Grow out system? - Page 6

Frankie · 08-09-2008, 11:23 PM

WOW! I am impressed! No blood either

The key to a safe cut is a sharp blade.
This is becoming some project Doni, I am very impressed. The neighbors must think your a mad women! I like it

fatman · 08-10-2008, 12:28 AM

[quote=Woodstock;512118]Great info! Thank you

I have some of the pink and blue board in the garage.
Is this the blue board you speak of?
Yes that is the blue and pink board. Blue has ultra violet inhibitors and the pink does not.

Woodstock · 08-10-2008, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Frankie

WOW! I am impressed! No blood either

The key to a safe cut is a sharp blade.
This is becoming some project Doni, I am very impressed. The neighbors must think your a mad women! I like it

Haha~ Nope, no blood and only one splinter so far

Woodstock · 08-10-2008, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by fatman

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

Great info! Thank you

I have some of the pink and blue board in the garage.
Is this the blue board you speak of?

Yes that is the blue and pink board. Blue has ultra violet inhibitors and the pink does not.

Great! Thanks

Tonz of fun · 08-10-2008, 11:29 AM

Doni you should start a Woodstock fan club and charge 5 dollars. I will joing first! My wife asked me... "Why cant you do that" Thanks a lot you got me in trouble

Woodstock · 08-10-2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonz of fun

Doni you should start a Woodstock fan club and charge 5 dollars. I will joing first! My wife asked me... "Why cant you do that" Thanks a lot you got me in trouble

LOL~ Sorry

I did need help hoisting it up but now it is finished and secured

Once that was completed, I started working on the plumbing again. I removed the 2" drain system and changed out a few fittings.
Due to plumbing difficulties, I have decided to forego the wet-dry filter and just put the bioballs inside the 100 gal stock tank (I will slowly remove them later once the sandbed ages a bit.
I need to make yet another trip to Home Depot and trade a few fittings for different ones.... and to return the two shop lights I purchased. I was going to install those today but they require wiring

I am looking for a plug-n-play light fixture. I am cutting corners where ever I can

lcstorc · 08-10-2008, 05:35 PM

Good job. You are multi-talented.

Woodstock · 08-13-2008, 09:46 AM

I've ordered 4 - 400 watt heaters but hopefully will only need to use two. I will hook them up to my ReefKeeper Controller (geee... I just realized I need to order Heavy duty outlets for that too....) to keep the water temp stable.
I have called my electrician to come over and put in a seperate outlet just for the heaters.
I have now officially exceeded the budget alloted for this grow out system

blue_eyes53813 · 08-13-2008, 10:03 AM

Lookin Good Doni....

fatman · 08-13-2008, 08:21 PM

If you wish to save about half the cost of buying the heavy duty outlets you can make your own. Between a hardware store such as Home Depot and Radio shack you can readily obtain the parts. Save even mote money by using cords and plugs from old outlets. Here is a link with simple directions, including pictures. No soldering even required.
[ KB ] Expansion Block for Timers, and All Controllers - Saltcity Reef Forums

Another one by the same person, only using four outlets, is by link from the on-line site where they have the controller comparison chart. He soldered wires on this one as he added LED lights. Only the LED lights and the resistors used with them actually need to be soldered. The other connections can be easily done with solder less crimp on connectors like those used on his first box with two outlets. I will try to find the link and add it by editing this post.
Aquarium Controllers: DIY Projects

I made a panel with eight outlets where the outlets are actually installed into the front of a small circuit breaker panel with just one power cable going from it to the main circuit breaker panel. However this does not meet electrical codes. By codes the otlets and the relays would have to be in a seperate box that was attached to the circuit breaker panel. It also has small cords, one for each outlet that run to the timers, however they could just the same run to an existing controller power strip.

Mine just use standard telephone cables, however the cables to a power strip would of course need standard light weight power cables. It was a bit more complicated, but only because holes had to be cut for the outlets. The relays are the same. I buy mine online for $2.37 each versus Radio Shack at $10 each. Outlets can be purchased that fit in round holes allowing for holes either made with a hloe saw or with punchs sold at electrical supply houses.

SeahorseBT · 08-13-2008, 09:00 PM

Lookin' good. I can't wait to see them filled with fry.

GSELLERS · 08-13-2008, 10:06 PM

what day will you transfer the fry? and what will be your separation technique?

goldenmean · 08-21-2008, 08:42 PM

Hi Doni!
I was wondering how your grow out system is coming along.
Is it up and running yet?

