Terry's 450g upgrade - Page 51

tbittner · 04-05-2008, 08:41 PM

Believe it or not, that's 150 lbs of LR. OK! That isn't going to be even close to enough. I ordered another 300 lbs, then add in the 175-200 from the 120g reef, and I think it'll look pretty good.

Patti came down and supervised some aquascaping with this rock so it's all on one side now. We also dumped in around 250 lbs of sand so far. We're waiting for the water to clear before we do anything else though. I'll take pics of what it looks like now after it clears. With my plumbing change to the RO/DI unit, I should be able to add three 40g barrels a day now.

framerguy · 04-05-2008, 08:53 PM

Wow, that's some perspective...150 pounds, it looks like a drop in the bucket doesn't it? So using hot water can make that big of a difference?

JoJo · 04-05-2008, 08:58 PM

I see a Sharpie & a pink electrical tape, i'm just wondering

where do i get those drain crates from

tbittner · 04-05-2008, 09:02 PM

Greg, since I've added in a hot water supply and it's mixed through a T before going into the RO/DI, I made 40g in about 6 hours. They say that if the temp falls below 72 then production falls off really fast. My tap water is around 50.

JoJo, are you talking about the black strainer baskets? I bought those at Tractor supply. They give a HUGE area for the water to be sucked from and keeps all the animals far away from the suction. They are covering the three inputs to the CL pump.

bluespotjawfish · 04-05-2008, 09:03 PM

I see an aching back!

oh wait, no fish yet...

JoJo · 04-05-2008, 09:09 PM

i'll have to get some of those, how high up from the sand will they sit? i dont believe we have a Tractor Supply near here, i may have to find them online

tbittner · 04-05-2008, 09:17 PM

Actually Lorraine, aching feet! I have to be up on my tippy toes and lean WAY down into the tank to reach the bottom. Well, that's when I'm moving these HUGE rocks around. Normally I wouldn't need to do that. I wanted to have a VERY firm grip on these rocks though.

JoJo, MarineDepot has them listed by it looks like they are out of them. I'm sure lots of places sell them though. Two of these have 2" connectors, the other one has 1 1/2". They are all three the same size, they just take different size connections to the pipe.

JoJo · 04-05-2008, 09:20 PM

in that tank the pipes look like 1/4" pipe, i'll have to check around

tbittner · 04-05-2008, 09:22 PM

Well, the two ends are 1", converted to 2" at the very top to connect the basket. The one in the back is 1 1/4", converted to 1 1/2" at the very top.

Jason25 · 04-05-2008, 09:24 PM

Looking real good Terry!

nikkipigtails · 04-05-2008, 09:33 PM

The size of that rock really puts things into perspective. It makes your tank look even larger knowing that there's only 150 lbs in there right now. It's looking good so far though. Can't wait to see the final aquascape!

tbittner · 04-05-2008, 10:11 PM

Well, the final aquascape will probably be six weeks from now, after the additional 300 lbs is cured. *sigh*

I KNEW I should have gone ahead and ordered the full 450 lbs at once.

cracker · 04-05-2008, 10:55 PM

Dang Terry! That 150lbs didn't even put a dent in it!
Thanks for the pic!

tbittner · 04-05-2008, 11:25 PM

hmmmmm, nobody mentioned the Solaris!

(shameless request for thoughts on it)

goldenmean · 04-05-2008, 11:34 PM

How cute - you added some LR rubble to your tank!

The solaris looks great but there is just one problem.
They only cover half of the tank.

04-05-2008, 08:41 PM	#751 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,563 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade Believe it or not, that's 150 lbs of LR. OK! That isn't going to be even close to enough. I ordered another 300 lbs, then add in the 175-200 from the 120g reef, and I think it'll look pretty good. Patti came down and supervised some aquascaping with this rock so it's all on one side now. We also dumped in around 250 lbs of sand so far. We're waiting for the water to clear before we do anything else though. I'll take pics of what it looks like now after it clears. With my plumbing change to the RO/DI unit, I should be able to add three 40g barrels a day now. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

04-05-2008, 08:53 PM	#752 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade Wow, that's some perspective...150 pounds, it looks like a drop in the bucket doesn't it? So using hot water can make that big of a difference? __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

04-05-2008, 09:02 PM	#754 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,563 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade Greg, since I've added in a hot water supply and it's mixed through a T before going into the RO/DI, I made 40g in about 6 hours. They say that if the temp falls below 72 then production falls off really fast. My tap water is around 50. JoJo, are you talking about the black strainer baskets? I bought those at Tractor supply. They give a HUGE area for the water to be sucked from and keeps all the animals far away from the suction. They are covering the three inputs to the CL pump. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

04-05-2008, 09:03 PM	#755 (permalink)
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04-05-2008, 09:17 PM	#757 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,563 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade Actually Lorraine, aching feet! I have to be up on my tippy toes and lean WAY down into the tank to reach the bottom. Well, that's when I'm moving these HUGE rocks around. Normally I wouldn't need to do that. I wanted to have a VERY firm grip on these rocks though. JoJo, MarineDepot has them listed by it looks like they are out of them. I'm sure lots of places sell them though. Two of these have 2" connectors, the other one has 1 1/2". They are all three the same size, they just take different size connections to the pipe. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

04-05-2008, 09:22 PM	#759 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,563 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade Well, the two ends are 1", converted to 2" at the very top to connect the basket. The one in the back is 1 1/4", converted to 1 1/2" at the very top. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

04-05-2008, 09:24 PM	#760 (permalink)
Jason25 Elegance coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 1,117 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade Looking real good Terry!

04-05-2008, 09:33 PM	#761 (permalink)
nikkipigtails Manta Ray Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,033 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade The size of that rock really puts things into perspective. It makes your tank look even larger knowing that there's only 150 lbs in there right now. It's looking good so far though. Can't wait to see the final aquascape! __________________ No man ever reached excellence in any one art or profession without having passed through the slow and painful process of study and preparation. - Horace

04-05-2008, 10:11 PM	#762 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,563 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade Well, the final aquascape will probably be six weeks from now, after the additional 300 lbs is cured. sigh I KNEW I should have gone ahead and ordered the full 450 lbs at once. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

04-05-2008, 10:55 PM	#763 (permalink)
cracker Acropora Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,789 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade Dang Terry! That 150lbs didn't even put a dent in it! Thanks for the pic!

04-05-2008, 11:25 PM	#764 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,563 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade hmmmmm, nobody mentioned the Solaris! (shameless request for thoughts on it) __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

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