A look at Mooch's 39 gallon Experiment

thelastmucci · 06-05-2008, 03:44 PM

Ok folks...I had started another thread about my tank but I decided to put a chronicle up in this section because it would be better if it were here.

I've been researching tanks and saltwater stuff now for a little under a year. I am a little scared now that's I'm coming up on the meat and potatoes of a tank, but I think I've learned allot over the last year and I know every one here will help me out if I have questions. Hopefully I won't ask too many

I'm starting out the thread with two pics of the tank with water in it even though I do have some pics with the tank empty (no one wants to see an empty tank) so sit back and enjoy the ride...I plan on having the tank with LR and sand by the end of June..possibly sooner.

* TANK DIMENSIONS: (L)24" x (W)20" x (H)20".
*150w 14,000k with 2 x 24w Actinics supplements
* (2) ) LED-HO 2 watt moonlights.
*Full size direct-skim refugium on back. Does not include refugium substrate.
*Comes in black Cell-Cast acrylic background.
* Refugium Dimensions (L)23" x (W)5" x (H)19.5".
* Tank mounts.
* PC light strip for refugium.
* Signature Polished and mitred edges with Extra thick 8mm thick glass.
* Seamless curved front panel.
* Professional HQI, T5HO, LED-HO lighting system featuring our internal ballast technology.
* separate circuits and switches for complete automatic and manual control for each T5 bulb, LED-HO system and Halide lights. Easily compatible with all kinds of timers.
*100G Professional pin-wheel protein skimmer.
*6W Drop-in Ultra violet sterilizer.
*70G cooling unit.
*360 degree wave making return nozzle.

Tank with MH on.

Tank with T5's on

Enjoy the ride everyone.

rlcline76 · 06-05-2008, 03:48 PM

I am subscribed to this thread (and when you don't post for long periods of time...I will be hijacking it).

sasquatch · 06-05-2008, 03:52 PM

Very nice Mooch! not often we get an empty tank start, dont let Becky move in, she's horribly messy and leaves her "delicates" everywhere

vdituri · 06-05-2008, 03:53 PM

I don't know if I wanna subscribe. Will my email be sold and then will I be flooded with online pharmacy adds?
What's in it for me?
Will I be entertained?
Will I win fabulous prizes?
Meet interesting people?
Where will this ride take me?

And how fast will we get there?

p.s. - People on this site WILL pester you for empty tank pics just because.
But since you posted one with water in it they will probably look the other way.

Great start Tony. Look forward to further episodes of "Adventures With Mucci"

rlcline76 · 06-05-2008, 03:56 PM

Mucci, will you ever tell us what you bought for $1200?
I hope some of it was trashbags for all of the pesky packaging peanuts.

Dentoid · 06-05-2008, 04:09 PM

I like a blank canvas, it means the possibilities are endless. Go Mooch...go!

thelastmucci · 06-05-2008, 04:32 PM

Ok since Becky is insistent on what I bought here goes:

Item # Product Description Qty Price

JJ1111 Joe`s Juice Aiptasia Eliminator 20 mL 1 $7.99

WS1111 Fiji Mud Refugium Booster 24oz 1 $9.99

DD2131 D-D EzeClean Equipment Cleaner 1 $12.79

TZ1131 Tunze Cleaning Brush Set 1 $9.14

JB3513 JBJ 24 Inch Aquascraper 4-in-1 Cleaning Kit 1 $16.99

KMC16 Kent Marine Combo Package 16 oz. 1 $92.99

BE1213 Boyd Chemi Pure Elite 11.74oz 1 $12.99

EA1113 Filter Media Bag 4 inch x 8 inch - 300 Micron 3 $6.75

SC3233 Seachem Purigen 250mL 1 $11.99

EJ1117 Jager 150 W Heater 13 inch UL Approved 1 $27.99

EJ1111 Jager 50 Watt Heater 9 inch UL Approved 1 $20.99

EJ1181 Jager Heater Holder 2 $7.98

BKAJ Aquarium Journals: Marine Edition 1 $19.99

TZ1211 Tunze Turbelle NanoStream Pump 6025 2 $138.54

HG17860 Hagen Master Test Kit (Contains 10 Test Parameters)1 $139.99

PY1119 Python 8 x 6 inch Net With 24 inch Handle 1 $6.99

NS1165 Neptune Systems AquaController Jr with Serial Port + Temperature Probe + DC8 1 $224.99

