hey the new tank (big pics)

[saltyshoe_nano]

well its a little far away, but I am hopefully ganna start the cycle this weekend after I clean it up a little more...

FTS


new sump


Plumbing


Top shot


oh and tomorrow I will post more progress lol these are a little old... the new pics are of the light, the light housing, sand and plumbing in new sump

[saltyshoe_nano]

I thought I would separate this from the last post so not to bore you lol

the "housing for the light" is a nifty little deal I came up with to tie it in with the tank, because its a hang down light fixture.....Its made of wood, has 2 shelfs in it and mounts to the ceiling brackets....sorry cameras dead so no pics till tomorrow cheers!

[JxMetal]

Awesome dimensions!

You have a SQWD on that return?

What're you going to keep in there?

[saltyshoe_nano]

I donno lol I donno what that is, its how it was when I bought it...I am ganna talk to phil as soon as he tells me when to call lol and figure it out he said he has worked on it before so I donno yet

[JxMetal]

I don't see a SQWD, but it's an easy option for you, if you do want to incorporate it into your setup.

[saltyshoe_nano]

lol I am still really new to the sump and stuff so would you mind explaining what an sqwd is?

[JxMetal]

oops I mean SCWD

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_Aquari...cwd_squid.html

[saltyshoe_nano]

I might do that in the future I donno right now tho, I wanna see how the setup works now and can always do modifications later on..That does look interesting tho...thanks ...lol I hope I am right in this...Jeff? right

[!wrass!]

saltyshoe_nano your box is full

[saltyshoe_nano]

clean! sorry

Originally posted by !wrass!
saltyshoe_nano your box is full

[saltyshoe_nano]

UPDATE

heres the light


light holder/cover up


heres the new sump and plumbing


I get water tomorrow and the process begins

[saltyshoe_nano]

I got the light and light stand mounted to the ceiling and the sand and water in it ...Ill post pics tomorrow

[saltyshoe_nano]

New Update

light on its hanger dealy


FTS w/ cloudy sand


sump w/ water


well thats it so far...the wires are a mess but will be tucked away tomorrow and it will look alot better hope you enjoy

oh and heres a pic of my college art final...not done but a good start

[scbadiver]

Looking real good Nick! Your art project is impresive. I wish I had that kind of talent. Glad you learned how to post pics!!

[levon15]

Couple of questions...

Is that ballast ok tucked in the corner there? Are you blocking any vents on it? I would rather have "some" space on all four sides to get it some airflow around it. Make sure your not blocking any ventilation on it. Things maybe overheating scares me.
Great light bracket though.

Are you going to add some trim to the corners to hide the returns and that section you cannot clean behind them? Looks nasty, they could even be removable if needed.

[saltyshoe_nano]

levon- The ballast is 4" away from the corner where the fan is and is not inclosed completely, it also has 1" on each side for flow

as for the corners, I havent thought of trim, good Idea, I was ganna get a scraper from a lfs and try that, and the cornerflows, overflow are not removable, they are glued like no other and I dont wanna mess it up, I already have to find a new hose that is 4" cause it sprong a leak, tightend the bracket to tight and it tore it....anyone know where I can get one?

robbie!- thanks on both accounts...I hope I am a good artist, lol my college career depends on it

[logiktest]

Shoe, would it be possible to replace the four returns with lockline? For the hose, check Home Destucto or bLows.

[saltyshoe_nano]

lol I have tried Home Destructo, bLows, Ace, local hardware store, petsmart, petco, walmart.....lol I will figure something out...

as far as the lockline...I donno what that is really lol is that those tubes that connect together with a smashed end on it lol in lamins terms...I am the dimist bulb in the batch mind explaining...but I dont think they are coming out w/o a battle...they are glued in rather tightly

[saltyshoe_nano]

dbl. post

[logiktest]

Check this: Modularhose.com / Loc-Line

You would not have to remove your return lines, just cut them short and use an adapter.

[logiktest]

What are you using four inch diameter hose for?

[saltyshoe_nano]

lol Im not using 4" diameter hose lol I need a 4" length of hose to repair the broken one

[logiktest]

Oh, ok. Are you talking about the black hose in post1-picture3? If so, I still think the "big box" stores will carry the hose you need. If you were going to replace the full length of flexible hose you could get a different type/color/shape hose. As long as the inside diameter is the same.

[saltyshoe_nano]

all the stores I checked have hoses, but not the same diamiter but I have found one in a small town near me so I am good on that note

[saltyshoe_nano]

Hey new update got some rock and cheato today! heres some pics

FTS


here is a coral I got in some LR rubble...I donno what it is or if its alive....but still looks neat



I am going to buy a coral book tomorrow to learn more on corals hope you enjoy