ReviloM Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 So i put the stand together as well started setting up some of the equipment. Here are some images: Rimless!!! http://www.flickr.com/photos/95678355@N03/8954844339/'> Durso Standpipe I made http://www.flickr.com/photos/95678355@N03/8956040348/'> Cabinets closed Image (disregard reflection from tv) http://www.flickr.com/photos/95678355@N03/8954844079/'> Tank w/ Radion http://www.flickr.com/photos/95678355@N03/8954844503/'> Sump area; I have to plumb my returns. I just moved so that means a new lowes location. They were out of supplies that I needed http://www.flickr.com/photos/95678355@N03/8954844675/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/95678355@N03/8954844781/'> Link to comment
iSea Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Very nice looking equipment. I cannot wait to see it stocked. Link to comment
ReviloM Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Very nice looking equipment. I cannot wait to see it stocked. Thanks! Link to comment
ReviloM Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 One issue I have is that my 10mm starfire glass is too thick for my mp10. they drop off eventually when I use them on 100%. I will see what I can do to fix that. Link to comment
Chadf Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 One issue I have is that my 10mm starfire glass is too thick for my mp10. they drop off eventually when I use them on 100%. I will see what I can do to fix that. This guy did a couple things to make his work with 1/2" glass, check it out. http://www.remsreef.com/2011/03/whew-close-one-vortech-mp10-on-12.html Link to comment
ReviloM Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 This guy did a couple things to make his work with 1/2" glass, check it out. http://www.remsreef.com/2011/03/whew-close-one-vortech-mp10-on-12.html Thanks for the link Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 i approve haha i'll tag along. can't wait to see this stocked, its off to an awesome start. Link to comment
Spirofucci Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Love this idea! ......and I love yer set up.....first class all the way! Link to comment
ReviloM Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Love this idea! ......and I love yer set up.....first class all the way! Thanks!! Link to comment
lnglostsurfer Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I didn't used to be a fan of the larger cubes but now that I'm starting to see some nice quality builds it's slowly starting to change my mind, this thing looks great!! Link to comment
ReviloM Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 I didn't used to be a fan of the larger cubes but now that I'm starting to see some nice quality builds it's slowly starting to change my mind, this thing looks great!! Thanks. I didnt like big cubes as well till I saw this tank. I was fortunate enough to stumble on the site of the manufacturer and saw this beauty. Oh if you guys are wondering about the cabinet lights. Those are Magnetic Led discs from lowes. They are dimmable by pressing the on button twice. As you can see from the image above, they have some brightness to them. I think they were 19.99 with 2 in a pack and they come in white and silver. Link to comment
nicholc2 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Question about your MP10 placement. What made you chose to put them there? Most recommendations are to put them on opposing walls when you have multiples. Link to comment
jarob Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Stunning! Everything looks so clean and top notch! Love the those cabinet lights too, I might have to grab a pair. Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 i just noticed this, but you have your drivers for the vortechs pretty close to your sump, when i had mine that close the moisture fried the circuit board and ecotech wouldn't replace it. just a warning. Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 i just noticed this, but you have your drivers for the vortechs pretty close to your sump, when i had mine that close the moisture fried the circuit board and ecotech wouldn't replace it. just a warning. This. I would try and put anything electrical as far away from the sump as possible. Link to comment
ReviloM Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Question about your MP10 placement. What made you chose to put them there? Most recommendations are to put them on opposing walls when you have multiples. I chose the placement behind based on how the tank dimensions are. Across from each other is not always the best choice. Besides aesthetically pleasing, I did a test fill and notice that i still get a great amount of flow from that locations. The currents from both mp10 collide in the front and will push the nutrients directly towards the corals. I will add a diagram and show you what I observed later. I do understand what you are stating. I will tweak move it if I find that my corals react in funny way towards them. Edit: here is an image with 1 mp10 on: http://www.flickr.com/photos/95678355@N03/8960134606/'> Stunning! Everything looks so clean and top notch! Love the those cabinet lights too, I might have to grab a pair. Thanks! I have had those lights before in my son's room for a nightlight and I thought it would be great under the cabinet. i just noticed this, but you have your drivers for the vortechs pretty close to your sump, when i had mine that close the moisture fried the circuit board and ecotech wouldn't replace it. just a warning. Thanks for the heads up. I was thinking getting some glass cut and about 4 inch wide. that will be placed right below the mp10s. That will prevent splashes as well as limit some of the moisture contact with the the drivers. The main reason for that glass though is for a placement of my dosing containers. i am limited on space within my sump area. I also have to install my fans within the stand. I will have to somehow position them to divert all moisture away from the direction of the mp10s. I will also raise them up higher. So I will tweak as I go. Thanks again! Link to comment
nicholc2 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 It's definitely about flow. I was just curious. Link to comment
ReviloM Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 It's definitely about flow. I was just curious. no problem and the mp to is not close at all to the surface. it is actually about 3 inches from the bottom. It keeps sliding down because the glass thickness. Link to comment
nicholc2 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 no problem and the mp to is not close at all to the surface. it is actually about 3 inches from the bottom. It keeps sliding down because the glass thickness. Doh! Link to comment
ReviloM Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Doh! I'm going to see if I can find some of the left over cord holders (idk the exact name) that came with the vortechs. Link to comment
ifarmer Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 where did you buy the tank? where can I buy one like that? thanks Link to comment
ReviloM Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 where did you buy the tank? where can I buy one like that? thanks i pm'd you Link to comment
NanoTopia Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 i just noticed this, but you have your drivers for the vortechs pretty close to your sump, when i had mine that close the moisture fried the circuit board and ecotech wouldn't replace it. just a warning. And not only that but your gonna put your back out every time you want to adjust them. The older you get the more you want things waist level or higher, LOL. I like the start of this tank, why not go full Zeovit? You have the room for a zeo-reactor in the sump. Christine Link to comment
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