New Tank build update - Page 2

jgking21 · 05-23-2009, 05:37 PM

Great Work Jim! The shells will look really cool, also look for some bleached corals. I've bleached a few of mine that have died and they make cool little decorations. Okay, as I'm typing this and looking back at your pictures, I keep walking into my living room. Can I use your Floating Hood Idea? I think I might have an idea for my corner tank.

Bagpiper Jim · 05-23-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jgking21

Great Work Jim! The shells will look really cool, also look for some bleached corals. I've bleached a few of mine that have died and they make cool little decorations. Okay, as I'm typing this and looking back at your pictures, I keep walking into my living room. Can I use your Floating Hood Idea? I think I might have an idea for my corner tank.

Sure I don't mind... I have also decided not to put hinges on the doors. I am going to attach the bead board slats to the 3/4 birch ply doors and attach the door panels to the front of the stand with magnets. That way I can pull them off and get them out of the way when I clean my sump. Well, headed over to visit the Rockler web page to order them now. Have a good one guys...

Jim

Nowellsy SNR · 05-25-2009, 06:06 AM

Wow looks great upto now good work

Adam Black · 05-26-2009, 12:31 AM

Wow I didn't even realize how close we were. If you need a hand with anything let me know.

Bagpiper Jim · 05-27-2009, 11:21 PM

Well, I start a 10 day vacation tomorrow and it is my plan to hit the shop first thing in the morning, satin the shelves and get everything varnished so I can get them back up on the wall Monday. I just fired off an email to the mill that is supposed to ship my beaded oak and asked them what the holdup was. I ordered it on May 6th and it still isn't here. I am starting to think they just planted the tree and they are waiting for it to grow. I had hoped to have water in the tank by the time I go back to work on June 7th. Oh well, I will keep my fingers crossed and we will see how it goes...

Jim

Adam Black · 05-28-2009, 01:19 AM

Jim find out when there shipping your trim and start mixing some saltwater

Bagpiper Jim · 05-28-2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Adam Black

Jim find out when there shipping your trim and start mixing some saltwater

I have decided I am going to start mixing the water as soon as I get the shelves done this weekend and get them mounted on the wall. I can put the beaded oak on at any time. This way I can at least start cycling the tank and getting it ready for some fish. Oh and thanks for the offer of corals but it is going to be some time before I am able to place anything like that in the tank. I want to be sure things are well established and that will be some months down the road.

Jim

lcstorc · 05-28-2009, 09:02 AM

I love the design. It is so neat and precise.
I wish I could do something like that, but in this house the shelves would be quickly covered with food and supplies.

Bagpiper Jim · 05-31-2009, 01:01 AM

Well, the trim on the stand, hood and shelves has been stained and varnished and remounted on the wall. I still haven't gotten my oak bead board. I am really going to give them a piece of my mind once it finally gets here. I sent them an email and and asked for an update and they still haven't responded. Anyway, I rinsed the dry sand this morning and placed it in the tank. I also started mixing salt and filling the tank with water this afternoon. I only got it about 3/4 full before I ran out of RO/DI water so I will have to let the 30 gallon storage barrel fill over night and top the tank and sump off in the morning and start the skimmer.

Even with all the rinsing of the sand it is still quite cloudy but I expect a few days with the skimmer should clear it up. My dry rock hasn't arrived yet but I expect it will be here Monday. I was going to go down to the LFS and pick up about 40 pounds of live rock tomorrow but I thought I better ask before I do that. Will it be OK to put the live rock in the tank while the water is so cloudy or should I wait until it clears up?

Filling the tank

Thanks, Jim

Clownfish518 · 05-31-2009, 01:08 AM

Anthony Calfo recommends not to rinse aragonite sand. The dust, while not pretty, is good for the tank, and will actually dissolve and adding to the buffer system. Its called milk btw. Very beneficial

Per Anthony

Also ..This stuff is VERY milky...is this milk the same stuff they sell at the LFS called Arag-milk?
<all the same, yes>
Is it any good for anything like a buffer solution?
<yes... excellent, and the reason why it should not be rinsed. Just wet it in advance to dampen/saturate it... put it in an empty tank... fill slowly... distribute water flow effectively, and never worry abut a milky tank

Bagpiper Jim · 05-31-2009, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clownfish518

Anthony Calfo recommends not to rinse aragonite sand. The dust, while not pretty, is good for the tank, and will actually dissolve and adding to the buffer system. Its called milk btw. Very beneficial

Per Anthony

Also ..This stuff is VERY milky...is this milk the same stuff they sell at the LFS called Arag-milk?
<all the same, yes>
Is it any good for anything like a buffer solution?
<yes... excellent, and the reason why it should not be rinsed. Just wet it in advance to dampen/saturate it... put it in an empty tank... fill slowly... distribute water flow effectively, and never worry abut a milky tank

Oops... I have one more bag so I will just wet it and add it to the tank. I must have had 10 people tell me to rinse it...

