Sk8n Reefer Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 That's got to be one of the nicest views from a skateboard bowl in the country Thanks Teeny, it definitely has a nice view- the mountains are on the other side which adds a nice touch too. Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 Good idea, keep that nasty weed in the 16 and only bring over the nonweeds to the new tank lol Also, pitch that pvc frame, order some good stuff and scape it up There was a guy Jstan (I think) that made his own mortar (wanna say for a 90g on here) but I don't remember the ingredients (but he listed what he used) seems to do fine for him.... will delay you a little but shouldn't be to bad, definitely worth it IMO. Dang, now why'd Ya have to do that........? I was cruising along and now you show me this- lol- but seriously that looks really cool. I am gonna have to look into that for sure. I am planning on using some of the fabricated real reef rock - but my lfs keeps it in a vat with other live rock so it does have some beneficial bacteria. I would want to keep it wet- I wonder if that will bond to wet rock and how long it takes to cure. I'll have to contact them and research- thanks for the link ?No way! You are too much--my kind of guy. Since you're scaping the tank AND the back yard. Maybe you need to build a loop cave out there... you know... to test drive for the fish. ;-) Haha! Thanks Polar- that's an awesome idea- live rock loop- maybe train hermits to do the loop? Link to comment
gena Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 thought I'd share this one- with all the crazy thunderstorms we've been having I caught some lightning while filming with my Gopro. I pulled a still from the video. I am just about to float over the concrete hip- looks pretty cool I just ventured into the lounge and saw this . What an AWESOME shot! Did you post it here and i missed it? Or am I just old with a bad memory? Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 I just ventured into the lounge and saw this . What an AWESOME shot! Did you post it here and i missed it? Or am I just old with a bad memory? ventured into the lounge- u brave soul- lots of ornery folks in there?. no I don't think I posted here but it did remind me of you- I remember you said you like a good thunderstorm and this year we've been having a lot! Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 ventured into the lounge- u brave soul- lots of ornery folks in there?. no I don't think I posted here but it did remind me of you- I remember you said you like a good thunderstorm and this year we've been having a lot! Is there drainage at the bottom of everything? I'm imagining it turning into a pool pretty quick! Looks so cool, I can't imagine taking on a project of that scale! Link to comment
Chris! Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Dang, now why'd Ya have to do that........ I was cruising along and now you show me this- lol- but seriously that looks really cool. I am gonna have to look into that for sure. I am planning on using some of the fabricated real reef rock - but my lfs keeps it in a vat with other live rock so it does have some beneficial bacteria. I would want to keep it wet- I wonder if that will bond to wet rock and how long it takes to cure. I'll have to contact them and research- thanks for the link Haha! Thanks Polar- that's an awesome idea- live rock loop- maybe train hermits to do the loop I used it on my scape. Its definitely strong and held everything in place.... seemed like everything was fairly solid within an hr or so if I recall.... maybe fill a spray bottle with fresh SW and mist everything periodically to keep it wet enough to minimize any losses of natural life... just a thought lol Its really easy to work with, get some cheap party cups of different sizes and use them to support your pieces/ overhangs until they are secure. Link to comment
gena Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 ventured into the lounge- u brave soul- lots of ornery folks in there. no I don't think I posted here but it did remind me of you- I remember you said you like a good thunderstorm and this year we've been having a lot!I know LOL. I don't go in there usually but the thread caught my eye. I think I was meant to find this photo and that was the only reason I went in there. They are brutal but they did crack me up with a few of their comments on photos . Link to comment
Learn It Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 sweet half pipe your buddy has Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Is there drainage at the bottom of everything? I'm imagining it turning into a pool pretty quick! Looks so cool, I can't imagine taking on a project of that scale! Yes- the pool has a drain and the smaller stuff around the deck is all pitched to flow off the sides- works pretty well but there are a few low spots. It is a huge project- my second pool I've built for myself. Planning, design, digging, framing, pouring, finishing, laying tile, pouring all the coping blocks- definitely a labor of love and very rewarding when you create a piece- and instant gratification- you can skate each pour the following day. It been a 4 year process and still going?. It's kinda become what I do each summer for the last 8-10 years. Brutal work though- hard on the body for sure. We are also helping other friends build things- really cool skate community here I used it on my scape. Its definitely strong and held everything in place.... seemed like everything was fairly solid within an hr or so if I recall.... maybe fill a spray bottle with fresh SW and mist everything periodically to keep it wet enough to minimize any losses of natural life... just a thought lol Its really easy to work with, get some cheap party cups of different sizes and use them to support your pieces/ overhangs until they are secure. Really- I didn't even know about this stuff- great idea on misting the rock. I think I'll go for it and create something unique- that'd be fun- now I gotta go look at your scape?. How many pounds did you use? I was thinking the 5lbs. would work for my 50gal. Does it bond to the rock or do you need to wrap it around each piece? Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 sweet half pipe your buddy has Ya, it's fun riding up on the bricks on his garage? Link to comment
