A new start... - Page 2

REV · 09/14/2006, 08:16 AM

I like mine medium rare...

Still taggin along. BTW, not really too far from you, Lake City. Wish it was closer, I just moved about three months ago, and left my reefin' buddy... Of course it can be a little less expensive without your neighbor being a former emplyee of the Aquarium of the Americas! If ya happen to stumble on this... miss ya Jim.

MacnReef · 09/14/2006, 08:19 AM

lol...

I don't have any reefin' buddies around me. I mean, I am sure they are out there but I have been kind of a lone ranger for a while now. However, I did meet a really nice guy last night that live like 20 mins from me. He is currently holding my fish and corals and his tank is sweet.

Mike

REV · 09/14/2006, 08:27 AM

Noticed you didn't waste any time updating your tag line/current tank info. You gotta feel like a Kid a Christmas! (cept you gotta pay for it all...)

MacnReef · 09/14/2006, 08:28 AM

Yep...lol

MacnReef · 09/14/2006, 09:02 AM

Another change.

I think I might just bite the bullet and buy an acrylic tank from another company. The other would include a black background, black overflow, dual 1.5" drains, dual 3/4" returns and it is actually 150 gallons...60"x24"x24".

The other one I was gonna get is only like $100 cheaper by the time I get the overflow for it and install it, drill the overflow and install bulkheads. Plus the one I was gonna get was all clear so I would have to paint the back and I really don't trust my acrylic glueing abilities for the overflow.

Mike

MacnReef · 09/14/2006, 04:47 PM

Here is the pics of the rock cooking! No light, a small skimmer and a heater.

And finally, my reactor, ARM media, guages and my trashcans. Some of the aluminum for the light rack is in the cans.

Thanks,
Mike

MacnReef · 09/15/2006, 07:27 AM

So I didn't get anything done last night but I expect that I will get the whole bar down this weekend. But I am thinking the rest shouldn't be too hard.

I will head to Home Depot this weekend, time willing and pick up my sink and new flooring.

Mike

MacnReef · 09/16/2006, 08:50 PM

Well I lost my job yesterday so there won't be a tank upgrade. I will just be putting the 58 in the wall and I will just make the filtration for it SUPER! I still plan to use a 100g sump and a 50g tank for a fuge. I plan to get some used Tunzes, if I can find the right deal and I might have.

So the plans are:

58g RR Oceanic with both holes used as drain lines.
Not sure of the return pump
Dual Tunze 6000's or 6100's
Deltec APF600 skimmer
Precision Marine CR622 Calcium Reactor
20lb CO2 Tank
ARM Media
36" Light rack
- Dual 95W VHO Actinics
- Dual 250W 10K XM's
100g Sump
50g Fuge
AquaMedic Top-Off
Starboard

RO/DI station with salt water mixing area
75gpd RO/DI unit by Aquatic Reef Systems
Sink in fish room
Dual 20A circuits

Wish I could go bigger but with this, I only need to buy a few things and I will be ready to go. With a larger tank comes more electricity, more heat and so on.

Mike

MacnReef · 09/20/2006, 05:47 PM

So the new tank is back on!!!! I also just talked with the wife and I was hiding the idea that I had but figured I better tell her. She was actually excited to see my idea.

So I will be picking up a 150g 60"x24"x24" acrylic reef tank with a center overflow.

Not sure of the return pump
Closed loop pump (not sure which)
Oceans Motions 4 Way
Deltec APF600 skimmer
Precision Marine CR622 Calcium Reactor
20lb CO2 Tank
ARM Media
60" Light rack
- Dual 5' VHO Actinics
- Dual 250W 10K XM's
100g Sump
50g Fuge
AquaMedic Top-Off

RO/DI station with salt water mixing area
75gpd RO/DI unit by Aquatic Reef Systems
Sink in fish room
Dual 20A circuits

The bar is down!!! So now I have to pull up the flooring and replace it. But tomorrow I leave for vacation so building will stop until Monday when I get back.

