90g (36x24x24)(Updated 1/13/12)

[ReefOne]

Hey Everyone,

Well i'm finally getting back in the game! Trying to get my house wired up for 220v so I can start building again. I was going to go full custom L-shape 375, but....wifey said that I cant get a big tank until i get a generator. So...i figured i'd setup the 50gallon cube i've had for a while just sitting there, just to get my fingers wet again on how much it takes to have a full blown reef. Besides, i need to make a heating station so i can start shaping acrylic so i can start building cylinders/bow fronts/etc. Here is a pic of the tank i'll be setting up:

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/4545/dsc02593y.jpg


Here is what i'm thinking for equipment:
Pacific Coast CL-600 (Brand new, already have)
Icecap 660 (4 VHO Supplement) (Already Have)
Icecap 250w x2 w/ ROIII DE
Panworld 1100gph (Return)
(2) MP40's, (1) Tunze 6125
Custom sump (Need to make)
PM 622 Calcium Reactor (Already had)

It's going to be a long setup, should start going fast once i get wired up, but until then, i'll just start getting all the parts together and cleaned up. Stay Tuned!

Comments and suggestions welcomed.

Ram

[cpreefguy]

In for the win!

Good to see you posting Ram, looks to be a killer set-up!

[ReefOne]

Good to be back!

Yea, i've been checking out the forums for a while. Figured i'd get it going now that my wife and I have settled into our house.

[ReefCube]

very nice i really like the external overflow. more pics!

[devonian]

wow, sounds great, cant wait to see more!

[Shu]

Cant wait to see more!!!

[Mr Cob]

I can tell this will be HOT!

[junkstang]

can't wait :)

[mabel_photo6]

Looks awesome! :) Can't wait to see the progress!

[Shu]

Come on already I am being impatient

[ReefOne]

LOL....sorry guys, was getting some stuff for the compressor and re-did the wiring in the breaker panel for the 240v. Hopefully will get the table saw setup and start on the sump. I'll snap some pics tomorrow of all the equipment.

Stay Tuned..lol!

Ram

[ReefOne]

I'm thinking i'm gonna go foam back with a island stack all the way to the top right in the middle. What do ya'll think?

[blindside]

thats one nice cube!

[ReefCube]

no foam!

[lakers10]

whats a island stack??

[cpreefguy]

CAD drawings Man, we need CAD drawings! :D

[ReefOne]

I'm so rusty using SketchUP. I'll probably just draw it and then scan and post. Island stack is just a Skinny stack of rocks, one on top of the other, all the way to the top. So basically there would be 360 swimming space around it.

I was going to start the sump construction today, but I really need to organize and move the bins with my stuff in them. I need to build some cabinets for the garage and since i'll be using MDF, everything is going to get caked with dust, including my Hayabusa if I dont move all the stuff out the way. Should be able to get everything moved tomorrow though. Sump construction to start by end of the week.

[cpreefguy]

Hayabusa, is that like a moped?

[ReefOne]

Yea, sorta, except this moped does 200mph! ;)

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/2438/dscn2625fi.jpg

[cpreefguy]

Yeah I know, you're crazy man! Looks like it's doing 200 just sitting there.

[ReefOne]

lol...i'm not a speed freak. Just like cruising, wanna stretch it out 4 inches and jump to a single sided 300mm rear tire. But too many hobbies, that's gotta wait.

[blindside]

nice bike, lets get this tank going!

[ReefCube]

very nice bike i love the color! oh yea where are the pics??

[devonian]

wow, hey man, if that thing is collecting dust, then you might have to sell it


to me!

[clamgal]

I love cubes!!! Can't wait to see water in it.

[ReefOne]

Devonian:
That's funny you say that, i actually had put it up for sale about a year ago but never got any bites on it.

This is what i worked on all day. I didnt realize how much rust had accumulated on my tablesaw and guide rails. Spend all day using rust remover, sanding, etc getting it all cleaned up. All good now. Few more things to do then i should be all good to start cutting. Sump to start by the end of the weekend.