Chris! Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Really- I didn't even know about this stuff- great idea on misting the rock. I think I'll go for it and create something unique- that'd be fun- now I gotta go look at your scape. How many pounds did you use? I was thinking the 5lbs. would work for my 50gal. Does it bond to the rock or do you need to wrap it around each piece? Yeah I liked it it was really easy.... I had my scape laid out fairly well before I mixed it up at all, had cups supporting each ledge (and the rock I had stacked fairly well together anyway) then I mixed it up a little clumpy, wedged it between pieces then wetted it down a little more so it would work into the crevices a bit better and spread it out a little onto the rock that was over hanging for added support but not to far that I lost alot of the rocks porousness either. I have some pics in the beginning in my thread that you might be able to get the idea anyway. It starts to harden fairly quick and working time is low but I found if you add a little water while working and spreading the mix it gives you a little more time.... make several small batches as you go rather then trying to mix the whole thing as well. I used 10 lbs for 100lbs of rock but wish I would have got 15 really as I only did 2 structures instead of the 3 that I had originally hoped to do.... but I used a lot more then I probably had to but I didn't want to risk any pieces falling into the tank before sand was in and cracking the tank or something lol Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 Yeah I liked it it was really easy.... I had my scape laid out fairly well before I mixed it up at all, had cups supporting each ledge (and the rock I had stacked fairly well together anyway) then I mixed it up a little clumpy, wedged it between pieces then wetted it down a little more so it would work into the crevices a bit better and spread it out a little onto the rock that was over hanging for added support but not to far that I lost alot of the rocks porousness either. I have some pics in the beginning in my thread that you might be able to get the idea anyway. It starts to harden fairly quick and working time is low but I found if you add a little water while working and spreading the mix it gives you a little more time.... make several small batches as you go rather then trying to mix the whole thing as well. I used 10 lbs for 100lbs of rock but wish I would have got 15 really as I only did 2 structures instead of the 3 that I had originally hoped to do.... but I used a lot more then I probably had to but I didn't want to risk any pieces falling into the tank before sand was in and cracking the tank or something lolExcellent- thanks for the details- ?I am ordering some for sure- probably just get the 10lbs to be safe. This could get interesting with shapes Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 Spin stream Pocillopora cranking along! Spent a few days at the cabin.........we had a nanobox sighting ? Link to comment
Bunster Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Lovely tank full of sps... I'm using the spin stream too, I had to take it apart few days ago cos it stopped spinning... was full of gunk Link to comment
Chris! Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I love your dogs, bull terriers are so sweet! Excellent- thanks for the details- I am ordering some for sure- probably just get the 10lbs to be safe. This could get interesting with shapes Yeah it definitely allows you to get more creative while stil keeping a bit of the natural look of not having pvc or other supports potentially visible. If I ever change rocks in the future I will use it again for sure. Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 Lovely tank full of sps... I'm using the spin stream too, I had to take it apart few days ago cos it stopped spinning... was full of gunk Thank you! Ya I usually need yo do that also- lately I've been sticking a turkey baster in there and blow back into it to release some of the gunk- seems to be working ? I love your dogs, bull terriers are so sweet! Yeah it definitely allows you to get more creative while stil keeping a bit of the natural look of not having pvc or other supports potentially visible. If I ever change rocks in the future I will use it again for sure. Stoked you shared that link - definitely think I'll try it ! Ya, they're a comical breed for sure! Link to comment
Nano sapiens Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Was reading about the banana boards, fiberglass with the lip, etc.and I fondly remember those, too. But before all that 'modern' stuff, I had the wooden board with noisy-as-heck steel wheels. And before that when I was but a wee little lad, the steelie rollerskates that you strapped onto your sneakers Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 Was reading about the banana boards, fiberglass with the lip, etc.and I fondly remember those, too. But before all that 'modern' stuff, I had the wooden board with noisy-as-heck steel wheels. And before that when I was but a wee little lad, the steelie rollerskates that you strapped onto your sneakers Haha! Seems everyone skated at one time or another. Steel wheels ? that's a little before my time but just a little Link to comment
Marc.The.Shark Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Was reading about the banana boards, fiberglass with the lip, etc.and I fondly remember those, too. But before all that 'modern' stuff, I had the wooden board with noisy-as-heck steel wheels. And before that when I was but a wee little lad, the steelie rollerskates that you strapped onto your sneakers Those skates sucked!! And no helmets or pads! My parents would be in jail today!! lol Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 Beautiful tank sk8n Thanks Rehype! Appreciate it? Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 Alright some quick iPad shots - I know I know but it's just so easy- I'll get some shots with the real camera this week? Under the Idaho grape - tons of filter feeders and valves Poci frags that have grown onto the glass in its ever charging attempt to take over the whole tank ORA Birdsnest hiding out in the back Link to comment
justinfox Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Ex-skater here! Love this tank and I've officially just kicked off my own Nuvo 16 now too! Link to comment
reefernanoman Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Alright some quick iPad shots - I know I know but it's jheart so easy- I'll get some shots with the real camera this week Under the Idaho grape - tons of filter feeders and valves Poci frags that have grown onto the glass in its ever charging attempt to take over the whole tank ORA Birdsnest hiding out in the back I had a birds nest colony that size once, until I nuked it when I removed xenias from the glass! It was heart breaking. Anyways, beautiful corals as always! Are you still using the same lights? Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 Ex-skater here! Love this tank and I've officially just kicked off my own Nuvo 16 now too! Ex? Let's get back on that board! Never too old I can attest to that ? thanks on my tank- I ck'd out your blog-really cool stuff. It's inspiring me to start my own- sweet deal on the Nuvo. It's a nice tank- just be careful placing a powerhead on the sides and especially near the rounded corner- a fair number of them have cracked in that area. I won't dare put a powerhead in the tank and just use a larger pump and spin streams I had a birds nest colony that size once, until I nuked it when I removed xenias from the glass! It was heart breaking. Anyways, beautiful corals as always! Are you still using the same lights? Thanks- yes same lights. I am gonna be using my hybrid nanobox for the 50gal. Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.