The Journey - 300+ Gallon System Build - Picture Heavy - Page 11

bpcardona · 03/25/2013, 08:17 PM

So I finished drying the sand today and added to the tank. While the sand baked in the sun, I cleaned and plumbed the frag tank.

This one was for you Owen!!!

worm5406 · 03/25/2013, 08:32 PM

Very nice... It is getting there. It really is... I like the layout and use of space. How much LR are you going to put in the sump?

owenspackman · 03/25/2013, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bpcardona

So I finished drying the sand today and added to the tank. While the sand baked in the sun, I cleaned and plumbed the frag tank.

This one was for you Owen!!!

Is that a Saab? I love Saabs! They've always made some great looking cars.

bpcardona · 03/25/2013, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by owenspackman

We got some similar ideas on stocking. I have 2 baby Blue Hippos in quarantine already. The Sailfin and Naso have also been my favorites, haven't decided on the Naso for this one. I'm a tang guy through and through though, I'm loving the Eibli Mimic Tang currently though.

Is that Butterfly reef safe? I've not had any experience with them.

The mimic is very aggressive right? Should be the only tang in the tank, so it out for me. The butterfly is one of the two butterfly's considered reef safe. This is coming from a trusted LFS. I will do some research but I love him. He a little pricey at $450.

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Originally Posted by K AVEYARD

im liking this build so far...ideas ideas ideas.

Thanks for following along. I hope some of te designs discussed here will help you in the future.

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Originally Posted by worm5406

Very nice... It is getting there. It really is... I like the layout and use of space. How much LR are you going to put in the sump?

I don't have a clear amount, but the area of the sump I labeled as equipment will be full of it.

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Originally Posted by owenspackman

Is that a Saab? I love Saabs! They've always made some great looking cars.

It is a Saab! I have always wanted to belong to the Saab club, and now I am. They really do make great cars!

owenspackman · 03/25/2013, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bpcardona

The mimic is very aggressive right? Should be the only tang in the tank, so it out for me.

I've read that before but I have previously had a Lemon Peel Mimic Tang and never had any problem with him. Very docile, he was the smallest tang in the tank though and last placed in, so that could have been why.

You'll love that Naso. What size are you planning on getting it?

Newbie Aquarist · 03/26/2013, 12:22 AM

Man keep an eye on that Tinker. Everywhere I read it eats invertebrates, mushrooms, and zoas. Maybe SPS also. Hope he just told you that to make a quick buck as those fish do demand a high price tag.

biecacka · 03/26/2013, 03:33 PM

Great looking progress. I really like the "ABC reefs" touch! Can't wait to see how it unfolds

Corey

bpcardona · 03/26/2013, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by owenspackman

I've read that before but I have previously had a Lemon Peel Mimic Tang and never had any problem with him. Very docile, he was the smallest tang in the tank though and last placed in, so that could have been why.

You'll love that Naso. What size are you planning on getting it?

I want all my tangs to start a little guys. I want to keep them around as long as possible.

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Originally Posted by Newbie Aquarist

Man keep an eye on that Tinker. Everywhere I read it eats invertebrates, mushrooms, and zoas. Maybe SPS also. Hope he just told you that to make a quick buck as those fish do demand a high price tag.

I haven't done any research on theses guys. I am thinking that these are hit or miss, I thrust the the LFS guy. With that said I will be researching all of these fish extensively before they go in the tank. Thank Wayne for your input on the matter, I trust your opinion as much as the LFS guy.

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Originally Posted by biecacka

Great looking progress. I really like the "ABC reefs" touch! Can't wait to see how it unfolds

Corey

Thanks for tagging along! The ABC thing was just an after thought. I think it gives it a personal touch.

owenspackman · 03/29/2013, 06:52 PM

What build work is planned for the weekend?

bpcardona · 03/31/2013, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by owenspackman

What build work is planned for the weekend?

This has been my weekend!

Newbie Aquarist · 03/31/2013, 10:05 AM

Dustin1300 · 03/31/2013, 02:15 PM

Looking good, you beat me! I think you need another 1-2 inches more of water so you can pull it to the sump!

owenspackman · 03/31/2013, 07:10 PM

Things are coming along! Great work!

worm5406 · 03/31/2013, 09:33 PM

That is it??

