~Woody's 120 Escapade~ - Page 3

lcstorc · 01-25-2007, 09:22 PM

I can't wait. This is almost as good as upgrading myself.
Why is every tank upgrade not complete until you have a cat, dog , or child in either the tank or the sump?

I am anxiously waiting for pics with everyone else.

Woodstock · 01-25-2007, 09:32 PM

Yes, it is high. But I do think the angle of the pic and the silicone alter the view. Chamber one is the refugium and the baffle holding back that water is 14" high... 2" below the tank's top line.

Dentoid · 01-25-2007, 09:35 PM

Looks great Doni. Giving me alot of ideas. You're the bestest!

Woodstock · 01-25-2007, 09:47 PM

I will say that calking the inside of the 2nd and 3rd bubble trap baffle was tough! I had to put the bead of calk first on the aquarium wall and then press the baffle up against it.

billyr98 · 01-25-2007, 10:14 PM

Good Work Doni!! Its fun though!! Silicone works great for a nice fingernail finish!

saltwaterfarm · 01-25-2007, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

Thanks

..you might be a Reef Addict if you enjoy pulling silicone from under your fingernails...

I like picking the super glue off... does that count? Oh wait, I am an addict

Great job Doni... coming together nicely!

Frankie · 01-25-2007, 11:12 PM

Awesome job Doni! I can tell a good seal when i see one. The edge wil be black. Im impressed! Orange juice is a good cure for the high BTW.

Two thumbs up

Woodstock · 01-25-2007, 11:30 PM

Thanks

It was my first DIY!

Using the Tank Water Volume Calculator I calculated that my 40 breeder sump will hold a total of 31 gallons. Not bad... but I wish I would have made the bubble traps higher so it would hold more. I could have made a stand for the asm g3. Still I am very happy with it!

billyr98 · 01-25-2007, 11:52 PM

are you modding the G3 at all.. the gate valve mod is easy and very good one!

bluespotjawfish · 01-26-2007, 12:02 AM

Enjoy your coffee made from saltwater. Good luck! Glad to see the kitty will help too!

Craig Manoukian · 01-26-2007, 12:31 AM

Tagging along to stay tuned!

Craig Manoukian · 01-26-2007, 12:34 AM

Slanted baffles, I think you may have started a trend!

BrothaWolf · 01-26-2007, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

Thanks

It was my first DIY!

Using the Tank Water Volume Calculator I calculated that my 40 breeder sump will hold a total of 31 gallons. Not bad... but I wish I would have made the bubble traps higher so it would hold more. I could have made a stand for the asm g3. Still I am very happy with it!

I hope you left enough room for backflow if your check valves fail....

Gina · 01-26-2007, 05:40 AM

Good job on your first DIY job!
I never thought about using tape to hold the panes. We used wood blocks.

Woodstock · 01-26-2007, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billyr98

are you modding the G3 at all.. the gate valve mod is easy and very good one!

Probably the gate valve mod but not the ricirculating mod.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brothawolf

I hope you left enough room for backflow if your check valves fail....

Yes Sir!

01-25-2007, 09:22 PM	#31 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,463 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ~Woody's 120 Escapade~ I can't wait. This is almost as good as upgrading myself. Why is every tank upgrade not complete until you have a cat, dog , or child in either the tank or the sump? I am anxiously waiting for pics with everyone else. __________________ 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.

01-25-2007, 09:32 PM	#32 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,857 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ~Woody's 120 Escapade~ Yes, it is high. But I do think the angle of the pic and the silicone alter the view. Chamber one is the refugium and the baffle holding back that water is 14" high... 2" below the tank's top line. __________________ ~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

01-25-2007, 09:35 PM	#33 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: ~Woody's 120 Escapade~ Looks great Doni. Giving me alot of ideas. You're the bestest! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

01-25-2007, 09:47 PM	#34 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,857 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ~Woody's 120 Escapade~ I will say that calking the inside of the 2nd and 3rd bubble trap baffle was tough! I had to put the bead of calk first on the aquarium wall and then press the baffle up against it. __________________ ~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

01-25-2007, 10:14 PM	#35 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,400 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ~Woody's 120 Escapade~ Good Work Doni!! Its fun though!! Silicone works great for a nice fingernail finish! __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

01-25-2007, 11:12 PM	#37 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 7,119 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ~Woody's 120 Escapade~ Awesome job Doni! I can tell a good seal when i see one. The edge wil be black. Im impressed! Orange juice is a good cure for the high BTW. Two thumbs up __________________ Bruce: Today's meeting is Step 5: Bring a fish friend. Everyone brought a fish friend? DIY=DO IT YOURSELF! If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

01-25-2007, 11:30 PM	#38 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,857 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ~Woody's 120 Escapade~ Thanks It was my first DIY! Using the Tank Water Volume Calculator I calculated that my 40 breeder sump will hold a total of 31 gallons. Not bad... but I wish I would have made the bubble traps higher so it would hold more. I could have made a stand for the asm g3. Still I am very happy with it! __________________ ~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

01-25-2007, 11:52 PM	#39 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,400 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ~Woody's 120 Escapade~ are you modding the G3 at all.. the gate valve mod is easy and very good one! __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

01-26-2007, 12:02 AM	#40 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,137 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: ~Woody's 120 Escapade~ Enjoy your coffee made from saltwater. Good luck! Glad to see the kitty will help too! __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

01-26-2007, 12:31 AM	#41 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,903 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ~Woody's 120 Escapade~ Tagging along to stay tuned! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

01-26-2007, 12:34 AM	#42 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,903 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ~Woody's 120 Escapade~ Slanted baffles, I think you may have started a trend! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

01-26-2007, 05:40 AM	#44 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,823 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: ~Woody's 120 Escapade~ Good job on your first DIY job! I never thought about using tape to hold the panes. We used wood blocks. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

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