Davo's one two oh yeah! - Page 3

Kalen · 09/26/2015, 11:27 AM

Wonderful job on your rebuild I've always admired your stand since I saw it on your last tank.

davocean · 09/26/2015, 11:36 AM

Thank you!
I'm feeling pretty lucky I got to keep it, thought the buyer of that tank was going to take it, luckily we worked a deal on my building them a custom inwall instead.
On top of that I got real lucky in being able to cut this cabinet and canopy down from a 5' tank to the dims of a 4' tank, w/out breaking it.
I had to take 6" off each side to keep the octo centered, and I could not do it on my nice miter saw, had to do it w/ a skilsaw and a rip guide, and I was sweating bullets as I did it!

Kalen · 09/26/2015, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davocean

Thank you!
I'm feeling pretty lucky I got to keep it, thought the buyer of that tank was going to take it, luckily we worked a deal on my building them a custom inwall instead.
On top of that I got real lucky in being able to cut this cabinet and canopy down from a 5' tank to the dims of a 4' tank, w/out breaking it.
I had to take 6" off each side to keep the octo centered, and I could not do it on my nice miter saw, had to do it w/ a skilsaw and a rip guide, and I was sweating bullets as I did it!

I bet it was nerve racking. I can't imagine the time that you spent on the original design of that stand. It's awesome.

I'm working on a 125 build right now myself. A leemar tank with a steel stand. Just need to figure out how I want to wrap the stand. Would like to do something like you have done with yours. Where I have access to the stand from all side.

Sorry not trying to high jack your thread with my build.

davocean · 09/26/2015, 12:53 PM

No sweat, my stand is freestanding, it slides right in place, pulls out if needed, but looks and feels like it is mounted solid.
It's just basically a U shape of solid 1x, you could easily do similar.
If you wanted more secure you could draw screws from the inside, a couple would be all you need, or some people do magnets.

Yes, the octopus was freehand cut w/ a jigsaw and took a long time to sand smooth, so much work, I doubt I will do anything similar again.
I'm a carpenter for a living, it really is the last thing I wish to do on my weekends normally.

Kalen · 09/26/2015, 01:54 PM

I've followed a lot of your posts and seen how it was originally built. So I have an idea of how its done. I also have read in one of your posts that you were a carpenter. I've thought about skinning my stand and attaching it both ways. I am undecided in which way I want to go with. Right now I'm wanting to get my tank cycling first then I'll probably worry about it skin the stand.

davocean · 10/17/2015, 11:48 PM

My tank 2 and a half months in, couple new additions.

mhucasey · 11/28/2015, 05:29 PM

Subscribed

. Nice to see a fellow reefer that's local and a ROTM

davocean · 11/28/2015, 05:48 PM

Thanks and back at ya, Oceanside comes w/ a lot of good memories of some great surf among other things.
This is my first shot of taking a vid of my newish tank at what is now about 4mo old.
It's about ready and in need of some nice sps at top, that is next on my list, but this is what it is as of yesterday, still not bad to look at.
Cheers!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiMZmj54qgA

mhucasey · 11/28/2015, 06:23 PM

The tank is looking good, and you did a great job with the video color balance. I love your schooling fish too

. Now all you need to do is get some SPS to replace your starter Flubber

I'm growing out a bunch of frags right now

davocean · 11/28/2015, 06:37 PM

Yeah, I like frog and hammer and always start w/ that, but I think it's time to trade some of that for some sticks.

davocean · 02/15/2016, 11:36 PM

OK, added some more color and things are starting to grow out, update shots.
Clowns are loving their new Magnifica.

Mrs. Music · 02/16/2016, 08:02 AM

Looking beautiful, Dave.

Fish Everywhere · 07/07/2016, 03:42 AM

Any updates? This tank looks great, featuring one of my favorite sizes (and also my future tank size), a 120

Hope its doing well.

davocean · 07/24/2016, 09:30 PM

Thanks and yes, doing good, a few snaps.

davocean · 11/07/2016, 08:29 PM

So the latest on my tank...
Once again they sold the home I was renting so I had to move again.
First the good news, my trick w/ the plastic underneath the concrete pad worked like a charm as always, pulled that crete pad up in one piece and not a hint of it's existence on the floor, broke it in pieces outside, dumped in trash, landlord never had a clue it was ever done.
Now, the bad news...
Had everything in a temporary holding tank so I could finish a clients remodel by deadline promised, it only needed one more week, somehow my anemone got past the crate barrier and went into pump, nuked EVERYTHING.
I'm now starting all over...

joshky · 11/07/2016, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davocean

So the latest on my tank...
Once again they sold the home I was renting so I had to move again.
First the good news, my trick w/ the plastic underneath the concrete pad worked like a charm as always, pulled that crete pad up in one piece and not a hint of it's existence on the floor, broke it in pieces outside, dumped in trash, landlord never had a clue it was ever done.
Now, the bad news...
Had everything in a temporary holding tank so I could finish a clients remodel by deadline promised, it only needed one more week, somehow my anemone got past the crate barrier and went into pump, nuked EVERYTHING.
I'm now starting all over...

