My 1st Father's Day Gift

astiesi · 06-22-2009, 12:23 AM

I've had the upgrade bug for quite some time but I was hesitant to pull the trigger...so my wife did it for me. For Father's Day she showed up with a 65 gallon AGA as well as a beautiful wood stand. Now this is just the beginning as it is going to take quite some time to accumulate all of the necessary equipment...I'm hoping to have the tank running by Christmas. As my only other reefing experience was with an All-In-One BioCube, I'm looking for as much advice as possible. I will be posting my plans for this tank and my initial equipment list in the coming days. For now I'll just start things off with a picture.

And I already have an inhabitant...

stonedfish · 06-22-2009, 12:41 AM

Congratulations. I didnt add my first kid until after my cycle completed.

nstiesi · 06-22-2009, 01:14 AM

^ --- lol

Looks good brotha......well, it should, I helped pick it out! I am excited for you.......if this ends up anything like your BC, it should be epic.

Reddog170 · 06-22-2009, 01:41 AM

Congrats man. All I got for fathers day was a day at work and a thunderstorm. Are you going to drill it? But just a tip, your first inhabitant (toddler fish) have been know to be reallly messy eaters and they usualy love to rearange things. At least mine do, LOL. Will follow along. Happy fathers day, Shaun

lcstorc · 06-22-2009, 11:31 AM

Great gift.
Happy Father's day.

Frankie · 06-22-2009, 12:27 PM

Cool! I like the merman shot

acemow · 06-22-2009, 12:41 PM

very nice! I wish my husband wanted a new tank for Father's Day, but he didn't even want a coral or anything....oh I forgot, the tank's mine..Happy reefing!

astiesi · 06-22-2009, 12:49 PM

Thanks everybody! Judging by how fast the toddler fish is growing, I'm going to need an upgrade soon!

So I am planning on getting this tank drilled. I consider myself very handy with tools but I think I am going to just pay the money and get it drilled at a LFS....I just really don't want a mistake to cost me another tank. I am not sure if I should paint the back of the tank, anyone want to comment? I like the way it looks better but I seem to remember reading something that suggests it actually absorbs a good spectrum of the light.

Beyond that here is an initial equipment list. I am just starting to research different models so suggestions are much appreciated. Also if I am forgetting anything let me know.

- 36" T-5 Lighting
- Protein Skimmer
- 20 gallon sump/fuge
- Return Pump
- Heater
- A few K2s or K3s
- RO/DI unit

astiesi · 06-22-2009, 12:51 PM

And thanks acemow... I wish the wife would get more into the hobby but at least she supports my obsession!

Reddog170 · 06-22-2009, 04:22 PM

Yea toddler fish turn into Teenager fish and become a pain real fast, LOL. Drilling a tank is not that hard but if you are not planning to drill another one then it is usualy cheaper to have it drilled. I would consider some 175 watt halides for it. I am lucky my wife enjoys my reef as well. It has become more of a family hobby than just mine. Keep us posted, Shaun

astiesi · 06-24-2009, 01:10 PM

So I've been looking around at overflow ideas and found glass-holes.com. Has anyone had any experience installing their overflow kit? I'm beginning to toy with the idea of drilling this tank myself but I'm looking for some input from people with experience. I have a few other questions for those with such experience.

1. On a 65 gallon what would the optimum flow rate be for the overflow?

2. Would you suggest a drilled return line or just going up and over the top rim?

3. Should I just bring the tank back and exchange it for a reef-ready tank, paying the difference?

reef dummy · 06-24-2009, 01:14 PM

I would return and pay the difference personally. Reef ready are so nice and pain free!

nstiesi · 06-24-2009, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astiesi

So I've been looking around at overflow ideas and found glass-holes.com. Has anyone had any experience installing their overflow kit? I'm beginning to toy with the idea of drilling this tank myself but I'm looking for some input from people with experience. I have a few other questions for those with such experience.

1. On a 65 gallon what would the optimum flow rate be for the overflow?

2. Would you suggest a drilled return line or just going up and over the top rim?

3. Should I just bring the tank back and exchange it for a reef-ready tank, paying the difference?

I forgot, what was the exact price difference between your tank and the reef ready version?

astiesi · 06-24-2009, 02:32 PM

A bit over $100 I think.

gch.3 · 06-25-2009, 09:48 PM

congrats imo i would paint the back i regret not doing it to mine. as for a return i am using a mag 7 on mine and not quite to capacity of the overflow. hope this helps.

