~Woody's 120 Escapade~ - Page 5

bluespotjawfish · 01-27-2007, 06:45 PM

Hope all is transferring well. How did the pump work out?

aquaman3680 · 01-27-2007, 06:56 PM

The sump looks great!!! Hope all goes well for you in the 120!

Good luck

Matt

blue_eyes53813 · 01-27-2007, 07:15 PM

Hey Woody? Hows it going??? Cant waite for pictures....

Woodstock · 01-27-2007, 08:41 PM

I have the stand/canopy and tank now!

HOWEVER, the stand and canopy will need to be refinished before it is ready. They are well made but the stain needs redoing. I think I will replace the hinges and add some molding too. Those things will keep me busy until I get the plumbing kits for the overflows... I was surprised that the AGA overflow plumbing kits were not in the tank. I thought they were included.... I will call the LFS tomorrow.

Here it is! Patiently waiting

JFK_Jr · 01-27-2007, 08:57 PM

Sweet... must feel like Christmas all over again!

I see your stand is completely enclosed... I would consider venting the back of it before placing it in it's final resting place. When I had my stand built, I specified an open back. That's one of the reasons I can run chiller-less in South FL. It also helps me with my Kalkwasser top-off, as the evaporation rate due to the added ventilation allows me to dose the necessary amount of Kalk needed to keep up with my stonies calcium demand.

Woodstock · 01-27-2007, 09:02 PM

It is open in the back. I guess the angle of the pic makes it look closed in.

JFK_Jr · 01-27-2007, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

It is open in the back. I guess the angle of the pic makes it look closed in.

Oh... I see it now

One other thing I did with my stand to protect it from SW was to line it with a rubber lining that Home depot sells. They sell it by the foot off a big roll.

billyr98 · 01-27-2007, 09:14 PM

Looks almost Ready Doni!!! Good Luck... how long till the transfer?

Woodstock · 01-27-2007, 09:36 PM

I am not sure, next weekend I hope.

danfish · 01-27-2007, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

I have the stand/canopy and tank now!

HOWEVER, the stand and canopy will need to be refinished before it is ready. They are well made but the stain needs redoing. I think I will replace the hinges and add some molding too. Those things will keep me busy until I get the plumbing kits for the overflows... I was surprised that the AGA overflow plumbing kits were not in the tank. I thought they were included.... I will call the LFS tomorrow.

Here it is! Patiently waiting

i have the same exact tank and i know for sure the overflow kit dosent come with the tank, unless you made a deal with ur LFS that is included with the price. i made the same mistake with mine and i had to pay an extra $100 ($50 each) for them. good luck, everything is looking good

BTW if you dont mine, how much did you pay for ur tank (tank only) i paid $580 plus $100 for over flow kit ($680 total) and i think thats on the high side, did u pay that much?

cioutlaw · 01-27-2007, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danfish

i have the same exact tank and i know for sure the overflow kit dosent come with the tank, unless you made a deal with ur LFS that is included with the price. i made the same mistake with mine and i had to pay an extra $100 ($50 each) for them. good luck, everything is looking good

BTW if you dont mine, how much did you pay for ur tank (tank only) i paid $580 plus $100 for over flow kit ($680 total) and i think thats on the high side, did u pay that much?

I have the same 120 AGA tank & had the overflows drilled special location & still paid $490 at the LFS, had to wait 3 months for it although & yes the overflow kits were separate.

Woodstock · 01-27-2007, 11:10 PM

Thanks guys. I will order those tomorrow.

Woodstock · 01-27-2007, 11:17 PM

My Reeflo Tarpon Sequence pump will not fit. It is too wide. I failed to take into account the bracing inside the stand. There are 2x4's that reduce the usable length inside the stand so I would need 4" more to get the sump and return pump to fit

I have only 7" of width and 20" front-to-back to work with. Any ideas which external pump to get?

It will need to pump approx 1,100 at 7' head.

aquaman3680 · 01-27-2007, 11:19 PM

At the fish store that I worked at we sold the overflow kits seperatly... I guess we had to order them seperate... I don't know why though. As for a pump you could use a quiet one. Works great for me

Matt

Frankie · 01-27-2007, 11:21 PM

Cool Doni! i'm so excited for you!I like the set up with the canopy. Easy in and out. Have fun with the lighting and if you need any help or advice just call!

01-27-2007, 06:45 PM	#61 (permalink)
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01-27-2007, 06:56 PM	#62 (permalink)
aquaman3680 Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,130 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ~Woody's 120 Escapade~ The sump looks great!!! Hope all goes well for you in the 120! Good luck Matt __________________ Check it out! The 90 gallon Road Trip

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blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,258 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ~Woody's 120 Escapade~ Hey Woody? Hows it going??? Cant waite for pictures.... __________________ 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

01-27-2007, 08:41 PM	#64 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,862 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Stand & Canopy I have the stand/canopy and tank now! HOWEVER, the stand and canopy will need to be refinished before it is ready. They are well made but the stain needs redoing. I think I will replace the hinges and add some molding too. Those things will keep me busy until I get the plumbing kits for the overflows... I was surprised that the AGA overflow plumbing kits were not in the tank. I thought they were included.... I will call the LFS tomorrow. Here it is! Patiently waiting __________________ ~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

01-27-2007, 08:57 PM	#65 (permalink)
JFK_Jr Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hallandale Beach FL Posts: 2,108 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ~Woody's 120 Escapade~ Sweet... must feel like Christmas all over again! I see your stand is completely enclosed... I would consider venting the back of it before placing it in it's final resting place. When I had my stand built, I specified an open back. That's one of the reasons I can run chiller-less in South FL. It also helps me with my Kalkwasser top-off, as the evaporation rate due to the added ventilation allows me to dose the necessary amount of Kalk needed to keep up with my stonies calcium demand. __________________ *JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire*

01-27-2007, 09:02 PM	#66 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,862 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ~Woody's 120 Escapade~ It is open in the back. I guess the angle of the pic makes it look closed in. __________________ ~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

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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~ Looks almost Ready Doni!!! Good Luck... how long till the transfer? __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

01-27-2007, 09:36 PM	#69 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,862 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ~Woody's 120 Escapade~ I am not sure, next weekend I hope. __________________ ~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

01-27-2007, 11:10 PM	#72 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,862 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ~Woody's 120 Escapade~ Thanks guys. I will order those tomorrow. __________________ ~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

01-27-2007, 11:17 PM	#73 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,862 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ~Woody's 120 Escapade~ My Reeflo Tarpon Sequence pump will not fit. It is too wide. I failed to take into account the bracing inside the stand. There are 2x4's that reduce the usable length inside the stand so I would need 4" more to get the sump and return pump to fit I have only 7" of width and 20" front-to-back to work with. Any ideas which external pump to get? It will need to pump approx 1,100 at 7' head. __________________ ~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

01-27-2007, 11:19 PM	#74 (permalink)
aquaman3680 Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,130 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ~Woody's 120 Escapade~ At the fish store that I worked at we sold the overflow kits seperatly... I guess we had to order them seperate... I don't know why though. As for a pump you could use a quiet one. Works great for me Matt __________________ Check it out! The 90 gallon Road Trip

01-27-2007, 11:21 PM	#75 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 7,141 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ~Woody's 120 Escapade~ Cool Doni! i'm so excited for you!I like the set up with the canopy. Easy in and out. Have fun with the lighting and if you need any help or advice just call! __________________ 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....

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