The Tank Building Begins!!!! - Page 3

pnavarro170 · 03/22/2011, 10:42 AM

i just tought he had a thing for overflows. haha. since hes obsessed with drilling my tank and what not.

puffin04 · 03/22/2011, 11:08 AM

LOL i am obsessed with drilling every tank! I think it is pointless to have failing HOB (hang on back) overflows. I also believe every saltwater tank should have a refuge with a good amount of algae. I just like doing things right the first time!

Steffen Sparks

mistaflicksta · 03/22/2011, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puffin04

LOL i am obsessed with drilling every tank! I think it is pointless to have failing HOB (hang on back) overflows. Steffen Sparks

Sorry but I have to call you out on this one. LOL! I remember someone had two tanks in his house with HOB overflows.LOL!

puffin04 · 03/22/2011, 11:28 AM

Yeah and i hated it!!!! And i have had them fail too. I also left one of them up and running to show people that did not understand what they do or how they worked. Actually i just like rubbing it into Pedro face! lol Its fun teasing him! Hahaha

Steffen Sparks

puffin04 · 03/22/2011, 11:32 AM

Erik have you had any issues with the aqua lifter? Have you cleaned it out yet? Or ran vinagear through it? Has it slowed down at all? Thanks

Steffen Sparks

mistaflicksta · 03/22/2011, 11:40 AM

The tubbing in the aqualifter started clogging so I just replaced the tubbing. Its sucks knowing that if you dont keep an eye out on the HOB overflow is can fail. Next tank I get, I will have drilled.

puffin04 · 03/22/2011, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mistaflicksta

Next tank I get, I will have drilled.

Try black tubbing so algae does not grow inside!

Steffen Sparks

pnavarro170 · 03/22/2011, 07:39 PM

well how do you feel about my 120 upgrade tank, still gonna be HOB. haha

strayvoltage · 03/22/2011, 09:13 PM

Pedro, why would you still do H.O.B. if you are going to set up a new system? I am not saying there is anything wrong with it but just curious.

pnavarro170 · 03/22/2011, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strayvoltage

Pedro, why would you still do H.O.B. if you are going to set up a new system? I am not saying there is anything wrong with it but just curious.

because i spent alot of my new tank money on a mp60, and my skimmer will work great on it. im saving money by not buying a new skimmer and sump.

it will just be my tank for the next year or 2. anything bigger will definately need a bigger skimmer and more bells and whistles. but for now will be just fine with the equipment i already have.

jmait769 · 03/23/2011, 06:28 AM

Can’t wait to see this in person!

More details! What return pump? Light?

Jay

puffin04 · 03/24/2011, 01:47 PM

Jay i am using the 72'' Constellation on the tank. I currently only using a third of it because it was it much light for the SPS. I actually bleached out some of the coral so i went ahead and cut it back. For the return pump i am using Mag 3 all the way open. Skimmer is the octopus Extreme and running two korillas 4 for flow.

I am actually running out of room and need to more alot of these frags fast!!! lol

Steffen Sparks

puffin04 · 04/10/2011, 06:30 PM

Well i finally got around to throw some pics up of whats in side the tank. I am actually using an underwater camera Olympus (stylus Tough). Enjoy

Meter Shower

Green Acro

Eagle eyes

The Famous Armor of Gods

Austrian fungi Plate

Milky Way Chalice

Radioactive Dragon Eyes

Plum berry Chalice

puffin04 · 04/10/2011, 06:34 PM

Nuclear Greens

King Midas

Cinnamon Palyps

Watermelons

puffin04 · 04/10/2011, 06:35 PM

Full Tank shot.

mistaflicksta · 04/10/2011, 06:59 PM

Nice! I havet gotten a chance to go out to your place and see the new set up, and this makes me wanna head out there right now! Looking sweet Steffen.

pnavarro170 · 04/10/2011, 08:07 PM

sweetness.

igazoo25 · 04/10/2011, 08:36 PM

Very berry nice

strayvoltage · 04/10/2011, 08:37 PM

Steffen, don't you be selling all them coral frags I gave you.

deehz · 04/10/2011, 08:47 PM

^ lmao!!!

strayvoltage · 04/10/2011, 09:21 PM

lmao @^ lmao. I knew if any body got a kick out of that one, you would Hans.

benjabba · 04/10/2011, 09:34 PM

Looks great. You have a little too much empty space on the right side of that bad boy!!

jmait769 · 04/11/2011, 10:30 AM

Yes very nice Steffen!! I will have to get up there and take a look. Text me if you will be home around 5 this evening.

