Zma21's 25 gallon Rimless Cube build - Page 2

zma21 · 11/30/2010, 12:23 AM

Just ordered a new toy for the tank!

Thanks to BF-CM deals, I got something that I've wanted for a really long time...$187 down from $220.

I'll keep the suspense high until it's here.

HiImSean · 11/30/2010, 08:09 AM

my tank came in yesterday

zma21 · 11/30/2010, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HiImSean

my tank came in yesterday

Congrats!

Came in one hell of a package didn't it?

HiImSean · 12/02/2010, 09:47 AM

yea hit did, i had my wife pick it up from our apartment office since i get out of work late and she couldn't fit it in her car lol

zma21 · 12/03/2010, 03:54 PM

Got my new toy today!

zma21 · 12/03/2010, 03:56 PM

The pics are huge right now, but they usually resize themselves.

I'm freakin amazed by this pump. At first I wasn't that excited. I looked at the box and was like wow that was $185. Then I opened it up, threw it in the nanocube and holy crap I made a wave.

Oh, and do all mp10 remotes have the mp-10w? If not they just accidentally sent me the more expensive model.

cherubfish pair · 12/03/2010, 06:17 PM

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And heating wont be an issue with the pendent mounted 10" or so above the tank. There will be plenty of air flow. It will also give me peace of mind for growing out some sps. I think the par38 would work, but they havent been out long enough to stand the test of time.

I wouldn't count on it, but I wouldn't buy one until you know for sure. Azoo makes a dual or quad fan that clips on well or so it seems. I checking one out right now myself.

HiImSean · 12/03/2010, 07:40 PM

im jealous of the MP10, im depating on that or a RODI... most people are recommending the RODI unit though

zma21 · 12/03/2010, 07:53 PM

Hmm, maybe you can find an RO/DI system used on here? I'd say that's more of a necessity than the mp-10. You can get the same flow with cheaper koralias, unfortunatey it will look cheaper as well.

HiImSean · 12/03/2010, 09:59 PM

yeah, i've got two koralia 2 right now but id rather something a little sleeker looking. hopefully christmas will be good to me

id like to get a MP10 since socal tropical is still having their christmas sale going on

zma21 · 12/03/2010, 10:55 PM

I got mine through socal. $187 shipped.

Here's how I look at it. There's a crazy demand for these. If the day ever comes where I need to upgrade or sell of some equipment, they usually go for $220 + shipping. I can almost GUARANTEE I can sell it on here for $150+.

If i'm out $30 after a couple years of a great pump, then I'm more than ok with that.

HiImSean · 12/06/2010, 09:02 PM

i hear ya, i really hope i can take advantage of their sale. im getting a brand new NAC6 for real cheap.

cherubfish pair · 12/06/2010, 10:54 PM

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Oh, and do all mp10 remotes have the mp-10w? If not they just accidentally sent me the more expensive model.

No they are not all wireless. Consider yourself lucky.

sonofgaladriel · 12/07/2010, 08:19 AM

Socal? Can you post a link to that store? I am shopping for the vortech mp10w ES myself and would love to take advantage of a sale.
Thank you.
Looking forward to more pics and progress of your new tank!

zma21 · 12/12/2010, 03:39 PM

Just saw this, sorry sonofgaladriel. www.socaltropicalfish.com

Anyway, just ordered the 150w MH pendant from fishneedit with a 20k bulb. I don't plan on keeping the bulb long, but if I dig the 20k look i'll keep that spectrum over the 14k phoenix.

Finals are over, that's one more hell week conquered. I'm moving home for christmas break, where I will be building my stand, ordering the rest of the components for the tank, as well as building the custom 10gallon sump and piecing together the plumbing.

I'm ready to get this thing wet.

cherubfish pair · 12/12/2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by zma21

I got mine through socal. $187 shipped.

I looked at the website and couldn't find the MP10 at this price.

zma21 · 12/12/2010, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cherubfish pair

I looked at the website and couldn't find the MP10 at this price.

I believe this was a black friday deal. 15% off. I believe I used the code BF15, but I think it's expired now.

HiImSean · 12/13/2010, 08:18 AM

congrats on the light, im still indecisive on lighting for my cube. im trying to save up for a AI Sol Blue LED light. i told everyone just to give me money for christmas

i got a bubble magus NAC6 skimmer and a 15g sump last week. so im missing lights, stand and overflow kit.

mic209 · 12/14/2010, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zma21

Just ordered a new toy for the tank!