I drove from DC area to NC and back in one day... Come on...

Good job!

Glad it is all wet now... Here comes the wait game.

bpcardona · 04/01/2013, 09:11 PM

Some toys have arrived!!!!! So I bought from a very nice member, Pyton, a number of items. First I have two tunze 6305. These puppies are in the tank and can blow water out if needed. (Why I would need to I don't know, but I can). I have looked into the upgrade offered by tunze, and Roger has been very helpful. I also got a skimmer! This was made by a employee of MRC, and therefor modeled after a MRC MR3-R. This thing is a beast! It stands at 32" high and is 27 long. It has double stacks for extra manliness. The seller also included a collection container. This is going to be great! The reeflo blowhole is going to be used as a recirculating pump for skimmer. It will of course have a main feed from the manifold. This is a Beckett style skimmer and I have high hopes.

Newbie Aquarist · 04/01/2013, 09:28 PM

I will provide the extra SCH 40 pipe so that beast will drain into my sump.

Dustin1300 · 04/01/2013, 09:37 PM

Looks great, just don't understand why Wayne wants the poop from your skimmer

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worm5406 · 04/01/2013, 09:40 PM

WOW... That is nice. That is a DD if I ever saw one.

Newbie Aquarist · 04/01/2013, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dustin1300

Looks great, just don't understand why Wayne wants the poop from your skimmer

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To feed my refugium.

Crazy_Beaver · 04/02/2013, 02:01 AM

Great toys!

bpcardona · 04/02/2013, 03:09 PM

There will be no fun play with toys tonight! This is what I will be doing until the early hours of tomorrow morning!

Aquatron · 04/02/2013, 03:57 PM

Its always fun to get new toys you will like the Blow Hole pump, and what a nice looking skimmer.....great looking dogs too.
The answer your looking for is 7

bpcardona · 04/02/2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquatron

Its always fun to get new toys you will like the Blow Hole pump, and what a nice looking skimmer.....great looking dogs too.
The answer your looking for is 7

Thanks I really want to go set it all up. I really shouldn't be posting, but what can I say.

BTW if I just put 7 as an answer on this exam, I would get a big "X" and a comment that read "...oh really, prove it"

Dustin1300 · 04/02/2013, 04:48 PM

Looks like some fun trig!

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bpcardona · 04/02/2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dustin1300

Looks like some fun trig!

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Finding derivatives in Calculus, inverse trig functions, L'Hôpital's rule, and min/max intervals.......

03/25/2013, 08:17 PM	#251
bpcardona Trying to hard Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lake Alfred, Fl Posts: 871	So I finished drying the sand today and added to the tank. While the sand baked in the sun, I cleaned and plumbed the frag tank. This one was for you Owen!!! __________________ --Brian--- Tanks: 220G DT - 55G custom sump - 40G frag - 40G QT - Livestock: Clowns - Blonde Naso Tang - Blue Hippo Tang - Diamond Watchman Goby - Molly Miller -

03/25/2013, 08:32 PM	#252
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	Very nice... It is getting there. It really is... I like the layout and use of space. How much LR are you going to put in the sump? __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

03/31/2013, 02:15 PM	#262
Dustin1300 Reefaholic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 5,135	Looking good, you beat me! I think you need another 1-2 inches more of water so you can pull it to the sump! __________________ INDMAS President Check out my tank in the Large Tank Forums, "A Reefaholic's 1000+ Gallon Mixed Reef System Build"! Current Tank Info: 600 Gallon DT, 140 Gallon Grow Out Tank, 125 Gallon Sump, 90 Gallon Fuge, 200 Gallon Fish QT, 15 Gallon Frag QT

03/31/2013, 09:33 PM	#264
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	That is it?? I drove from DC area to NC and back in one day... Come on... Good job! Glad it is all wet now... Here comes the wait game. __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

