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Craig Manoukian · 02-02-2008, 06:07 PM

Glad your making progress, got pics?

Dentoid · 02-02-2008, 07:11 PM

Got milk?

michael_cb_125 · 02-03-2008, 11:38 AM

Well the tank is being (slowly but surely) filled. I got ALL the plumbibg finished, and all the electrical is done. All I need to do now is speed up the filling process. At 75 gallons per day this is going to take a while. plus our water is like frezzing cold, so it slows down the process even more.

Midnight · 02-03-2008, 11:40 AM

When I filled up my tank with about 100 gallons the water company sent me a letter telling me to check my water line because I might have a leak, because my water had been running for a long time.

Craig Manoukian · 02-03-2008, 12:37 PM

Michael, do you have a 55 gallon storage drum set-up for RO/DI water for your system?

michael_cb_125 · 02-03-2008, 12:37 PM

We have a well. But this , may take a while.

michael_cb_125 · 02-03-2008, 12:38 PM

Craig- I have one but it is not set up right now. I am just putting it directly into the tank right now.

Craig Manoukian · 02-03-2008, 12:42 PM

How many GPH is you RO/DI rated for? Oh, and we'd love to see pics of the tank filing up!

michael_cb_125 · 02-03-2008, 04:10 PM

75 GPD. But with very cold water it is greatly reduced.

michael_cb_125 · 02-03-2008, 07:22 PM

Well I have 4 inches of water in my tank. All of my fish are at the left side of the tank just watching. It is like torture to them. They see this huge new tank, but all they can do is watch.LOL

I spoke with Marc @ Marcorocks. He said that the rock should ship out the end of this week, and I should recieve it next week. I asked my Dad to "help" me with the rock. So he is going to buy me the live rock. Now I just need help deciding what type of rock to get, and who to get it from> PLEASE HELP ME DECIDE!!
This tank is not just MINE. It is RS's tank. Everybody here has some sort of connection to this tank. Advice, opinion, help, ideas, this is our tank.
So wake up and help me already

I need ideas on aquascaping, rock type, pounds of rock, fish, inverts, corals, etc.

Thanks

Finally we are down to crunch tyme!!!
~Michael

Dentoid · 02-03-2008, 08:23 PM

I like your idea of two rock towers with a sandy pass down the middle. Consider making the towers different heights and widths for variety. We need more pictures!

michael_cb_125 · 02-03-2008, 08:29 PM

I know!!
I will try to get some pictures up tommorow. Sorry I have gone so long without any pics.

Frankie · 02-03-2008, 09:03 PM

PEMfish · 02-03-2008, 10:47 PM

Two stand alone towers won't look right, IMO. Maybe something like this:

Craig Manoukian · 02-03-2008, 11:07 PM

Two towers, one smaller than the other will provide a very good asymmetry and a swim lane which benefit your fish as well as allow for exceptional flow. Building stilts for the towers, by epoxying the rock before it goes into the tank or building a base rock or PVC pipe rack as the foundation for your towers is a good option. Your aquascaping should be what is in your minds eye as you are the artist.

Be sure to either build your rock work right against the back of the tank or leave enough room to provide good flow and access to the back. In between with not enough room can be problematic come maintenance time.

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Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,915 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 240 Glad your making progress, got pics? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 Got milk? __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

02-03-2008, 11:38 AM	#843 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,228 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 Well the tank is being (slowly but surely) filled. I got ALL the plumbibg finished, and all the electrical is done. All I need to do now is speed up the filling process. At 75 gallons per day this is going to take a while. plus our water is like frezzing cold, so it slows down the process even more. __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

02-03-2008, 11:40 AM	#844 (permalink)
Midnight Star Polyps Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 157 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 240 When I filled up my tank with about 100 gallons the water company sent me a letter telling me to check my water line because I might have a leak, because my water had been running for a long time. __________________ 75 gallon Reef 20 gallon Reef 30 gallon sump

02-03-2008, 12:37 PM	#845 (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: 240 Michael, do you have a 55 gallon storage drum set-up for RO/DI water for your system? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

02-03-2008, 12:37 PM	#846 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,228 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 We have a well. But this , may take a while. __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

02-03-2008, 12:38 PM	#847 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,228 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 Craig- I have one but it is not set up right now. I am just putting it directly into the tank right now. __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

02-03-2008, 12:42 PM	#848 (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: 240 How many GPH is you RO/DI rated for? Oh, and we'd love to see pics of the tank filing up! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

02-03-2008, 04:10 PM	#849 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,228 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 75 GPD. But with very cold water it is greatly reduced. __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

02-03-2008, 07:22 PM	#850 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,228 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 Well I have 4 inches of water in my tank. All of my fish are at the left side of the tank just watching. It is like torture to them. They see this huge new tank, but all they can do is watch.LOL I spoke with Marc @ Marcorocks. He said that the rock should ship out the end of this week, and I should recieve it next week. I asked my Dad to "help" me with the rock. So he is going to buy me the live rock. Now I just need help deciding what type of rock to get, and who to get it from> PLEASE HELP ME DECIDE!! This tank is not just MINE. It is RS's tank. Everybody here has some sort of connection to this tank. Advice, opinion, help, ideas, this is our tank. So wake up and help me already I need ideas on aquascaping, rock type, pounds of rock, fish, inverts, corals, etc. Thanks Finally we are down to crunch tyme!!! ~Michael __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

02-03-2008, 08:23 PM	#851 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 I like your idea of two rock towers with a sandy pass down the middle. Consider making the towers different heights and widths for variety. We need more pictures! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

02-03-2008, 08:29 PM	#852 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,228 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 I know!! I will try to get some pictures up tommorow. Sorry I have gone so long without any pics. __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

02-03-2008, 09:03 PM	#853 (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: 240 __________________ 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....

02-03-2008, 11:07 PM	#855 (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: 240 Two towers, one smaller than the other will provide a very good asymmetry and a swim lane which benefit your fish as well as allow for exceptional flow. Building stilts for the towers, by epoxying the rock before it goes into the tank or building a base rock or PVC pipe rack as the foundation for your towers is a good option. Your aquascaping should be what is in your minds eye as you are the artist. Be sure to either build your rock work right against the back of the tank or leave enough room to provide good flow and access to the back. In between with not enough room can be problematic come maintenance time. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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