75g Upgrade - Page 2

James11 · 08/29/2007, 05:08 AM

canopy looks awesome! Where do you have it hinged at, and what type of lights are you going to use?

Lee_Bay · 08/29/2007, 05:15 AM

Here are some more pics. These are of the canopy opening and opended.

Again comments are welcome.

This should allow for easy access for feeding and basic maintenance. Any arm pit deep work will probably require the canopy to come off.

Lee_Bay · 08/29/2007, 05:22 AM

Thanks James.

I'm gonna have 2 250W Metal halides, 2 flourescent actinics (4ft), and 2 (maybe 3) LED Lunar lights.

The MH reflectors are PFO's I think (got them used), and they hang a little lower than I thought they would. That's why the canopy will probably have to come off for any major work/ glass scraping.

James11 · 08/29/2007, 09:45 AM

I like the piano hinge in the middle it gives the canopy a nice sleek look with no doors, plus the seams are hidden. Great job, where do ya live, you can build me a new stand when your done with that one

Lee_Bay · 08/29/2007, 07:24 PM

I live near Ashland.

I doubt you'll want me to build it for you. This has been going on all summer. Besides that, If you get up close, the details probably look like poopy.

James11 · 08/30/2007, 08:26 AM

Thats alright, I've been talking about setting up this 40 gallon at my house that I bought over a year ago, still haven't decided if I'm going to use it or not. I may buy a new display tank and re-do the whole design. Thats how things go, can't always get the free time we want to work on things, plus it seems like when I get free time I want to relax and do nothing. Anyways from the pics everything looks good. Can't wait till you get some water in it.

coralreefer · 08/30/2007, 04:21 PM

Another awesome here

The canopy looks really good Brian.

fishmon · 08/30/2007, 07:33 PM

This is UBER cool my friend!! I love the way the stain turned out and can't wait to see the doors. Oh and by the way you could add another 8 outlets w/ a reefkeeper if you want???? Seriously, very nice job man, stop by my basement when you get done w/ your wiring. I could sell those stands and canopies in the store they look so professional, and thats no joke! AWESOME!!!!!!!

Lee_Bay · 09/01/2007, 10:17 AM

I hate plumbing!!!

fishmon · 09/01/2007, 10:00 PM

We need some pics of that plumbing too.

Lee_Bay · 09/01/2007, 11:38 PM

It won't be pretty, but I'll take pics. Tank is starting to clear a little. Got the water circulating, powerheads on, skimmer skimming (heavily), ATO hooked up to compensate for the heavy skimming. I'll take some pics tomorrow and post them.

Got the doors on tonight. Will mount the lights tomorrow and put the canopy on.

Next comes the cheap part of the hobby.... stocking the tank... lol.

Lee_Bay · 09/02/2007, 08:55 AM

Okay, tank was pretty clear this morning,, not crystal clear, but better than last night. I went to smooth out the sand and .... right back where I was last night. Milky water. Makes me think I should really stir the sand a lot until most of that cloud making stuff is gone.
Skimmed several gallons overnight. The ATO worked great.

Here are some pics.

Here is that plumbing shot you asked for Jim.

and another

Here is what was skimmed over night.. Milk it does a body good.

I'm off to work on mounting the lights and fans in the canopy.

Lee_Bay · 09/02/2007, 08:59 AM

Oh I forgot to mention the doors. I posted the link earlier where I ordered them and said I would give them a review for anyone interested.

I was completely surprised at the quality of the doors. Definitely exceeded my expectations. Delivery was quick too. I WILL buy doors from these people again.

Here is a pic. I'll post more later.

Altpers0na-old · 09/02/2007, 01:55 PM

you stink

Lee_Bay · 09/02/2007, 01:56 PM

Okay. Lights are in canopy, canopy is on.

WHEW!!!!!

I'm glad the construction is over.

pics to come.

billsreef · 09/03/2007, 09:40 AM

Test.

saycheessee · 09/03/2007, 04:45 PM

Oh WOW!! That looks wonderful!! Let's see it with the lights on... Can't wait! Do you build for anyone else??

Lee_Bay · 09/03/2007, 09:20 PM

Okay I have some more pics and the thread un-locked-up for the third time.

Here is the tank with canopy with all lights on.

With Actinic only

Canopy shot

Control Panel with ballasts mounted

Lee_Bay · 09/03/2007, 09:25 PM

More random shots, Canopy open, lights on/off, different lights.....

Just random stuff.

Here are the LED moon lights.

Lee_Bay · 09/03/2007, 09:36 PM

I've got 47 lbs. of live rock in there now. Some of the rock from my 38 will get transferred to the 75, but not much of it. The 38 has LOTS of mushrooms and LOTS of Kenya tree. I don't think I want either in the 75 as I plan for it to be a SPS dominant tank.

