A New Beginning

stilgore · 08-14-2007, 02:44 PM

Well after a little time off and some regrouping after my last tank fiasco. It's time to give it another go!!

I just had my new tank delivered to the house last week. It is 10' long x 30" high x 24" wide. I think total volume is around 380 gallons.

Did some changes this time around. This tank is made of 3/4" acrylic instead of glass. It has two external overflows on each short end and some serious eurobracing up top.

The last tank was viewable from three sides. This one, obviously, is viewable from two. However, with the two extra feet in length and the external overflows the viewing surface will be better in my opinion.

Anyway, just wanted you all to know that I hadn't thrown in the towel. I will post some pics with my progress as I go and, as always, you input is greatly appreciated

Stil

blue_eyes53813 · 08-14-2007, 02:46 PM

Very cool. cant waite to follow along. Good luck and we are here to help if needed.

rebekwl · 08-14-2007, 02:55 PM

I can't wait to see pics of that monster!!

boozeman · 08-14-2007, 03:12 PM

wow...another monster tank, first Billy now you.
This may be contagious

good luck on your build

I'm looking foward to watching it

sasquatch · 08-14-2007, 06:00 PM

Stil! thats a lot of water! hope you have stitch feature on your camera. Good luck on your adventure very exciting. Steve

lcstorc · 08-14-2007, 06:04 PM

Sounds great! Can't wait for pics.

AQTCJAK · 08-14-2007, 06:16 PM

Nice Size for a new Beginning

stilgore · 08-14-2007, 07:29 PM

Does anyone know which glue I'm supposed to use on the spa-flex pvc? I have heard it is a special kind. Any advice is appreciated.

Stil

panmanmatt · 08-14-2007, 07:39 PM

I believe it's called Rain and Shine. It is the blue PVC glue for flexible PVC. It should be marked right on the can.

stilgore · 08-14-2007, 08:56 PM

Thanks for the info..gonna make a trip to Home Depot tomorrow

Frankie · 08-14-2007, 09:02 PM

Awesome Stilgore! Glad to see you back and strong.

stilgore · 08-16-2007, 10:48 AM

Since I am taking "mulligan" on this tank I had a question for you gurus out there.

How far off the water should I be hanging my MH lights? I want to make sure I getting the proper light to the bottom of the tank but at the same time I want to make sure I don't cause any problem for the acrylic?

I have two 400w MH and two 250 MH.

Thanks,
Stil

blue_eyes53813 · 08-16-2007, 12:37 PM

My 250 watts are about 10-12" above the water.. Im not sure about the 400 watt bulbs though. hopefully someone will chime in on them. You would think it would be the same. But heat might be an issue.

stilgore · 08-16-2007, 09:50 PM

Any advice on the lighting distance?

stilgore · 08-20-2007, 07:18 PM

Got an unusual question.

I am running a Sequence Manta Ray for my return and the new tank has an output on each end of the tank.

I am debating whether I can run the return in series (meaning the water flow gets to one side of the tank then the other) or if I should run the output underneath the tank to the center of it, then run the returns to the overflows.

I know I am probably not making much sense but I am having a hard time putting it into words. The reason I am worrying about this is because I don't want to have a lot of flow coming from the first output and much less from the second.

Stil

08-14-2007, 02:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
stilgore Star Polyps Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 160 View Gallery Karma Komment	A New Beginning Well after a little time off and some regrouping after my last tank fiasco. It's time to give it another go!! I just had my new tank delivered to the house last week. It is 10' long x 30" high x 24" wide. I think total volume is around 380 gallons. Did some changes this time around. This tank is made of 3/4" acrylic instead of glass. It has two external overflows on each short end and some serious eurobracing up top. The last tank was viewable from three sides. This one, obviously, is viewable from two. However, with the two extra feet in length and the external overflows the viewing surface will be better in my opinion. Anyway, just wanted you all to know that I hadn't thrown in the towel. I will post some pics with my progress as I go and, as always, you input is greatly appreciated Stil

08-14-2007, 02:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 fully trained mod,,,its my fault~ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 5,824 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: A New Beginning Very cool. cant waite to follow along. Good luck and we are here to help if needed. __________________ 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

