DSA 65

[BBQHILLBILLY]

Look what I found at Elegant Reef:bigsmile:this morning.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

http://www.maast.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=19751&d=1364493490 (http://www.maast.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=19751&d=1364493490)

[rrasco]

You didn't.....

Were you looking for another tank, or was it an impulse buy? You should give it to your wife.

[Big_Pun]

lmao is this for you or the wife...... blame the wife its sounds better

[grouch]

Shane,
Congrats nice looking tank love the footprint. This will be your 47th build in 2 years won't it. LOL

[Big_Pun]

Shane,
Congrats nice looking tank love the footprint. This will be your 47th build in 2 years won't it. LOL
roflmao :rofl:

[Louis-210]

Wow very nice, what are your plans with it?

[koa25]

Dang. That is a sexy looking tank. I guess the canopy is staying off the tank lol. You win this round Shane.

[Paul28]

Very nice Lucky !!

[Mr Cob]

lol, yeah no canopy going on that one. Nice tank Shane.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

This my wifes 2nd tank.:bigsmile:

[Big_Pun]

This my wifes 2nd tank.:bigsmile:
take down the 8 footer and make this your main tank lol

[KING]

What are the dz on this tank ?.. An what are you doing for stand..

[bigdscobra]

Very Nice!!

[BBQHILLBILLY]

What are the dz on this tank ?.. An what are you doing for stand..

DSA 65 dimensions are 36.5x20x21. The .5 is the trim on the bottom. more updates soon.:bigsmile:

[BBQHILLBILLY]

I couldnt wait. Here is an updated pic. The goal is to have the his/her tank running before the frag swap april 14th.:bigsmile:

[BBQHILLBILLY]

http://www.maast.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=19813&d=1364661844 (http://www.maast.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=19813&d=1364661844)

[Big_Pun]

you should test mh on this tank to see what tank gets better growth and color lol... sorry Shane I had to since I finally caved in and got LED's

[BBQHILLBILLY]

MHs rock for sure. I too used MH on my 180 I got from RayAllen. We all know MHs are awesome.
I went to LEDs to cut down on power consumption, heat, and more control over my lighting options.

[Big_Pun]

I was just joking around... I know what lights will go on this tank

[BBQHILLBILLY]

I would like to thank Mike Koa25 for allowing us to purchase his system. Without his help we could not accomplish the task before April 14.:bigsmile:Thanks Mike.

[koa25]

You're more than welcome. Thanks for the money ;) i appreciate your help in my build lol. Looks awesome Shane.

[edshas2]

Shane,
Congrats nice looking tank love the footprint. This will be your 47th build in 2 years won't it. LOL

HA

[BBQHILLBILLY]

Listing of the parts:

-MP10wES-
-CS5.5 skimmer w/sicce pump-
-Coralife turbo twist 9 watt UV sterilizer
-MR1 Media Reactor with a pond pump and 3 sponges. I will run both Carbon and GFO in the one reactor.-
-4 fan cooling fan on fuge-
-RKL with temp prob and a single PC4 running light cycle and heater and fan. -
-40 gallon sump/refugium
-T5 bulbs for now

[koa25]

That's a sexy equipment list for that tank my friend. Any additional items planned? What leds are you planning to run?

[Zack]

Needs more LED ;)

Jk bro, that's awesome. Was this mikes old system?

[BBQHILLBILLY]

The system is a merger with koa25s setup and the DSA 65. Theres plenty of time left in the T5 bulbs, which will be dropped from the ceiling to light the tank.
The T5s will give me time to find the LED setup to cover the tank, and then Ill wait 50000 hrs.:bigsmile:

[BBQHILLBILLY]

updated pics: Removed the T5 out of the canopy. Installed 2x4s on the ceiling with wood screws. And brought the light down to the tank.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

http://www.maast.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=19843&d=1364785273 (http://www.maast.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=19843&d=1364785273)

[KING]

did u put the new tank in ur fish room>?

[BBQHILLBILLY]

Hey King hows it going? yep its in the fishroom. The stand is 42 inches tall. The same height as the 8ft tank stand so it blends right in to the room.
Let me know if need help moving that 210 when your ready. I usually get sundays off. lmk

[KING]

lol..man..i am lost wen that tank well me ready..but im loving the room with my rimless..almost like yours..36x24x19..i just set up..but im not set on lighting..may just go pick up an other vega...
your rimless is looking nice..why didnt yall set up in the living room>?

[BBQHILLBILLY]

nice foot print 36x24x19 congrats. Wife has pico in livingroom. For now.:bigsmile:I will be going to LEDs too, eventually. Vegas are sweet.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

RKL pics. Reef Keeper Lite. Googling for pdf file.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

Digital Aquatics Reef Keeper Lite website link
http://www.digitalaquatics.com/saltwater/RKL

[BBQHILLBILLY]

Got a new pic with a better camera. Need to drill holes for plumbing. Tank will be running soon.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

http://www.maast.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=19889&d=1365123391 (http://www.maast.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=19889&d=1365123391)

[Scutterborn]

Sweet!


