Rougie's 55 Ratiocinative Reef II - Page 6

Rougiem · 01-22-2006, 07:40 PM

Okay just wanted to make sure the lights were working okay! Still have to wire it but that is the easy part!

Hummm....I need water right?

Cheers!

KimPossible · 01-22-2006, 09:12 PM

~LOL
Pretty good Rodge

Craig Manoukian · 01-23-2006, 02:36 AM

You spoke too soon Rodger, I see your DIY handiwork! Comin' along very nicely!

Rougiem · 03-11-2006, 04:59 PM

Finally! ~ I think I am ready to go! I just have to glue some pvc, do some wire mounting for my MH's and mount my controller. I also need to make some modifications to my sump/refrug and the water will go in!

Here is a picture of the equipment and items I have been collecting.

What I am using:

Remora Aqua C protein skimmer/w drain fitting
max jet 1200
2 max jet 900's for water movement
1 mag drive 7 pump
2 175 (14000K) MH with ARO ballasts
2 IceCap 120mm canopy fans w/ thermal sensors
1 AquaController Junior (backlit) with Direct connect 8
60lbs. of super naturals Tahitian moon sand (going for a very different look here)

Cheers!

Woodstock · 03-11-2006, 05:19 PM

Nice equipment! I can not wait to see it set up!

Craig Manoukian · 03-12-2006, 12:48 AM

You go dude, and thanks for keeping us posted! Can't wait to see more of your progress!

cheeks69 · 03-12-2006, 02:35 PM

All the tools you need ready and waiting

Can't wait to see the Tahitian moon sand in there, is it a calcium based sand ?

Rougiem · 03-12-2006, 04:28 PM

No Robert I do not think so...all I have read on it....Yea it should make for an interesting look....Going for a different and unique look...with lighter colored live rock...should make for an interesting contrast...

Cheers!

Rougiem · 04-20-2006, 09:47 PM

More Progress being made...

Well having some time off does help in setting up a tank!

I am almost there! A few photos for all of you....

~My canopy with the lights and wiring mostly in place (using u nails and 1/2" quick clips for all wires and cords). It is not all in place yet!
~2 views of the tank with my maxjet 900s in place
~2 views of my sump area and my balast placement, I am going with a 5100K bulb (38par) floodlight for my sump.

Any suggestions or comments? They are always welcome!

Cheers!

Frankie · 04-20-2006, 10:00 PM

Cool dude! looks like your all ready to go. I think you did a great job getting it ready and all im waiting for is to see how that sand looks. I like it a lot and think the tank is going to look awesome with it.

Woodstock · 04-20-2006, 10:16 PM

Nice Rougiem!!! Great work!

Craig Manoukian · 04-21-2006, 03:53 AM

Great stuf Rodger. I'd take out the nails and counter sink screws in the hood. Much better for salt water corrosiveness.

Witfull · 04-21-2006, 05:45 AM

cut class and fill that puppy~

Gina · 04-21-2006, 06:40 AM

I can't wait to see how the sand is going to look!
Great job!

Rougiem · 04-25-2006, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig Manoukian

Great stuf Rodger. I'd take out the nails and counter sink screws in the hood. Much better for salt water corrosiveness.

Thanks Craig...actually I used all screws on the hood....no nails...

Cheers!

01-22-2006, 09:12 PM	#77 (permalink)
KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Rougie's 55 Ratiocinative Reef II ~LOL Pretty good Rodge __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

01-23-2006, 02:36 AM	#78 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,406 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Rougie's 55 Ratiocinative Reef II You spoke too soon Rodger, I see your DIY handiwork! Comin' along very nicely! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

03-11-2006, 05:19 PM	#80 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,157 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Rougie's 55 Ratiocinative Reef II Nice equipment! I can not wait to see it set up! __________________ ~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 __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

03-12-2006, 12:48 AM	#81 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,406 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Rougie's 55 Ratiocinative Reef II You go dude, and thanks for keeping us posted! Can't wait to see more of your progress! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

03-12-2006, 02:35 PM	#82 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,032 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Rougie's 55 Ratiocinative Reef II All the tools you need ready and waiting Can't wait to see the Tahitian moon sand in there, is it a calcium based sand ? __________________ 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

03-12-2006, 04:28 PM	#83 (permalink)
Rougiem Ichthy Inquisitor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Biggest Little City In The World Posts: 2,902 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Rougie's 55 Ratiocinative Reef II No Robert I do not think so...all I have read on it....Yea it should make for an interesting look....Going for a different and unique look...with lighter colored live rock...should make for an interesting contrast... Cheers! __________________ "Apes don't read philosophy." "Yes they do Otto, they just don't understand it." Intial School Tank Set Up and Progress

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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: Rougie's 55 Ratiocinative Reef II Cool dude! looks like your all ready to go. I think you did a great job getting it ready and all im waiting for is to see how that sand looks. I like it a lot and think the tank is going to look awesome with it.

04-20-2006, 10:16 PM	#86 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,157 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Rougie's 55 Ratiocinative Reef II Nice Rougiem!!! Great work! __________________ ~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 __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

04-21-2006, 03:53 AM	#87 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,406 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Rougie's 55 Ratiocinative Reef II Great stuf Rodger. I'd take out the nails and counter sink screws in the hood. Much better for salt water corrosiveness. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

04-21-2006, 06:40 AM	#89 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,836 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Rougie's 55 Ratiocinative Reef II I can't wait to see how the sand is going to look! Great job! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

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