jhnrb 150 reef - Page 8

cheeks69 · 05-12-2006, 09:08 PM

Outstanding setup, love the equipment selection topnotch

Craig Manoukian · 05-13-2006, 12:06 AM

Where are you located and will you have to heat the room?

jhnrb · 05-13-2006, 01:35 PM

Most likely I will have to heat to some extent. I am located about 80 miles south of the oregon border right off Humboldt Bay, Eureka, calif. Other systems in the area that have had outside equipment have found that it is cheaper to provide a little heat when needed in exchange for the natural cooling experianced. anyway I may heat the room in the winter. there are two ways to accomplish it as i see it now, resistent radiator oil filled (electric), or a small gas direct vent heater. I have a portable radiator that will do just fine and may try to do that 1st year. so will not stock heavy until all these issues are resolved. thanks for the question.

Craig Manoukian · 05-13-2006, 10:54 PM

Thanks for the info. Good idea.

jhnrb · 05-20-2006, 11:56 PM

Quick update on the equipment shed. with some warm days at last I had a chance to evaluate the equipment shed environment. It was obvious that ventilation was not adequate. so here is a pic of the ventilation system. the fixed vents will be such that they can be blocked off during winter if needed and to the right is an exhaust fan that will be controlled with a humidity switch and temp switch.

jhnrb · 05-21-2006, 07:09 PM

A shot of the main skimmer but not the only skimmer in system.

jhnrb · 08-08-2006, 11:46 PM

Well just a bit of progress in the shed. just a quick update, deck is done, fence is done, new door jams and doors done, fixed sprinklers, etc,etc,etc. but managed to get this in. I have drilled the 100 gal sump one end and will do other end this weekend. bout all for now. oh I have decided to insulate the shed. I will use ridgid board 2 1/4" thick. seems the roof transmits heat into the shed during the day so will do that 1st and see if it helps. walls seem to stay cool so not sure if walls will be insulated or not, most likely.

Craig Manoukian · 08-09-2006, 01:20 AM

Awesome job, what brand are your skimmers?

boozeman · 08-09-2006, 11:57 AM

Wow!!!
awesome equipment room

thanks for the update can't believe I almost missed this one

deaclauderdale · 08-09-2006, 12:41 PM

That setup looks great, can't wait to get a new house so I can run a similar setup. Thanx for the inspiration!

billyr98 · 08-09-2006, 07:49 PM

That looks great... What is the temp in the shed? I wish I could get my basement cooler with all my fish stuff..

Gina · 08-09-2006, 08:12 PM

Looks like it's coming along!
Great DIY all around job!

jhnrb · 08-09-2006, 10:00 PM

The wet dry system shown in the picture is a CPR-294 with 2 - 6" skimmers, there will be also a small skimmer in the CPR-aquafuge pro, and a turboflotor 1000 multi in the sump system for ozone handling, and lastely a geo RC250 as a main skimmer. naturally dosing will be done due to the large amount of skimming at such time as the full system is up and running and stocking levels are up. the temperature in the shed was apprx. 90 degrees or higher at the roof. ill check again after insulation installed. and post results.

Frankie · 08-09-2006, 10:29 PM

I love the patients you have building this tank. Its really paying off! everything is well thought out and cared for. Karma for your hard work so far.

jhnrb · 08-26-2006, 11:46 PM

Have decided to insulate and skin the inside of the equipment shed. used ridgid board and silver tape for all edges.

05-12-2006, 09:08 PM	#106 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,032 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: jhnrb 150 reef Outstanding setup, love the equipment selection topnotch __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

05-13-2006, 12:06 AM	#107 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,405 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: jhnrb 150 reef Where are you located and will you have to heat the room? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

05-13-2006, 01:35 PM	#108 (permalink)
jhnrb Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eureka, CALIF. Posts: 495 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: jhnrb 150 reef Most likely I will have to heat to some extent. I am located about 80 miles south of the oregon border right off Humboldt Bay, Eureka, calif. Other systems in the area that have had outside equipment have found that it is cheaper to provide a little heat when needed in exchange for the natural cooling experianced. anyway I may heat the room in the winter. there are two ways to accomplish it as i see it now, resistent radiator oil filled (electric), or a small gas direct vent heater. I have a portable radiator that will do just fine and may try to do that 1st year. so will not stock heavy until all these issues are resolved. thanks for the question.

