Teddyzaper's 25g Mr. Aqua cube build - Page 2

spicytuna · 10/18/2011, 04:41 PM

Man what a sweet setup. I own a Mr aqua 33.6, I've had it about 2 years now and I love it!

teddyzaper · 10/18/2011, 06:45 PM

haha thanks tuna!

I actualy took it to a window manufacture and had it drilled there for $20..... way worth it in my opinion because my dad has cracked 3 tanks before drilling them and im to nervous to try

teddyzaper · 10/18/2011, 06:54 PM

HEHEHEHEHEHEHE

light here and tank full with all the rock put in!

Forgot to get my hydrometer and refractometer so the salinity is low now (put in a bucket which makes 55gallons of salt) but the 1 piece of live rock that i have should survive fine......

ReefersEdge · 10/18/2011, 10:53 PM

cant wait to see this thing full of coral. looks good so far

teddyzaper · 10/18/2011, 10:55 PM

heh thanks! ive run into a bit of a money issue o.o I have $90 to spend on a CUC, fish, coral, a refractometer, and a plumbing piece +shipping..... ill be working for more, but until i get about $500 more i wont have many fancy corals

teddyzaper · 10/19/2011, 07:49 PM

just a little update, rocks are being epoxied and rockwork has been created! pics when i put the last piece in and the tank clears a bit

08TRDOFFROAD · 10/20/2011, 09:45 AM

Awesome build! Rimless tanks are so cool! I will be tagging along! I am impressed with the amount of thought you have put in to this!

teddyzaper · 10/20/2011, 08:13 PM

hehe, well when u dont have to work you have a lot of time to think (in school i draw stuff for my aquarium >.< )

cherubfish pair · 10/21/2011, 05:20 PM

Love the AI Sol Nano. Would love to get one or the 12" to interface with my RKE. Depends on the difference of light spread.

teddyzaper · 10/22/2011, 01:09 PM

my light is on 100% and i promise you its WAY more than enough, sadly i cant get par readings, but it is insanely bright and burns my eyes a little bit to look at it when its dark o.o

Ive been lazy and havent posted pics, doing that now :/

teddyzaper · 10/22/2011, 01:13 PM

my light is on 100% and i promise you its WAY more than enough, sadly i cant get par readings, but it is insanely bright and burns my eyes a little bit to look at it when its dark o.o

Pics of my aquascape:

pretty sure this is final. I have a leak on my overflow bulkhead, fixing that now.....

there is a very big overhang created by my only piece of liverock and a pretty nice cave system for such an open tank. Lots of tiny places to hide, loving this BRS reef saver rock!

The water is crystal clear right now which is awsome and my skimmer is already pulling out some tea colored gunk from just the rocks!

usatennisfan · 10/22/2011, 01:19 PM

Looks like barnacle blennies would LOVE all the little holes in that rock. I really like the scape a lot. Do you have plans for a nem or anything as far as livestock goes?

teddyzaper · 10/22/2011, 03:13 PM

not really any plans on corals, mainly zoas/palys and sps. I want a clam somewhere too. If i end up going with 1 of the 2 stocking options i will get a bta.

Stocking 1:
pair of maroon clowns
pair of harlequin shrimp
assortment of gobies

stocking 2:
some sort of schooling fish
5-10 sexy shrimp
assortment of gobies
ORA mandarin goby

im kind of leaning towards the first choice because it feels like that might be the most lively and active stocking list.

teddyzaper · 10/23/2011, 04:49 PM

still cant fix the leak, its in the part between the overflow and the glass (the bulkhead) any help/advice?

teddyzaper · 10/23/2011, 05:46 PM

WELL C***... my dad just ruined my entire overflow including all tubing. Guess ill go with flex tubing and wait another week. Kinda ****ed off right now, so some nice words would be nice <3

usatennisfan · 10/23/2011, 06:19 PM

Butterfly. Unicorn. Cupcakes. Pie. Flowers. Gum balls. Candy canes.
Haha, sorry too tempting. For shiz that sucks a giant pair of monkey junk. Patience is virtue, just think of how it will be when the whole project is done. I really like everything that's done so far. I can't wait to see it fully stocked.
-Stephen-

teddyzaper · 10/23/2011, 06:39 PM

thanks! im trying to salvage the bulkhead and overflow, but tubing is all being replaced with flex to prevent this again. The only thing keeping me going right now is the end result..... this is more painful and sad then it is fun right now.... thanks again <3

usatennisfan · 10/23/2011, 06:42 PM

If all else fails you can use it as a display case for the shrunken heads of your enemies...

