A Reef in the Sky (Red Sea Max Edition)
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redsea reefer
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On youtube, click the Embed tab and then click on the youtube tab here and insert the link there.
Its on top of the reply box when you click on the Post Reply tab, where the insert link, image and quote tabs are at the end next to G.
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redsea reefer
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Congrats in winning POTM!
Andrew - we are ready for the next installment
alphasierra
Member
Thank youBeautiful as always..
Thanks Marty... yes it was over kill for a few weeks!Hey Andrew, nice to hear from you! Your tank progress looks awesome! Very well planned out. I think that last pic is hilarious, you should be able to grow anything you want in the RSM now
Thanks, I tried that but it didn't work. Will give it a go again. Cheers
Thanks... but there is more
Cheers, yes we are very lucky here. The fish a also great here
Thanks... Powder coating was not available here. If I move house, I will get a new stand made.
Cheers... it was a long process
Thanks Glenn
Thanks
Thanks Terry
Cheers Steve
Okay Glenn, will doAndrew - we are ready for the next installment
Thanks Cheryl
This thread needs and update
Congrats on the contest win!
Thanks Eric... will do
alphasierra
Member
Finally an Update!!!
Apologies for the delay.
Anyhow, here is the video of the light lifter from my previous post.
[YOUTUBE]b9z3XWnf1eM[/YOUTUBE]
A week before the tank was delivered, I saw this frenzy!!! Anyone for a yellow tang?
Preparation For Arrival
I moved my existing tank across the room so I suppose you know what that means. I hope to keep the RSM for only 2 months until everything is transfer across then I want to sell it.
The move went well and was rather straight forward with no major problems.
I had to go out and buy the two large containers the other day to assist with the move. Also plan on soaking the new substrate in one/both of those containers for 1-2weeks before introduction into the tank.
The First Pictures
The Cabinet
[Doors closed]
[Front doors open]
[Side table extended]
[End view]
[Other end, sliding sump section]
[End door]
[Showing end door and sliding front door]
The First Pictures
Stand & Sump
[Inside the stand]
[Tray in]
[Tray out]
[Sump tray handle]
[Left End- rear view]
[Power Board - rear view]
The First Pictures
Glass & Glass
[Display tank]
[3/4" 19mm Low Iron glass]
[Overflow with the small pump inside]
[Sump]
[ATO container]
Apologies for the delay.
Anyhow, here is the video of the light lifter from my previous post.
[YOUTUBE]b9z3XWnf1eM[/YOUTUBE]
A week before the tank was delivered, I saw this frenzy!!! Anyone for a yellow tang?
Preparation For Arrival
I moved my existing tank across the room so I suppose you know what that means. I hope to keep the RSM for only 2 months until everything is transfer across then I want to sell it.
The move went well and was rather straight forward with no major problems.
I had to go out and buy the two large containers the other day to assist with the move. Also plan on soaking the new substrate in one/both of those containers for 1-2weeks before introduction into the tank.
The First Pictures
The Cabinet
[Doors closed]
[Front doors open]
[Side table extended]
[End view]
[Other end, sliding sump section]
[End door]
[Showing end door and sliding front door]
The First Pictures
Stand & Sump
[Inside the stand]
[Tray in]
[Tray out]
[Sump tray handle]
[Left End- rear view]
[Power Board - rear view]
The First Pictures
Glass & Glass
[Display tank]
[3/4" 19mm Low Iron glass]
[Overflow with the small pump inside]
[Sump]
[ATO container]
alphasierra
Member
Answers to potential questions
Many have asked in the past about the program I used for my drawings. I used google sketchup (free download) to draw everything then used a program called Hypershot (now called Keyshot and costs $$$) to render the pictures
This is the link to the rendering program KeyShot - The key to amazing shots.
EG:
The rollout sump concept is unusal to some. Basically I used x8 casters. It has been working a treat and is very useful for heavy maintenance.
Another picture to help understand the concept
Final Touches - before delivery
Now, as the deliver date approaches I had a few things done. Another power outlet was installed, cleaned up and re-wired the wires going to the light box and replaced the old LED lights with some funky new ones
LED instructions. Great buy... approx $50USD
16 colours and 4 display modes to choose from :surprised
Great looking remote
An evening shot
LED lights in action.
Enjoy!!
[YOUTUBE]-yZU5EXSZQ4[/YOUTUBE]
Preparing the Substrate
I have started soaking the substrate (Aragonite) for at least a week prior to placing in the tank. Should help release any PO4 and therefore reduce it and the cloudiness when it is introduced into the tank. A slow process, but will hopefully be worth it in the long run.
8 Bags of this... not sure I will need all thoughh:
Went and bought a plastic strainer to help to rinsing process
A simple rinse
Leaving it soak in in fresh RODI water, changing it every other day
Display Tank Finished
I had the opportunity to go and view the tank today (on my birthday... great present huh??). First impressions... :inlove:
Snapped a few pics of it and inspected the other items for the first time. Very happy so far!
I am impressed with the back ground. Worked out well.
The overflow is exactly how I wanted it. I plan on having a custom acrylic lid made to prevent light and nuisance algae growing down there.
