mkpaulson 210 all-glass megaflow - Page 7

Frankie · 03-19-2005, 01:44 AM

hey mark im frankie

ive been following your thread for a bit and i am very impressed with what you have done! im building a 120 glass that i drilled for a closed loop and installed a diy coast to coast overflow box with the helpful input from mojo and nikki. there is something im curious about your tank. How do you like the starboard bottom and how it grew over with coraline? witfull and i were talking and came up with the idea of useing black acrylic for the job. but i really want to know your opinion also. your doing a wonderful job on your tank dude! it's a great thread you got going. thanks

mkpaulson · 03-19-2005, 04:29 PM

frankie the starboard bottom has worked out real well and I don't have any regrets in going that direction but instead of starboard I used cutting board from U.S. plastics, from what I understand it is basically the same stuff. it grew over in coralline algae quite quickly it took about two months and it was pretty much covered in coralline algae. now on using a piece of acrylic on the bottom I can't think of any reason why it wouldn't work I kinda like the idea of the black acrylic I think it might look little better. as long as the acrylic sheets you are using is thick enough so it doesn't flex or bend I think it should be ok.the main purpose of using the starboard is to remove any pressure points that the rock will place on the bottom of the tank and help to absorb any impacts from falling rock,I would think acrylic would help do the same thing.

Frankie · 03-19-2005, 05:13 PM

cool mark, i see your point on useing it for safty reasons and not just looks. good call! ok im going to go out and price the 3/4 black for the bottom then. thanks for the info.

mkpaulson · 03-19-2005, 05:47 PM

frankie The cutting board I am using is only 1/2 inch thick so you may consider going with 1/2inch acrylic and save yourself some money.

Frankie · 03-19-2005, 07:56 PM

my thoughts exactly. lol. plus the bottom black trim line is just under 1/2" from the bottom of the tank. here's a picture of what im up to if your wondering.

Frankie · 03-19-2005, 08:00 PM

cant up load yet ill do it later. thank for the help!

Frankie · 03-19-2005, 08:38 PM

Frankie · 03-20-2005, 04:19 AM

this is what i wanted to show you mark sorry to clutter your thread

Gina · 04-03-2005, 07:26 AM

Mark,
Anymore updates to report?

mkpaulson · 04-04-2005, 07:46 PM

Gina
Here's a couple pictures I recently took of my tank , I can happily say that I haven't had any hair algae for six weeks now. I removed some of my old rock that I thought was contributing to my nitrate problem. I still have a higher nitrate level than I would like have, it averages around 1.0 to 2.0 ppm and that is with doing 70 gal. water changes every two weeks. I would like to try to get my nitrate down to 0.2ppm.

I am beginning to question if my protein skimmer is up to the job. the collection cup doesn't seem to fill up as much as I think it should. my bio-load is 2 clown fish, 1 clown tang, 1 achilles tang, 1 powder blue tang, 1 mandarin, 1 strawberry pseudochromis?.

now I am trying determine if I should add more Live rock to get closer to a pound and a half to 2 lbs per gallon. or replace my protein skimmer with a better model. I've been looking Euro-reef protein skimmers and they appear to be real foam makers! the cs8-5 model which is good to 300 gal. has me drooling.

I can't afford to do both of right now , just trying determine which route to go and which one would be more beneficial.

mkpaulson · 04-04-2005, 07:51 PM

this is what my skimmer collected in one week.

Gina · 04-04-2005, 08:05 PM

Doesn't look like much. Have you tried making any adjustments?
Are you also sure that the test kit you are using is accurate?

If I had my choices between a bigger, better skimmer.....or more rock? I would have to lean towards the skimmer.
But, I would try and make sure there wasn't something I could try and tweak with the old skimmer first.

Nice to see you though. I haven't seen you in awhile!!!

Woodstock · 04-04-2005, 08:18 PM

Awesome work getting rid of the hair algae! Your tank looks very clean... super coralline growth!!!

I think I'd upgrade the skimmer before adding more rock.

Frankie · 04-04-2005, 11:34 PM

I have to agree with Gina Mark. It looks like its not foaming much. can you tweak it at all? Maybe get a bigger pump for it? That skimate looks thick and dark, that tells me your dry skimming. Mine has a thin look and fills half the cup in four days. I run it wet. Also I see the neck is coated good with skimate residue. On mine, if I keep it clean the bubbles dont pop before getting to the top and overflow. I would try cleaning it more before getting a new one.Is the bubble chamber fille with tons of bubbles? If not you might want to see why and try to get it to inject more bubbles. And if it is producing tons of them, id keep the throat to the cup cleaner and see if that helps. hope I helped you some. good luck

Craig Manoukian · 04-04-2005, 11:43 PM

Great stuff Mark, keep up the good work!

03-19-2005, 01:44 AM	#91 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 8,132 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	hey mark im frankie ive been following your thread for a bit and i am very impressed with what you have done! im building a 120 glass that i drilled for a closed loop and installed a diy coast to coast overflow box with the helpful input from mojo and nikki. there is something im curious about your tank. How do you like the starboard bottom and how it grew over with coraline? witfull and i were talking and came up with the idea of useing black acrylic for the job. but i really want to know your opinion also. your doing a wonderful job on your tank dude! it's a great thread you got going. thanks Last edited by Frankie : 03-19-2005 at 08:23 AM.