Thanks to BF-CM deals, I got something that I've wanted for a really long time...$187 down from $220.

I'll keep the suspense high until it's here.

Where'd you order from?

zma21 · 12/16/2010, 08:48 PM

Received my 150mh light from fishneedit today, and it's very meh. They didn't give me the correct temperature of bulb, and the build quality is pretty shotty. There's a loose piece of something rattling around inside. There's also a few scratches on the outside of the pendant. I'm not very happy, but fear I got exactly what I paid for. It seems to be working fine though besides the yellow color, and the small electric ballast is nice.

I plan on keeping it, and praying that it doesn't catch fire. I do not recommend this light. I'm going to shoot them an email and see if they can change my first impression of the company.

cherubfish pair · 12/25/2010, 09:56 PM

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Finals are over, that's one more hell week conquered. I'm moving home for christmas break, where I will be building my stand, ordering the rest of the components for the tank, as well as building the custom 10gallon sump and piecing together the plumbing.

I'm wondering how it's going.

MOB1224 · 12/25/2010, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HiImSean

im jealous of the MP10, im depating on that or a RODI... most people are recommending the RODI unit though

You can buy rodi water from most local fish stores for very cheap. I bought the mp10 for my tank and just get ro water from the local fish store witch also gives you the added benifit of checking out all the new corals and fish that come in.

zma21 · 12/25/2010, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MOB1224

You can buy rodi water from most local fish stores for very cheap. I bought the mp10 for my tank and just get ro water from the local fish store witch also gives you the added benifit of checking out all the new corals and fish that come in.

This is what I do.

Although I'm not really impressed with my LFS, so I usually only pop in for water.

I asked him if he would drill my next tank and he said that on small tanks you go through 10 to get one good hole drilled.

I'll do it myself.

zma21 · 12/25/2010, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cherubfish pair

I'm wondering how it's going.

It's been about the only thing on my mind lately.

The stand will be built this week. The protein skimmer (bubble magus NAC3+ or 3.5 cone) will be ordered next week, and the sump will be done the week after that.

I got the 20k bulb in the mail from fishneedit.

I must say, Simon at fishneedit completely changed my mind about the company. Super customer service, and he helped me all the way. Very happy.

I move back to college Jan 15th, and plan on having the tank wet by Jan 31st.

Merry Christmas all.

cherubfish pair · 12/26/2010, 03:56 PM

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I asked him if he would drill my next tank and he said that on small tanks you go through 10 to get one good hole drilled.

I'll do it myself.

Small tanks are just as easy to drill.

Be sure to practice on some scrap pieces of glass first.

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Merry Christmas all.

And a Happy New Year!

11/30/2010, 12:23 AM	#26
zma21 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NOLA Posts: 1,453	Just ordered a new toy for the tank! Thanks to BF-CM deals, I got something that I've wanted for a really long time...$187 down from $220. I'll keep the suspense high until it's here. __________________ SCA 50 Starfire: In Progress Current Tank Info: 20 High -> 40 Cube -> Nanocube 12 DX -> 25 Gallon Rimless -> 10 Gallon AGA Temporary Tank -> JBJ 24 LED -> SCA Starfire 50 Cube

12/03/2010, 03:54 PM	#30
zma21 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NOLA Posts: 1,453	Got my new toy today! __________________ SCA 50 Starfire: In Progress Current Tank Info: 20 High -> 40 Cube -> Nanocube 12 DX -> 25 Gallon Rimless -> 10 Gallon AGA Temporary Tank -> JBJ 24 LED -> SCA Starfire 50 Cube

12/03/2010, 03:56 PM	#31
zma21 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NOLA Posts: 1,453	The pics are huge right now, but they usually resize themselves. I'm freakin amazed by this pump. At first I wasn't that excited. I looked at the box and was like wow that was $185. Then I opened it up, threw it in the nanocube and holy crap I made a wave. Oh, and do all mp10 remotes have the mp-10w? If not they just accidentally sent me the more expensive model. __________________ SCA 50 Starfire: In Progress Current Tank Info: 20 High -> 40 Cube -> Nanocube 12 DX -> 25 Gallon Rimless -> 10 Gallon AGA Temporary Tank -> JBJ 24 LED -> SCA Starfire 50 Cube

