The 90G Build. - Page 7

MR PALM BEACH · 05-15-2007, 08:14 PM

cool thx.

NO1B4ME · 05-15-2007, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MR PALM BEACH

Well here It Is finally the day has has come

sitting real pretty and empty, that Is hopefully not for long. This will be my upgraded/graduation from my current 29G that I think I was able to successfully keep up with and maintain for the past year and a half. A little backround on the setup thats going to take place with It Is, It will be a FOWLR for the time being till I can gain more experience and then take to the next level and maybe some day become a mixed reef. But for now Im pretty content and happy on doing the FOWLR or at least putting a smile on my 3 year old face will be enough to make me know I did a good job. Well here Is pic to leave you with, dont worry there will be many more to follow.

Wow nice setup. Can you tell me the height of the stand and the canopy. Also who makes it as I want to buy one like it....

MR PALM BEACH · 05-16-2007, 12:55 PM

Make: AGA
Model: 90RR
Tank size: 48x18x23
Total from floor to top of canopy: 69"

Craig Manoukian · 05-17-2007, 12:07 AM

Super drill to the rescue, eh?

MR PALM BEACH · 05-17-2007, 03:51 PM

Well came home on a lunch break today only to find hundreds of tiny almost to the point of microscopic white bugs of somesort all along the front of the glass. Im hopeing this a good thing I tried to take a pic but my camera and skills do no justice. Going to do some water test tonight to see where my water quality Is at. I also am starting to get a very light film of algae on the glass as well, I know this Is natural and beneficial. I know somone out there has the answer, so If anyone can kindly fill me In.

lcstorc · 05-20-2007, 10:05 AM

The tiny white bugs could be copepods. Great little guys.

MR PALM BEACH · 05-20-2007, 06:51 PM

Well somewhat learned my lesson that buying a compact fixture over a retrofit might not be the best thing. Here Is the fixture fitting nice and compact, so compact the fixtures exuast fan Is right up against the side of the canopy. So after having temps go up to 82-83 and a SMOKING "HOT" fixture housing I had to come up with something quick. Went to Walmart and picked up this cool little quiet fan for $12 bux. Actually this brought my temps down to 78-79, and keeps the fixture cool as well. Little more happy now.

SZHTTM · 05-20-2007, 07:17 PM

Mr. Palm Beach;

Would it not be possible for your to purchase a 3" or 4" hole saw (that attaches to your drill) from Home Depot or Lowe's and drill a hole on the side of your canopy to allow the fans in the lights to draw air from the outside to cool themselves?

Be careful that the new fan doesn't accidentally end up in the tank...

Good Luck And Have Fun!!!;

MR PALM BEACH · 05-20-2007, 07:50 PM

I could do that without a doubt your absolutely right, but for right now I would really hate to start cutting up a brand new canopy. I know It makes sense and all and most likely Im going to have to do It when I upgrade to some MH. But for now Id like to take all other options befor I have to start drilling holes. The fan Is pretty secured between the fixture and door so I dont have to worry about It falling In.

Frankie · 05-20-2007, 09:43 PM

I think SZHTTM gave you very good advice. You really need to get the air in there for the gas exchange also. That canopy is sealed all the way around. Not good. If you change your mind, the way i would drill it is, First find the center from the inside and drill a small hole from the inside out. Then you have your mark on the outside and can drill from the outside in with the large hole saw and not chew up the wood on the outside.

MR PALM BEACH · 05-20-2007, 10:08 PM

The canopy Is NOT sealed all the way around, Its completely opened up In the back other than a top support brace. There Is also a 2" wide support brace In the middle In back. The complete setup sits about 4" off the wall. In that said there Is plenty of air flow being vented out and circulated for your "gas exchange". I see no reason In having to drill holes If not needed.