-Ben-

[koa25]

That is such an awesome looking tank, Shane. It will be cool to see it running.

[350gt]

looking good.... I see some nice gadgets.....


and is that my old frag stand?...lol

[BBQHILLBILLY]

That would be neat. It is awesome. for sure:bigsmile:

[coralreefexplore]

Question. What size are those holes in the over flow area?

[BBQHILLBILLY]

If Im not mistaken, I believe drain is 1.75" and 2 returns at 1.5", so bulkheads 1" and 3/4", respectfully.:bigsmile:still need to get them.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

picked up some bulkheads, loclines, prefilter, carbon, and di at Elegant Reef today. If I need to get something today its nice to know its a phone call away.:bigsmile:

[Zack]

Shane, what are those acrylic pedestals on the back of the aquarium? Are those frag racks?

[350gt]

picked up some bulkheads, loclines, prefilter, carbon, and di at Elegant Reef today. If I need to get something today its nice to know its a phone call away.:bigsmile:



exactly!!!! and prices are fair on all of it too......

[BBQHILLBILLY]

Yes those are kinda neat. I got those from Sherita at the Fishy Flea Market. No magnets needed.:bigsmile:

[Big_Pun]

looking nice!!

[BBQHILLBILLY]

water testing. Trying to accelerate this setup. Need to get salt and dechlorinator. Ill do a ro/di water change saturday. Maybe bring in some frags sunday? what do yall think.ready?

[BBQHILLBILLY]

http://www.maast.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=20003&d=1365723944 (http://www.maast.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=20003&d=1365723944)

[MadReefer]

iirc chlorine dissipates/evaporates from water with water movement. i would say you would not have chlorine left in that in a few days of just running the pumps.

also, if you ever need some RO, i live in kerrville and have 20 gallons reserve at 75gpd @5tds if you are ever in a pinch.

+1 what MrCob said as well lol

[Mr Cob]

looking good, you seeding it with your current system? I would just do a large water change on your 240 and use that water for this system.. unless I'm missing something

[BBQHILLBILLY]

That is a great idea. Im actually making ro/di water now for the 240. I think a plan is in place.:bigsmile:

[BBQHILLBILLY]

MP10 instruction pdf file. http://ecotechmarine.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/mp10_manual.pdf

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Media/PDF/72925-EcoSmartFullManual.pdf

[rrasco]

iirc chlorine dissipates/evaporates from water with water movement. i would say you would not have chlorine left in that in a few days of just running the pumps.

also, if you ever need some RO, i live in kerrville and have 20 gallons reserve at 75gpd @5tds if you are ever in a pinch.

+1 what MrCob said as well lol

That's right, bleach and chlorine oxidize with exposure to oxygen.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

I have to admit I have been anti powerhead. Using MP10 for the 1st time, I am totally cool with this. I understand now why this is really popular. really neat

[reefreak]

Very sweet tank Shane! I was going to get the same one before my 42g.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

Very sweet tank Shane! I was going to get the same one before my 42g.

Thanks Jeremy. I sold the 6ft 125, so I needed a tank for coral but smaller than 6ft. Its turning out nice. I like it and wife likes it too. Thats really important. lol
Shes buying some coral to fill it. Ill be really interested what catches her eye sunday.:bigsmile:

[FireWater]

You have plenty of room in your other tank for coral correct? I'd be scared chunking coral in after one day of set up.

[ramsey]

Sweet tank BBQ! I was torn between that one and the nuvo 38 I got. I decided against it because of space really. Very nice though and look forward to seeing the build progress.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

ok sw is running. Heres some pics of the refugium and baffles, along with the skimmer, reactor, and control center in the stand.

[FireWater]

Looks good. I always like seeing the "under the hood" shots. It gives me more ideas on how to arrange equipment.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

Heres before and after pics of the refugium in progress. plans here are to grow xenia and dragons breath macroalgae.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

Here an updated pic with these T5s and some LR work.

http://www.maast.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=20121&d=1366340527

[BBQHILLBILLY]

Heres a couple more pics. May be looking for some taller LRs.

[Mr Cob]

Nice bro! I see a pretty orange rack in there : ). Tuan make it?

Looks great.

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[BBQHILLBILLY]

Tank is for sure going through a cycle right now.

Add the maturation compound to start nitrification. Ammonia level will rise and reach its peak then declines, while bacteria continues to multiply until they are undetectable during testing. The by-product of ammonia is nitrite. Nitrite levels will rise until the number of bacteria has increased to the point at which they break down the nitrites faster than it is being produced.