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/2019/dscn2641c.jpg

[devonian]

Devonian:
That's funny you say that, i actually had put it up for sale about a year ago but never got any bites on it.


What year is it? How much you asking?

[ReefOne]

Finally an update. Got the table saw up, and running, need to mount the router to the other extension table.

Started on the sump. Thought i had enough acrylic but decided to go a little bigger than before so i only had enough for the bottom and front/back. Hopefully i get some mula this weekend so i can buy some acrylic. Sump is going to be 24x18x16 - 30 gallons.

Here's where the garage is as of now:
http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/8397/dscn2685d.jpg

Stay tuned!
Ram

[ReefOne]

Router is mounted and we're ready to rock and roll. Going to try to make it to Allied tomorrow to get the rest of the acrylic i need to finish the sump.

Ram

[neogenix]

Looking forward to seeing the rest of it ;)

[ReefOne]

As requested: Troy's 100G

30x30x25:
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/3290/dscn0870.jpg

Edges after Micro-mesh:
http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/9138/dscn0864aa.jpg

What's inside the internal overflow:
http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/6749/dscn0824.jpg

Cube Sump:
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/500/dscn0874r.jpg

Ram

[ReefOne]

Here are shots of the sump build:
http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/7371/dscn2686.jpg
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/5982/dscn2687a.jpg
http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/7797/dscn2688.jpg
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/4633/dscn2689.jpg
http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/7664/dscn2690.jpg
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/2195/dscn2691.jpg
http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/8717/dscn2692.jpg
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/1089/dscn2693v.jpg
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/635/dscn2697.jpg

Like butta baby! I forgot how much fun i had building stuff.

Should have the baffles and bottom all glued up tomorrow.

Thanks for looking.
Ram

[ReefOne]

Got the baffles in today. Got the top marked for cutout, should have top glued up tomorrow evening hopefully.

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/374/dscn2707s.jpg
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/3998/dscn2704.jpg
http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/4341/dscn2706.jpg

Thanks for looking!
Ram

[txg8gxp]

Looks great, good work.

[ReefOne]

Thanks! Hey your in Schertz? Where at? I'm in Cibolo, belmont parkway.

[txg8gxp]

Lone Oak. FM78 and 3009. Are you for hire for future projects?

[ReefOne]

Sure am, hopefully i can get some requests like i used to a few years back. I just have to get a good source for Cyro Acrylic. Both Allied and Regal dont have it right now, trying to get prices,min. required and such so i can start ordering, first time i used optix and i dont really like it.

[txg8gxp]

Oyea, I love the lighting on the bike. Very cool...but it's all about sports sedan's. hahahaha But for real...nice bike, I just don't have the (you know what) to get on anything like that.

[Mr Cob]

Crazy! Awesome setup. great job. What do you plan to keep? I may have missed it...off to check the rest of the thread.

[neogenix]

Oyea, I love the lighting on the bike. Very cool...but it's all about sports sedan's. hahahaha But for real...nice bike, I just don't have the (you know what) to get on anything like that.

Or just plain old sports cars ;) *cough*... maybe I should put some Power Compacts under my Z ...


Sure am, hopefully i can get some requests like i used to a few years back. I just have to get a good source for Cyro Acrylic. Both Allied and Regal dont have it right now, trying to get prices,min. required and such so i can start ordering, first time i used optix and i dont really like it.

Oh, awesome, let us know when / if you do! I'll probably get a quote from you when I next move house for a full tank + sump.

[FireWater]

Thanks! Hey your in Schertz? Where at? I'm in Cibolo, belmont parkway.
You're right down the road from me - I am in the Enclave at Willow Pointe off Cibolo Valley Drive. Belmont is a Cibolo address, but you are in the city of Schertz.

Nice work by the way.

[ReefOne]

Tx:
Thanks man. What's funny is that it was my first bike...lol. I took msf course and all that good stuff, been riding for 4 years now. I need to do some work on it, i had it sitting for a long time and it's running like ****e right now.

Mr Cob:
It's going to be full reef, sps, few select softies. Thinking of going foam back with a column of rocks in the center all the way to the top.

