ecotech LED fixture may take the cake. One of these would look so sweet over this cube... The full spectrum ability of this fixture makes me think.. not to mention I could sync it with my vortech. Maybe in a few months when others have tested it out (I am talking to you MedRed!) Link to comment
boosted chemist Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Hows it going man, cant wait to see some pics lol Link to comment
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