06-22-2009, 12:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
astiesi Sea Pen Join Date: May 2008 Location: Margate, FL Posts: 342 View Gallery Karma Komment	My 1st Father's Day Gift I've had the upgrade bug for quite some time but I was hesitant to pull the trigger...so my wife did it for me. For Father's Day she showed up with a 65 gallon AGA as well as a beautiful wood stand. Now this is just the beginning as it is going to take quite some time to accumulate all of the necessary equipment...I'm hoping to have the tank running by Christmas. As my only other reefing experience was with an All-In-One BioCube, I'm looking for as much advice as possible. I will be posting my plans for this tank and my initial equipment list in the coming days. For now I'll just start things off with a picture. And I already have an inhabitant... __________________ Anthony 65G Mixed Reef: -Glass-holes.com 1500 Overflow Kit -Octopus NW-150 Protein Skimmer -Current Nova Extreme Pro 6x39W T5 -200W Hydor Theo Heater -20L Sump (Skimmer/Return/Refugium) -Mag 9.5 Return Pump BioCube 14g: -48W PC Lighting - 24 10000K, 24 Actinic -Oceanic BioCube Skimmer -50W Hydor Theo Heater -Maxi-Jet 600 (160 gph) -Koralia Nano (240 gph) 1st Reef Tank - 14g BioCube 65g Father's Day Gift

06-22-2009, 12:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
stonedfish Ricordea Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Pedro California Posts: 189 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 1st Father's Day Gift Congratulations. I didnt add my first kid until after my cycle completed.

06-22-2009, 01:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
nstiesi Sea Pen Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 334 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My 1st Father's Day Gift ^ --- lol Looks good brotha......well, it should, I helped pick it out! I am excited for you.......if this ends up anything like your BC, it should be epic.

06-22-2009, 01:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
Reddog170 Achilles Tang Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winfield, IA Posts: 877 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 1st Father's Day Gift Congrats man. All I got for fathers day was a day at work and a thunderstorm. Are you going to drill it? But just a tip, your first inhabitant (toddler fish) have been know to be reallly messy eaters and they usualy love to rearange things. At least mine do, LOL. Will follow along. Happy fathers day, Shaun __________________ We are defined by the choices in whitch we make. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...t-sw-tank.html Moved to 100 http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ing-100-a.html VISIT MY CLUB SITE: www.iowareefs.com Ask me about Iowa reef events!

06-22-2009, 11:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,433 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 1st Father's Day Gift Great gift. Happy Father's day. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

06-22-2009, 12:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
acemow Sea Pen Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 335 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 1st Father's Day Gift very nice! I wish my husband wanted a new tank for Father's Day, but he didn't even want a coral or anything....oh I forgot, the tank's mine..Happy reefing! __________________ Wow!!What a cool obsession!! My 75 g thread http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...llon-tank.html

06-22-2009, 12:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
astiesi Sea Pen Join Date: May 2008 Location: Margate, FL Posts: 342 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My 1st Father's Day Gift Thanks everybody! Judging by how fast the toddler fish is growing, I'm going to need an upgrade soon! So I am planning on getting this tank drilled. I consider myself very handy with tools but I think I am going to just pay the money and get it drilled at a LFS....I just really don't want a mistake to cost me another tank. I am not sure if I should paint the back of the tank, anyone want to comment? I like the way it looks better but I seem to remember reading something that suggests it actually absorbs a good spectrum of the light. Beyond that here is an initial equipment list. I am just starting to research different models so suggestions are much appreciated. Also if I am forgetting anything let me know. - 36" T-5 Lighting - Protein Skimmer - 20 gallon sump/fuge - Return Pump - Heater - A few K2s or K3s - RO/DI unit __________________ Anthony 65G Mixed Reef: -Glass-holes.com 1500 Overflow Kit -Octopus NW-150 Protein Skimmer -Current Nova Extreme Pro 6x39W T5 -200W Hydor Theo Heater -20L Sump (Skimmer/Return/Refugium) -Mag 9.5 Return Pump BioCube 14g: -48W PC Lighting - 24 10000K, 24 Actinic -Oceanic BioCube Skimmer -50W Hydor Theo Heater -Maxi-Jet 600 (160 gph) -Koralia Nano (240 gph) 1st Reef Tank - 14g BioCube 65g Father's Day Gift