Neo:
Yea man, let me know. I sent allied/regal e-mails today, lets see what they say.

Firewater:
Thanks man!

I'll post pics this evening of my progress.

Thanks
Ram

[ReefOne]

Top Routed
http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/7773/dscn2708.jpg

Baffles done:
http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/1745/dscn2709yp.jpg

[ReefOne]

Decided to use the piece i just routed for a template for future builds. But here is a idea of how it will look when done, minus routing and polishing.

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/6454/dscn2710.jpg
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/6021/dscn2713z.jpg


Thanks
Ram

Hope to start the stand framing tomorrow.

[ReefOne]

Stand pics. Still have to add some more vertical support for the frame.
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/3998/dscn2715.jpg
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/3952/dscn2716q.jpg

[hobogato]

looking great!

[ReefOne]

Thanks Ace!

Here is the bottom part of the stand framing done. Should be fine cause the ply is attaching to it which should make it a rigid enough.

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/4261/dscn2720x.jpg
http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/1761/dscn2719d.jpg

This is what i plan on doing, not the same wood or anything, but the look. Going with two foam walls
http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/3682/dsc0885t.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Ram

[hobogato]

the plywood should be enough support, just be sure you have the grain running vertically (you probably already knew that, but i thought i would mention it anyway)

the only thing i would be a little concerned about is the way the tank does not go all the way out to the edge in the back(?) in this pic


Stand pics. Still have to add some more vertical support for the frame.

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/3952/dscn2716q.jpg

[ReefOne]

Added some more bracing, worked on the hood part. Still got some more work to do.

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/1786/dscn2721a.jpg

Thanks
Ram

[BIGBIRD123]

Ram, glad to see ya back...sent my #...give me a call.

[ReefOne]

Here is the sump, 99% done. Last thing left to do is flush route and polish a little.
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/2230/dscn2733b.jpg

Should be all done tomorrow. Then up will probably be working some more on the stand.

Thanks
Ram

[ReefOne]

Went ahead and built a frag tank with some spare acrylic i had.
*Still have to flush route, and round over the edges.
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/2185/dscn2737g.jpg

Finished Sump:
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/9862/dscn2736o.jpg

Stand will probably be on hold till next week. Gotta get things set for my trip to dallas on sunday. Going to pick up something huge! Stay Tuned.

Ram

[olaggie01]

Looks great Ram. Perfect timing too, since I may upgrade in the fall.

Perhaps on the stand you should run a support under the back of the tank to make sure that all four corners are braced.

[ReefOne]

I did, didnt take pics, added alot of support under the tank.

[olaggie01]

Glad to hear that. Keep the pictures coming.

[ReefOne]

Built a outfeed/assembly table and finished the frag tank.

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/2816/dscn2746w.jpg
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/8550/dscn2742.jpg

[txg8gxp]

Looking good.

[ReefOne]

Here is the new toy i picked up today in dallas:

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/4761/dscn2752m.jpg

Ram

[ReefOne]

So now that the 50 is for sale. This is what is going to replace it.

90g 36"x24"x24"
http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/8702/dscn2764.jpg

Going to start on the stand tomorrow hopefully. I'll be creating a new thread and killing this one

[ReefOne]

Progress pics:

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/9973/dscn2767d.jpg

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/1752/dscn2769.jpg

[aquasport24]

You have some skills, can't wait to see a complete setup.

[ReefOne]

Framing for stand done.
http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/2851/dscn2773f.jpg

Power Center.
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/3182/dscn2772i.jpg

[chunkymonkey]

wow, that's impressive! Great job...

[ReefOne]

Thanks!

Trying to figure out what i want to do for the skin and design. Probably be a week or so before i start on the skinning of the stand.

[aquasport24]

prolly a good idea to match the tank and it surounding. where is the tank going to be?

[ReefOne]

It's going in my hallway, which is pretty long and wide. Nothing around it so i can pretty much do whatever i want as far as style/color.

[hobogato]

great idea/execution on the switchable outlets - this is looking like it will be a really snazzy setup!

