Tinpanva Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Plans just have a way of changing or getting changed. I've been drawing, making project lists, and even bought a 40b sump for a 93 cube build I've had in my head for the last several months. Well, along comes one of "those" deals you just can't say no to, the brand new 60 cube and stand was one of those deals. I'm ok with it, love the look and footprint of the 60 cube. I think everyone should have at least one. I will be pulling most of the good stuff from the 29, all the electronics as well. The Specs 60 gallon Marineland Reef Ready Rimless Cube Marineland Stock Stand Vertex Omega 150 Skimmer Sicce Silent 3.5 Return Pump Nextreef NRS-24 Sump Nextreef MR1 Media Reactor AI Hydra 52 LEDs (w/Director) JBJ NanoGlow LEDs for the Sump ReefKeeper Lite Tunze Osmolater ATO (3) Ecotech MP-10 Wireless Pumps Finnex 200w Titanium Heater 60lbs BRS Reef Saver Dry Rock 60lbs Tropic of Eden Reef Flakes Just picked up the sump this past weekend and the last few plumbing parts. Should have water on it this weekend. Local Club requires first photo to contain customary beer photo for good luck. Just waiting to swap out tank locations, I want the new tank in the same spot as the 29. Unboxing the Skimmer, not only very pretty and shiney, but built like a tank. Trying it out for size, and once installed, fit like a glove. As a side note, I had designed my own sump to go under the stand (attached), but too many barriers were getting in the way and was taking too long to have built. Hello option "B". Just cell phone pictures for right now. Working on rock scape this week and should be wet this weekend! TTFN! Cube Sump Ver 5.1 Side A.pdf Cube Sump Ver 5.1 Side B.pdf 5 Quote Link to comment
Jellyingabout Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 forget the tank, i'd be happy just looking at the snug fit of that sump in the cabinet all day. 3 Quote Link to comment
Tinpanva Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 forget the tank, i'd be happy just looking at the snug fit of that sump in the cabinet all day. It is pretty sweet, told the wife I want to place the stand backwards so I could see the sump at all times. Well, we compromised, so the answer was no. 5 Quote Link to comment
Justind823 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 It is pretty sweet, told the wife I want to place the stand backwards so I could see the sump at all times. Well, we compromised, so the answer was no. Hahaha love it. I'll be watching! 1 Quote Link to comment
Tinpanva Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 It ain't pretty, and it's cloudy as heck, but both tanks got moved today, plumbed, added rock and sand and now she's wet. 1 Quote Link to comment
Addinali Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Ill be Following looks great. Quote Link to comment
Tinpanva Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Week one is done, skimmer slowly getting broke in. Everything else doing just fine. Hooked up a temporary ATO to make life a little easier.First weeks numbers - 1.0245, 0 no2 & no3, .75 Nh3Withe all the sand and coral being snow white, it's hard to show depth. But I think it's pretty cool looking. 3 Quote Link to comment
Addinali Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Nice scape I see alot of options. Quote Link to comment
Tinpanva Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 Took 2 and a half sticks of aqua-mend to put it all together. Used all but 1 melon sized chuck from the original 60lbs. That and a couple cups of rubble which always comes in handy. Really don't have alot of room in the sump for more than a little rubble so I'm going to get a block of the Marine Pure Biomedia for the sump. 1 Quote Link to comment
Tinpanva Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 The cycle is moving along nicely, no diatoms yet, bet it shows up this week. Trying to decide if I should leave the rotten shrimp in another week or not. Nh3 - 0ppm No2 - .1 ppm No3 - 2 ppm Quote Link to comment
Tinpanva Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Day 26 - Cycle has ended - Now the fun begins! I'll start moving corals this weekend. Quote Link to comment
Tinpanva Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Boy, I didn't realize just how much electronic stuff I had until I had to redo it all on the 60, good grief that took most of the afternoon. Finally got that done and the started moving corals and finally the fish. Happy to report every one happy this morning (and still alive)! Still got to remove a nem from the 29 so I'll try that today. I tried to irritate them last night hoping to find one on the glass this morning but no luck there. There a nem whisperer in the house? Still have an overflowing skimmer, been running a month. Already raised it once, so I'll try the volute thingy today. I'm assuming its because everything is brand new and nothing to skim is why it's acting up. At least I hope, dropped a pretty penny on that puppy. Hopefully pics this afternoon. 1 Quote Link to comment
Tinpanva Posted June 6, 2015 Author Share Posted June 6, 2015 Managed to grab a few photos today. Tank seems to be doing well, things are stable so no complaints. Diatoms aren't too bad an not getting worse. Even the skimmer has settled down.FTS 1 Month 4 Days (Day 6 for animals)Couple of random photos 7 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 damn you have a neon dotty back and a red hawk fish? That is some mean live stock. How do they do with your inverts and other fish? Quote Link to comment
Tinpanva Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 Shrimp really don't work out well in there, the hawk took out the fire shrimp couple days ago. Inverts do fine. It's a shame about the shrimp, he was a cool cat, would eat out of my hand. He's been living in my QT for about a year. Thought I was doing him a favor moving to a bigger house and all. As far as everyone else getting along, the 2 clowns are blissfully happy wherever they are, life is a constant party for them, until I stick my hand in the tank that is. Little shits. The six line likes to chase the dotty back sometimes, but when he does the hawk will chase him so it keeps him in line. All in all, everyone gets along. 1 Quote Link to comment
markalot Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Missed the start on here. There's that damn beer again, and again I have none. Keep us updated! 1 Quote Link to comment
Tinpanva Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 If it makes you feel any better, that particular beer is long gone. Of course it has been replaced by many others that look just like it. lol 1 Quote Link to comment
ReeferReefer Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 So what is your fish stocking plan with this? Quote Link to comment
Tinpanva Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 The tank currently has 2 clowns, the hawkfish, neon dottyback, the 6 line passed away from injuries suffered month or so ago. But I would like to replace him. Other than that I'd like a leopard wrasse, and a McCoskers Wrasse. After that, who knows, but I like the following, just need to do more reading; Mystery Wrasse, Flame Angelfish or coral beauty, Pearlescale butterfly or a whipfin fairy wrasse Quote Link to comment
Tinpanva Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 At the 2 month mark, algae is getting better, wasn't too bad but ugly as heck. To be expected with a new tank, glad that landmark is behing me. Some photos from today. SPS First Now some of my Zoas And chalices.... Last thing I have, well, it may be rated R. Snail is doing something nasty I think. 4 Quote Link to comment
Tinpanva Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 I think the skimmer is getting dialed in 3 Quote Link to comment
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