David's 225g starphire upgrade - Page 2

Dtronic · 12/12/2009, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tc2008

is there a reason you went with low durso? I thought it has to be higher in order to prevent the splashing sound that the water flow over the top...

I actually like that sound. Maybe after time it will get old.

nyvp · 12/13/2009, 01:02 PM

Congrats looks better then it did at my house : )

Im glad things are moving forward nicely.

Good luck and happy reefing

nGo · 12/13/2009, 01:09 PM

Looking good!

Lightsluvr · 12/13/2009, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tc2008

is there a reason you went with low durso? I thought it has to be higher in order to prevent the splashing sound that the water flow over the top...

I was going to ask the same question...

If you get any gurgling from your overflows, you might stick some airline tubing in your durso "vent" holes...those holes look pretty large...

But whatever works...works.

Good show.

LL

Dtronic · 12/13/2009, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyvp

Congrats looks better then it did at my house : )

Im glad things are moving forward nicely.

Good luck and happy reefing

Thanks for your help!
Things are moving slowly forward. It seemed like it took too long to get water in it.

Dtronic · 12/13/2009, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lightsluvr

I was going to ask the same question...

If you get any gurgling from your overflows, you might stick some airline tubing in your durso "vent" holes...those holes look pretty large...

But whatever works...works.

Good show.

LL

I did stick the tubing in, one was gurgling a little. I love reading your thread and stealing ideas

What program do you set your vortech on and do you ever vary it???

Lightsluvr · 12/13/2009, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dtronic

I did stick the tubing in, one was gurgling a little. I love reading your thread and stealing ideas

What program do you set your vortech on and do you ever vary it???

I run the Vortech wide open all the time in the 350G. I ran them pulsating in the 180G.

LL

melev · 12/14/2009, 01:18 PM

Did you install any type of support in the back are of the tank? I scrolled through the pictures but didn't have the time to read it all yet and I don't see any uprights at all. 6' long - it probably needs something.

I'd even go so much as to recommend you make an insert out of plywood to fit in that gap behind the bulkheads because that spot was floating with zero support. A snug fit would be better than nothing at all.

Dtronic · 12/14/2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melev

Did you install any type of support in the back are of the tank? I scrolled through the pictures but didn't have the time to read it all yet and I don't see any uprights at all. 6' long - it probably needs something.

I'd even go so much as to recommend you make an insert out of plywood to fit in that gap behind the bulkheads because that spot was floating with zero support. A snug fit would be better than nothing at all.

There is support at both back ends additional 2x4's, and the stand is enclosed on top. The tank is resting on foam as well. The tank is euro-braced, cross braced and also has corner braces top and bottom. Also the bottom glass is 5/8".

The part of the tank with the bulkheads is free floating. There is a 4x4" support in the front middle of the stand as well.

I can put an extra 2x4" brace near that section if you think it would still need it.

melev · 12/15/2009, 01:53 PM

I'm glad to hear there is more bracing installed. I guess I just didn't see that in the pictures or you didn't photograph the enhancements.

Oldude · 12/15/2009, 02:19 PM

It's coming along nicely, looks good.

Dtronic · 12/15/2009, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melev

I'm glad to hear there is more bracing installed. I guess I just didn't see that in the pictures or you didn't photograph the enhancements.

I looked at if for so long in my hallway I forgot about those....

I'll post pics

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldude

It's coming along nicely, looks good.

I have read your thread many times but never posted, I hope my reef can grow up to be a little like yours. I have a very long way to go.

Dtronic · 12/15/2009, 09:52 PM

Pics of the bracing. Same bracing on the bottom. Lots of current from the returns and vortechs.

I hope once I get SPS they will like it.

Dtronic · 01/01/2010, 11:49 AM

I ordered a trio of Pseudanthias pulcherrimus from Divers Den and 1 from Live Aquaria. Some pics of the comparison.

One of the trio was doa and another has popeye from an eye injury.