Thanks,
Mike

adddo · 09/21/2006, 04:19 AM

Great!! Got a new job?

Looks good.

Holokai · 09/21/2006, 05:44 AM

Sorry to hear about the job. But I'm glad you can still get the new Tank!
- Chris

THEPHISHGUY · 09/21/2006, 06:45 AM

If I may recommend just one little thing. PLEASE GO RETURN THOSE TRASH CANS!!!! You need to get the Brute can from Home Depot /Lowes!!! I had that same can and after 4 months it cracked at the bottom. Please Please Please go get a Brute. Otherwise, everything looks awesome. I am in the staffing business, I can not help you with sourcing a position but I could review your resume if you think it may need some sound advise.....

MacnReef · 09/25/2006, 08:54 AM

Tank has been ordered!!!! I plan to get started with the wall this week. I am going to try to run to Tractor Supply and pick up my sump and fuge.

I could have sworn those were Brutes...maybe I read the writing on the side wrong. Eitherway, will do.

Mike

MacnReef · 09/25/2006, 09:06 AM

Just called the company to confirm and the tank should be shipping Thurs or Friday of this week so I gotta hussle!

Also, the overflow is in the center back so I can run a wavebox. The overflow has two 1.5" drains and two 3/4" returns. The back right center of the overflow box will be drilled for a 1.5" bulkhead for the closedloop.

Mike

BORNTOFLY · 09/25/2006, 09:35 AM

Just curious if you have anything to remove the moisture our of the air. Since that looks like it may be a basement I would be worried about evaporation and mold.

Hope this helps

Rick

MacnReef · 09/25/2006, 09:46 AM

No, I am in Florida...no real basement. There will be an A/C unit in the room that the tank will be in, do you think this will work?

Mike

BORNTOFLY · 09/25/2006, 09:50 AM

I am not sure I guess some water will condense on the coils and drain outside. You might want to monitor the humidity in the tank room to address if you need another solution. I have seen some threads where people installed exhaust fans like in bathrooms. Hopefully someone with more experience will comment. On the flip side of that I guess it depends on if you get a chiller or rely of evaporation to keep the tank at temp.

Rick

MacnReef · 09/25/2006, 10:02 AM

I will be relying on the A/C and evaporation. The room is right next to my garage so venting off heat into the garage would be easy enough, I guess.

Mike

MacnReef · 09/25/2006, 01:16 PM

I just picked up both the sump and fuge!!!

More to come.

Mike

Holokai · 09/25/2006, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MacnReef
I just picked up both the sump and fuge!!!

More to come.

Mike

Has anyone ever called you a tease before?

- chris

MacnReef · 09/25/2006, 01:36 PM

lol...

Ok, so the bar is down...that was the hard part. Now I just need some man power to remove the back bar...

Before

After

Here is the sump, fuge, reactor and skimmer...all patiently awaiting their new home...

Mike

MacnReef · 09/25/2006, 05:45 PM

I have re-routed my dual 20A circuits! Once I get the wall built and finalize where everything is going to go, I will put in the electrical boxes, install the GFI's and flip the switch...lol

Nothing much to shoot right now, just a lot of work left to do. I was actually surprised that I got the circuits redone. Thankfully, when the electrician came and installed them, I watched him and I remember just about everything.

Mike

MacnReef · 09/26/2006, 06:40 PM

Ok just talked with Mike, the tank builder, and he is adding four 1" bulkheads to the bottom for my closed loop returns. It will look just like "thewuf" 's tank.

Mike

MacnReef · 09/27/2006, 07:44 AM

Sequence Dart and Oceans Motions 4 way have been ordered!!!

I just need to find some time and go get some lumber to start on the stand and wall. I think I am going to make the stand 48" tall, putting the tank in the 4' to 6' viewing area. I might go 46" but I will make that decision once I get some wood...lol

Oh yeah, tank will also be viewable from two sides...I will try to make a quick drawing of the idea.

