Lunchbucket's New 58gal RR inprogress - LOTS OF PICS

Lunchbucket · #1 04/14/2004, 07:34 PM

just some shots of my 58gal RR (got from JessC...thanks buddy!!)

got everything i need FINALLY!!

some specs - will set up Early May

58gal Oceanic RR
Oceanic RR Stand
DIY hood (done by a carpenter friends)
DIY sump - 10gal
ES5-2 skimmer
Mag 950 return - feed ca reactor also
maxijet 1200 - feed chiller
Pacific Coast 1/10 HP chiller
Blueline 30HD-X pump - closed loop
Oceansmotions - heavy duty unit - 4way
MRC dual Nano Ca Reactor
www.autotopoff.com - dual float w/ pump
2 - AmericanDJ 8 plug in lighted units
1x400w PFO HQI ballast running a 20k XM bulb

hmm not can't remember what else at the moment

here is the site i made for it

just a few pics

later
Lunchbucket

s13silvia · #2 04/14/2004, 07:45 PM

where is the sand, water, rock, corals and fish????

looks like a good start so far!

Lunchbucket · #3 04/14/2004, 07:49 PM

LOL - i WISH it was up and running

it is killing me.

i am actually staining the canopy today...and tomorrow

Lunchbucket

shaw · #4 04/14/2004, 07:54 PM

lunchbucket

hey there, i was wondering what the difference between the oceansmotions heavy duty unit and regular unit?

tanks looks good to go

shawn

jester777 · #5 04/14/2004, 08:45 PM

Hey Lunchbucket nice topoff

I like the DJ lighted switches too, where did you find those?

Todd March · #6 04/14/2004, 08:55 PM

Hey Lunchbucket,

It good to see you with a decent sized tank..!

Thanks for the wonderful pics and documentation over the last few years....

I just recently spent some time on your WWW site lusting after your Euroreef ES5-2, GREAT PICS!

Thanks,

Todd

Triterium · #7 04/14/2004, 08:56 PM

looks good...
I need to follow this thread

Creade · #8 04/14/2004, 09:07 PM

Those American DJ switches sure have become popular around here.

I just wish they came more spread out so you could fit timers on them without adding the extensions!!

Looking good lunch, cant wait till its up and runnin!

Lunchbucket · #9 04/14/2004, 10:58 PM

shaw - hmm, not sure the EXACT difference but the motor is beefed up and the outlets are 1"... check out the website www.oceansmotions.com or talk to golf nut on this board...he is the owner/inventor

jester777 - yeah it is a sweet top off...hmm any reason you like it?

Todd March - yeah it is nice to get into a NORMAL sized tank

i have been waiting MANY MANY years

i'm excited!!!
hey no prob on the documentation and updates...it is fun and heck if someone can learn along the way GREAT!!!

Triterium - i don't know if you NEED to but it is a nice thought and makes me feel special

Creade - yeah they have been VERY popular...i thought i remember hearing about that timers didn't fit...that just sucks. what extensions did you use?

i think i am gonna attach the DJ units facing outward on teh back side of the tank.

Lunchbucket

Holokai · #10 04/14/2004, 11:05 PM

Hey Lunchbucket, thought you were going to go with a cube... give up on that? or are you getting TWO tanks?!?!

Sweet set up.

- Chris

Lunchbucket · #11 04/23/2004, 11:06 AM

full shot w/ everything done. canopy doesn't match perfect but i hope more people will focus on the tanks contents

where i mounted my DJ panels

closed loop done!!!

another shot of the closed loop!

back of canopy (missing ca reactor and return pump that are on my 20H)

shot from eye level. i WANT my PVC black...what paint do i use??

canopy w/ no doors to show the hidden plumbing

comments??

Lunchbucket

Triterium · #12 04/23/2004, 12:25 PM

Fill it up already and stop the tease show

That looks AWSOME! I didn't even notice the mismatched hood until you pointed it out

kozmo02 · #13 04/23/2004, 12:31 PM

well at least you know flow wont be a problem

the tank looks great lunchbucket, you went all out on this one, and if its anything like your 20 gallon this one will be amazing. You have done a really nice setup. Looks great.

sahin · #14 04/23/2004, 01:21 PM

Lunchbucket that is looking sweeet!