Woodstock · 08-21-2008, 09:07 PM

Wow! Great info Fatman.

GSellers - I will use a large bowl and place them directly into the new tank keeping the bowl covered (dark). I am a long way from finishing the system and I don't think I'll get to work on it much this weekend either.

Goldenmean - I have drilled the 100 gal rubbermaid sump, installed the Iwaki pump and finished the return plumbing.
I still need to install permanent lighting and get a few drain fittings (had to special order them from a plumbing supply place-- 1" T's with a 'slip on the nose and threads on the horns'). Once those come in, the leak test can begin.
Ohhh... I also still need to get an electrician to wire a few circuits for it....and I will need to start getting the insulation figured out...

sandyc · 08-21-2008, 09:19 PM

Wow! That is going to be quite the system. I am impressed. I have made a promise to myself to keep to two baby tanks. I hope I am not lying to myself. LOL. The babies are just so darned cute. I can't wait to get home from work each night to see how they are doing.

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08-13-2008, 09:46 AM	#83 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Grow out system? I've ordered 4 - 400 watt heaters but hopefully will only need to use two. I will hook them up to my ReefKeeper Controller (geee... I just realized I need to order Heavy duty outlets for that too....) to keep the water temp stable. I have called my electrician to come over and put in a seperate outlet just for the heaters. I have now officially exceeded the budget alloted for this grow out system __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 8,024 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Grow out system? Lookin Good Doni.... __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

08-13-2008, 08:21 PM	#85 (permalink)
fatman Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alaska Posts: 552 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Grow out system? If you wish to save about half the cost of buying the heavy duty outlets you can make your own. Between a hardware store such as Home Depot and Radio shack you can readily obtain the parts. Save even mote money by using cords and plugs from old outlets. Here is a link with simple directions, including pictures. No soldering even required. [ KB ] Expansion Block for Timers, and All Controllers - Saltcity Reef Forums Another one by the same person, only using four outlets, is by link from the on-line site where they have the controller comparison chart. He soldered wires on this one as he added LED lights. Only the LED lights and the resistors used with them actually need to be soldered. The other connections can be easily done with solder less crimp on connectors like those used on his first box with two outlets. I will try to find the link and add it by editing this post. Aquarium Controllers: DIY Projects I made a panel with eight outlets where the outlets are actually installed into the front of a small circuit breaker panel with just one power cable going from it to the main circuit breaker panel. However this does not meet electrical codes. By codes the otlets and the relays would have to be in a seperate box that was attached to the circuit breaker panel. It also has small cords, one for each outlet that run to the timers, however they could just the same run to an existing controller power strip. Mine just use standard telephone cables, however the cables to a power strip would of course need standard light weight power cables. It was a bit more complicated, but only because holes had to be cut for the outlets. The relays are the same. I buy mine online for $2.37 each versus Radio Shack at $10 each. Outlets can be purchased that fit in round holes allowing for holes either made with a hloe saw or with punchs sold at electrical supply houses.

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SeahorseBT Golden Moray Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Libertyville, IL Posts: 2,279 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Grow out system? Lookin' good. I can't wait to see them filled with fry. __________________ -Blake My 34 Gallon Seahorse and Macro Tank-http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...acro-tank.html My 46 Gallon LPS Tank-http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-lps-tank.html My 120 Gallon Reef-http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...chronicle.html

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08-21-2008, 09:07 PM	#89 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Grow out system? Wow! Great info Fatman. GSellers - I will use a large bowl and place them directly into the new tank keeping the bowl covered (dark). I am a long way from finishing the system and I don't think I'll get to work on it much this weekend either. Goldenmean - I have drilled the 100 gal rubbermaid sump, installed the Iwaki pump and finished the return plumbing. I still need to install permanent lighting and get a few drain fittings (had to special order them from a plumbing supply place-- 1" T's with a 'slip on the nose and threads on the horns'). Once those come in, the leak test can begin. Ohhh... I also still need to get an electrician to wire a few circuits for it....and I will need to start getting the insulation figured out... __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

08-21-2008, 09:19 PM	#90 (permalink)
sandyc Torch coral Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 526 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Grow out system? Wow! That is going to be quite the system. I am impressed. I have made a promise to myself to keep to two baby tanks. I hope I am not lying to myself. LOL. The babies are just so darned cute. I can't wait to get home from work each night to see how they are doing. __________________ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...h-me-luck.html - my breeding adventure

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