05-13-2006, 10:54 PM	#109 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,405 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: jhnrb 150 reef Thanks for the info. Good idea. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

08-08-2006, 11:46 PM	#112 (permalink)
jhnrb Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eureka, CALIF. Posts: 495 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: jhnrb 150 reef Well just a bit of progress in the shed. just a quick update, deck is done, fence is done, new door jams and doors done, fixed sprinklers, etc,etc,etc. but managed to get this in. I have drilled the 100 gal sump one end and will do other end this weekend. bout all for now. oh I have decided to insulate the shed. I will use ridgid board 2 1/4" thick. seems the roof transmits heat into the shed during the day so will do that 1st and see if it helps. walls seem to stay cool so not sure if walls will be insulated or not, most likely.

08-09-2006, 01:20 AM	#113 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,405 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: jhnrb 150 reef Awesome job, what brand are your skimmers? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

08-09-2006, 11:57 AM	#114 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: jhnrb 150 reef Wow!!! awesome equipment room thanks for the update can't believe I almost missed this one __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

08-09-2006, 12:41 PM	#115 (permalink)
deaclauderdale Obamite Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lancaster,California Posts: 2,155 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: jhnrb 150 reef That setup looks great, can't wait to get a new house so I can run a similar setup. Thanx for the inspiration! __________________ 100 Gal w/ 55 Gal Sump, (2) 250 watt MH's, 220 watts VHO, Fish: Lawnmower Blenny, Pair Ocellaris Clowns, Royal Gramma, Yellow Watchman Goby, Rainsford Goby Coral: Neon Green Candycane, Brown Candy Cane, Purple and Blue Candycane, GSP-green, Palythoas, Montipora Digita (Green and Purple), Montipora Nodosa, Acro's, Neon Green Favia, Sun Coral, Cynaria, Zoanthids Shrimp: Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 2 Peppermint Shrimp, Tiger Pistol Shrimp Clam: (2) Crocea, That's what I love about saltwater tanks. You get God's best!!

08-09-2006, 07:49 PM	#116 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,400 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: jhnrb 150 reef That looks great... What is the temp in the shed? I wish I could get my basement cooler with all my fish stuff.. __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

08-09-2006, 08:12 PM	#117 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,836 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: jhnrb 150 reef Looks like it's coming along! Great DIY all around job! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

08-09-2006, 10:00 PM	#118 (permalink)
jhnrb Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eureka, CALIF. Posts: 495 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: jhnrb 150 reef The wet dry system shown in the picture is a CPR-294 with 2 - 6" skimmers, there will be also a small skimmer in the CPR-aquafuge pro, and a turboflotor 1000 multi in the sump system for ozone handling, and lastely a geo RC250 as a main skimmer. naturally dosing will be done due to the large amount of skimming at such time as the full system is up and running and stocking levels are up. the temperature in the shed was apprx. 90 degrees or higher at the roof. ill check again after insulation installed. and post results. Last edited by jhnrb : 08-09-2006 at 11:41 PM.

08-09-2006, 10:29 PM	#119 (permalink)
Frankie www.kids-with-cameras.org Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 9,112 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: jhnrb 150 reef I love the patients you have building this tank. Its really paying off! everything is well thought out and cared for. Karma for your hard work so far.

08-26-2006, 11:46 PM	#120 (permalink)
jhnrb Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eureka, CALIF. Posts: 495 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: jhnrb 150 reef Have decided to insulate and skin the inside of the equipment shed. used ridgid board and silver tape for all edges.

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