08-14-2007, 02:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
rebekwl Achilles Tang Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 842 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: A New Beginning I can't wait to see pics of that monster!! __________________ Rebekah Member of: Snails Are Stupid Society 90 Gallon Display w/ 2-3" LS & 100-120 lbs. LR. 20 Gal sump w/fuge that has 4" sand, LR and rubble, and Chaeto. CUC - Lots of assorted snails, 3 conchs, Serpent Starfish, Hermit Crabs, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 2 Sand Sifting Starfish (I think that's it). Fish - Bi-Color Blenny, Orange Spotted Prawn Goby, Scooter Blenny, Clarkii Clownfish, Yellow Watchman Goby, Fiji Devil Damsel, Tomini Tang, Sailfin Tang, Lawnmower Blenny, and Pink Skunk Clown. Corals/inverts - Pink Branching Hammer Coral, Green Branching Hammer Coral, Torch Coral, Frogspawn, Bubble Coral, Neon Green Fungia, Green Star Polyps, Cup Mushroom, Green Candy Cane, Kenya Tree, Pom Pom Xenia, Toadstool Leather, Finger Leather, Devil's Hand Leather, LOTS of shrooms (red, green, blue), Orange Sponge, Green Monti Plate, Brown Gorgonian, Blundell Buttons, Flower Pot, Zoanthids, Palys, Green BTA

08-14-2007, 06:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,465 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: A New Beginning Stil! thats a lot of water! hope you have stitch feature on your camera. Good luck on your adventure very exciting. Steve __________________ DIY stuff for my tank stand, 100g tank,rock lift, overflow, foam walls, closed loop,lighting reflectors, 50gal sump, bubbletrap and sock holder, ato bracket,kalk bucket and reservoir, 40gal fuge, fuge lighting, remotish dsb raceway, turf algae raceway, dual pumped recirc skimmer, more to follow. Peace, Loce and Understanding RIGHT NOW!

08-14-2007, 06:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
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08-14-2007, 06:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
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08-14-2007, 07:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
stilgore Star Polyps Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 160 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: A New Beginning Does anyone know which glue I'm supposed to use on the spa-flex pvc? I have heard it is a special kind. Any advice is appreciated. Stil

08-14-2007, 07:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
panmanmatt Acropora Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waretown, NJ Posts: 1,719 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: A New Beginning I believe it's called Rain and Shine. It is the blue PVC glue for flexible PVC. It should be marked right on the can. __________________ The mind is like a parachute, it only works when opened. (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(")

08-14-2007, 08:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
stilgore Star Polyps Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 160 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: A New Beginning Thanks for the info..gonna make a trip to Home Depot tomorrow

08-14-2007, 09:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 5,978 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: A New Beginning Awesome Stilgore! Glad to see you back and strong. __________________ Visit my aquarium -->Frankie's 120 gal Experiment 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 go away....

08-16-2007, 10:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
stilgore Star Polyps Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 160 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: A New Beginning Since I am taking "mulligan" on this tank I had a question for you gurus out there. How far off the water should I be hanging my MH lights? I want to make sure I getting the proper light to the bottom of the tank but at the same time I want to make sure I don't cause any problem for the acrylic? I have two 400w MH and two 250 MH. Thanks, Stil

08-16-2007, 12:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 fully trained mod,,,its my fault~ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 5,824 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: A New Beginning My 250 watts are about 10-12" above the water.. Im not sure about the 400 watt bulbs though. hopefully someone will chime in on them. You would think it would be the same. But heat might be an issue. __________________ 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

08-16-2007, 09:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
stilgore Star Polyps Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 160 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: A New Beginning Any advice on the lighting distance?

08-20-2007, 07:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
stilgore Star Polyps Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 160 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: A New Beginning Got an unusual question. I am running a Sequence Manta Ray for my return and the new tank has an output on each end of the tank. I am debating whether I can run the return in series (meaning the water flow gets to one side of the tank then the other) or if I should run the output underneath the tank to the center of it, then run the returns to the overflows. I know I am probably not making much sense but I am having a hard time putting it into words. The reason I am worrying about this is because I don't want to have a lot of flow coming from the first output and much less from the second. Stil

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