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Reelheel · 11-13-2005, 09:36 AM

The four-sided overflow chamber w/ 1.5" drain:

Reelheel · 11-13-2005, 09:37 AM

And the two holes for my returns on the opposite ends:

Woodstock · 11-13-2005, 10:34 PM

WoW! That's big! Lots of growing space in there~ I'll have to check out your set up next time I visit Brian & Kim.

brian_e · 11-13-2005, 11:07 PM

I can tell i dont get on here as much i didnt even see this post till tonight

Newt · 11-14-2005, 01:30 PM

Your setup is sweet!

More pictures!

Reelheel · 11-14-2005, 07:39 PM

Thanks for the encouragement guys. JK, I wish I had more pics...no more progress as of yet. I did take some preliminary measurements for the suspended rack that will hold the light mover, but I haven't finalized on a design yet. I'm hoping to get most of that done this week. Then once I get the light system up I can set the tank into position on the stand.
I'll be sure to post pics when I have something worth posting LOL.

Reelheel · 11-14-2005, 07:41 PM

Woodstock, you're welcome anytime. My wife and I (and our two babies) are here usually on the weekends, unless we travel up to Chapel Hill to visit family.

Reelheel · 11-14-2005, 07:47 PM

Just to clarify...Here's our babies:

Elsie is on the left, and Annabelle on the right.

Reelheel · 12-08-2005, 09:07 PM

OK, got a little update.
I've finally got some water in the new prop tank...got the salt mixing now. I've done most of the plumbing, the rest will be completed soon. I've finished building the suspended rack that will hold my lighting, and I've temporarily installed my new Tunze streams into the tank to help mix the salt in. THESE PUMPS ROCK. I'm waiting on a last-minute order from Marine Depot to arrive with the last few parts, and we'll be fully operational very soon!
I hope to have some living corals in the tank within a week. Can't wait!

Woodstock · 12-08-2005, 10:10 PM

LOL!! Your 'babies' are adorable!

Craig Manoukian · 12-09-2005, 12:11 AM

Way sweet, how is your center brace holding up? Thanks for keeping us posted!

Reelheel · 12-11-2005, 11:07 AM

The two braces aren't even a factor. This tank is so rigid I don't see any flexing at all as of yet. The tank isn't quite full yet...I'll get the last of the bulkheads tomorrow so I'll be able to complete the plumbing and fill it all the way up. I don't see any problems at all, though...I don't think the braces will even be tested, because the tank isn't bowing any so far.

Gina · 12-11-2005, 11:18 AM

Your Paps are adorable! I love those dogs!
Your frag tank is looking good!

I think I see a Flame Hawk...how is he for the aquarium? I saw one at the LFS that I thought was intersting. I've heard that you shouldn't keep them with small shrimp but, is it ok with larger ones?

Reelheel · 12-11-2005, 11:24 AM

Hey Gina,
Thanks for the compliments...I'm very proud of the dogs (and the frag tank LOL)
I absolutely LOVE my flame hawk...I have a long-nosed hawk too...he's in the same pic...
My hawk is a model citizen...I have seen some hawks pick on inverts pretty bad, but mine seems to be OK. I would recommend to try to find a smaller one if you can, so maybe he won't be so prone to attacking shrimp, etc.
These fish have the greatest personalities; they just perch on the rocks/corals and look at you with those googly eyes!