Dude, judging by how nice your last setup looks, I can tell this tank is going to look awesome.

Cant wait to see it full of corals.

prafferty · #15 04/23/2004, 01:29 PM

Looking good ... I see you got the plumbing strapped.

MiddletonMark · #16 04/23/2004, 01:30 PM

I can't wait to see it. Just wish you had chosen a different tank size as that's the one I have and I don't want to have to compare.

Great sized tank, I think you'll be very happy. Just hope you have a good reflector to spread that light out ... 3' can give some shadows with 1 MH I thought.

Looking great, but I sure hope you move it from somewhere other than next to your furnace. Don't know about you, but I wouldn't want to hang out around there all the time

beaver · #17 04/23/2004, 01:31 PM

keep it up Bucket two thumbs up can u pm me how u did ur closed loop thx Beaver

mane3215 · #18 04/23/2004, 01:56 PM

I love that wave maker setup bro. Looking really good!

franklinbeens · #19 04/23/2004, 02:19 PM

lunch, that is one sweet system lmk if you need any frags.

Lunchbucket · #20 04/23/2004, 04:39 PM

Triterium - oh believe you me this is EATING me man!!! i can't move inot the new apt till a week from today and then i have to get the apt set up before i can move the 20H over into the 58

i am guessing 2wks MAX

yeah i HOPE people don't notice the hood

kozmo02 - well lets HOPE flow won't be a problem will run a mag 950 return and the blueline 30HD-X pump which is 1110gph @ 0' i did the head calcultor and it said about 550gph...which i think i will get MORE out of it since i am doing 1" plumbing until AFTER the oceansmotions (OM) unit. thanks for the compliments

sahin - thanks a ton!! i can't wait to fill it up and at least do a tap water test...i want to see what it will be like

prafferty - yeppers...all strapped and ready for action

MiddletonMark - don't worry i am sure yout 58 will be AMAZING...and who knows mine might turn out just ok. i am gonna run 1x400w for now...would like to add another 400w MH after my B-day or so...and eventually 2 or 4 VHO's. yeah it is in my parents basement (no room to work on it at my TINY apt). will be AWAY from any furnace...heck it will BE A FURNACE w/ the 400w on it...and eventually 2...glad i got a good chiller

beaver - what you need to know about the loop??

mane3215 - yeah can't wait to fire the wave maker up

franklinbeens - i clicked on you webpage link and i PEED MY PANTS AND DROOLED ON THE KEYBOARD!!! that is a sweet looking tank....we DEFINATLY need to talk!!!!!!! PM ME!!!!!!

you all make me blush....too many nice things are being said ..>THANKS! i can't wait to get it up and running! believe me it is killing me....especially since the ROCK is done curing (close) and my tank is DONE!!!!

talk to you soon
Lunchbucket

JKH · #21 04/23/2004, 05:02 PM

Sweet setup!! Very nice work!

Ewan · #22 04/23/2004, 05:30 PM

Dude, you're movin' on up.

The setup looks great. I'm very interested in hearing your experience with the blueline pump.

You've certainly stepped-up to the plumbing and kicked it's arse. Nice work. I'm pretty excited to see what you can accomplish with the new tank.

Best of luck.

E.

beaver · #23 04/23/2004, 05:33 PM

Bucket if u could list what u used like a parts list and a detailed list of directions i would really appriciate it very much i have read ur posts on others threads and u and i are on the same page Thanks Beaver

staticfishmonger · #24 04/23/2004, 06:21 PM

you mentioned you wanted black PVC. most home depots at least in my area carry black PVC. i used regular white for most of the plumbing then the black for the elbows that show in the tank. also you could use those balck plastic ball joint pipes.(they remind me of kinex or tinker toys). they are also nice because they are adjustable.

niteshado · #25 04/23/2004, 06:59 PM

Very sweet setup. Con't wait to see the pix when you get it filled.

larry