Frankie · 05-20-2007, 10:15 PM

OK. Thats good if it is open back there. It didn't look like it in that picture.

cioutlaw · 05-20-2007, 10:24 PM

That is a great looking stand & canopy, goes great with your tile floor. I agree with the others put some fans on there, you wont regret it.

Craig Manoukian · 05-20-2007, 11:57 PM

Temps between 80 and 84 degrees are very common in the tropical reefs, not to worry. With sufficient circulation which aids oxygenation, everything will be fine in the 82-83 degree range. Big flucuations in temp are more problematic.

I agree with Lynn, probably copepods.

MR PALM BEACH · 06-02-2007, 02:30 PM

Some new pics, still In the process of adding more LR to fill In the gap's and middle, but Ill take some more pics when Its done.

05-15-2007, 08:14 PM	#91 (permalink)
MR PALM BEACH Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 250 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The 90G Build. cool thx. __________________ And I thought buying a puppy would be to expensive! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...90g-build.html _____________________________________________ TANK SPECS: AGA 90RR Current Nova Extreme T5HO (216W) Ocean Runner 2600 (1700gph) Skimmer CSS 220 2 Hydor Koralia 4(1200gph) Sump 29g WWW.PBMAS.ORG Check out more pics of my build here In the gallery.

05-16-2007, 12:55 PM	#93 (permalink)
MR PALM BEACH Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 250 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The 90G Build. Make: AGA Model: 90RR Tank size: 48x18x23 Total from floor to top of canopy: 69" __________________ And I thought buying a puppy would be to expensive! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...90g-build.html _____________________________________________ TANK SPECS: AGA 90RR Current Nova Extreme T5HO (216W) Ocean Runner 2600 (1700gph) Skimmer CSS 220 2 Hydor Koralia 4(1200gph) Sump 29g WWW.PBMAS.ORG Check out more pics of my build here In the gallery.

05-17-2007, 12:07 AM	#94 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,915 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The 90G Build. Super drill to the rescue, eh? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

05-17-2007, 03:51 PM	#95 (permalink)
MR PALM BEACH Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 250 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The 90G Build. Well came home on a lunch break today only to find hundreds of tiny almost to the point of microscopic white bugs of somesort all along the front of the glass. Im hopeing this a good thing I tried to take a pic but my camera and skills do no justice. Going to do some water test tonight to see where my water quality Is at. I also am starting to get a very light film of algae on the glass as well, I know this Is natural and beneficial. I know somone out there has the answer, so If anyone can kindly fill me In. __________________ And I thought buying a puppy would be to expensive! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...90g-build.html _____________________________________________ TANK SPECS: AGA 90RR Current Nova Extreme T5HO (216W) Ocean Runner 2600 (1700gph) Skimmer CSS 220 2 Hydor Koralia 4(1200gph) Sump 29g WWW.PBMAS.ORG Check out more pics of my build here In the gallery.

05-20-2007, 10:05 AM	#96 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,528 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The 90G Build. The tiny white bugs could be copepods. Great little guys. __________________ 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.

05-20-2007, 06:51 PM	#97 (permalink)
MR PALM BEACH Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 250 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The 90G Build. Well somewhat learned my lesson that buying a compact fixture over a retrofit might not be the best thing. Here Is the fixture fitting nice and compact, so compact the fixtures exuast fan Is right up against the side of the canopy. So after having temps go up to 82-83 and a SMOKING "HOT" fixture housing I had to come up with something quick. Went to Walmart and picked up this cool little quiet fan for $12 bux. Actually this brought my temps down to 78-79, and keeps the fixture cool as well. Little more happy now. __________________ And I thought buying a puppy would be to expensive! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...90g-build.html _____________________________________________ TANK SPECS: AGA 90RR Current Nova Extreme T5HO (216W) Ocean Runner 2600 (1700gph) Skimmer CSS 220 2 Hydor Koralia 4(1200gph) Sump 29g WWW.PBMAS.ORG Check out more pics of my build here In the gallery.