teddyzaper · 10/23/2011, 06:46 PM

hmmmm, that is tempting o.o

usatennisfan · 10/23/2011, 06:49 PM

First one is the one in your avatar picture.

ange062 · 10/23/2011, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teddyzaper

thanks! im trying to salvage the bulkhead and overflow, but tubing is all being replaced with flex to prevent this again. The only thing keeping me going right now is the end result..... this is more painful and sad then it is fun right now.... thanks again <3

I know the feeling! Persevence is key in this hobby though, can't wait to see the end result!

teddyzaper · 10/23/2011, 09:20 PM

ok, so i think ive salvaged some stuff, still need to go get the flex tubing and stuff tomorrow at my home depot.... overflow is partialy broken, but u cant see it and it wont affect anything, no biggie. Well, the tank is just sitting here with stagnant water -_- turning on my pumps, but that water is gonna get CHILLY. oh well..... thanks for sticking with me through the highs and lows guys!

ange062 · 10/23/2011, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teddyzaper

ok, so i think ive salvaged some stuff, still need to go get the flex tubing and stuff tomorrow at my home depot.... overflow is partialy broken, but u cant see it and it wont affect anything, no biggie. Well, the tank is just sitting here with stagnant water -_- turning on my pumps, but that water is gonna get CHILLY. oh well..... thanks for sticking with me through the highs and lows guys!

Powerheads are enough to keep an unstocked tank going, maybe just move one up for now to keep surface agitation up. You can always stick the heater right in the display for now.

teddyzaper · 10/23/2011, 09:31 PM

but then my sump water gets cold :/ oh well, im just turning on the pumps and nothing else. the cycle hasnt even started, and i dont have a hydrometer so my salinity is low.

flipsideleo · 10/24/2011, 08:29 AM

Maybe I missed it, but what's that space next the tank used for? Looking good so far, dude!

10/18/2011, 06:54 PM	#28
teddyzaper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami FL Posts: 551	Wooooo! HEHEHEHEHEHEHE light here and tank full with all the rock put in! Forgot to get my hydrometer and refractometer so the salinity is low now (put in a bucket which makes 55gallons of salt) but the 1 piece of live rock that i have should survive fine......

10/21/2011, 05:20 PM	#34
cherubfish pair Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Libby, Montana Posts: 7,061 Blog Entries: 1	Love the AI Sol Nano. Would love to get one or the 12" to interface with my RKE. Depends on the difference of light spread. __________________ pairo chero Thanks for looking at my build thread and subscribe to it if you already haven't yet! Current Tank Info: thirty rimless

10/22/2011, 01:19 PM	#37
usatennisfan Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 643	Looks like barnacle blennies would LOVE all the little holes in that rock. I really like the scape a lot. Do you have plans for a nem or anything as far as livestock goes? __________________ "I have seen the face of Death And I choose not to accept It's form."

10/23/2011, 06:19 PM	#41
usatennisfan Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 643	Butterfly. Unicorn. Cupcakes. Pie. Flowers. Gum balls. Candy canes. Haha, sorry too tempting. For shiz that sucks a giant pair of monkey junk. Patience is virtue, just think of how it will be when the whole project is done. I really like everything that's done so far. I can't wait to see it fully stocked. -Stephen- __________________ "I have seen the face of Death And I choose not to accept It's form."

10/23/2011, 06:42 PM	#43
usatennisfan Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 643	If all else fails you can use it as a display case for the shrunken heads of your enemies... __________________ "I have seen the face of Death And I choose not to accept It's form."

10/18/2011, 04:41 PM	#26
spicytuna Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 532	Man what a sweet setup. I own a Mr aqua 33.6, I've had it about 2 years now and I love it!