A better picture of the background. Hopefully it will go with the blue cabinet
Everything will be delivered tomorrow... except the ATO container.
Rockscape Design
The live rock also arrived today and I had first pickings :spin1: After a couple of hours this is what we managed to come up with. Similar to my plans.
Overview
This was always going to be a challenge since the internal overflow affects the space available.
Hoping to create a nice illusion of depth between the island and main structure. Also will allow fishes to swim around the island and underneath the large overhangs.
Particularly happy with the island. The picture isn't that clear but more to come.
Hope you guys like!
Delivery!!!
Yesterday afternoon finally arrived after many months of planning, re-planning and waiting for all the parts of this project to come together.
Below are some pictures but of course... more to follow.
My Vision
My Reality
:bouncer:
Room shot... note: Reefers Best Salt (RBS) waiting patiently.
I am impressed that cabinet is exactly how I planned. Must have done something right :spin2:
Rimless Shot
A long Rimless shot
More Arrival Pictures
The rear side of the sliding doors. The sliding hinges, made in Japan but purchased in the US work just as planned.
I didn't plan on having these magnetic clips but the builder insisted as it made the end door more stable.
Waiting for ATO container and dosing stand/containers. The "French Cleat" hooks work as planned.
This was very important to my design. No pipes showing above and hopefully the CJ's will work nicely and quietly.
Thanks to the great work of Chris at 'nautilusreef.com' everything fitted nicely. The reflection shows the small pump with check valve fitting nicely too.
As planned... holes drilled and waiting testing
Most of the rocks should hide this
Waiting to be covered with power boards and wires
Just as planned with a slight modification due to the height of the return pump. Undo unions and slide the sump out. Simple right?
Now the real fun begins very soon!
Many have asked in the past about the program I used for my drawings. I used google sketchup (free download) to draw everything then used a program called Hypershot (now called Keyshot and costs $$$) to render the pictures
This is the link to the rendering program KeyShot - The key to amazing shots.
EG:
The rollout sump concept is unusal to some. Basically I used x8 casters. It has been working a treat and is very useful for heavy maintenance.
Another picture to help understand the concept
Final Touches - before delivery
Now, as the deliver date approaches I had a few things done. Another power outlet was installed, cleaned up and re-wired the wires going to the light box and replaced the old LED lights with some funky new ones
LED instructions. Great buy... approx $50USD
16 colours and 4 display modes to choose from :surprised
Great looking remote
An evening shot
LED lights in action.
Enjoy!!
[YOUTUBE]-yZU5EXSZQ4[/YOUTUBE]
Preparing the Substrate
I have started soaking the substrate (Aragonite) for at least a week prior to placing in the tank. Should help release any PO4 and therefore reduce it and the cloudiness when it is introduced into the tank. A slow process, but will hopefully be worth it in the long run.
8 Bags of this... not sure I will need all though
h:
Went and bought a plastic strainer to help to rinsing process
A simple rinse
Leaving it soak in in fresh RODI water, changing it every other day
Display Tank Finished
I had the opportunity to go and view the tank today (on my birthday... great present huh??). First impressions... :inlove:
Snapped a few pics of it and inspected the other items for the first time. Very happy so far!
I am impressed with the back ground. Worked out well.
The overflow is exactly how I wanted it. I plan on having a custom acrylic lid made to prevent light and nuisance algae growing down there.
A better picture of the background. Hopefully it will go with the blue cabinet
Everything will be delivered tomorrow... except the ATO container.
Rockscape Design
The live rock also arrived today and I had first pickings :spin1: After a couple of hours this is what we managed to come up with. Similar to my plans.
Overview
This was always going to be a challenge since the internal overflow affects the space available.
Hoping to create a nice illusion of depth between the island and main structure. Also will allow fishes to swim around the island and underneath the large overhangs.
Particularly happy with the island. The picture isn't that clear but more to come.
Hope you guys like!
Delivery!!!
Yesterday afternoon finally arrived after many months of planning, re-planning and waiting for all the parts of this project to come together.
Below are some pictures but of course... more to follow.
My Vision
My Reality
:bouncer:
Room shot... note: Reefers Best Salt (RBS) waiting patiently.
I am impressed that cabinet is exactly how I planned. Must have done something right :spin2:
Rimless Shot
A long Rimless shot
More Arrival Pictures
The rear side of the sliding doors. The sliding hinges, made in Japan but purchased in the US work just as planned.
I didn't plan on having these magnetic clips but the builder insisted as it made the end door more stable.
Waiting for ATO container and dosing stand/containers. The "French Cleat" hooks work as planned.
This was very important to my design. No pipes showing above and hopefully the CJ's will work nicely and quietly.
Thanks to the great work of Chris at 'nautilusreef.com' everything fitted nicely. The reflection shows the small pump with check valve fitting nicely too.
As planned... holes drilled and waiting testing
Most of the rocks should hide this
Waiting to be covered with power boards and wires
Just as planned with a slight modification due to the height of the return pump. Undo unions and slide the sump out. Simple right?
Now the real fun begins very soon!
Nowellsy SNR
Active Member
wow awsome