I'll post more pics when I get more rock in the tank.

Lee_Bay · 09/03/2007, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by saycheessee
Oh WOW!! That looks wonderful!! Let's see it with the lights on... Can't wait! Do you build for anyone else??

Thanks for the kind words. I don't think I could build for anyone else. I have enough trouble doing it for myself.

Lee_Bay · 09/04/2007, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Altpers0na
you stink

I didn't see this earlier. I guess we posted at about the same time.

and Thanks!!!

James11 · 09/04/2007, 07:58 AM

Lee_Bay, where did you get your sand and what kind did you go with?
What kind of mushrooms do you have?

Lee_Bay · 09/04/2007, 08:59 PM

I got my sand @ Berts here in ashland. Fiji Pink is what it is.

The mushrooms are blue. Blue watermelons I think is what they are called.

They are scattered from one end of the 38 to the other. This is an older picture, but may give you an idea.

James11 · 09/05/2007, 07:38 AM

Would you be willing to frag out a couple of those?

08/29/2007, 05:15 AM	#27
Lee_Bay Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 442	Here are some more pics. These are of the canopy opening and opended. Again comments are welcome. This should allow for easy access for feeding and basic maintenance. Any arm pit deep work will probably require the canopy to come off. __________________ "I SUPPORT K.R.A.C." [Originally posted by nrike "that has to be one of the ugliest tanks i seen in my life. but nice effort"] Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon display

08/29/2007, 05:22 AM	#28
Lee_Bay Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 442	Thanks James. I'm gonna have 2 250W Metal halides, 2 flourescent actinics (4ft), and 2 (maybe 3) LED Lunar lights. The MH reflectors are PFO's I think (got them used), and they hang a little lower than I thought they would. That's why the canopy will probably have to come off for any major work/ glass scraping. __________________ "I SUPPORT K.R.A.C." [Originally posted by nrike "that has to be one of the ugliest tanks i seen in my life. but nice effort"] Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon display

08/29/2007, 07:24 PM	#30
Lee_Bay Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 442	I live near Ashland. I doubt you'll want me to build it for you. This has been going on all summer. Besides that, If you get up close, the details probably look like poopy. __________________ "I SUPPORT K.R.A.C." [Originally posted by nrike "that has to be one of the ugliest tanks i seen in my life. but nice effort"] Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon display

08/30/2007, 04:21 PM	#32
coralreefer No Pistons Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 1,297	Another awesome here The canopy looks really good Brian. __________________ Give me oysters and beer for dinner every day of the year and I'll be fine. Current Tank Info: 220g Oceanic reef; 30g Oceanic Cube clown/BTA

08/30/2007, 07:33 PM	#33
fishmon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 497	This is UBER cool my friend!! I love the way the stain turned out and can't wait to see the doors. Oh and by the way you could add another 8 outlets w/ a reefkeeper if you want???? Seriously, very nice job man, stop by my basement when you get done w/ your wiring. I could sell those stands and canopies in the store they look so professional, and thats no joke! AWESOME!!!!!!! __________________ Jim What are "days off" and why do I never get one??????? Current Tank Info: 6800ish gallons or so combined

08/29/2007, 05:08 AM	#26
James11 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KY Posts: 544	canopy looks awesome! Where do you have it hinged at, and what type of lights are you going to use?

08/29/2007, 09:45 AM	#29
James11 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KY Posts: 544	I like the piano hinge in the middle it gives the canopy a nice sleek look with no doors, plus the seams are hidden. Great job, where do ya live, you can build me a new stand when your done with that one

08/30/2007, 08:26 AM	#31
James11 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KY Posts: 544	Thats alright, I've been talking about setting up this 40 gallon at my house that I bought over a year ago, still haven't decided if I'm going to use it or not. I may buy a new display tank and re-do the whole design. Thats how things go, can't always get the free time we want to work on things, plus it seems like when I get free time I want to relax and do nothing. Anyways from the pics everything looks good. Can't wait till you get some water in it.