Dtronic · 01/01/2010, 11:50 AM

Whoever works for Fedex, this van has a backup/brake light out.

Dtronic · 01/01/2010, 11:54 AM

Dtronic · 01/01/2010, 11:56 AM

Live Aquaria

Dtronic · 01/01/2010, 11:57 AM

Divers Den

Dtronic · 01/01/2010, 11:58 AM

Live Aquaria left, Divers Den right.

Aquaria was double bagged, Den had 5 bags each.
Both had light shields and were metal clipped.
Aquaria was not leaking, but wasn't full.
Den had approx 2x water over Aquaria in each bag.

Dtronic · 01/01/2010, 12:02 PM

Dripping.

Dtronic · 01/01/2010, 12:04 PM

The DOA.
This was my first order from both.
Sad about the popeye and DOA but I plan on ordering
replacements next week from LA.

Customer service was fantastic.

Dtronic · 01/26/2010, 09:59 AM

Ordered 4 more pulcherrimus from LA for a total of seven now. Looks great so far.

Dtronic · 01/26/2010, 10:01 AM

First wrasse.

Dtronic · 01/26/2010, 10:04 AM

Second wrasse. Added a week after the first.

Also ordered more BRS rock for them.

Dtronic · 01/26/2010, 10:07 AM

12/13/2009, 01:09 PM	#28
nGo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 51	Looking good! __________________ Chris

12/15/2009, 02:19 PM	#36
Oldude Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 4,479	It's coming along nicely, looks good. __________________ ______________________ Greg ~ June 2015 TOTM ~ ~ April 2010 TOTM ~

12/15/2009, 09:52 PM	#38
Dtronic Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 272	Pics of the bracing. Same bracing on the bottom. Lots of current from the returns and vortechs. I hope once I get SPS they will like it. __________________ 225g SPS starphire display - 75g 3/8" acrylic sump- MP40's - SRO 5000 Internal - Dart -Current Chiller - BRS Dosing Pumps and Reactors - Radiums - Lumenmax Elites - Lumatek 250/400w ballasts - Reef Brite LED's

01/01/2010, 11:49 AM	#39
Dtronic Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 272	I ordered a trio of Pseudanthias pulcherrimus from Divers Den and 1 from Live Aquaria. Some pics of the comparison. One of the trio was doa and another has popeye from an eye injury. __________________ 225g SPS starphire display - 75g 3/8" acrylic sump- MP40's - SRO 5000 Internal - Dart -Current Chiller - BRS Dosing Pumps and Reactors - Radiums - Lumenmax Elites - Lumatek 250/400w ballasts - Reef Brite LED's

01/01/2010, 11:50 AM	#40
Dtronic Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 272	Whoever works for Fedex, this van has a backup/brake light out. __________________ 225g SPS starphire display - 75g 3/8" acrylic sump- MP40's - SRO 5000 Internal - Dart -Current Chiller - BRS Dosing Pumps and Reactors - Radiums - Lumenmax Elites - Lumatek 250/400w ballasts - Reef Brite LED's Last edited by Dtronic; 01/01/2010 at 12:06 PM.

12/13/2009, 01:02 PM	#27
nyvp Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hollywood Florida Posts: 3,633	Congrats looks better then it did at my house : ) Im glad things are moving forward nicely. Good luck and happy reefing

12/14/2009, 01:18 PM	#33
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Did you install any type of support in the back are of the tank? I scrolled through the pictures but didn't have the time to read it all yet and I don't see any uprights at all. 6' long - it probably needs something. I'd even go so much as to recommend you make an insert out of plywood to fit in that gap behind the bulkheads because that spot was floating with zero support. A snug fit would be better than nothing at all.

12/15/2009, 01:53 PM	#35
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	I'm glad to hear there is more bracing installed. I guess I just didn't see that in the pictures or you didn't photograph the enhancements.