04/01/2013, 09:11 PM	#265
bpcardona Trying to hard Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lake Alfred, Fl Posts: 871	Some toys have arrived!!!!! So I bought from a very nice member, Pyton, a number of items. First I have two tunze 6305. These puppies are in the tank and can blow water out if needed. (Why I would need to I don't know, but I can). I have looked into the upgrade offered by tunze, and Roger has been very helpful. I also got a skimmer! This was made by a employee of MRC, and therefor modeled after a MRC MR3-R. This thing is a beast! It stands at 32" high and is 27 long. It has double stacks for extra manliness. The seller also included a collection container. This is going to be great! The reeflo blowhole is going to be used as a recirculating pump for skimmer. It will of course have a main feed from the manifold. This is a Beckett style skimmer and I have high hopes. __________________ --Brian--- Tanks: 220G DT - 55G custom sump - 40G frag - 40G QT - Livestock: Clowns - Blonde Naso Tang - Blue Hippo Tang - Diamond Watchman Goby - Molly Miller -

03/26/2013, 12:22 AM	#256
Newbie Aquarist Reefing is my middle name Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,796	Man keep an eye on that Tinker. Everywhere I read it eats invertebrates, mushrooms, and zoas. Maybe SPS also. Hope he just told you that to make a quick buck as those fish do demand a high price tag.

03/26/2013, 03:33 PM	#257
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Great looking progress. I really like the "ABC reefs" touch! Can't wait to see how it unfolds Corey

03/29/2013, 06:52 PM	#259
owenspackman Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 835	What build work is planned for the weekend?

03/31/2013, 10:05 AM	#261
Newbie Aquarist Reefing is my middle name Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,796

03/31/2013, 07:10 PM	#263
owenspackman Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 835	Things are coming along! Great work!

04/01/2013, 09:28 PM	#266
Newbie Aquarist Reefing is my middle name Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,796	I will provide the extra SCH 40 pipe so that beast will drain into my sump.

04/01/2013, 09:37 PM	#267
Dustin1300 Reefaholic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 5,135	Looks great, just don't understand why Wayne wants the poop from your skimmer Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ INDMAS President Check out my tank in the Large Tank Forums, "A Reefaholic's 1000+ Gallon Mixed Reef System Build"! Current Tank Info: 600 Gallon DT, 140 Gallon Grow Out Tank, 125 Gallon Sump, 90 Gallon Fuge, 200 Gallon Fish QT, 15 Gallon Frag QT

04/01/2013, 09:40 PM	#268
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	WOW... That is nice. That is a DD if I ever saw one. __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

04/02/2013, 02:01 AM	#270
Crazy_Beaver Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Athens, Hellas Posts: 684	Great toys! __________________ If you're doing it, do it right!!!!!!! Current Tank: Beaver's Crazy Reef (51X39X25, powered by ATB , Hyperion R2, Tunze )

04/02/2013, 03:09 PM	#271
bpcardona Trying to hard Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lake Alfred, Fl Posts: 871	There will be no fun play with toys tonight! This is what I will be doing until the early hours of tomorrow morning! __________________ --Brian--- Tanks: 220G DT - 55G custom sump - 40G frag - 40G QT - Livestock: Clowns - Blonde Naso Tang - Blue Hippo Tang - Diamond Watchman Goby - Molly Miller -

04/02/2013, 03:57 PM	#272
Aquatron Refugium pat.#D414,242 Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 844	Its always fun to get new toys you will like the Blow Hole pump, and what a nice looking skimmer.....great looking dogs too. The answer your looking for is 7 __________________ Doctor "Aquatron" Mister "Spinner" 300 gallon TRUVU AquaSystem "Mod" w/ 150 gallon control center....... Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2276765&highlight=300+dt+

04/02/2013, 04:48 PM	#274
Dustin1300 Reefaholic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 5,135	Looks like some fun trig! Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ INDMAS President Check out my tank in the Large Tank Forums, "A Reefaholic's 1000+ Gallon Mixed Reef System Build"! Current Tank Info: 600 Gallon DT, 140 Gallon Grow Out Tank, 125 Gallon Sump, 90 Gallon Fuge, 200 Gallon Fish QT, 15 Gallon Frag QT