Mike's 20 cube build thread

flricordia · 08-23-2007, 08:09 PM

Turned my 20 cube into swiss cheese. 1" overflow to 10 gl fuge, 1/2 return by Maxijet 1200, closed loop. I went with the new Marineland 220 canister filter instead of the marinsland 350. The 350 seemed a little too much flow. There is an extra hole so later I might use the 350 and return by 2 holes, but I think this will work well. Also using an AC 70 so the water movement seems plenty.
Lighting is due in tomarrow. Ordered an electronic 175wt ballast and a 175 wt 15k XM. Will be doing a DIY pendant, pics to come. Right now using Coralife 96wt quad as I sold my 70wt DIY 14k 70wt MH the other day.
Added another 20# bag of sand to the 20# that was in the 14gl and ended up with a 4" DSB/ But the new tiger pistol should be happy. Already has an extensive tunnel.

DrHank · 08-24-2007, 10:51 AM

Looks great Mike. Are you using the Magnum for the closed loop? What are you using for a return pump? Although it may be dangerous to tell me, I've still got a 29 gallon that's not in use right now.

DrHank · 08-24-2007, 10:53 AM

Come to think, I've got a 175w MH retro that isn't in use too. Hmmmmm!

AQTCJAK · 08-24-2007, 12:23 PM

Nice work

flricordia · 08-25-2007, 10:32 PM

Got my lighting but it is jury rigged for now till I can make soem final cuts on the hood so I won't show it now. It isn't anything great though, just a box pendant with an XM 15k 175wt.
I have to be acrefula nd keep an eye on the yumas as they are not used to this high a lighting.
Here are a few pics of the corals. Sorry, I just like to show them off and nothing to do tonight. Crappy pics, drink a few buds and they will look better.

flricordia · 08-25-2007, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DrHank

Looks great Mike. Are you using the Magnum for the closed loop? What are you using for a return pump? Although it may be dangerous to tell me, I've still got a 29 gallon that's not in use right now.

Pulled it and put in a magnum 220. The flow was too strong witht the 350.

Wish I knew you had a 175 retro. I could have taked you out of it and saved me some $.

Dentoid · 08-25-2007, 10:36 PM

Mike I don't think you have enough in there. Have a little water with your reef!

JKing, I love it!

addicted · 08-26-2007, 01:17 AM

Gosh, your tank looks BEAUTIFUL! I only wish I had the talent to make mine look that good! I've only drank one bud too so my train of thought is still clear!

flricordia · 08-26-2007, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by addicted

Gosh, your tank looks BEAUTIFUL! I only wish I had the talent to make mine look that good! I've only drank one bud too so my train of thought is still clear!

No talent. I cheat. I allowed the rock and initial sand to cure for 2 months before adding any livestock and I use Fostersmith phospur pads and water changes with Reef Crystals. I tryed Instant Ocean for a time, but results were poor.
Also I have a large chaeto fuge only one 1" fish, 1 pistol shrimp for sand maint. and 1 small astrea snail, so bio-load is low. Probably wouldn't be doing as good if I had more fish.

Melanie · 08-26-2007, 06:33 AM

Beautfiul!

hma · 08-26-2007, 06:36 AM

Wonderfull Mike....

flricordia · 09-03-2007, 10:48 PM

Some pics of zoanthids. I don't know what they are all called. A couple I know.
Just got these the other day. I like all red colored zoanthids best.

I bought these as Atomics a while back. They are growing about average.

Some of my favorites. LRS gave me a couple of polyps and they have started to take off.

Don't know the name. I have about 3-4 frags of these all with slight color variations.

Blaah! How did these greens get in here? Notice the zoanthids below the Green Dragon Eyes. I think they are called Mean Greens.

DrHank · 09-03-2007, 10:52 PM

Ok Mike, since you don't like the greens you can give them to me. They will contrast nicely with my Pink Panthers. Just LMK.

08-23-2007, 08:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
flricordia Just Mike for short Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pensacola FL Posts: 595 View Gallery Karma Komment	Mike's 20 cube build thread Turned my 20 cube into swiss cheese. 1" overflow to 10 gl fuge, 1/2 return by Maxijet 1200, closed loop. I went with the new Marineland 220 canister filter instead of the marinsland 350. The 350 seemed a little too much flow. There is an extra hole so later I might use the 350 and return by 2 holes, but I think this will work well. Also using an AC 70 so the water movement seems plenty. Lighting is due in tomarrow. Ordered an electronic 175wt ballast and a 175 wt 15k XM. Will be doing a DIY pendant, pics to come. Right now using Coralife 96wt quad as I sold my 70wt DIY 14k 70wt MH the other day. Added another 20# bag of sand to the 20# that was in the 14gl and ended up with a 4" DSB/ But the new tiger pistol should be happy. Already has an extensive tunnel.

08-24-2007, 10:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,284 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Mike's 20 cube build thread Looks great Mike. Are you using the Magnum for the closed loop? What are you using for a return pump? Although it may be dangerous to tell me, I've still got a 29 gallon that's not in use right now. __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

08-24-2007, 10:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,284 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Mike's 20 cube build thread Come to think, I've got a 175w MH retro that isn't in use too. Hmmmmm! __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

08-24-2007, 12:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,224 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Mike's 20 cube build thread Nice work __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

08-25-2007, 10:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
flricordia Just Mike for short Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pensacola FL Posts: 595 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Mike's 20 cube build thread Got my lighting but it is jury rigged for now till I can make soem final cuts on the hood so I won't show it now. It isn't anything great though, just a box pendant with an XM 15k 175wt. I have to be acrefula nd keep an eye on the yumas as they are not used to this high a lighting. Here are a few pics of the corals. Sorry, I just like to show them off and nothing to do tonight. Crappy pics, drink a few buds and they will look better. Last edited by flricordia : 08-26-2007 at 05:52 AM.

08-25-2007, 10:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,289 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Mike's 20 cube build thread Mike I don't think you have enough in there. Have a little water with your reef! JKing, I love it! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

08-26-2007, 01:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
addicted Fire Coral Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 64 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Mike's 20 cube build thread Gosh, your tank looks BEAUTIFUL! I only wish I had the talent to make mine look that good! I've only drank one bud too so my train of thought is still clear!

08-26-2007, 06:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
Melanie Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 2,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Mike's 20 cube build thread Beautfiul! __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

08-26-2007, 06:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
hma Golden Moray Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 2,208 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Mike's 20 cube build thread Wonderfull Mike.... __________________ Heinz Luck is a good health and a bad memory (Albert Schweitzer) Balling Method : Balling +Plus Video : Centropyge potteri Tools : Balling Calculator My Chronicle and ReefDreams HM-Aquarium Photo Calendar 2008 "IF SHARKS DIE, THE SEA DIES"

09-03-2007, 10:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
flricordia Just Mike for short Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pensacola FL Posts: 595 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Mike's 20 cube build thread Some pics of zoanthids. I don't know what they are all called. A couple I know. Just got these the other day. I like all red colored zoanthids best. I bought these as Atomics a while back. They are growing about average. Some of my favorites. LRS gave me a couple of polyps and they have started to take off. Don't know the name. I have about 3-4 frags of these all with slight color variations. Blaah! How did these greens get in here? Notice the zoanthids below the Green Dragon Eyes. I think they are called Mean Greens. __________________ 75 gl corallimorpharian/zoanthid tank http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/data/8473121807-med.jpg

09-03-2007, 10:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,284 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Mike's 20 cube build thread Ok Mike, since you don't like the greens you can give them to me. They will contrast nicely with my Pink Panthers. Just LMK. __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

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