[ReefOne]

Thanks Ace!

Now i just gotta find another intermatic timer, the one i have is not working. "NoOp" reported on it. Wired it up to test each outlet/switch, works like a charm.

Ram

[aquasport24]

I don't know if you mentioned before, but what is your livestocks going to be?

[ReefOne]

Full SPS Reef

Fish:(All 2.5"-3" and under)
Two Clowns
Power Blue
Emperor Angel
Blue Tang

[ReefOne]

Started working on the skimmer. Below is the inner bubble tray. Each hole was countersunk also so help the bubbles rise up.
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/7858/dscn2777.jpg

More tomorrow.

Ram

[ReefOne]

Stand is 95% finished, just have to go over the interior with some stain/sealer. Tank is 95%, have to secure bulkheads and then plumb the OM Squirt. Pics below:

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/3678/dscn2936.jpg
http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/9951/dscn2934.jpg

Items that I have:
(2) 250w Icecap ballasts w/ 250w Radiums
(1) Icecap 660
Neptune Aquacontroller III
Sump/Fuge
OM Squirt
PC CL-600 Chiller

Items needed still:
VHO Bulbs (Actinics)
Lumenbright Mini's (2)
Vortech MP40w ES
Misc Plumbing
Top-Off Tank

Might design a new sump/fuge with a built in reservoir and frag run.

Stay tuned!
Ram

[neogenix]

hey! did you do all the acrylic work yourself? looking great!!

[ReefOne]

Yup, if It can be built I usually make it myself. Thanks!

Ram

[SoLiD]

In for the win!

Good to see you posting Ram, looks to be a killer set-up!

X2 FTW!

Hello Ram... It's been a while bro. :-)

[hobogato]

hey david, been a while bro :)

ram - excellent as always! cant wait to see the finished skimmer

[Mr Cob]

looks great! From the pic it looks as though the tank's edges are rounded...? This will definitely be a nice setup.

[Scream311]

One of a kind setup. Looking GREAT ! Can't wait to see it WET !

[SoLiD]

hey david, been a while bro :)

ram - excellent as always! cant wait to see the finished skimmer

Yuppers.... I'm sorry to have read that I missed LMAC. I gather that it was awesome....

[ReefOne]

Hey David, Long time buddy!

Ace:
Thanks man. I think i might just buy a skimmer, i'm on the edge right now. I really wanna try a diy cone skimmer with just a Sicce PSK600 needlewheel with a custom volute. We'll have to see.

Mr. Cob:
Edges are just rounded with 1/8" then micro-meshed.

Scream:
Thanks! Me too, i want some water in it already, lol!

[ReefOne]

Update:

Made some progress on the Canopy. Pics below:
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/3090/dscn2939u.jpg

Put in some under cabinet lighting in the stand for when I need some extra lighting.
http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/4097/dscn2940a.jpg

The stand pipes and the OM Squirt:
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/2864/dscn2942o.jpg

Hope to finish the canopy tomorrow, then it's on to the new sump/fuge and top-off tank.

Stay Tuned
Ram

[txg8gxp]

Looking great, it's about time you start working on this agian. :) Let me know if you want some help, I would be more then willing to stop by.

[cbianco]

Update:

Made some progress on the Canopy. Pics below:
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/3090/dscn2939u.jpg...

Super clean!!!

Tagging along, can't wait to see the end result of this (long overdue) build.

Christopher :)

[txg8gxp]

Next time get the bmw in the pic.... :)

[ReefOne]

Thanks guys!

I'll try to get the Bimmer in the next shots...lol...i need to wash it.

Hey Stephen, What do you think of a MP60wES? Think i'm gonna go crazy and get one

[txg8gxp]

I would say your crazy, but there's nothing wrong with that :) Don't feel bad...my gxp looks like...well you know what. That's my mission for tomorrow.

Thanks guys!

I'll try to get the Bimmer in the next shots...lol...i need to wash it.