09/01/2007, 10:17 AM	#34
Lee_Bay Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 442	I hate plumbing!!! __________________ "I SUPPORT K.R.A.C." [Originally posted by nrike "that has to be one of the ugliest tanks i seen in my life. but nice effort"] Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon display

09/01/2007, 10:00 PM	#35
fishmon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 497	We need some pics of that plumbing too. __________________ Jim What are "days off" and why do I never get one??????? Current Tank Info: 6800ish gallons or so combined

09/01/2007, 11:38 PM	#36
Lee_Bay Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 442	It won't be pretty, but I'll take pics. Tank is starting to clear a little. Got the water circulating, powerheads on, skimmer skimming (heavily), ATO hooked up to compensate for the heavy skimming. I'll take some pics tomorrow and post them. Got the doors on tonight. Will mount the lights tomorrow and put the canopy on. Next comes the cheap part of the hobby.... stocking the tank... lol. __________________ "I SUPPORT K.R.A.C." [Originally posted by nrike "that has to be one of the ugliest tanks i seen in my life. but nice effort"] Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon display

09/02/2007, 08:55 AM	#37
Lee_Bay Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 442	Okay, tank was pretty clear this morning,, not crystal clear, but better than last night. I went to smooth out the sand and .... right back where I was last night. Milky water. Makes me think I should really stir the sand a lot until most of that cloud making stuff is gone. Skimmed several gallons overnight. The ATO worked great. Here are some pics. Here is that plumbing shot you asked for Jim. and another Here is what was skimmed over night.. Milk it does a body good. I'm off to work on mounting the lights and fans in the canopy. __________________ "I SUPPORT K.R.A.C." [Originally posted by nrike "that has to be one of the ugliest tanks i seen in my life. but nice effort"] Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon display

09/02/2007, 08:59 AM	#38
Lee_Bay Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 442	Oh I forgot to mention the doors. I posted the link earlier where I ordered them and said I would give them a review for anyone interested. I was completely surprised at the quality of the doors. Definitely exceeded my expectations. Delivery was quick too. I WILL buy doors from these people again. Here is a pic. I'll post more later. __________________ "I SUPPORT K.R.A.C." [Originally posted by nrike "that has to be one of the ugliest tanks i seen in my life. but nice effort"] Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon display

09/02/2007, 01:55 PM	#39
Altpers0na-old Reefer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Flatwoods, ky Posts: 440	you stink

09/02/2007, 01:56 PM	#40
Lee_Bay Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 442	Okay. Lights are in canopy, canopy is on. WHEW!!!!! I'm glad the construction is over. pics to come. __________________ "I SUPPORT K.R.A.C." [Originally posted by nrike "that has to be one of the ugliest tanks i seen in my life. but nice effort"] Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon display

09/03/2007, 09:40 AM	#41
billsreef Moderator 10 & Over Club Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Long Island, NY/North Miami Posts: 36,538	Test. __________________ Bill "LOL, well I have no brain apparently. " - dc (Debi) Current Tank Info: Far too many tanks according to my wife, LOL.

09/03/2007, 04:45 PM	#42
saycheessee Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 350	Oh WOW!! That looks wonderful!! Let's see it with the lights on... Can't wait! Do you build for anyone else?? __________________ Where Reefs and Corals reach new Levels.... Kentucky Reef Society

09/03/2007, 09:20 PM	#43
Lee_Bay Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 442	Okay I have some more pics and the thread un-locked-up for the third time. Here is the tank with canopy with all lights on. With Actinic only Canopy shot Control Panel with ballasts mounted __________________ "I SUPPORT K.R.A.C." [Originally posted by nrike "that has to be one of the ugliest tanks i seen in my life. but nice effort"] Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon display

09/03/2007, 09:25 PM	#44
Lee_Bay Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 442	More random shots, Canopy open, lights on/off, different lights..... Just random stuff. Here are the LED moon lights. __________________ "I SUPPORT K.R.A.C." [Originally posted by nrike "that has to be one of the ugliest tanks i seen in my life. but nice effort"] Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon display

09/03/2007, 09:36 PM	#45
Lee_Bay Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 442	I've got 47 lbs. of live rock in there now. Some of the rock from my 38 will get transferred to the 75, but not much of it. The 38 has LOTS of mushrooms and LOTS of Kenya tree. I don't think I want either in the 75 as I plan for it to be a SPS dominant tank. I'll post more pics when I get more rock in the tank. __________________ "I SUPPORT K.R.A.C." [Originally posted by nrike "that has to be one of the ugliest tanks i seen in my life. but nice effort"] Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon display

09/04/2007, 07:58 AM	#48
James11 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KY Posts: 544	Lee_Bay, where did you get your sand and what kind did you go with? What kind of mushrooms do you have?

09/04/2007, 08:59 PM	#49
Lee_Bay Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 442	I got my sand @ Berts here in ashland. Fiji Pink is what it is. The mushrooms are blue. Blue watermelons I think is what they are called. They are scattered from one end of the 38 to the other. This is an older picture, but may give you an idea. __________________ "I SUPPORT K.R.A.C." [Originally posted by nrike "that has to be one of the ugliest tanks i seen in my life. but nice effort"] Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon display

09/05/2007, 07:38 AM	#50
James11 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KY Posts: 544	Would you be willing to frag out a couple of those?