The end product of this process is nitrate. Nitrate is not toxic to the fish but high levels of it can produce problem to your aquarium. You can recognize the increase of nitrate when there is an algae outbreak to your saltwater aquarium. You can then control algae reproduction by constant water changes and chemical filtration.

http://www.thereeftank.com/blog/setting-up-your-saltwater-aquarium/

[BBQHILLBILLY]

Nice bro! I see a pretty orange rack in there : ). Tuan make it?

Looks great.

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Thanks Rob. yep Tuan alias psyko has some skillzz for sure. He is pretty good with acryllic. If anybody needs anything done, let him know.

[koa25]

Looking good Shane. I need to get a rimless tank. They look too good. Sleek.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

Heres the 40 gallon refugium full of LR rubble and 5 inch sandbed. pod heaven hopefully:bigsmile:

[BBQHILLBILLY]

http://www.maast.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=20171&d=1366586860

[koa25]

Wow. That looks awesome Shane. Toss some macro in there and that thing will be a fuge beast ha ha.

[Mr Cob]

Dang dude! Crazy load of surface area! Any concern about detritus build up in there?

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[BBQHILLBILLY]

not to worried right now. Ive had some a 75 gallon sump/refug for a 210 and ran it the same way and had very little buildup.
I pulled the sock that was in the drain section and the sponge filters in last baffle will be replaced with this LR rubble.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

tank is cycling. heres a pic. will see how long it takes.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

http://www.maast.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=20187&d=1366588637

[BBQHILLBILLY]

here goes pompom xenia in the refuge. 1st day. using only a single T8 10k bulb for now.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

http://www.maast.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=20256&d=1366804471

[BBQHILLBILLY]

Finally got the skimmer connected and had to raise it up 5 inches. Next need to get some carbon and gfo.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

http://www.maast.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=20257&d=1366818570

[Zack]

mhmmmmmm MUG rootbeer.... What model skimmer is that?

[BBQHILLBILLY]

CS5.5 skimmer w/sicce pump website www.seasideaquatics.com

Got this one from Koa25. Thats his RootBeer too. good idear:bigsmile::bigsmile:

[Scutterborn]

mhmmmmmm MUG rootbeer....

That's what I'm sayin! :)


-Ben-

[BBQHILLBILLY]

ok tank is cycling and this is what it looks like everyday before cleaning the glass. ugh Im hoping this sterilizer may help.
Now I have this Coralife turbo twist 9 watt UV sterilizer but I need a bulb. Does anybody know someone here in town that has them at a good price?
Internet has them under $20.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

http://www.maast.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=20266&d=1366838652

[reefreak]

Check AD last time I was there they had them for really cheap.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

updated pic. Added some LR today. Did a 10 gallon sw change. Tank is coming around from the cycle. May still be a couple weeks away from completing the cycle.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

http://www.maast.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=20321&d=1367182845

[koa25]

That LR will drop the cycle time significantly. Looks good buddy.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

sure hope your right. That is some purple LR.:bigsmile:

[Mr Cob]

Nice looking rock dude. Some choice pieces.

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[BBQHILLBILLY]

Thanks. Heres another pic. I dont like cycles. I have to wait for coral placements and get some serious clowns.:bigsmile:

[BBQHILLBILLY]

http://www.maast.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=20337&d=1367197462

[koa25]

Hope you remembered there was shrooms and xenia on some of those rocks ha ha.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

Thanks Mike. I put those in the boat under the LEDs.:bigsmile:The LR is nice.

[koa25]

Very cool. Glad you like it all. You cleaned me out Shane ha ha. You are definitely making it all work great.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

Thank you we are grateful. Once wife new I brought home some coral, I couldnt get her away from the coral. She has LEDs on her pico and its packed with zoas.
I was like saying waaaaait, o weelll. . . . . . . . .

[koa25]

Ha ha. I saw here updated pics. Was using those single frag plugs well. Didn't leave you a single one ha ha.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

Beautifully, Amazing DIY LEDs. They have the controllers now. These will be the lights I will put together next month.
http://www.aquastyleonline.com/products/28-LEDs-Controller-DIY-kit.html

[sdunn90fowlr]

I like the way you put that arch to use. The tank looks good!

[BBQHILLBILLY]

thank you. you are very kind.:bigsmile: the big arch got pushed down. I will be reamping the LR work. I will get the bridge standing back up and be changing a couple of large LRs that have been in the dsa65 with some that have been growing coral in 8fter. Tank is still cycling but the uv sterilizer seems to be helping a bit. Im being patient with it but I may soon make the change.

[sdunn90fowlr]

Oh! I was thinking you intentionally placed it down for a c-shaped effect. Anyhow, it fits that tank very well.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

uv sterilizer has been running and heres an updated pic after a couple of cycles; im a believer

[BBQHILLBILLY]

http://www.maast.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=20683&d=1369000615

http://www.maast.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=20337&d=1367197462

[sdunn90fowlr]

Lookin' good!