12/03/2010, 07:53 PM	#34
zma21 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NOLA Posts: 1,453	Hmm, maybe you can find an RO/DI system used on here? I'd say that's more of a necessity than the mp-10. You can get the same flow with cheaper koralias, unfortunatey it will look cheaper as well. __________________ SCA 50 Starfire: In Progress Current Tank Info: 20 High -> 40 Cube -> Nanocube 12 DX -> 25 Gallon Rimless -> 10 Gallon AGA Temporary Tank -> JBJ 24 LED -> SCA Starfire 50 Cube

12/03/2010, 10:55 PM	#36
zma21 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NOLA Posts: 1,453	I got mine through socal. $187 shipped. Here's how I look at it. There's a crazy demand for these. If the day ever comes where I need to upgrade or sell of some equipment, they usually go for $220 + shipping. I can almost GUARANTEE I can sell it on here for $150+. If i'm out $30 after a couple years of a great pump, then I'm more than ok with that. __________________ SCA 50 Starfire: In Progress Current Tank Info: 20 High -> 40 Cube -> Nanocube 12 DX -> 25 Gallon Rimless -> 10 Gallon AGA Temporary Tank -> JBJ 24 LED -> SCA Starfire 50 Cube

11/30/2010, 08:09 AM	#27
HiImSean Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 834	my tank came in yesterday

12/02/2010, 09:47 AM	#29
HiImSean Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 834	yea hit did, i had my wife pick it up from our apartment office since i get out of work late and she couldn't fit it in her car lol

12/03/2010, 07:40 PM	#33
HiImSean Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 834	im jealous of the MP10, im depating on that or a RODI... most people are recommending the RODI unit though

12/03/2010, 09:59 PM	#35
HiImSean Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 834	yeah, i've got two koralia 2 right now but id rather something a little sleeker looking. hopefully christmas will be good to me id like to get a MP10 since socal tropical is still having their christmas sale going on

12/06/2010, 09:02 PM	#37
HiImSean Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 834	i hear ya, i really hope i can take advantage of their sale. im getting a brand new NAC6 for real cheap.

12/07/2010, 08:19 AM	#39
sonofgaladriel Shiny! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,670	Socal? Can you post a link to that store? I am shopping for the vortech mp10w ES myself and would love to take advantage of a sale. Thank you. Looking forward to more pics and progress of your new tank! __________________ Its not who you are, but what you do that defines you.

12/12/2010, 03:39 PM	#40
zma21 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NOLA Posts: 1,453	Just saw this, sorry sonofgaladriel. www.socaltropicalfish.com Anyway, just ordered the 150w MH pendant from fishneedit with a 20k bulb. I don't plan on keeping the bulb long, but if I dig the 20k look i'll keep that spectrum over the 14k phoenix. Finals are over, that's one more hell week conquered. I'm moving home for christmas break, where I will be building my stand, ordering the rest of the components for the tank, as well as building the custom 10gallon sump and piecing together the plumbing. I'm ready to get this thing wet. __________________ SCA 50 Starfire: In Progress Current Tank Info: 20 High -> 40 Cube -> Nanocube 12 DX -> 25 Gallon Rimless -> 10 Gallon AGA Temporary Tank -> JBJ 24 LED -> SCA Starfire 50 Cube

12/13/2010, 08:18 AM	#43
HiImSean Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 834	congrats on the light, im still indecisive on lighting for my cube. im trying to save up for a AI Sol Blue LED light. i told everyone just to give me money for christmas i got a bubble magus NAC6 skimmer and a 15g sump last week. so im missing lights, stand and overflow kit.

12/16/2010, 08:48 PM	#45
zma21 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NOLA Posts: 1,453	Received my 150mh light from fishneedit today, and it's very meh. They didn't give me the correct temperature of bulb, and the build quality is pretty shotty. There's a loose piece of something rattling around inside. There's also a few scratches on the outside of the pendant. I'm not very happy, but fear I got exactly what I paid for. It seems to be working fine though besides the yellow color, and the small electric ballast is nice. I plan on keeping it, and praying that it doesn't catch fire. I do not recommend this light. I'm going to shoot them an email and see if they can change my first impression of the company. __________________ SCA 50 Starfire: In Progress Current Tank Info: 20 High -> 40 Cube -> Nanocube 12 DX -> 25 Gallon Rimless -> 10 Gallon AGA Temporary Tank -> JBJ 24 LED -> SCA Starfire 50 Cube

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