Howdy

Reefwerks · 01-16-2008, 06:09 PM

My name is Don. Most of the folks that know me, know me as DonW on the other forums. I'm the gizomo guy and build everthing, mostly a bunch of experimental non useful reef gizmos. I'm a artisian woodworker and own a auto repair shop since you cant make a living selling high end furniture now days.
Ive been in the hobby for a long time and am into chemistry and expeimentaion. I have a new diy zeroedge aquarium about 55 gallons. This is a down size for me but has been fun to build and it was time for a change from the norm. Thats about it thanks for having me.

Don

lcstorc · 01-16-2008, 06:13 PM

Welcome to RS!
How about some pics?
We always love pics and your tank sounds very interresting.

boozeman · 01-16-2008, 06:15 PM

as Lynn pointed out...we love pics here

AQTCJAK · 01-16-2008, 06:17 PM

Welcome Aboard

Reefwerks · 01-16-2008, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lcstorc

Welcome to RS!
How about some pics?
We always love pics and your tank sounds very interresting.

Right at the moment I'm without a camera but I have a picture of my sump.

Woodstock · 01-16-2008, 06:23 PM

Welcome Don

We would love to see pics of your zeroedge 55 gal!

framerguy · 01-16-2008, 06:23 PM

Welcome to RS!! Is that sump made of wood?

Woodstock · 01-16-2008, 06:23 PM

...show us your sump! I'm actually working on my 3rd one

and will take all the pointers I can get

Reefwerks · 01-16-2008, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by framerguy

Welcome to RS!! Is that sump made of wood?

Not really its 3/8 cell cast acrylic it covered in 3/16 hand cut padauk veneers. The long back section is the intake from the tank. The two holes on the left are for twin tunze 9010 skimmers and the hole on the right houses all the tanks electrical along with reeflo dart pump.

Don

tbittner · 01-16-2008, 09:09 PM

Wow! Sounds like a lot of flow for a zero edge. I envision it gushing up and over the edge and making a big mess.

I'm really interested in seeing pics of the tank and to see how you have it all plumbed. When you get your camera back, of course.

Oh yeah! Welcome to RS!

Reefwerks · 01-16-2008, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbittner

Wow! Sounds like a lot of flow for a zero edge. I envision it gushing up and over the edge and making a big mess.

Oh yeah! Welcome to RS!

Thanks,

Flow is one of the few common misconceptions concerning the zeroedge.

To little flow causes more problems than to much.

Don

SaltwaterGeek · 01-16-2008, 10:01 PM

Welcome to RS! How do you like that zeroedge? I loved the look of the tank, but I wasn't crazy on the quality of the stand? Whats your take on it, and how if any, do you think it can be improved?

Thanks,
Chris

Reefwerks · 01-16-2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by LivingTheDream

Welcome to RS! How do you like that zeroedge? I loved the look of the tank, but I wasn't crazy on the quality of the stand? Whats your take on it, and how if any, do you think it can be improved?

Thanks,
Chris

Mine is diy so I really couldnt say. I think they will go on a regular stand if you wanted. Here is one of the construction pics of my stand. The box is one of the drain boxes. I'll be getting a new camera soon and will post some real pics.

Dentoid · 01-16-2008, 11:37 PM

We like reefgeeks like you!

Techno-Vicki · 01-17-2008, 12:06 AM

Welcome~ PIcs of the zeroedge please

01-16-2008, 06:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Reefwerks Midas Blenny Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 112 View Gallery Karma Komment	Howdy My name is Don. Most of the folks that know me, know me as DonW on the other forums. I'm the gizomo guy and build everthing, mostly a bunch of experimental non useful reef gizmos. I'm a artisian woodworker and own a auto repair shop since you cant make a living selling high end furniture now days. Ive been in the hobby for a long time and am into chemistry and expeimentaion. I have a new diy zeroedge aquarium about 55 gallons. This is a down size for me but has been fun to build and it was time for a change from the norm. Thats about it thanks for having me. Don

01-16-2008, 06:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,003 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Howdy Welcome to RS! How about some pics? We always love pics and your tank sounds very interresting. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,260 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Howdy Welcome Don We would love to see pics of your zeroedge 55 gal! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My QT/Hospital Tank* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

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Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,260 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Howdy ...show us your sump! I'm actually working on my 3rd one and will take all the pointers I can get __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My QT/Hospital Tank* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

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tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Howdy Wow! Sounds like a lot of flow for a zero edge. I envision it gushing up and over the edge and making a big mess. I'm really interested in seeing pics of the tank and to see how you have it all plumbed. When you get your camera back, of course. Oh yeah! Welcome to RS! __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

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