Jay

03/22/2011, 10:42 AM	#51
pnavarro170 S.T.A.R.S PRESIDENT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 3,963	i just tought he had a thing for overflows. haha. since hes obsessed with drilling my tank and what not. __________________ 150G

03/22/2011, 11:40 AM	#56
mistaflicksta Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,212	The tubbing in the aqualifter started clogging so I just replaced the tubbing. Its sucks knowing that if you dont keep an eye out on the HOB overflow is can fail. Next tank I get, I will have drilled. __________________ Erik G. Current Tank Info: 150H(48LX24WX30H), 302 Aquatics sump w/ATS, NWB 200 reef octopus skimmer w/DC pump, 2× MP40W, Varios 6 return pump, RKE, Avast Marine Kalk reactor, Kessil AP700

03/22/2011, 07:39 PM	#58
pnavarro170 S.T.A.R.S PRESIDENT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 3,963	well how do you feel about my 120 upgrade tank, still gonna be HOB. haha __________________ 150G

03/23/2011, 06:28 AM	#61
jmait769 -CSHFLW Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 2,685	Can’t wait to see this in person! More details! What return pump? Light? Jay __________________ "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work" - Thomas Alva Edison http://www.reeftronics.net/jay-m/reefcam Current Tank Info: 150 Gallon, Marco Rocks, 8x80W ATI Powermodule, Apex, Super Reef Octopus XP-3000 external

04/10/2011, 06:59 PM	#66
mistaflicksta Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,212	Nice! I havet gotten a chance to go out to your place and see the new set up, and this makes me wanna head out there right now! Looking sweet Steffen. __________________ Erik G. Current Tank Info: 150H(48LX24WX30H), 302 Aquatics sump w/ATS, NWB 200 reef octopus skimmer w/DC pump, 2× MP40W, Varios 6 return pump, RKE, Avast Marine Kalk reactor, Kessil AP700

03/22/2011, 11:08 AM	#52
puffin04 S.T.A.R.S VICE P Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,398	LOL i am obsessed with drilling every tank! I think it is pointless to have failing HOB (hang on back) overflows. I also believe every saltwater tank should have a refuge with a good amount of algae. I just like doing things right the first time! Steffen Sparks

03/22/2011, 11:28 AM	#54
puffin04 S.T.A.R.S VICE P Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,398	Yeah and i hated it!!!! And i have had them fail too. I also left one of them up and running to show people that did not understand what they do or how they worked. Actually i just like rubbing it into Pedro face! lol Its fun teasing him! Hahaha Steffen Sparks

03/22/2011, 11:32 AM	#55
puffin04 S.T.A.R.S VICE P Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,398	Erik have you had any issues with the aqua lifter? Have you cleaned it out yet? Or ran vinagear through it? Has it slowed down at all? Thanks Steffen Sparks

03/22/2011, 09:13 PM	#59
strayvoltage Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Deming,N.M. Posts: 1,919	Pedro, why would you still do H.O.B. if you are going to set up a new system? I am not saying there is anything wrong with it but just curious.

03/24/2011, 01:47 PM	#62
puffin04 S.T.A.R.S VICE P Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,398	Jay i am using the 72'' Constellation on the tank. I currently only using a third of it because it was it much light for the SPS. I actually bleached out some of the coral so i went ahead and cut it back. For the return pump i am using Mag 3 all the way open. Skimmer is the octopus Extreme and running two korillas 4 for flow. I am actually running out of room and need to more alot of these frags fast!!! lol Steffen Sparks

04/10/2011, 06:30 PM	#63
puffin04 S.T.A.R.S VICE P Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,398	Well i finally got around to throw some pics up of whats in side the tank. I am actually using an underwater camera Olympus (stylus Tough). Enjoy Meter Shower Green Acro Eagle eyes The Famous Armor of Gods Austrian fungi Plate Milky Way Chalice Radioactive Dragon Eyes Plum berry Chalice

04/10/2011, 06:34 PM	#64
puffin04 S.T.A.R.S VICE P Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,398	Nuclear Greens King Midas Cinnamon Palyps Watermelons

04/10/2011, 06:35 PM	#65
puffin04 S.T.A.R.S VICE P Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,398	Full Tank shot.

04/10/2011, 08:07 PM	#67
pnavarro170 S.T.A.R.S PRESIDENT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 3,963	sweetness. __________________ 150G

04/10/2011, 08:36 PM	#68
igazoo25 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: El Paso Posts: 102	Very berry nice

04/10/2011, 08:37 PM	#69
strayvoltage Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Deming,N.M. Posts: 1,919	Steffen, don't you be selling all them coral frags I gave you.

04/10/2011, 08:47 PM	#70
deehz Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 858	^ lmao!!! __________________ Hans Zamora There is a sufficiency in the world for man's need but not for man's greed. ~Mohandas K. Gandhi

04/10/2011, 09:21 PM	#71
strayvoltage Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Deming,N.M. Posts: 1,919	lmao @^ lmao. I knew if any body got a kick out of that one, you would Hans.

04/10/2011, 09:34 PM	#72
benjabba Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,350	Looks great. You have a little too much empty space on the right side of that bad boy!! __________________ Ben Member of Jeff's "How to deal with Reef Addiction" class. Anybody got any corals??? Current Tank Info: 34g Solana, 50g frag tank, 65g sump/fuge

04/11/2011, 10:30 AM	#73
jmait769 -CSHFLW Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 2,685	Yes very nice Steffen!! I will have to get up there and take a look. Text me if you will be home around 5 this evening. Jay __________________ "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work" - Thomas Alva Edison http://www.reeftronics.net/jay-m/reefcam Current Tank Info: 150 Gallon, Marco Rocks, 8x80W ATI Powermodule, Apex, Super Reef Octopus XP-3000 external

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