03-19-2005, 04:29 PM	#92 (permalink)
mkpaulson Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: port republic,va Posts: 750 View Gallery Karma Komment	frankie the starboard bottom has worked out real well and I don't have any regrets in going that direction but instead of starboard I used cutting board from U.S. plastics, from what I understand it is basically the same stuff. it grew over in coralline algae quite quickly it took about two months and it was pretty much covered in coralline algae. now on using a piece of acrylic on the bottom I can't think of any reason why it wouldn't work I kinda like the idea of the black acrylic I think it might look little better. as long as the acrylic sheets you are using is thick enough so it doesn't flex or bend I think it should be ok.the main purpose of using the starboard is to remove any pressure points that the rock will place on the bottom of the tank and help to absorb any impacts from falling rock,I would think acrylic would help do the same thing. __________________ Mark

03-19-2005, 05:47 PM	#94 (permalink)
mkpaulson Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: port republic,va Posts: 750 View Gallery Karma Komment	frankie The cutting board I am using is only 1/2 inch thick so you may consider going with 1/2inch acrylic and save yourself some money. __________________ Mark

03-19-2005, 08:38 PM	#97 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 8,132 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Last edited by Craig Manoukian : 04-03-2005 at 11:15 AM.

03-20-2005, 04:19 AM	#98 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 8,132 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	this is what i wanted to show you mark sorry to clutter your thread Last edited by Craig Manoukian : 04-03-2005 at 11:16 AM.

03-19-2005, 05:13 PM	#93 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 8,132 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	cool mark, i see your point on useing it for safty reasons and not just looks. good call! ok im going to go out and price the 3/4 black for the bottom then. thanks for the info.

03-19-2005, 07:56 PM	#95 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 8,132 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	my thoughts exactly. lol. plus the bottom black trim line is just under 1/2" from the bottom of the tank. here's a picture of what im up to if your wondering.

03-19-2005, 08:00 PM	#96 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 8,132 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	cant up load yet ill do it later. thank for the help!

04-03-2005, 07:26 AM	#99 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,830 View Gallery Karma Komment	Mark, Anymore updates to report? __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

04-04-2005, 07:46 PM	#100 (permalink)
mkpaulson Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: port republic,va Posts: 750 View Gallery Karma Komment	Gina Here's a couple pictures I recently took of my tank , I can happily say that I haven't had any hair algae for six weeks now. I removed some of my old rock that I thought was contributing to my nitrate problem. I still have a higher nitrate level than I would like have, it averages around 1.0 to 2.0 ppm and that is with doing 70 gal. water changes every two weeks. I would like to try to get my nitrate down to 0.2ppm. I am beginning to question if my protein skimmer is up to the job. the collection cup doesn't seem to fill up as much as I think it should. my bio-load is 2 clown fish, 1 clown tang, 1 achilles tang, 1 powder blue tang, 1 mandarin, 1 strawberry pseudochromis?. now I am trying determine if I should add more Live rock to get closer to a pound and a half to 2 lbs per gallon. or replace my protein skimmer with a better model. I've been looking Euro-reef protein skimmers and they appear to be real foam makers! the cs8-5 model which is good to 300 gal. has me drooling. I can't afford to do both of right now , just trying determine which route to go and which one would be more beneficial. __________________ Mark Last edited by mkpaulson : 04-05-2005 at 06:28 AM.

04-04-2005, 07:51 PM	#101 (permalink)
mkpaulson Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: port republic,va Posts: 750 View Gallery Karma Komment	this is what my skimmer collected in one week. __________________ Mark Last edited by mkpaulson : 04-05-2005 at 06:28 AM.

04-04-2005, 08:05 PM	#102 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,830 View Gallery Karma Komment	Doesn't look like much. Have you tried making any adjustments? Are you also sure that the test kit you are using is accurate? If I had my choices between a bigger, better skimmer.....or more rock? I would have to lean towards the skimmer. But, I would try and make sure there wasn't something I could try and tweak with the old skimmer first. Nice to see you though. I haven't seen you in awhile!!! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

04-04-2005, 08:18 PM	#103 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,266 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Awesome work getting rid of the hair algae! Your tank looks very clean... super coralline growth!!! I think I'd upgrade the skimmer before adding more rock. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My QT/Hospital Tank* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

04-04-2005, 11:34 PM	#104 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 8,132 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I have to agree with Gina Mark. It looks like its not foaming much. can you tweak it at all? Maybe get a bigger pump for it? That skimate looks thick and dark, that tells me your dry skimming. Mine has a thin look and fills half the cup in four days. I run it wet. Also I see the neck is coated good with skimate residue. On mine, if I keep it clean the bubbles dont pop before getting to the top and overflow. I would try cleaning it more before getting a new one.Is the bubble chamber fille with tons of bubbles? If not you might want to see why and try to get it to inject more bubbles. And if it is producing tons of them, id keep the throat to the cup cleaner and see if that helps. hope I helped you some. good luck

04-04-2005, 11:43 PM	#105 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,261 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Great stuff Mark, keep up the good work! __________________ 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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