Jim

Clownfish518 · 05-31-2009, 01:19 AM

Oh I know. People are very used to rinsing sand and it is very unsightly. But like micro bubbles. Sometimes what we like and what is good are not the same.

But nothing is harmed. Just didn't want you to worry.

Besides, you can rinse that stuff 20 times and it still comes out. I know, I have done it too

Bagpiper Jim · 05-31-2009, 11:46 AM

Well, it is finally full. The skimmer is working overtime but it seems to be doing a good job. The auto fill works great and I was able to adjust the return flow so that the overflow is no longer making a huge sucking sound every 3 seconds. I will give it a few days to let the water clear up and I will go down and pick up some live rock and get it in the tank. Hopefully I can get it to cycle over the next couple of weeks so I can get a few fish in it. Now if I can just get my oak beadboard...

Jim

1ofManyNguyens · 05-31-2009, 11:53 AM

Jim the tank is looking amazing! We both started our 90s around the same time and now i am nowhere close to you! Great job!

jgking21 · 05-31-2009, 12:07 PM

Looks good Jim!

05-23-2009, 05:37 PM	#16 (permalink)
jgking21 Neon dottyback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 674 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tank build update Great Work Jim! The shells will look really cool, also look for some bleached corals. I've bleached a few of mine that have died and they make cool little decorations. Okay, as I'm typing this and looking back at your pictures, I keep walking into my living room. Can I use your Floating Hood Idea? I think I might have an idea for my corner tank. __________________ They call me "JUICE"! Will work for Corals! Juice's 54 Corner Reef Juice's 25 Gallon Reef

05-25-2009, 06:06 AM	#18 (permalink)
Nowellsy SNR Elegance coral Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Preston UK Posts: 1,199 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New Tank build update Wow looks great upto now good work __________________ *Anthony Proud UK Based RSM 250 Owner* *Red Sea Max 250 Started 9/5/09 24kg Indonesian Live Rock, Tunze Stream 6065 Powerhead, D-D DC300 Chiller with external pump.....Vortech MP40 Coming for Xmas* *My Tank threadTake a look have a Nosey***

05-26-2009, 12:31 AM	#19 (permalink)
Adam Black Plate Coral Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA Posts: 729 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tank build update Wow I didn't even realize how close we were. If you need a hand with anything let me know. __________________ 65G RR,2-250 Aquamedic pendents(Hamilton 14k DE) with 2 Vho supplements fired with IC440.29g sump. Octo extreme 200 skimmer,Mag 7 return, 2 Maxi 1200 with 2200gph mods.

05-27-2009, 11:21 PM	#20 (permalink)
Bagpiper Jim Limpet Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fresno Ca. Posts: 146 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New Tank build update Well, I start a 10 day vacation tomorrow and it is my plan to hit the shop first thing in the morning, satin the shelves and get everything varnished so I can get them back up on the wall Monday. I just fired off an email to the mill that is supposed to ship my beaded oak and asked them what the holdup was. I ordered it on May 6th and it still isn't here. I am starting to think they just planted the tree and they are waiting for it to grow. I had hoped to have water in the tank by the time I go back to work on June 7th. Oh well, I will keep my fingers crossed and we will see how it goes... Jim __________________ Equipment line up: - 90 gallon Aqueon tank with Megaflow overflow - Finnex 48” light, HQI 150W x 2 + T5 HO 54w x 2 - Vertex IN-100 protein skimmer - Danner Mag-Drive Supreme 9.5 return pump, 950 gph - 2 Hydor Koralia 4 circ. Pumps/powerhead, 1200 gph - Ocean Wave five stage 75 gpd RO/DI with 30 gallon storage - Autotopoff.com double switch controller (low voltage) top off at sump. - 30 gallon DIY sump - PhosBan reactor with Eheim Compact 600 pump

05-28-2009, 01:19 AM	#21 (permalink)
Adam Black Plate Coral Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA Posts: 729 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tank build update Jim find out when there shipping your trim and start mixing some saltwater __________________ 65G RR,2-250 Aquamedic pendents(Hamilton 14k DE) with 2 Vho supplements fired with IC440.29g sump. Octo extreme 200 skimmer,Mag 7 return, 2 Maxi 1200 with 2200gph mods.