Hmmm, maybe my thread is a little boring? Seems like other in-wall builds get a lot more attention...oh well. I would really like some input though.

Mike

MacnReef · 09/27/2006, 07:59 AM

New room layout...

*note, none of this is to scale...lol

09/14/2006, 08:16 AM	#26
REV Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 394	I like mine medium rare... Still taggin along. BTW, not really too far from you, Lake City. Wish it was closer, I just moved about three months ago, and left my reefin' buddy... Of course it can be a little less expensive without your neighbor being a former emplyee of the Aquarium of the Americas! If ya happen to stumble on this... miss ya Jim. __________________ John Doe Current Tank Info: 72 reef

09/14/2006, 08:19 AM	#27
MacnReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 4,307	lol... I don't have any reefin' buddies around me. I mean, I am sure they are out there but I have been kind of a lone ranger for a while now. However, I did meet a really nice guy last night that live like 20 mins from me. He is currently holding my fish and corals and his tank is sweet. Mike __________________ Something custom in the works... Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic RR l SLS Tek 4x39W T5's l AES Sump l OceanRunner 3500 Return l Reef Octopus 110 Recir. Skimmer

09/14/2006, 08:27 AM	#28
REV Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 394	Noticed you didn't waste any time updating your tag line/current tank info. You gotta feel like a Kid a Christmas! (cept you gotta pay for it all...) __________________ John Doe Current Tank Info: 72 reef

09/14/2006, 08:28 AM	#29
MacnReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 4,307	Yep...lol __________________ Something custom in the works... Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic RR l SLS Tek 4x39W T5's l AES Sump l OceanRunner 3500 Return l Reef Octopus 110 Recir. Skimmer

09/14/2006, 09:02 AM	#30
MacnReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 4,307	Another change. I think I might just bite the bullet and buy an acrylic tank from another company. The other would include a black background, black overflow, dual 1.5" drains, dual 3/4" returns and it is actually 150 gallons...60"x24"x24". The other one I was gonna get is only like $100 cheaper by the time I get the overflow for it and install it, drill the overflow and install bulkheads. Plus the one I was gonna get was all clear so I would have to paint the back and I really don't trust my acrylic glueing abilities for the overflow. Mike __________________ Something custom in the works... Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic RR l SLS Tek 4x39W T5's l AES Sump l OceanRunner 3500 Return l Reef Octopus 110 Recir. Skimmer

09/14/2006, 04:47 PM	#31
MacnReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 4,307	Here is the pics of the rock cooking! No light, a small skimmer and a heater. And finally, my reactor, ARM media, guages and my trashcans. Some of the aluminum for the light rack is in the cans. Thanks, Mike __________________ Something custom in the works... Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic RR l SLS Tek 4x39W T5's l AES Sump l OceanRunner 3500 Return l Reef Octopus 110 Recir. Skimmer

09/15/2006, 07:27 AM	#32
MacnReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 4,307	So I didn't get anything done last night but I expect that I will get the whole bar down this weekend. But I am thinking the rest shouldn't be too hard. I will head to Home Depot this weekend, time willing and pick up my sink and new flooring. Mike __________________ Something custom in the works... Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic RR l SLS Tek 4x39W T5's l AES Sump l OceanRunner 3500 Return l Reef Octopus 110 Recir. Skimmer

09/16/2006, 08:50 PM	#33
MacnReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 4,307	Well I lost my job yesterday so there won't be a tank upgrade. I will just be putting the 58 in the wall and I will just make the filtration for it SUPER! I still plan to use a 100g sump and a 50g tank for a fuge. I plan to get some used Tunzes, if I can find the right deal and I might have. So the plans are: 58g RR Oceanic with both holes used as drain lines. Not sure of the return pump Dual Tunze 6000's or 6100's Deltec APF600 skimmer Precision Marine CR622 Calcium Reactor 20lb CO2 Tank ARM Media 36" Light rack - Dual 95W VHO Actinics - Dual 250W 10K XM's 100g Sump 50g Fuge AquaMedic Top-Off Starboard RO/DI station with salt water mixing area 75gpd RO/DI unit by Aquatic Reef Systems Sink in fish room Dual 20A circuits Wish I could go bigger but with this, I only need to buy a few things and I will be ready to go. With a larger tank comes more electricity, more heat and so on. Mike __________________ Something custom in the works... Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic RR l SLS Tek 4x39W T5's l AES Sump l OceanRunner 3500 Return l Reef Octopus 110 Recir. Skimmer