Really sorry to hear that Dave, I only see bad news....

z3speed4me · 11/08/2016, 09:03 AM

That is the thing about anemone's that freaks me out; I love them but man they can just be home wreckers!

davocean · 11/08/2016, 09:05 AM

Yeah it's a bummer but I will do my best to turn it into good news on the rebuild of it.

FLSharkvictim · 11/08/2016, 07:23 PM

Looks awesome, but I am going to upgrade from a 120 to the 150 SC-150 Starfire...
Here is a current pic of my display that I have up and running now.

Tank Info:
120 Reef
Ecotech M1 pump
Skimz 163 DC Montzer Series skimmer
Custom sump / Refuge
2 Maxspect Gyre XF130's Pumps
2 AI Hydra TwentySix HD LED Fixtures
Celestial C35W Maxspect Refuge Spotlight
Aqua UV Ultraviolet Sterilizer 25w
BRS Dual Media reactor
Eshoops IV Master & Slave Doser
Tunze 3155 Auto Top Off

davocean · 11/08/2016, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z3speed4me

That is the thing about anemone's that freaks me out; I love them but man they can just be home wreckers!

Not all anemones are the same, I chose a magnifica for the reason they do not wander like some others, just perch high on a rock w/ good light and stable params and they normally stay put.
The issue here was due to holding tank and insufficient light in that holding tank, that's why it wandered.
I was just hoping I could get my tank set up properly soon enough to avoid that.

davocean · 11/08/2016, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLSharkvictim

Looks awesome, but I am going to upgrade from a 120 to the 150 SC-150 Starfire...
Here is a current pic of my display that I have up and running now.

Nice, similar tank, same height and depth, just a foot longer, you'll be happy you went w/ an SCA, and now they do custom boring so you will have more options for drain and overflow.
Best deal going on a starfire glass tank IMO

horwitzs · 11/08/2016, 09:26 PM

Hey Davocean,
Can you tell me the footprint dimension of the overflow in that 120?
I'm almost done with my stand for my new SCA 150 but still need to cut the opening in the top for the plumbing (tank hasn't arrived yet).

davocean · 11/08/2016, 11:33 PM

Mine's 5 1/4"x 8 1/4" but you should double check w/ SCA as mine was one of the first ones built, they may have made changes since then, I know they give better drain options now

horwitzs · 11/09/2016, 12:08 AM

Thanks Davo,
Tank is just a couple days out so I'll take your advice and finish the stand minus that cut for now.
Appreciate you checking none the less!

09/26/2015, 11:36 AM	#52
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	Thank you! I'm feeling pretty lucky I got to keep it, thought the buyer of that tank was going to take it, luckily we worked a deal on my building them a custom inwall instead. On top of that I got real lucky in being able to cut this cabinet and canopy down from a 5' tank to the dims of a 4' tank, w/out breaking it. I had to take 6" off each side to keep the octo centered, and I could not do it on my nice miter saw, had to do it w/ a skilsaw and a rip guide, and I was sweating bullets as I did it! __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

09/26/2015, 12:53 PM	#54
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	No sweat, my stand is freestanding, it slides right in place, pulls out if needed, but looks and feels like it is mounted solid. It's just basically a U shape of solid 1x, you could easily do similar. If you wanted more secure you could draw screws from the inside, a couple would be all you need, or some people do magnets. Yes, the octopus was freehand cut w/ a jigsaw and took a long time to sand smooth, so much work, I doubt I will do anything similar again. I'm a carpenter for a living, it really is the last thing I wish to do on my weekends normally. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

10/17/2015, 11:48 PM	#56
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	My tank 2 and a half months in, couple new additions. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