05-20-2007, 07:17 PM	#98 (permalink)
SZHTTM Serpent Star Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Davie, FL. (South Florida) Posts: 203 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The 90G Build. Mr. Palm Beach; Would it not be possible for your to purchase a 3" or 4" hole saw (that attaches to your drill) from Home Depot or Lowe's and drill a hole on the side of your canopy to allow the fans in the lights to draw air from the outside to cool themselves? Be careful that the new fan doesn't accidentally end up in the tank... Good Luck And Have Fun!!!;

05-20-2007, 07:50 PM	#99 (permalink)
MR PALM BEACH Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 250 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The 90G Build. I could do that without a doubt your absolutely right, but for right now I would really hate to start cutting up a brand new canopy. I know It makes sense and all and most likely Im going to have to do It when I upgrade to some MH. But for now Id like to take all other options befor I have to start drilling holes. The fan Is pretty secured between the fixture and door so I dont have to worry about It falling In. __________________ And I thought buying a puppy would be to expensive! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...90g-build.html _____________________________________________ TANK SPECS: AGA 90RR Current Nova Extreme T5HO (216W) Ocean Runner 2600 (1700gph) Skimmer CSS 220 2 Hydor Koralia 4(1200gph) Sump 29g WWW.PBMAS.ORG Check out more pics of my build here In the gallery.

05-20-2007, 09:43 PM	#100 (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: The 90G Build. I think SZHTTM gave you very good advice. You really need to get the air in there for the gas exchange also. That canopy is sealed all the way around. Not good. If you change your mind, the way i would drill it is, First find the center from the inside and drill a small hole from the inside out. Then you have your mark on the outside and can drill from the outside in with the large hole saw and not chew up the wood on the outside. __________________ 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....

05-20-2007, 10:08 PM	#101 (permalink)
MR PALM BEACH Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 250 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The 90G Build. The canopy Is NOT sealed all the way around, Its completely opened up In the back other than a top support brace. There Is also a 2" wide support brace In the middle In back. The complete setup sits about 4" off the wall. In that said there Is plenty of air flow being vented out and circulated for your "gas exchange". I see no reason In having to drill holes If not needed. __________________ And I thought buying a puppy would be to expensive! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...90g-build.html _____________________________________________ TANK SPECS: AGA 90RR Current Nova Extreme T5HO (216W) Ocean Runner 2600 (1700gph) Skimmer CSS 220 2 Hydor Koralia 4(1200gph) Sump 29g WWW.PBMAS.ORG Check out more pics of my build here In the gallery.

05-20-2007, 10:15 PM	#102 (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: The 90G Build. OK. Thats good if it is open back there. It didn't look like it in that picture. __________________ 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....

05-20-2007, 10:24 PM	#103 (permalink)
cioutlaw Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Champaign Illinois Posts: 949 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The 90G Build. That is a great looking stand & canopy, goes great with your tile floor. I agree with the others put some fans on there, you wont regret it. __________________ My 120gallon chronical My 225 gallon chronical My website

05-20-2007, 11:57 PM	#104 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,915 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The 90G Build. Temps between 80 and 84 degrees are very common in the tropical reefs, not to worry. With sufficient circulation which aids oxygenation, everything will be fine in the 82-83 degree range. Big flucuations in temp are more problematic. I agree with Lynn, probably copepods. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

06-02-2007, 02:30 PM	#105 (permalink)
MR PALM BEACH Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 250 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The 90G Build. Some new pics, still In the process of adding more LR to fill In the gap's and middle, but Ill take some more pics when Its done. __________________ And I thought buying a puppy would be to expensive! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...90g-build.html _____________________________________________ TANK SPECS: AGA 90RR Current Nova Extreme T5HO (216W) Ocean Runner 2600 (1700gph) Skimmer CSS 220 2 Hydor Koralia 4(1200gph) Sump 29g WWW.PBMAS.ORG Check out more pics of my build here In the gallery.

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