jhnrb 150 reef

jhnrb · 02-12-2005, 01:12 AM

I will be adding pictures soon (as I can figure out how to do it). anyway setting up a 150 reef. i have a pre fab cabinet and a home made hood. should have built the cabinet too, but will go with it as is. just cut the cabinet for the bottom drains and returns. thanks to all that responded to my new member post. will not recant that post here but will add as the project gets along. The tank is a mega flow all glass 150 - 72 x 18 x 29. after a 125 project I wanted the added height and due to area constraints went with the 18" width. I will start working on the hood this month (lights, fans, etc.), installing the sea swirls, corner brackets, and inside pump for the seq swirls (pump/bracket/cage not yet worked out/ pump not yet selected/ must be a loop system with a flow rate of 1100 g/p/h 1/2" line to each sea swirl, main feed split just above tank rim.), add uv resistive acrylic tops, and start removing out side metal shed for preperation of new equipment shed that will house all sumps, pumps, etc. as I can get pictures up I'll be a bit more specific on the equipment. naturally the main returns will be by a dolphin 3000 amp master ( not to confuse with the inside loop for the sea swirls as mentioned above) comments so far are welcome.

Travis · 02-12-2005, 02:04 AM

Sounds like a great setup! Can't wait to see pics... hint hint.

T

jhnrb · 02-12-2005, 02:12 AM

well i got the picture into the gallery but I don't quite know how to get it into the thread, help.

Travis · 02-12-2005, 02:24 AM

Help, no problem...

First go here, which is your pic in the gallery (I got there by clicking "view gallery" below your username in this thread)

http://www.reefsanctuary.com/photopo...cat/500/page/1

Now, you'll see a box of info below the pic. The last one says "UBB code." Highlight the text beside it, copy it and paste it into a post and the pic will show up! Give it a shot and let me know if you run into trouble.

T

jhnrb · 02-12-2005, 02:36 AM

well here we go. following if all works will be a picture of the cabinet, tank, and hood so far. if it works more to come.

jhnrb · 02-12-2005, 02:44 AM

well obviously I managed to get a picture of the cabinet/tank/and hood into the thread. no small task for me but a big thanks to travis for the help. easy when you know what you are doing. gee where have we heard that before. thanks alot for all the help. now that I know how to do it I will post more pic's as the project developes. again thanks for the help.

mkpaulson · 02-12-2005, 07:36 AM

Looks like you're off to a good start, I hope everything goes well for you in getting it up and running and can wait to see the progress take place.

Gina · 02-12-2005, 08:08 AM

Nice set up! Looks like you've planned out everything in advance! Can't wait till you start filling it!

Woodstock · 02-12-2005, 08:40 AM

Niiiice~~~

jhnrb · 02-15-2005, 11:53 PM

The tank cabinet has now been cut, thin crush board installed under tank, tank replaced and leveled, backing installed. I have been playing with some 3/16" thick by 1" wide carved wood strips to install at the back side corners and front corners of the glass tank between the cabinet and hood. liked it so will also install at the top and bottom edges of the cabinet and hood (picture framed). will stain/seal and attach (glue?) to glass. pic's when done, next week maybe. I'll go light on the adhesive in case it becomes to gaudy, but, think it will be ok.

Woodstock · 02-16-2005, 12:12 PM

Sounds nice... can't wait to see more pics!

jhnrb · 02-24-2005, 11:26 PM

quick update. got caught up in a remodel of the bosses craft room so not much progress, however, have the contractor scheduled to build the equipemnt shed as that is the only way it will get done next month. hope to have some new pic's couple weeks and then hopefully fairly regular after that as progress continues.

Gina · 02-25-2005, 06:53 AM

Good to hear! I know how anxious you must be!

jhnrb · 03-21-2005, 02:15 AM

new pic's in gallery. installed drain line and feed line through floor. 3" drain and 1 1/2" return. cabinet floor is in and screwed down to subfloor. finished carved strips at corners and top and bottom bounderies of aquaium.

jhnrb · 04-18-2005, 11:00 PM

Ive posted some new pics in my gallery. under cabinet plumbing is in. just need to connect the hoses up. installed two of the 3" ice cap cooling fans. decided to mount on the outside of canopy and will box in, stain and seal to match canopy with opening looking down to direct any light leakage to the floor. holes cut as large as possible to allow for bypass if needed incase exhaust fans pull more than input fans. more pics when the fans are boxed in.