TA1111 Titanium Ground Probe 1 $14.99*

AM1415 American Marine Pinpoint pH Calibration Fluid #7 5 $4.75

NS5111 Neptune Systems Standard Grade pH Probe 1 $44.99*

CP2111 Captive Purity Refractometer 1 $69.99

RO1351 Pocket TDS Mini Meter 1 $29.99

MF1113 Mag-Float 125 Magnet Cleaner (Glass) - Medium (125 Gal) 1 $12.99

TW39013 Tower Shock Buster Portable GFCI 2 $25.98

JJ1117 Pisces Pro Acclimator 1 $7.99

AM1417 American Marine Pinpoint pH Calibration Fluid #10 5 $4.75

DA1313 Digital Aquatics Expansion Socket for ReefKeeper Controller 1
$44.99

AS9539 Instant Ocean Reef Crystals Salt Mix - 160gal Bucket 1 $35.99

HG11062 Marina Easy Clean Gravel Cleaner, Medium, 15in 2 inch dia., w/6 foot Tubing and Bucket Clip 1 $16.49

SC4811 Seachem Garlic Guard 250 mL 1 $5.99

TL3111 Two Little Fishies MarineSnow Plankton Diet - 16 oz. 1 $10.99

MD1235 Dead Fish Stink - Limited Edition T-Shirt (Large) 1 $0.00

I know this is kinda hard to read but you guys wanted to know.

rlcline76 · 06-05-2008, 04:40 PM

thelastmucci · 06-05-2008, 04:40 PM

Victor as far as what you get you get to see me with the help of YOU build my dream tank. I may even be asking you for advice about clams one day.

More pics

The tank from the box

The stand that took me 12 hours to build

BEELZEBOB · 06-05-2008, 04:52 PM

holy schnickies!

talk about hitting the ground runnig!!!

way to go mucci!

Craig Manoukian · 06-05-2008, 04:59 PM

Atta boy Mucci!

Stacef · 06-05-2008, 05:30 PM

Wowsers! What a darn list!!!!

vdituri · 06-05-2008, 06:40 PM

Nice list!

Don't ask me about clams. I know nothing about them except I can't have one with pyramid snails in my tank.

Oh yeah, I also know I like them. Thats 2 things.

lcstorc · 06-05-2008, 06:47 PM

WOW! I don't even have that much stuff and I have been around a couple of years.
This is going to be a great thread. You even started it with pics. How nice of you.

Definitely subscribed.

SJS · 06-06-2008, 12:34 AM

Great start!!! good job on the supply stock up!! I'll be waiting for more!

06-05-2008, 03:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
rlcline76 Manta Ray Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,365 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: A look at Mooch's 39 gallon Experiment I am subscribed to this thread (and when you don't post for long periods of time...I will be hijacking it).

06-05-2008, 03:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: A look at Mooch's 39 gallon Experiment Very nice Mooch! not often we get an empty tank start, dont let Becky move in, she's horribly messy and leaves her "delicates" everywhere

06-05-2008, 03:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,730 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: A look at Mooch's 39 gallon Experiment I don't know if I wanna subscribe. Will my email be sold and then will I be flooded with online pharmacy adds? What's in it for me? Will I be entertained? Will I win fabulous prizes? Meet interesting people? Where will this ride take me? And how fast will we get there? p.s. - People on this site WILL pester you for empty tank pics just because. But since you posted one with water in it they will probably look the other way. Great start Tony. Look forward to further episodes of "Adventures With Mucci" __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

06-05-2008, 03:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
rlcline76 Manta Ray Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,365 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: A look at Mooch's 39 gallon Experiment Mucci, will you ever tell us what you bought for $1200? I hope some of it was trashbags for all of the pesky packaging peanuts.

06-05-2008, 04:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,240 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: A look at Mooch's 39 gallon Experiment I like a blank canvas, it means the possibilities are endless. Go Mooch...go! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

06-05-2008, 04:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
rlcline76 Manta Ray Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,365 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: A look at Mooch's 39 gallon Experiment Wow!

06-05-2008, 04:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,179 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: A look at Mooch's 39 gallon Experiment Atta boy Mucci! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

06-05-2008, 05:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
Stacef Reef Lobster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubuque Posts: 1,469 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: A look at Mooch's 39 gallon Experiment Wowsers! What a darn list!!!! __________________ Stace My 20g Build

06-05-2008, 06:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,730 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: A look at Mooch's 39 gallon Experiment Nice list! Don't ask me about clams. I know nothing about them except I can't have one with pyramid snails in my tank. Oh yeah, I also know I like them. Thats 2 things. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

06-05-2008, 06:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 19,913 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: A look at Mooch's 39 gallon Experiment WOW! I don't even have that much stuff and I have been around a couple of years. This is going to be a great thread. You even started it with pics. How nice of you. Definitely subscribed. __________________ 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. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

06-06-2008, 12:34 AM	#15 (permalink)
SJS Achilles Tang Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SO CAL - Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 826 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: A look at Mooch's 39 gallon Experiment Great start!!! good job on the supply stock up!! I'll be waiting for more! __________________ Steph 300 gallon dt, 90 gallon fuge, 35 gallon fuge, 35 gallon sump, 4 Ecotech Vortechs, T-5 lights

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