09/20/2006, 05:47 PM	#34
MacnReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 4,307	So the new tank is back on!!!! I also just talked with the wife and I was hiding the idea that I had but figured I better tell her. She was actually excited to see my idea. So I will be picking up a 150g 60"x24"x24" acrylic reef tank with a center overflow. Not sure of the return pump Closed loop pump (not sure which) Oceans Motions 4 Way Deltec APF600 skimmer Precision Marine CR622 Calcium Reactor 20lb CO2 Tank ARM Media 60" Light rack - Dual 5' VHO Actinics - Dual 250W 10K XM's 100g Sump 50g Fuge AquaMedic Top-Off RO/DI station with salt water mixing area 75gpd RO/DI unit by Aquatic Reef Systems Sink in fish room Dual 20A circuits The bar is down!!! So now I have to pull up the flooring and replace it. But tomorrow I leave for vacation so building will stop until Monday when I get back. Thanks, Mike __________________ Something custom in the works... Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic RR l SLS Tek 4x39W T5's l AES Sump l OceanRunner 3500 Return l Reef Octopus 110 Recir. Skimmer

09/21/2006, 04:19 AM	#35
adddo “Goodnight, tiny humans.” Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 1,008	Great!! Got a new job? Looks good. __________________ If Pacman had affected us as kids, then we'd all be running around in a dark room, munching pills and listening to repetitive music //Bjarne

09/21/2006, 05:44 AM	#36
Holokai DIY Lite Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 666	Sorry to hear about the job. But I'm glad you can still get the new Tank! - Chris __________________ The weather is here, wish you were beautiful...

09/21/2006, 06:45 AM	#37
THEPHISHGUY Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Baltimore Posts: 386	If I may recommend just one little thing. PLEASE GO RETURN THOSE TRASH CANS!!!! You need to get the Brute can from Home Depot /Lowes!!! I had that same can and after 4 months it cracked at the bottom. Please Please Please go get a Brute. Otherwise, everything looks awesome. I am in the staffing business, I can not help you with sourcing a position but I could review your resume if you think it may need some sound advise.....

09/25/2006, 08:54 AM	#38
MacnReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 4,307	Tank has been ordered!!!! I plan to get started with the wall this week. I am going to try to run to Tractor Supply and pick up my sump and fuge. I could have sworn those were Brutes...maybe I read the writing on the side wrong. Eitherway, will do. Mike __________________ Something custom in the works... Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic RR l SLS Tek 4x39W T5's l AES Sump l OceanRunner 3500 Return l Reef Octopus 110 Recir. Skimmer

09/25/2006, 09:06 AM	#39
MacnReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 4,307	Just called the company to confirm and the tank should be shipping Thurs or Friday of this week so I gotta hussle! Also, the overflow is in the center back so I can run a wavebox. The overflow has two 1.5" drains and two 3/4" returns. The back right center of the overflow box will be drilled for a 1.5" bulkhead for the closedloop. Mike __________________ Something custom in the works... Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic RR l SLS Tek 4x39W T5's l AES Sump l OceanRunner 3500 Return l Reef Octopus 110 Recir. Skimmer

09/25/2006, 09:35 AM	#40
BORNTOFLY Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 112	Just curious if you have anything to remove the moisture our of the air. Since that looks like it may be a basement I would be worried about evaporation and mold. Hope this helps Rick Last edited by BORNTOFLY; 09/25/2006 at 09:48 AM.

