160 gallon peninsula reef build - Page 2

tangers · 05/10/2008, 09:36 AM

Cudaruner- sounds good. I would have liked to hae 24 inces wide on mine, but you can't have your cake and eat it too, right? lol. Just lookin at your screen name, any chance you have a cuda? If so what year, and any pics. I love those cars.

Just finished the baffels and skimmer shelf in the sump. Now on to the closed loop.

Pacific Reefs · 05/11/2008, 06:45 AM

Did you get water in it? You should post this thread in the large tank section as well.

tangers · 05/11/2008, 07:04 AM

Nope, no water. I have the thing almost plumbed, but my pump came with a crack in the housing. Going to have to talk to reeflo about that one tomarrow. I would post in the large tank forum but it is supposed to be for 180 and up, and even though I have that total volume I think that that's kind of stretching it. After I get things cleaned up a bit today, I will post pics of progress so far.

cudaruner · 05/11/2008, 10:20 PM

I wanted to go longer on my tank but location (apartment) limited that, but your right we can't have our cake and eat it too. I haven't made any water yet myself, starting to do pluming tomorrow. Still waiting for some plum pieces to come in the mail too. Oh, by the way, my very first car which I brought from the original owner back in 1977 and still have is a 1971 Cuda. Its in rag tag shape and needs a complete rebuild but I do still have it. I'm looking at hopefully having my tank up and running in about another month, still have to buy LR and mud for ref. But I will start making water for the system soon.

tangers · 05/12/2008, 07:10 AM

Sounds good, just a quick note, I would make sure you do your leak test with regular water first. I would hate to see you waste a lot of ro water.

tangers · 07/21/2008, 12:46 PM

Well it's been a while since I have updated this thread and a couple of people were asking for pics so I figured I would post. Tank has been up and running now for 2 months. Most of the problems/hicups have been worked out/tweaked. Very happy with everything so far. Lost some corals due to middle column kept falling. Had to redo whole thing and epoxy and zip tie to closed loop to prevent future falls. Pics aren't that good-just messing around with new camera and figured I'd post what I got. Tank needs to be cleaned a little too!!

tangers · 07/21/2008, 12:51 PM

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thor32766 · 07/21/2008, 02:49 PM

Wow You must have been really bored today!!!! love the sargussum!! shouldnt have given that one to you!!! great pics though.

tangers · 07/21/2008, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by thor32766
Wow You must have been really bored today!!!! love the sargussum!! shouldnt have given that one to you!!! great pics though.

lol

keithntracy · 07/21/2008, 06:38 PM

WOW!!! Looks great!!!!

tangers · 07/21/2008, 06:50 PM

thanks guys, I am suprised you are still on here. Talk about torture!

keithntracy · 07/21/2008, 06:53 PM

the only torture is not being able to sell this tank in our living room!!

It's still nice to see what everyone is up too.

Keep posting pics!

tangers · 07/21/2008, 07:04 PM

that's crazy, I can't believe you guys haven't sold it yet. I'll try and keep it more updated. we still got to get you guys out here to see both mine and brian's tanks.

keithntracy · 07/21/2008, 07:10 PM

I think we're going to try Craigslist. We haven't been trying too hard.

Yes, we definitely need to come out! Congrats on the wedding by the way!!

tangers · 07/21/2008, 07:14 PM

thanks, just let us know when.

keithntracy · 07/21/2008, 07:14 PM

Sounds good

Cheekymonkey · 07/21/2008, 08:14 PM

WOW that is looking incredible, that magnificent foxface is going to be a showstopper.

tangers · 07/21/2008, 08:35 PM

thanks, the magnificent has actually been with me for 2 yrs now. He has at least doubled in size. Here is a pic of him in my old 60 gallon.

Pacific Reefs · 07/21/2008, 08:48 PM

WOW!!!! You did an excellent job. I love the aquascaping. Very nice I must see this in person!

tangers · 07/21/2008, 09:11 PM

thanks Tom, anytime you want let me know.

tangers · 08/04/2008, 01:40 PM

Figured I would post some pics of my new toy. I got this Friday and it has been on the system since Friday night. A little slow at first but she is starting to kick in real hard. First set of pics were taken last night, second set right now. notice the ring above the skimate in the pail in both pics... Lastly I used a ruler in the pail to measure, almost 4" in a 5 gallon bucket since late Friday night. I am impressed. This is by far the best line of skimmers I have ever seen, not owned, seen!