Hey Stephen, What do you think of a MP60wES? Think i'm gonna go crazy and get one

[txg8gxp]

P.S. don't forget to use a clay bar on her....got to keep that finish nice and shiny

[ReefOne]

Got the stand and canopy finished. Mounted the vho's and t5's(Super R's VHO, Red Sun T5)

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/2379/dscn2947n.jpg

Let there be light!
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/6854/dscn2949i.jpg
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/4460/dscn2948.jpg
http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/1885/dscn2950m.jpg

I'm ordering the Lumenbright Mini this week to complete the lighting.

Currently gluing the top-off tank

Will start the sump/fuge tomorrow.

Looking to have this puppy running in two weeks.

Stay Tuned!

Ram

[ReefOne]

Finished the Top-off tank
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/4452/dscn2952h.jpg

Got the sump just about finished. First time i've ever joined a recessed corner. Trimmed a piece about 1/8" too much so that corner is a little out of square, no biggie though, seams came out flawless. Just have to finish the eurobrace and make some probe holders.
http://img816.imageshack.us/img816/826/dscn2959w.jpg

And of course the test fit.
http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/705/dscn2963.jpg

Hope to start the skimmer next. Followed by three 2" media reactors for BioPellets/Phosphate/Carbon

Stay Tuned!

Ram

[RayAllen]

This build is insane, not sure if in my years fresh and salt ive seen anyone build almost every single thing in their system. HATs off to you!

[ReefOne]

Thanks!

Got the sump finished. Just have to glue in the probe holders and drill for return bulkhead and float valve.

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/4531/dscn2967y.jpg

I decided not to go with the lumenbrights, i had a PFO reflector that i just modified and mounted two sockets on each each. Spread should be perfect and more than enough for anything.

Started working on the skimmer. I'll post some pics up tonight.

Need to order the following still:
Sicce PSK600 (Skimmer pump)
MP60wES - Will come later
Sand
Fresh live Rock
Misc Plumbing

Thanks
Ram

[olaggie01]

Hey Ram. What is the container above the sump? Ato?

[ReefOne]

Yup, you got it. It will go to a Kent Float valve in the return section.

[ErikH]

MAN that is clean!

[ReefOne]

Thanks Erik!

Here are some shots of the skimmer. Slightly modified because I dont have the equipment to make cones right now.

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/5729/dscn2968p.jpg

Thanks
Ram

[ReefOne]

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/7428/dscn2969.jpg

Update

[olaggie01]

Interesting design. Hopefully it won't topple over. :)

[ReefOne]

It better not, everything is going to have thumbscrews, Pump goes in the lower section so should be good.

[ReefOne]

Almost there, building my shorty pellet reactor as I type. Skimmer is almost done.

http://img547.imageshack.us/img547/6921/dscn2982.jpg
http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/3843/dscn2978s.jpg

[wolff809]

Dang that's really nice. Wish I could build like that

[Mr Cob]

looks solid!

[nrkolas]

Finally

[ReefOne]

lol...thanks guys! I know man tell me about it, still trying not to rush these final moments just to make sure i dont forget anything.

[StevenSeas]

Dang, that is looking sweet. It was nice talking to you the other day btw. Also if you still have yet to get that float valve lmk

[neogenix]

Looking good!!

[ReefOne]

Here it is:

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/8724/dscn2986.jpg

Have a SeaClone running on it right now, finishing up the skimmer. Still want to get some fresh live rock and add it to the tank to really seed it. This rock has been in water for about 5 years so it's not filled with a ton of life.

[txg8gxp]

Nice, glad to see you got some water in it.

[nrkolas]

Finally g....I'm proud of u

[ReefOne]

2 month Update:

This is with 1 250w 12k w/ no actinics(icecap harness pooped out)
http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/2668/imag0203f.jpg
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/6544/imag0205s.jpg

2-week update for my H.Mag after antibiotic treatment
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I still want to order some fresh totuku live rock to build up the back left corner. Just upgraded to a MP40wES, this thing is sweet. So for flow I have a tunze 6125, MP40wES, plus ~500-600 off my return.

Thanks for looking.