01/01/2010, 11:54 AM	#41
Dtronic Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 272	__________________ 225g SPS starphire display - 75g 3/8" acrylic sump- MP40's - SRO 5000 Internal - Dart -Current Chiller - BRS Dosing Pumps and Reactors - Radiums - Lumenmax Elites - Lumatek 250/400w ballasts - Reef Brite LED's

01/01/2010, 11:56 AM	#42
Dtronic Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 272	Live Aquaria __________________ 225g SPS starphire display - 75g 3/8" acrylic sump- MP40's - SRO 5000 Internal - Dart -Current Chiller - BRS Dosing Pumps and Reactors - Radiums - Lumenmax Elites - Lumatek 250/400w ballasts - Reef Brite LED's

01/01/2010, 11:57 AM	#43
Dtronic Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 272	Divers Den __________________ 225g SPS starphire display - 75g 3/8" acrylic sump- MP40's - SRO 5000 Internal - Dart -Current Chiller - BRS Dosing Pumps and Reactors - Radiums - Lumenmax Elites - Lumatek 250/400w ballasts - Reef Brite LED's

01/01/2010, 11:58 AM	#44
Dtronic Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 272	Live Aquaria left, Divers Den right. Aquaria was double bagged, Den had 5 bags each. Both had light shields and were metal clipped. Aquaria was not leaking, but wasn't full. Den had approx 2x water over Aquaria in each bag. __________________ 225g SPS starphire display - 75g 3/8" acrylic sump- MP40's - SRO 5000 Internal - Dart -Current Chiller - BRS Dosing Pumps and Reactors - Radiums - Lumenmax Elites - Lumatek 250/400w ballasts - Reef Brite LED's

01/01/2010, 12:02 PM	#45
Dtronic Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 272	Dripping. __________________ 225g SPS starphire display - 75g 3/8" acrylic sump- MP40's - SRO 5000 Internal - Dart -Current Chiller - BRS Dosing Pumps and Reactors - Radiums - Lumenmax Elites - Lumatek 250/400w ballasts - Reef Brite LED's

01/01/2010, 12:04 PM	#46
Dtronic Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 272	The DOA. This was my first order from both. Sad about the popeye and DOA but I plan on ordering replacements next week from LA. Customer service was fantastic. __________________ 225g SPS starphire display - 75g 3/8" acrylic sump- MP40's - SRO 5000 Internal - Dart -Current Chiller - BRS Dosing Pumps and Reactors - Radiums - Lumenmax Elites - Lumatek 250/400w ballasts - Reef Brite LED's

01/26/2010, 09:59 AM	#47
Dtronic Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 272	Ordered 4 more pulcherrimus from LA for a total of seven now. Looks great so far. __________________ 225g SPS starphire display - 75g 3/8" acrylic sump- MP40's - SRO 5000 Internal - Dart -Current Chiller - BRS Dosing Pumps and Reactors - Radiums - Lumenmax Elites - Lumatek 250/400w ballasts - Reef Brite LED's

01/26/2010, 10:01 AM	#48
Dtronic Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 272	First wrasse. __________________ 225g SPS starphire display - 75g 3/8" acrylic sump- MP40's - SRO 5000 Internal - Dart -Current Chiller - BRS Dosing Pumps and Reactors - Radiums - Lumenmax Elites - Lumatek 250/400w ballasts - Reef Brite LED's

01/26/2010, 10:04 AM	#49
Dtronic Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 272	Second wrasse. Added a week after the first. Also ordered more BRS rock for them. __________________ 225g SPS starphire display - 75g 3/8" acrylic sump- MP40's - SRO 5000 Internal - Dart -Current Chiller - BRS Dosing Pumps and Reactors - Radiums - Lumenmax Elites - Lumatek 250/400w ballasts - Reef Brite LED's

01/26/2010, 10:07 AM	#50
Dtronic Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 272	__________________ 225g SPS starphire display - 75g 3/8" acrylic sump- MP40's - SRO 5000 Internal - Dart -Current Chiller - BRS Dosing Pumps and Reactors - Radiums - Lumenmax Elites - Lumatek 250/400w ballasts - Reef Brite LED's