05-28-2009, 09:02 AM	#23 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,433 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New Tank build update I love the design. It is so neat and precise. I wish I could do something like that, but in this house the shelves would be quickly covered with food and supplies. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

05-31-2009, 01:01 AM	#24 (permalink)
Bagpiper Jim Limpet Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fresno Ca. Posts: 146 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New Tank build update Well, the trim on the stand, hood and shelves has been stained and varnished and remounted on the wall. I still haven't gotten my oak bead board. I am really going to give them a piece of my mind once it finally gets here. I sent them an email and and asked for an update and they still haven't responded. Anyway, I rinsed the dry sand this morning and placed it in the tank. I also started mixing salt and filling the tank with water this afternoon. I only got it about 3/4 full before I ran out of RO/DI water so I will have to let the 30 gallon storage barrel fill over night and top the tank and sump off in the morning and start the skimmer. Even with all the rinsing of the sand it is still quite cloudy but I expect a few days with the skimmer should clear it up. My dry rock hasn't arrived yet but I expect it will be here Monday. I was going to go down to the LFS and pick up about 40 pounds of live rock tomorrow but I thought I better ask before I do that. Will it be OK to put the live rock in the tank while the water is so cloudy or should I wait until it clears up? Filling the tank Thanks, Jim __________________ Equipment line up: - 90 gallon Aqueon tank with Megaflow overflow - Finnex 48” light, HQI 150W x 2 + T5 HO 54w x 2 - Vertex IN-100 protein skimmer - Danner Mag-Drive Supreme 9.5 return pump, 950 gph - 2 Hydor Koralia 4 circ. Pumps/powerhead, 1200 gph - Ocean Wave five stage 75 gpd RO/DI with 30 gallon storage - Autotopoff.com double switch controller (low voltage) top off at sump. - 30 gallon DIY sump - PhosBan reactor with Eheim Compact 600 pump

05-31-2009, 01:08 AM	#25 (permalink)
Clownfish518 Razorback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bentonville, Arkansas Posts: 1,542 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tank build update Anthony Calfo recommends not to rinse aragonite sand. The dust, while not pretty, is good for the tank, and will actually dissolve and adding to the buffer system. Its called milk btw. Very beneficial Per Anthony Also ..This stuff is VERY milky...is this milk the same stuff they sell at the LFS called Arag-milk? <all the same, yes> Is it any good for anything like a buffer solution? <yes... excellent, and the reason why it should not be rinsed. Just wet it in advance to dampen/saturate it... put it in an empty tank... fill slowly... distribute water flow effectively, and never worry abut a milky tank __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda praeter necessitatem - William of Ockham

05-31-2009, 01:19 AM	#27 (permalink)
Clownfish518 Razorback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bentonville, Arkansas Posts: 1,542 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tank build update Oh I know. People are very used to rinsing sand and it is very unsightly. But like micro bubbles. Sometimes what we like and what is good are not the same. But nothing is harmed. Just didn't want you to worry. Besides, you can rinse that stuff 20 times and it still comes out. I know, I have done it too __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda praeter necessitatem - William of Ockham

05-31-2009, 11:46 AM	#28 (permalink)
Bagpiper Jim Limpet Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fresno Ca. Posts: 146 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New Tank build update Well, it is finally full. The skimmer is working overtime but it seems to be doing a good job. The auto fill works great and I was able to adjust the return flow so that the overflow is no longer making a huge sucking sound every 3 seconds. I will give it a few days to let the water clear up and I will go down and pick up some live rock and get it in the tank. Hopefully I can get it to cycle over the next couple of weeks so I can get a few fish in it. Now if I can just get my oak beadboard... Jim __________________ Equipment line up: - 90 gallon Aqueon tank with Megaflow overflow - Finnex 48” light, HQI 150W x 2 + T5 HO 54w x 2 - Vertex IN-100 protein skimmer - Danner Mag-Drive Supreme 9.5 return pump, 950 gph - 2 Hydor Koralia 4 circ. Pumps/powerhead, 1200 gph - Ocean Wave five stage 75 gpd RO/DI with 30 gallon storage - Autotopoff.com double switch controller (low voltage) top off at sump. - 30 gallon DIY sump - PhosBan reactor with Eheim Compact 600 pump

05-31-2009, 11:53 AM	#29 (permalink)
1ofManyNguyens Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 491 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tank build update Jim the tank is looking amazing! We both started our 90s around the same time and now i am nowhere close to you! Great job! __________________ Toan 20gal reef 10gal DIY sump Current USA T5 HO lighting AquaC Remora HOB skimmer 20lbs LR 20lbs LS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 90Gal in the works...

05-31-2009, 12:07 PM	#30 (permalink)
jgking21 Neon dottyback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 674 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tank build update Looks good Jim! __________________ They call me "JUICE"! Will work for Corals! Juice's 54 Corner Reef Juice's 25 Gallon Reef

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