Ram

[StevenSeas]

WOW Ram that looks great. Get us some pics of whats under the stand and running this beast!! You probably put more work into that stuff anyways lol.

[nrkolas]

Lookin sick...I want my fixture Lookin at my birdsnest n digi makes me sad

[ReefOne]

Thanks man, ill post some pics tonight

[ReefOne]

Hey nick, ups dropped that package off at 9 last night...so ill get to he hood this evening...gotta work till 5:30 today

[nrkolas]

Finally told u it was gonna b at night...I didn't even no they delivered that long

[ReefOne]

Pics of sump, need to clean up the wires still.

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/7251/imag0207n.jpg

[StevenSeas]

nice looks sick! I like that skimmer, seems to be pulling a lot of crud out. But what I honestly like best is that ATO resivour its so hard to find something that works well. you want a taller tank skinny as possible but cant ever find one. Lots of forethought and great work and craftsmanship. Good job ram

[rockmp]

Any updates Ram?

[ReefOne]

Hey Mark,

I'll clean the tank and snap some pics tomorrow. Not alot of new stuff, some frags and alot of coralline. My magnifica is doing great though so that's cool. I'll post some updated pics tomorrow.

Ram

[ReefOne]

Update:

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/7595/imag0390.jpg

Coming along nicely.

Thanks for looking
Ram

[hobogato]

wow, that looks really nice ram

[CoryDude]

If that's a ritteri in the top middle, then my hats off to you on that alone. Those are impossible to keep for most hobbyists.

Very nice looking layout Ram!

[nrkolas]

Lookin legit

[ReefOne]

CoryDude:
Thanks! It is a ritteri, been in my tank just about 5 1/2 months now. It's pretty big

nrkolas:
Thanks bro

Some more pics: (Sorry for the not so great quality, taken w/ evo)
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/4017/imag0396vp.jpg
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/5344/imag0397u.jpg
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/2137/imag0398m.jpg
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/8486/imag0399w.jpg
http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/3315/imag0400x.jpg
http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/9153/imag0401c.jpg
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/1913/imag0402i.jpg
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/8000/imag0403i.jpg

[Hustlekid03]

amazing setup bro

[ReefOne]

Thanks!

I still need to hook up my calcium reactor, growth would probably be a whole lot better.

[ReefOne]

Updates:

Switched out my lights, now running two Phoenix 14k 250DE's in ROIII's, must better color and spread.

Decided to build a new skimmer, mine was rushed and not running very good so I figure why not before I go to afghanistan.

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/2784/dsc03701lf.jpg

Plan on hooking it up tomorrow. What's crazy is i hooked up my Seaclone 100 running ozone through it and all my corals polyps are sticking out like crazy, very weird.

I'll try to post pics soon.

Thanks
Ram

[ReefOne]

Updated tank pics:
http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/5539/dsc03705t.jpg

Updated 24hr Skimmer shot:
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[StevenSeas]

wow ram looking great! That kelly's green psammocora is looking as bright green as ever.

I think it will be interesting to see how everything grows in while your over in Afghanistan. Should be looking great.

[CoryDude]

Good to see another fan of the phoenix 14k's. I first tried them 3 years ago and I'm hooked. That is a seriously nice skimmer you built.

[ReefOne]

Steven:
Thanks man! Yea, the kelly green is ridiculous bright. Hey you have any small SPS frags that you wanna trade? I have some small ones, blue milli, green acro, hydno, they're small though, just wanna get something else in the tank.

Cory:
Oh yea, i love phoenix 14k's, had one on the small cube, awesome colors with it. Still best colors i have ever had was with Hami 20k 400w. Thanks on the skimmer, took me two days to build it all the circle cutting, then routing, then routing some more, worth it though, tank looks crystal clear, much better than before.

[StevenSeas]

Ram I am actually back in College station now so wont be able to trade with anything :( but that blue milli woulda been nice I love millis

[ReefOne]

Dang it! No worries.

[ReefOne]

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Updated pic my wife sent me...she's doing a great job of keeping it up. Just gotta try to deal with some red planaria which appear to be taking over.