09/25/2006, 09:46 AM	#41
MacnReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 4,307	No, I am in Florida...no real basement. There will be an A/C unit in the room that the tank will be in, do you think this will work? Mike __________________ Something custom in the works... Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic RR l SLS Tek 4x39W T5's l AES Sump l OceanRunner 3500 Return l Reef Octopus 110 Recir. Skimmer

09/25/2006, 09:50 AM	#42
BORNTOFLY Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 112	I am not sure I guess some water will condense on the coils and drain outside. You might want to monitor the humidity in the tank room to address if you need another solution. I have seen some threads where people installed exhaust fans like in bathrooms. Hopefully someone with more experience will comment. On the flip side of that I guess it depends on if you get a chiller or rely of evaporation to keep the tank at temp. Rick

09/25/2006, 10:02 AM	#43
MacnReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 4,307	I will be relying on the A/C and evaporation. The room is right next to my garage so venting off heat into the garage would be easy enough, I guess. Mike __________________ Something custom in the works... Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic RR l SLS Tek 4x39W T5's l AES Sump l OceanRunner 3500 Return l Reef Octopus 110 Recir. Skimmer

09/25/2006, 01:16 PM	#44
MacnReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 4,307	I just picked up both the sump and fuge!!! More to come. Mike __________________ Something custom in the works... Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic RR l SLS Tek 4x39W T5's l AES Sump l OceanRunner 3500 Return l Reef Octopus 110 Recir. Skimmer

09/25/2006, 01:36 PM	#46
MacnReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 4,307	lol... Ok, so the bar is down...that was the hard part. Now I just need some man power to remove the back bar... Before After Here is the sump, fuge, reactor and skimmer...all patiently awaiting their new home... Mike __________________ Something custom in the works... Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic RR l SLS Tek 4x39W T5's l AES Sump l OceanRunner 3500 Return l Reef Octopus 110 Recir. Skimmer

09/25/2006, 05:45 PM	#47
MacnReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 4,307	I have re-routed my dual 20A circuits! Once I get the wall built and finalize where everything is going to go, I will put in the electrical boxes, install the GFI's and flip the switch...lol Nothing much to shoot right now, just a lot of work left to do. I was actually surprised that I got the circuits redone. Thankfully, when the electrician came and installed them, I watched him and I remember just about everything. Mike __________________ Something custom in the works... Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic RR l SLS Tek 4x39W T5's l AES Sump l OceanRunner 3500 Return l Reef Octopus 110 Recir. Skimmer

09/26/2006, 06:40 PM	#48
MacnReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 4,307	Ok just talked with Mike, the tank builder, and he is adding four 1" bulkheads to the bottom for my closed loop returns. It will look just like "thewuf" 's tank. Mike __________________ Something custom in the works... Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic RR l SLS Tek 4x39W T5's l AES Sump l OceanRunner 3500 Return l Reef Octopus 110 Recir. Skimmer

09/27/2006, 07:44 AM	#49
MacnReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 4,307	Sequence Dart and Oceans Motions 4 way have been ordered!!! I just need to find some time and go get some lumber to start on the stand and wall. I think I am going to make the stand 48" tall, putting the tank in the 4' to 6' viewing area. I might go 46" but I will make that decision once I get some wood...lol Oh yeah, tank will also be viewable from two sides...I will try to make a quick drawing of the idea. Hmmm, maybe my thread is a little boring? Seems like other in-wall builds get a lot more attention...oh well. I would really like some input though. Mike __________________ Something custom in the works... Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic RR l SLS Tek 4x39W T5's l AES Sump l OceanRunner 3500 Return l Reef Octopus 110 Recir. Skimmer

09/27/2006, 07:59 AM	#50
MacnReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 4,307	New room layout... *note, none of this is to scale...lol __________________ Something custom in the works... Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic RR l SLS Tek 4x39W T5's l AES Sump l OceanRunner 3500 Return l Reef Octopus 110 Recir. Skimmer