Smann Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Our next phase in remodeling will be the kitchen and family room so the tank has to come down. I have been preparing a holding system in the garage and collected water from the main tank. This is also kind of a prototype for the new tank, trying the overflow, pump system, Lighting and some other ideas I want for the new system So far the corals seem fine, polyps open back up within minutes, The tank has been running for about ten days with rock,sand and mostly the water from the 180 thru large water changes Tomorrow I'll start with some bigger base rock so I can start stacking some of the corals attached to bigger pieces. By sunday I hope to be ready start draining the main tank and moving the fish Here are some more of the temp system, will be about six weeks if things go well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherguy30 Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Starting the Tear Down Dig the light fixture! Oh and the blue painters tape too:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted June 25, 2010 Author Share Posted June 25, 2010 I think that whole side was still covered, I waited until the last minute before removing the protective covering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Good luck with the move. What kind of overflow and pump are you planning to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted June 25, 2010 Author Share Posted June 25, 2010 Its an external weir type with the Herbie/Beananimal drain. i am going to use a reeflo Super Dart Gold with a manifold to run everything, returns, skimmer, chiller, No other pumps/powerheads except of course the Vortech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 What size tank is that one steve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandinga Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Steve, I have 4 of your home brew corals at the ready. Let me know when you need em back. I would be happy to take a few more adoptions...if need be. NEW TANK LOOKS SICK! If you need help, holler. I have a couple tanks that can hold corals if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandinga Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Whats the deal on that lightbox? looks kewl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckie Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Looks great, you amaze me with your temp/experiment work. I will be watching this for sure. Beckie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 That's a nice set up for a holding tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted June 25, 2010 Author Share Posted June 25, 2010 What size tank is that one steve? 48"x36"x24"h, Envision built the shell and I did the overflow, I wont do that again I'll let him do it all, too nerve racking but it did turn out nice Whats the deal on that lightbox? looks kewl I built the aluminum frame for six T5's and two MH then decided to box it in for looks. Its white diffuser panels but will fit anything 1/4" Looks great, you amaze me with your temp/experiment work. I will be watching this for sure. Thanks, I know I go a little over the top but this will be my last tank and I really want to get it right, already found things I'll do different Beckie That's a nice set up for a holding tank. Yes Thanks, I'm very comfortable that my corals and fish will survive this ordeal,I've been working on this setup for about a month. The move back will be a little different with new water, rock, etc, We'll see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undrtkr_00 Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Wow! Big changes. What will your new system be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLaForce Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Love the design of the light's, it looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilmca Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Wow! Big changes. What will your new system be? i've think he told me 6'x4'x2' but I can't remember for sure. Steve, if you going with T5's and MH for the new setup what wattage and how many are you going with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted June 25, 2010 Author Share Posted June 25, 2010 Wow! Big changes. What will your new system be? 72"x36"x24h 3/4" Acrylic Love the design of the light's' date=' it looks great![/quote'] Thanks, here is the light, its complete now. Looks decieving but the spread of the MH is fine, there is actually more to the sides than right under. The T5's are 6" off the water and the MH 11" Steve, if you going with T5's and MH for the new setup what wattage and how many are you going with? I'm going try them out and see how they do, The plan is 6-60" 80w probably go with Actinic,Aqua Blue and daylight 6500k and the MH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 What ya gonna do with the temp tank once you're done with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandinga Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Loving that light Steve. That will be plenty...and the T5's will give you awesome color spread. Are you going with 10k MH? Looks like you have a few good spots for some air flow up top... Who did the metal work for you? I am trying to work up something similar for a cube tank hanging light...I gotta stop by soon and see this baby in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 Loving that light Steve. That will be plenty...and the T5's will give you awesome color spread. Are you going with 10k MH? Looks like you have a few good spots for some air flow up top... Who did the metal work for you? I am trying to work up something similar for a cube tank hanging light...I gotta stop by soon and see this baby in person. Right now I'm liking the 12k's the color mix with the T5's is amazing so depending on how the corals do in the next six weeks thats how i will go I made the fixture, The aluminum is from Home Depot, Stop by, Let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 What ya gonna do with the temp tank once you're done with it? Funny you should ask I was just working on that: This complete system is FOR SALE and will be available late August/September. Serious inquiries PM me for details SOLD 48”x30”x24”h x ½” Envision Tank- New External Weir type overflows with Herbie/Bean Animal drain Reeflo Dart w/manifold return system Two ½” seaswirls ¾” Scwd wavemaker ¼ hp chiller 30 gal sump Two 400w heaters Marine life Calcium Reactor Euro reef Protein Skimmer Lighting Six 46” T5’s on DIY aluminum rack Three Workhorse 5 ballast (three separate plugs) 175 or 400w MH with PFO ballast Two Sunlift light hangers AquaJR Controller with Ph, Temp and two Direct 8 boxes I’m sure there is more, as I install it or remember I’ll add it on. This is all equipment I have collected over time, It is clean and in good working condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckie Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 I would love to jump in line for that deal ......... But I'm sure its out of my budget if I want to stay married. Both set up's sound wonderful. Beckie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 Hey Beckie there's always the easy payment plan (whistle). Could you start me a piece of the millipora, I'm pretty sure from the picture its my old one i gave you, sure doing well. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted June 27, 2010 Author Share Posted June 27, 2010 Almost there I'm goi to finish tomorrow Here is the most recent picture I have As I worked on it today The tubinaria took a tumble This is it for tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckie Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 No problem Steve I already have and of course it has your name on it & it should be nice and big when your ready. Beckie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 So everything went well, everyone seems happy and courious about their new home. Corals and fish all adapted well except for one cleaner Shrimp:(, Oh well not bad though!. Had lots of help from Wegotjs (Jon) and my son Chris. Took me all day today to clean all the equipment and at least get the tank and stand a little ready for Tim from Westside to pick it up...Thanks Tim!! Clown is Happy Wow, She is getting BIG The only place for the Tubinaria is in the sump...16"x16" and almost touching the sides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilmca Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Glad to hear it went well and all survived. Do you have an equipment list for the new tank(72x36x24) or will you be using all the equipment from the 180? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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