11/28/2015, 05:29 PM	#57
mhucasey Acros & wieners, oh my! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Oceanside, California Posts: 3,706	Subscribed. Nice to see a fellow reefer that's local and a ROTM __________________ - Matt I call the big one "Bitey" - Homer Simpson See my tank thread here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2468548 Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Rimless Starphire Shallow Reef. Reef Octopus Diablo EXT-200 skimmer, Chaeto Reactor, Lighting: ATI Sunpower 8X39W, 6X39W Sunpower

11/28/2015, 05:48 PM	#58
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	Thanks and back at ya, Oceanside comes w/ a lot of good memories of some great surf among other things. This is my first shot of taking a vid of my newish tank at what is now about 4mo old. It's about ready and in need of some nice sps at top, that is next on my list, but this is what it is as of yesterday, still not bad to look at. Cheers! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiMZmj54qgA __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

09/26/2015, 11:27 AM	#51
Kalen Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 555	Wonderful job on your rebuild I've always admired your stand since I saw it on your last tank.

09/26/2015, 01:54 PM	#55
Kalen Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 555	I've followed a lot of your posts and seen how it was originally built. So I have an idea of how its done. I also have read in one of your posts that you were a carpenter. I've thought about skinning my stand and attaching it both ways. I am undecided in which way I want to go with. Right now I'm wanting to get my tank cycling first then I'll probably worry about it skin the stand.

11/28/2015, 06:23 PM	#59
mhucasey Acros & wieners, oh my! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Oceanside, California Posts: 3,706	The tank is looking good, and you did a great job with the video color balance. I love your schooling fish too. Now all you need to do is get some SPS to replace your starter Flubber I'm growing out a bunch of frags right now __________________ - Matt I call the big one "Bitey" - Homer Simpson See my tank thread here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2468548 Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Rimless Starphire Shallow Reef. Reef Octopus Diablo EXT-200 skimmer, Chaeto Reactor, Lighting: ATI Sunpower 8X39W, 6X39W Sunpower

11/28/2015, 06:37 PM	#60
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	Yeah, I like frog and hammer and always start w/ that, but I think it's time to trade some of that for some sticks. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

02/15/2016, 11:36 PM	#61
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	OK, added some more color and things are starting to grow out, update shots. Clowns are loving their new Magnifica. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

02/16/2016, 08:02 AM	#62
Mrs. Music Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sylvania, OH Posts: 636	Looking beautiful, Dave.

07/07/2016, 03:42 AM	#63
Fish Everywhere Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Pennsylvania, United States Posts: 95	Any updates? This tank looks great, featuring one of my favorite sizes (and also my future tank size), a 120 Hope its doing well. __________________ Future tank: 120 Gal SPS reef (48x24x24) Light: 8x54 ATI Sunpower, Flow: MP10, XF150, Skimmer: SRO 2000-INT -----------------------------------------------------------------------

07/24/2016, 09:30 PM	#64
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	Thanks and yes, doing good, a few snaps. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

11/07/2016, 08:29 PM	#65
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	So the latest on my tank... Once again they sold the home I was renting so I had to move again. First the good news, my trick w/ the plastic underneath the concrete pad worked like a charm as always, pulled that crete pad up in one piece and not a hint of it's existence on the floor, broke it in pieces outside, dumped in trash, landlord never had a clue it was ever done. Now, the bad news... Had everything in a temporary holding tank so I could finish a clients remodel by deadline promised, it only needed one more week, somehow my anemone got past the crate barrier and went into pump, nuked EVERYTHING. I'm now starting all over... __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

11/08/2016, 09:03 AM	#67
z3speed4me Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Clark, NJ Posts: 99	That is the thing about anemone's that freaks me out; I love them but man they can just be home wreckers!

11/08/2016, 09:05 AM	#68
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	Yeah it's a bummer but I will do my best to turn it into good news on the rebuild of it. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

11/08/2016, 09:26 PM	#72
horwitzs Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kitsap Penninsula Posts: 470	Hey Davocean, Can you tell me the footprint dimension of the overflow in that 120? I'm almost done with my stand for my new SCA 150 but still need to cut the opening in the top for the plumbing (tank hasn't arrived yet). __________________ -Seth Current Tank Info: 120g fresh, 150g salt.

11/08/2016, 11:33 PM	#73
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	Mine's 5 1/4"x 8 1/4" but you should double check w/ SCA as mine was one of the first ones built, they may have made changes since then, I know they give better drain options now __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

11/09/2016, 12:08 AM	#74
horwitzs Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kitsap Penninsula Posts: 470	Thanks Davo, Tank is just a couple days out so I'll take your advice and finish the stand minus that cut for now. Appreciate you checking none the less! __________________ -Seth Current Tank Info: 120g fresh, 150g salt.