Reelheel · 12-11-2005, 11:25 AM

Oh yeah, and I'd definitely try to add ANY shrimp to the tank BEFORE the hawkfish, this way he might not mistake the new addition as dinner.
HTH

11-13-2005, 09:36 AM	#31 (permalink)
Reelheel Midas Blenny Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ayden, NC Posts: 94 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello All The four-sided overflow chamber w/ 1.5" drain:

11-13-2005, 09:37 AM	#32 (permalink)
Reelheel Midas Blenny Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ayden, NC Posts: 94 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello All And the two holes for my returns on the opposite ends:

11-13-2005, 10:34 PM	#33 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,558 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello All WoW! That's big! Lots of growing space in there~ I'll have to check out your set up next time I visit Brian & Kim. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~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

11-13-2005, 11:07 PM	#34 (permalink)
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11-14-2005, 01:30 PM	#35 (permalink)
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11-14-2005, 07:39 PM	#36 (permalink)
Reelheel Midas Blenny Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ayden, NC Posts: 94 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello All Thanks for the encouragement guys. JK, I wish I had more pics...no more progress as of yet. I did take some preliminary measurements for the suspended rack that will hold the light mover, but I haven't finalized on a design yet. I'm hoping to get most of that done this week. Then once I get the light system up I can set the tank into position on the stand. I'll be sure to post pics when I have something worth posting LOL.

11-14-2005, 07:41 PM	#37 (permalink)
Reelheel Midas Blenny Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ayden, NC Posts: 94 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello All Woodstock, you're welcome anytime. My wife and I (and our two babies) are here usually on the weekends, unless we travel up to Chapel Hill to visit family.

11-14-2005, 07:47 PM	#38 (permalink)
Reelheel Midas Blenny Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ayden, NC Posts: 94 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello All Just to clarify...Here's our babies: Elsie is on the left, and Annabelle on the right.

12-08-2005, 09:07 PM	#39 (permalink)
Reelheel Midas Blenny Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ayden, NC Posts: 94 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello All OK, got a little update. I've finally got some water in the new prop tank...got the salt mixing now. I've done most of the plumbing, the rest will be completed soon. I've finished building the suspended rack that will hold my lighting, and I've temporarily installed my new Tunze streams into the tank to help mix the salt in. THESE PUMPS ROCK. I'm waiting on a last-minute order from Marine Depot to arrive with the last few parts, and we'll be fully operational very soon! I hope to have some living corals in the tank within a week. Can't wait!

12-08-2005, 10:10 PM	#40 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,558 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello All LOL!! Your 'babies' are adorable! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~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

12-09-2005, 12:11 AM	#41 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,589 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello All Way sweet, how is your center brace holding up? Thanks for keeping us posted! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

12-11-2005, 11:07 AM	#42 (permalink)
Reelheel Midas Blenny Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ayden, NC Posts: 94 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello All The two braces aren't even a factor. This tank is so rigid I don't see any flexing at all as of yet. The tank isn't quite full yet...I'll get the last of the bulkheads tomorrow so I'll be able to complete the plumbing and fill it all the way up. I don't see any problems at all, though...I don't think the braces will even be tested, because the tank isn't bowing any so far.

12-11-2005, 11:18 AM	#43 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,764 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello All Your Paps are adorable! I love those dogs! Your frag tank is looking good! I think I see a Flame Hawk...how is he for the aquarium? I saw one at the LFS that I thought was intersting. I've heard that you shouldn't keep them with small shrimp but, is it ok with larger ones? __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

12-11-2005, 11:24 AM	#44 (permalink)
Reelheel Midas Blenny Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ayden, NC Posts: 94 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello All Hey Gina, Thanks for the compliments...I'm very proud of the dogs (and the frag tank LOL) I absolutely LOVE my flame hawk...I have a long-nosed hawk too...he's in the same pic... My hawk is a model citizen...I have seen some hawks pick on inverts pretty bad, but mine seems to be OK. I would recommend to try to find a smaller one if you can, so maybe he won't be so prone to attacking shrimp, etc. These fish have the greatest personalities; they just perch on the rocks/corals and look at you with those googly eyes!

12-11-2005, 11:25 AM	#45 (permalink)
Reelheel Midas Blenny Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ayden, NC Posts: 94 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello All Oh yeah, and I'd definitely try to add ANY shrimp to the tank BEFORE the hawkfish, this way he might not mistake the new addition as dinner. HTH

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