02-12-2005, 01:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
jhnrb Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eureka, CALIF. Posts: 495 View Gallery Karma Komment	jhnrb 150 reef I will be adding pictures soon (as I can figure out how to do it). anyway setting up a 150 reef. i have a pre fab cabinet and a home made hood. should have built the cabinet too, but will go with it as is. just cut the cabinet for the bottom drains and returns. thanks to all that responded to my new member post. will not recant that post here but will add as the project gets along. The tank is a mega flow all glass 150 - 72 x 18 x 29. after a 125 project I wanted the added height and due to area constraints went with the 18" width. I will start working on the hood this month (lights, fans, etc.), installing the sea swirls, corner brackets, and inside pump for the seq swirls (pump/bracket/cage not yet worked out/ pump not yet selected/ must be a loop system with a flow rate of 1100 g/p/h 1/2" line to each sea swirl, main feed split just above tank rim.), add uv resistive acrylic tops, and start removing out side metal shed for preperation of new equipment shed that will house all sumps, pumps, etc. as I can get pictures up I'll be a bit more specific on the equipment. naturally the main returns will be by a dolphin 3000 amp master ( not to confuse with the inside loop for the sea swirls as mentioned above) comments so far are welcome. Last edited by jhnrb : 02-12-2005 at 01:16 AM. Reason: forgot something

02-12-2005, 02:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
jhnrb Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eureka, CALIF. Posts: 495 View Gallery Karma Komment	cabinet/150 gal/hood well here we go. following if all works will be a picture of the cabinet, tank, and hood so far. if it works more to come.

02-12-2005, 02:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
jhnrb Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eureka, CALIF. Posts: 495 View Gallery Karma Komment	post success well obviously I managed to get a picture of the cabinet/tank/and hood into the thread. no small task for me but a big thanks to travis for the help. easy when you know what you are doing. gee where have we heard that before. thanks alot for all the help. now that I know how to do it I will post more pic's as the project developes. again thanks for the help.

02-12-2005, 07:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
mkpaulson Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: port republic,va Posts: 750 View Gallery Karma Komment	Looks like you're off to a good start, I hope everything goes well for you in getting it up and running and can wait to see the progress take place. __________________ Mark

02-12-2005, 08:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,836 View Gallery Karma Komment	Nice set up! Looks like you've planned out everything in advance! Can't wait till you start filling it! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

02-12-2005, 02:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,729 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Sounds like a great setup! Can't wait to see pics... hint hint. T

02-12-2005, 02:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
jhnrb Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eureka, CALIF. Posts: 495 View Gallery Karma Komment	well i got the picture into the gallery but I don't quite know how to get it into the thread, help.

02-12-2005, 02:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,729 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Help, no problem... First go here, which is your pic in the gallery (I got there by clicking "view gallery" below your username in this thread) http://www.reefsanctuary.com/photopo...cat/500/page/1 Now, you'll see a box of info below the pic. The last one says "UBB code." Highlight the text beside it, copy it and paste it into a post and the pic will show up! Give it a shot and let me know if you run into trouble. T

02-12-2005, 08:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,157 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Niiiice~~~ __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

02-15-2005, 11:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
jhnrb Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eureka, CALIF. Posts: 495 View Gallery Karma Komment	The tank cabinet has now been cut, thin crush board installed under tank, tank replaced and leveled, backing installed. I have been playing with some 3/16" thick by 1" wide carved wood strips to install at the back side corners and front corners of the glass tank between the cabinet and hood. liked it so will also install at the top and bottom edges of the cabinet and hood (picture framed). will stain/seal and attach (glue?) to glass. pic's when done, next week maybe. I'll go light on the adhesive in case it becomes to gaudy, but, think it will be ok. Last edited by jhnrb : 02-15-2005 at 11:58 PM. Reason: gee misspell again lift out something

02-16-2005, 12:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,157 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Sounds nice... can't wait to see more pics! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

02-24-2005, 11:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
jhnrb Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eureka, CALIF. Posts: 495 View Gallery Karma Komment	quick update. got caught up in a remodel of the bosses craft room so not much progress, however, have the contractor scheduled to build the equipemnt shed as that is the only way it will get done next month. hope to have some new pic's couple weeks and then hopefully fairly regular after that as progress continues.

02-25-2005, 06:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,836 View Gallery Karma Komment	Good to hear! I know how anxious you must be! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

03-21-2005, 02:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
jhnrb Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eureka, CALIF. Posts: 495 View Gallery Karma Komment	new pic's in gallery. installed drain line and feed line through floor. 3" drain and 1 1/2" return. cabinet floor is in and screwed down to subfloor. finished carved strips at corners and top and bottom bounderies of aquaium.

04-18-2005, 11:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
jhnrb Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eureka, CALIF. Posts: 495 View Gallery Karma Komment	new pics in gallery Ive posted some new pics in my gallery. under cabinet plumbing is in. just need to connect the hoses up. installed two of the 3" ice cap cooling fans. decided to mount on the outside of canopy and will box in, stain and seal to match canopy with opening looking down to direct any light leakage to the floor. holes cut as large as possible to allow for bypass if needed incase exhaust fans pull more than input fans. more pics when the fans are boxed in.

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