10/18/2011, 06:45 PM	#27
teddyzaper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami FL Posts: 551	haha thanks tuna! I actualy took it to a window manufacture and had it drilled there for $20..... way worth it in my opinion because my dad has cracked 3 tanks before drilling them and im to nervous to try

10/18/2011, 10:53 PM	#29
ReefersEdge Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: memphis,TN Posts: 64	cant wait to see this thing full of coral. looks good so far

10/18/2011, 10:55 PM	#30
teddyzaper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami FL Posts: 551	heh thanks! ive run into a bit of a money issue o.o I have $90 to spend on a CUC, fish, coral, a refractometer, and a plumbing piece +shipping..... ill be working for more, but until i get about $500 more i wont have many fancy corals

10/19/2011, 07:49 PM	#31
teddyzaper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami FL Posts: 551	just a little update, rocks are being epoxied and rockwork has been created! pics when i put the last piece in and the tank clears a bit

10/20/2011, 09:45 AM	#32
08TRDOFFROAD Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 69	Awesome build! Rimless tanks are so cool! I will be tagging along! I am impressed with the amount of thought you have put in to this!

10/20/2011, 08:13 PM	#33
teddyzaper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami FL Posts: 551	hehe, well when u dont have to work you have a lot of time to think (in school i draw stuff for my aquarium >.< )

10/22/2011, 01:09 PM	#35
teddyzaper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami FL Posts: 551	my light is on 100% and i promise you its WAY more than enough, sadly i cant get par readings, but it is insanely bright and burns my eyes a little bit to look at it when its dark o.o Ive been lazy and havent posted pics, doing that now :/

10/22/2011, 01:13 PM	#36
teddyzaper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami FL Posts: 551	my light is on 100% and i promise you its WAY more than enough, sadly i cant get par readings, but it is insanely bright and burns my eyes a little bit to look at it when its dark o.o Pics of my aquascape: pretty sure this is final. I have a leak on my overflow bulkhead, fixing that now..... there is a very big overhang created by my only piece of liverock and a pretty nice cave system for such an open tank. Lots of tiny places to hide, loving this BRS reef saver rock! The water is crystal clear right now which is awsome and my skimmer is already pulling out some tea colored gunk from just the rocks!

10/22/2011, 03:13 PM	#38
teddyzaper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami FL Posts: 551	not really any plans on corals, mainly zoas/palys and sps. I want a clam somewhere too. If i end up going with 1 of the 2 stocking options i will get a bta. Stocking 1: pair of maroon clowns pair of harlequin shrimp assortment of gobies stocking 2: some sort of schooling fish 5-10 sexy shrimp assortment of gobies ORA mandarin goby im kind of leaning towards the first choice because it feels like that might be the most lively and active stocking list.

10/23/2011, 04:49 PM	#39
teddyzaper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami FL Posts: 551	still cant fix the leak, its in the part between the overflow and the glass (the bulkhead) any help/advice?

10/23/2011, 05:46 PM	#40
teddyzaper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami FL Posts: 551	WELL C*... my dad just ruined my entire overflow including all tubing. Guess ill go with flex tubing and wait another week. Kinda **ed off right now, so some nice words would be nice <3

10/23/2011, 06:39 PM	#42
teddyzaper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami FL Posts: 551	thanks! im trying to salvage the bulkhead and overflow, but tubing is all being replaced with flex to prevent this again. The only thing keeping me going right now is the end result..... this is more painful and sad then it is fun right now.... thanks again <3

10/23/2011, 06:46 PM	#44
teddyzaper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami FL Posts: 551	hmmmm, that is tempting o.o

10/23/2011, 06:49 PM	#45
usatennisfan Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 643	First one is the one in your avatar picture. __________________ "I have seen the face of Death And I choose not to accept It's form."

10/23/2011, 09:20 PM	#47
teddyzaper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami FL Posts: 551	ok, so i think ive salvaged some stuff, still need to go get the flex tubing and stuff tomorrow at my home depot.... overflow is partialy broken, but u cant see it and it wont affect anything, no biggie. Well, the tank is just sitting here with stagnant water -_- turning on my pumps, but that water is gonna get CHILLY. oh well..... thanks for sticking with me through the highs and lows guys!

10/23/2011, 09:31 PM	#49
teddyzaper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami FL Posts: 551	but then my sump water gets cold :/ oh well, im just turning on the pumps and nothing else. the cycle hasnt even started, and i dont have a hydrometer so my salinity is low.

10/24/2011, 08:29 AM	#50
flipsideleo Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houstonish Posts: 353	Maybe I missed it, but what's that space next the tank used for? Looking good so far, dude!

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