I am in the process of building a cabinet for the skimmer to sit in, but I put that on hold as I may be moving due to work so I may have to sell everything.

tangers · 08/04/2008, 01:43 PM

And the pics from today-

tangers · 08/04/2008, 01:51 PM

Snapped a couple other pics while I was messing around today also-
Male of my onyx pair hosting my toadstool-

My deer/measel cowrie caught on the move. He's not seen to much during the day so a good chance to snag a pic.

05/10/2008, 09:36 AM	#26
tangers Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,411	Cudaruner- sounds good. I would have liked to hae 24 inces wide on mine, but you can't have your cake and eat it too, right? lol. Just lookin at your screen name, any chance you have a cuda? If so what year, and any pics. I love those cars. Just finished the baffels and skimmer shelf in the sump. Now on to the closed loop. __________________ "Rather than love, than money, than faith, than fame, than fairness... give me truth." Henry David Thoreau Click on red house for build thread. Current Tank Info: 135 gallon corner. 3x kessil a360we's, gyre xf150, custom "L" shaped sump, all on apex

05/11/2008, 07:04 AM	#28
tangers Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,411	Nope, no water. I have the thing almost plumbed, but my pump came with a crack in the housing. Going to have to talk to reeflo about that one tomarrow. I would post in the large tank forum but it is supposed to be for 180 and up, and even though I have that total volume I think that that's kind of stretching it. After I get things cleaned up a bit today, I will post pics of progress so far. __________________ "Rather than love, than money, than faith, than fame, than fairness... give me truth." Henry David Thoreau Click on red house for build thread. Current Tank Info: 135 gallon corner. 3x kessil a360we's, gyre xf150, custom "L" shaped sump, all on apex

05/11/2008, 10:20 PM	#29
cudaruner Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Allentown, Pa Posts: 19	I wanted to go longer on my tank but location (apartment) limited that, but your right we can't have our cake and eat it too. I haven't made any water yet myself, starting to do pluming tomorrow. Still waiting for some plum pieces to come in the mail too. Oh, by the way, my very first car which I brought from the original owner back in 1977 and still have is a 1971 Cuda. Its in rag tag shape and needs a complete rebuild but I do still have it. I'm looking at hopefully having my tank up and running in about another month, still have to buy LR and mud for ref. But I will start making water for the system soon. __________________ COTS Current Tank Info: 150 gallon Peninsula 60 x 24 x 24, 2 x 175w MH 14K coralvue, 2 x 54w t5 10k, 2 x 54w 450nm t5, Dolphin return, Dolphin with OM4way CL, Prime 1/3 hp chiller, Bermuda BPS-8C, Aquatronica.

05/12/2008, 07:10 AM	#30
tangers Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,411	Sounds good, just a quick note, I would make sure you do your leak test with regular water first. I would hate to see you waste a lot of ro water. __________________ "Rather than love, than money, than faith, than fame, than fairness... give me truth." Henry David Thoreau Click on red house for build thread. Current Tank Info: 135 gallon corner. 3x kessil a360we's, gyre xf150, custom "L" shaped sump, all on apex

07/21/2008, 02:49 PM	#35
thor32766 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chuluota, FL Posts: 6,072	Wow You must have been really bored today!!!! love the sargussum!! shouldnt have given that one to you!!! great pics though. __________________ "Live your life so no one has to lie about who you were at your funeral" click on my red house to see my tang compound! Current Tank Info: 29 gallon in Wall!

05/11/2008, 06:45 AM	#27
Pacific Reefs Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,768	Did you get water in it? You should post this thread in the large tank section as well.

07/21/2008, 12:46 PM	#31
tangers Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,411	Well it's been a while since I have updated this thread and a couple of people were asking for pics so I figured I would post. Tank has been up and running now for 2 months. Most of the problems/hicups have been worked out/tweaked. Very happy with everything so far. Lost some corals due to middle column kept falling. Had to redo whole thing and epoxy and zip tie to closed loop to prevent future falls. Pics aren't that good-just messing around with new camera and figured I'd post what I got. Tank needs to be cleaned a little too!!

07/21/2008, 12:51 PM	#32
tangers Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,411

07/21/2008, 12:54 PM	#33
tangers Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,411

07/21/2008, 12:55 PM	#34
tangers Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,411

07/21/2008, 06:38 PM	#37
keithntracy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: winter park, fl Posts: 1,078	WOW!!! Looks great!!!!

