Little progress on 180 Build! - Page 3

JMBoehling · #51 12/03/2007, 09:26 PM

Lookin' real good LB.

Is that your new Oscar tank... Maybe Snakeheads or Pacu

Later,

Jim

LB · #52 12/03/2007, 10:28 PM

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Originally posted by J. Montgomery
The canopy looks awesome, LB. When you get the stand loaded up you need to post some pictures of it as well.

Taking the time to do the work right seems to have paid off with your wood working skillz. How heavy is the front canopy hinge part? It looks pretty heavy. How far off the water are the reflectors?

Keep it up man. Lets see some water and life in there.

That's the smilie I was lookin for!!!!

The front of the canopy Isn't that heavy,the hinge is about 8in's back from the front. The lumenarcs are way off the water right now,when filled looks like 5 1/2 inches.

Everybody else, thanks for the replies,next time let's not take so long that I have to ask!!!

xxtriggermanxx · #53 12/03/2007, 10:30 PM

Whens the ETA on water in the tank?

LB · #54 12/03/2007, 10:32 PM

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Originally posted by JMBoehling
Lookin' real good LB.

Is that your new Oscar tank... Maybe Snakeheads or Pacu

Later,

Jim

I did'nt know they could live in salt????

J. Montgomery · #55 12/03/2007, 11:38 PM

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Originally posted by LB
I did'nt know they could live in salt????

I'd suggest diluting the salt in some water first, or you'll end up with some kind of Swedish salted fish delicacy.

Charlie Davidson · #56 12/04/2007, 07:42 AM

Very good looking work LB.. Make me

when I think back about my so called "hood" ( It was more like fire hazard)

JMBoehling · #57 12/04/2007, 07:53 AM

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Originally posted by LB
I did'nt know they could live in salt????

They can... For about 3 minutes

LB · #58 12/04/2007, 04:53 PM

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Originally posted by Charlie Davidson
Very good looking work LB.. Make me when I think back about my so called "hood" ( It was more like fire hazard)

Charlie,It's only a hazard if the lights fell in--Balance is the key--

Neptune777 · #59 12/04/2007, 06:26 PM

LB, did you get all the sexy SCH40 gray plumbing done?

LB · #60 12/04/2007, 07:04 PM

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Originally posted by Neptune777
LB, did you get all the sexy SCH40 gray plumbing done?

SHHH!

No,Was missing ball-valves and some reducers,should be in this week.Got alot of odds and ends tied-up though It's always the little things that take so much time. How did you make out with the 210?

Neptune777 · #61 12/04/2007, 10:08 PM

I have my closed loop, skimmer, and overflows all plumbed up.

Now I need to connect the return pump, test for leaks, finish the rock work, get some bulbs, figure out how I want to set up my top off and mixed salt containers, etc...etc...etc.

I need a beer.

commabc · #62 12/04/2007, 10:20 PM

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Originally posted by Neptune777
I have my closed loop, skimmer, and overflows all plumbed up.

Now I need to connect the return pump, test for leaks, finish the rock work, get some bulbs, figure out how I want to set up my top off and mixed salt containers, etc...etc...etc.

I need a beer.

so........fill us in on what the rock work is gonna look like. i'm expecting big things out of you. the sky is the limit.

LB · #63 12/04/2007, 10:33 PM

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Originally posted by Neptune777
I have my closed loop, skimmer, and overflows all plumbed up.

Now I need to connect the return pump, test for leaks, finish the rock work, get some bulbs, figure out how I want to set up my top off and mixed salt containers, etc...etc...etc.

I need a beer.

Nice!!! I think you pulled ahead by a nose!

LB · #64 12/04/2007, 10:38 PM

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Originally posted by commabc
so........fill us in on what the rock work is gonna look like. i'm expecting big things out of you. the sky is the limit.

I think I'll drink way too much and see what happens

I'm thinking 3 big stacks/pillars, but rocks rarely do what I tell them to.This tank has way more surface area than my 90 so it's hard to say what will happen.I do have all my rock here in a loner vat from vince and it looks to be plenty.

commabc · #65 12/05/2007, 09:06 AM

LB, what did you do to support the floor, do you have any pics?

Hopeful Reefer · #66 12/05/2007, 09:08 AM

So then...how about a build thread for you Neptune?

Oh yeah, BTW...that new avatar of your is creepy as hell!!

Disturbing...

As for rock work, maybe you guys should check out this thread on his 180...

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...readid=1184780

He is making some pretty cool looking rock walls that work out great...I can't begin to do it justice by explaining it...just go look...

LB · #67 12/05/2007, 02:25 PM

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Originally posted by commabc
LB, what did you do to support the floor, do you have any pics?

I dug 4 footers,filled with concrete,then later built four piers with 12x12 pier block,then doubled 2x10's for joices.I keep forgetting to take my camera when I'm under the house then I do'nt want to go back,so no pics,yet

LB · #68 12/05/2007, 04:09 PM

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...5&pagenumber=6

Here's a pic of what I'm thinking for rockwork, although the tank is much larger!

J. Montgomery · #69 12/05/2007, 04:14 PM

I like the pillar look. I prefer the look of open spaces instead of the traditional "wall" look.

LB · #70 12/05/2007, 04:26 PM

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Originally posted by J. Montgomery
I like the pillar look. I prefer the look of open spaces instead of the traditional "wall" look.

This is the first tank that I have had that has the width to pull this look off(maybe) The 90 is just to narrow and I always ended up with a wall. I've seen tanks I did'nt like done both ways.This guys tank has more like mounds than rocks stacked vertically Me likey!!

commabc · #71 12/05/2007, 05:04 PM

tanks with rock work like that IMO look great when all filled in and established, the seperation of the multiple structures make valleys that look awesome, i'll try to get some pics up later of mine thats what i did. i can ever get decent enough pics to show off. my neighbor is a photographer i'll see if he can come take some.

LB · #72 12/16/2007, 04:06 PM

Does any one know if I can mount a DART like this???I'm checking on the large tank forum but U guys and girls might know?

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Charlie Davidson · #73 12/16/2007, 04:21 PM

I am unsure about that pump. I know on the (HVAC) large pumps I used to work on, It made a HUGE difference..

Just in case, you know bulkhead can be mounted the other way (reversed) .. allowing for more room/ without cutting off piping.
JB, Why mount it like that? (I really like to make sure suction is below water level anyway..( If not add check valve?) (HVAC systems allways did)

Charlie Davidson · #74 12/16/2007, 04:27 PM

BTW, when I throttled the suction side, I allways had damage, its easier on pump discharge side...
(aquaria pumps) The Mag 2's were very easy to destroy....

LB · #75 12/16/2007, 04:30 PM

Just trying to use my space wisely to leave room for other equip. This is just a quick mock-up! Not sure about the loss of prime if mounted like this so I'm doin some checking! With the ball-valves this pump takes up alot of space!!!!