[hobogato]

yep, she is doing a great job! that ritteri looks super happy

[ReefOne]

Thanks Ace! Yea, she sent me a video and it's looking great...i'm hoping ill be able to build my 12ft tank when i get home in January for vacation. Should be back for a month. We'll see what happens. I dont wanna rush it.

[ReefOne]

Hey Guys,

Here are some updated pics my wife sent me.

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I'll be home in 21 days for a month so i can take care of a red planaria infestation i got.

-Ram

PS-> and hopefully start building the 12ft tank that will replace the current 90.

[ReefOne]

Happy Birthday to my tank! It's one year and one day old!

Oh yea, and christmas came a little early, paid my dues so i'm officially a charter member, boo-ya!

[ReefOne]

Updated Pic:

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[olaggie01]

Looks like your wife did a great job when you were away Ram. Glad you are home safe and Congrats on the boy.

[ReefOne]

Yea she did a great job, thanks man! It's great to be home, gonna be real hard to leave the little man in Feb.

[Big_Pun]

dang Ram tank looks good, think your wife can watch my tank and make it look like that. lol is that the fhi sour you got from Nick, that he got from me????

[ReefOne]

lol...she laughed when i told her what you said..thanks man. Yup, that's the sour from Nick. Thing is huge, little smaller than a volleyball i wanna say..had to rearrange a little

[rockmp]

Wow Ram tank looks good. When is your wife setting up her own tank since she does such a good job? Also welcome home man!

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[ReefOne]

Hey Mark,

Thanks! Yea she did an awesome job. Trying to convince her that our son really wants a in-wall tank in his room...lol.

[kkiel02]

Tank looks awesome! Love that ritteri!

[nrkolas]

That's a champions fish tank right there

[ReefOne]

Thanks Kev/Thanks Nick!

[ReefOne]

Had to re-arrange cause the Ritteri was stinging alot of my corals. Much better now!


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[Triggerman]

any updates?

I'm about to set-up an aquarium with this footprint...

[ReefOne]

Tank looks terrible, lost all sps due to high nitrates, ritteri and all softies are still alive and doing great, colt coral is all over the place and so are some garbage zoas, really went down the pooper since my wife had my son, just too much for her. Im gonna try to get it under control before i leave...hope to be building a 12ft 225g or a 96x18x24 starting around Dec if im not sooner, just depends on when im home for good

[350gt]

Dang that bites..... That was a nice little set up.

[Triggerman]

at least it's not a total loss...things can turn around pretty quick for you

[Mr Cob]

bummer but at least the tank didn't crash

[ReefOne]

Well, tank has recovered. My clowns have been laying eggs like crazy. I have 7 green/pink bubble tips now, way too many softies, got a few sps frags from Minh that have been doing great. Next month will mark the 3 year anniversary. Tank will be coming down in the next week and half to two weeks. Our builder will be coming to replace tiles throughout the house so everything will go into a rubbermaid stock tank in the office until.....wait for it....I get the new 8ft tank built! So all the critters will be going into a new 8ft tank, havent decided if i'm going to build a 300g, 260, or 200g yet. I'm aiming more towards the 240, one thing is for sure, its going to be an 8ft tank so I can pick up some more tangs. I'm thinking really hard of finally getting rid of the metal halides for some Radion XR30 Pro's. Here's what i'm thinking for the build:

- 96x24x30/96x25x25/96x22x22
- (3) Radion XR30 Pro's (fine with a little dark areas at the edges
Or Keep the halides and upgrade to (3) Lumenbright Mini's w/ 250w Icecaps 14k/20k, two Icecap 660's pushing T5 and VHO Actinics
- Dual Chamber Calcium Reactor
- Apex Controller
- (2) MP40es
- Blueline 100px for return
- Reeflo Dart w/ OM 4-way on CL via substrate piping
- Chiller if needed (Wife would love to get rid of this :) )
- New Sump/Refugium w/ built in Frag Section

Be on the lookout for the new thread!

Stay tuned
-Ram

[Scutterborn]

Sweet!


-Ben-