07/21/2008, 06:50 PM	#38
tangers Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,411	thanks guys, I am suprised you are still on here. Talk about torture! __________________ "Rather than love, than money, than faith, than fame, than fairness... give me truth." Henry David Thoreau Click on red house for build thread. Current Tank Info: 135 gallon corner. 3x kessil a360we's, gyre xf150, custom "L" shaped sump, all on apex

07/21/2008, 06:53 PM	#39
keithntracy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: winter park, fl Posts: 1,078	the only torture is not being able to sell this tank in our living room!! It's still nice to see what everyone is up too. Keep posting pics!

07/21/2008, 07:04 PM	#40
tangers Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,411	that's crazy, I can't believe you guys haven't sold it yet. I'll try and keep it more updated. we still got to get you guys out here to see both mine and brian's tanks. __________________ "Rather than love, than money, than faith, than fame, than fairness... give me truth." Henry David Thoreau Click on red house for build thread. Current Tank Info: 135 gallon corner. 3x kessil a360we's, gyre xf150, custom "L" shaped sump, all on apex

07/21/2008, 07:10 PM	#41
keithntracy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: winter park, fl Posts: 1,078	I think we're going to try Craigslist. We haven't been trying too hard. Yes, we definitely need to come out! Congrats on the wedding by the way!!

07/21/2008, 07:14 PM	#42
tangers Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,411	thanks, just let us know when. __________________ "Rather than love, than money, than faith, than fame, than fairness... give me truth." Henry David Thoreau Click on red house for build thread. Current Tank Info: 135 gallon corner. 3x kessil a360we's, gyre xf150, custom "L" shaped sump, all on apex

07/21/2008, 08:14 PM	#44
Cheekymonkey Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,211	WOW that is looking incredible, that magnificent foxface is going to be a showstopper. __________________ Joshua Solomon ORCA President 2010 Click my red house and help me with my 300G build. Current Tank Info: 300G in progress, 120G SPS/LPS Reef, 40G Mushroom/Zoa, 50G Zeroedge Clam/Gorgonian Tank

07/21/2008, 08:35 PM	#45
tangers Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,411	thanks, the magnificent has actually been with me for 2 yrs now. He has at least doubled in size. Here is a pic of him in my old 60 gallon. __________________ "Rather than love, than money, than faith, than fame, than fairness... give me truth." Henry David Thoreau Click on red house for build thread. Current Tank Info: 135 gallon corner. 3x kessil a360we's, gyre xf150, custom "L" shaped sump, all on apex

07/21/2008, 08:48 PM	#46
Pacific Reefs Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,768	WOW!!!! You did an excellent job. I love the aquascaping. Very nice I must see this in person!

07/21/2008, 09:11 PM	#47
tangers Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,411	thanks Tom, anytime you want let me know. __________________ "Rather than love, than money, than faith, than fame, than fairness... give me truth." Henry David Thoreau Click on red house for build thread. Current Tank Info: 135 gallon corner. 3x kessil a360we's, gyre xf150, custom "L" shaped sump, all on apex

08/04/2008, 01:40 PM	#48
tangers Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,411	Figured I would post some pics of my new toy. I got this Friday and it has been on the system since Friday night. A little slow at first but she is starting to kick in real hard. First set of pics were taken last night, second set right now. notice the ring above the skimate in the pail in both pics... Lastly I used a ruler in the pail to measure, almost 4" in a 5 gallon bucket since late Friday night. I am impressed. This is by far the best line of skimmers I have ever seen, not owned, seen! I am in the process of building a cabinet for the skimmer to sit in, but I put that on hold as I may be moving due to work so I may have to sell everything. __________________ "Rather than love, than money, than faith, than fame, than fairness... give me truth." Henry David Thoreau Click on red house for build thread. Current Tank Info: 135 gallon corner. 3x kessil a360we's, gyre xf150, custom "L" shaped sump, all on apex

08/04/2008, 01:43 PM	#49
tangers Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,411	And the pics from today- __________________ "Rather than love, than money, than faith, than fame, than fairness... give me truth." Henry David Thoreau Click on red house for build thread. Current Tank Info: 135 gallon corner. 3x kessil a360we's, gyre xf150, custom "L" shaped sump, all on apex

08/04/2008, 01:51 PM	#50
tangers Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,411	Snapped a couple other pics while I was messing around today also- Male of my onyx pair hosting my toadstool- My deer/measel cowrie caught on the move. He's not seen to much during the day so a good chance to snag a pic. __________________ "Rather than love, than money, than faith, than fame, than fairness... give me truth." Henry David Thoreau Click on red house for build thread. Current Tank Info: 135 gallon corner. 3x kessil a360we's, gyre xf150, custom "L" shaped sump, all on apex