06-22-2009, 12:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
astiesi Sea Pen Join Date: May 2008 Location: Margate, FL Posts: 342 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My 1st Father's Day Gift And thanks acemow... I wish the wife would get more into the hobby but at least she supports my obsession! __________________ Anthony 65G Mixed Reef: -Glass-holes.com 1500 Overflow Kit -Octopus NW-150 Protein Skimmer -Current Nova Extreme Pro 6x39W T5 -200W Hydor Theo Heater -20L Sump (Skimmer/Return/Refugium) -Mag 9.5 Return Pump BioCube 14g: -48W PC Lighting - 24 10000K, 24 Actinic -Oceanic BioCube Skimmer -50W Hydor Theo Heater -Maxi-Jet 600 (160 gph) -Koralia Nano (240 gph) 1st Reef Tank - 14g BioCube 65g Father's Day Gift

06-22-2009, 04:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
Reddog170 Achilles Tang Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winfield, IA Posts: 877 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 1st Father's Day Gift Yea toddler fish turn into Teenager fish and become a pain real fast, LOL. Drilling a tank is not that hard but if you are not planning to drill another one then it is usualy cheaper to have it drilled. I would consider some 175 watt halides for it. I am lucky my wife enjoys my reef as well. It has become more of a family hobby than just mine. Keep us posted, Shaun __________________ We are defined by the choices in whitch we make. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...t-sw-tank.html Moved to 100 http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ing-100-a.html VISIT MY CLUB SITE: www.iowareefs.com Ask me about Iowa reef events!

06-24-2009, 01:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
astiesi Sea Pen Join Date: May 2008 Location: Margate, FL Posts: 342 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My 1st Father's Day Gift So I've been looking around at overflow ideas and found glass-holes.com. Has anyone had any experience installing their overflow kit? I'm beginning to toy with the idea of drilling this tank myself but I'm looking for some input from people with experience. I have a few other questions for those with such experience. 1. On a 65 gallon what would the optimum flow rate be for the overflow? 2. Would you suggest a drilled return line or just going up and over the top rim? 3. Should I just bring the tank back and exchange it for a reef-ready tank, paying the difference? __________________ Anthony 65G Mixed Reef: -Glass-holes.com 1500 Overflow Kit -Octopus NW-150 Protein Skimmer -Current Nova Extreme Pro 6x39W T5 -200W Hydor Theo Heater -20L Sump (Skimmer/Return/Refugium) -Mag 9.5 Return Pump BioCube 14g: -48W PC Lighting - 24 10000K, 24 Actinic -Oceanic BioCube Skimmer -50W Hydor Theo Heater -Maxi-Jet 600 (160 gph) -Koralia Nano (240 gph) 1st Reef Tank - 14g BioCube 65g Father's Day Gift

06-24-2009, 01:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
reef dummy Scopas Tang Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 439 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My 1st Father's Day Gift I would return and pay the difference personally. Reef ready are so nice and pain free!

06-24-2009, 02:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
astiesi Sea Pen Join Date: May 2008 Location: Margate, FL Posts: 342 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My 1st Father's Day Gift A bit over $100 I think. __________________ Anthony 65G Mixed Reef: -Glass-holes.com 1500 Overflow Kit -Octopus NW-150 Protein Skimmer -Current Nova Extreme Pro 6x39W T5 -200W Hydor Theo Heater -20L Sump (Skimmer/Return/Refugium) -Mag 9.5 Return Pump BioCube 14g: -48W PC Lighting - 24 10000K, 24 Actinic -Oceanic BioCube Skimmer -50W Hydor Theo Heater -Maxi-Jet 600 (160 gph) -Koralia Nano (240 gph) 1st Reef Tank - 14g BioCube 65g Father's Day Gift

06-25-2009, 09:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
gch.3 Bryozoan Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: pa Posts: 47 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My 1st Father's Day Gift congrats imo i would paint the back i regret not doing it to mine. as for a return i am using a mag 7 on mine and not quite to capacity of the overflow. hope this helps.

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