My Lee-Mar luck! - Page 3

Konadog · 06/07/2010, 05:16 PM

I have that exact same tank, great tank. One good thing about Lee Mar, they do stand behind there work.

solitude127 · 06/07/2010, 08:27 PM

You'll be happy with the higher main drain. Your build looks good.

tran383 · 06/22/2010, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by scrapz

looks great tran. can't wait to see it filled up with coral.

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Originally Posted by psykokid

looks great tony! cant wait to see it cycled and full of goodies.

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Originally Posted by solitude127

You'll be happy with the higher main drain. Your build looks good.

Thanks guys!

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Originally Posted by Konadog

I have that exact same tank, great tank. One good thing about Lee Mar, they do stand behind there work.

They've been pretty responsive so I am happy. Also, Tom has been very helpful and accommodating during this whole process.

tran383 · 06/22/2010, 03:19 PM

New C clamps with rubber grommets for the 6205's:

I had a small slow drain leak that I discovered when I saw salt creep around it, someone had recommended this thread paste which was an awesome fix:

So much room for frags to grow:

Still need to tidy up some cables, mount most of the hardware under the stand, move some other hardware from the temp garage bin as well as the fatty Hippo tang.

I've been able to keep it around 78-81.5 with fans, while running 3 x 250 with various photo periods but summer's just begun. Don't really want to run a chiller. Still haven't lowered the lights yet but I might leave it like that til everything adapts. Just enjoying the clean white sand while it lasts...

Tony

eho72 · 06/27/2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tran383

I had a small slow drain leak that I discovered when I saw salt creep around it, someone had recommended this thread paste which was an awesome fix:

What thread paste did you use and where did you get it. I have the same problem with a small leak in my return.

tran383 · 06/27/2010, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by eho72

What thread paste did you use and where did you get it. I have the same problem with a small leak in my return.

I picked it up at the local Home Depot. The brand is Rectorseal and it's the T Plus 2 one. There's a regular one, but this one apparently has Teflon in it so I figured why not. Also, I believe this can be used immediately after application but I just waited overnight anyway.

Tony

tran383 · 06/29/2010, 04:01 PM

Since I have hooked up my NextReef reactor using the center manifold, whenever I turn off the pump the water keeps draining past the drilled anti siphon holes on the return nozzles and this is true even after I raise the returns above water level when the return pump is off. Both of the tubing for the exit of the reactor is above water. I literally sit there and watch the water drain out of both reactor tubes even as both returns are out of water past the anti siphon hole as well.

If I close the manifold to the NextReef reactor than everything works fine. The overflow box is still holding water so I am not sure where the siphon is from? The sump can accommodate the water but it's 2" from the top, too close for comfort.

The top manifold isn't used, the middle manifold feeds the NextReef reactor (my issue), the bottom one is my return. Under the manifold there is a check valve but it only works when the middle manifold is closed. Did I overlook something?

Thanks.

Tony

tran383 · 09/09/2010, 11:29 PM

Haven't posted in a while so I figured it's time to update.

Now I get to be even more lazy. Just got this hooked up. Instead of retrofitting it with another lid, I just had them install the Swabbie directly on to my existing skimmer lid. This way I don't have to drill holes for the airline and float switch and it still looks stock.

It turned out pretty good and I am looking forward to it. Turn around time was excellent from AVAST Marine. It's currently hooked up to my APEX with the following code I got from another reefer, thanks! Basically, every 4 hours on for 1 minute.

Fallback OFF
Set OFF
OSC 239:00/001:00/000:00 Then ON

wickedfish · 09/10/2010, 12:07 AM

Sweeeet tank bro, right size, that swabbie is the shiznit so its a aftermarket thing or it was a part of your skimmer, sorry I am slow.

tran383 · 09/10/2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by wickedfish

Sweeeet tank bro, right size, that swabbie is the shiznit so its a aftermarket thing or it was a part of your skimmer, sorry I am slow.

It's an aftermarket product that you can add on to any skimmer. The Swabbie usually replaces your existing skimmer lid but I had them install the device onto my existing lid.

firereef · 09/10/2010, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tran383

It's an aftermarket product that you can add on to any skimmer. The Swabbie usually replaces your existing skimmer lid but I had them install the device onto my existing lid.

Can you tell me where you ordered yours? Thx Tony.

tran383 · 09/10/2010, 12:19 PM

I pm'd you the website. √ it out.

isseym328 · 09/10/2010, 04:03 PM

Tony if you get the chance send me the link too.

My tank is pretty much complete, just waiting on the lights now. Picking them up this weekend.

Your tank is super clean looking. Love it.

tran383 · 09/12/2010, 01:07 PM

Thanks James. What light did you end up getting for your setup?

Maximus · 09/12/2010, 05:08 PM

Hi Tran, do you have the 840 v1.5?

tran383 · 09/12/2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Maximus

Hi Tran, do you have the 840 v1.5?

It's the 10.5 Deluxe.

reefsic · 10/06/2010, 10:09 AM

This setup is Rad, bro! I've got a 190g Custom LeeMar Starfire and absolutely love it. Definitely a reputable company in this hobby!!!

Updates plz.?

gofor100 · 10/06/2010, 12:25 PM

Loving this build... I'm currently stockpiling ideas for my upgrade (which probably won't be until another 2 years) and love the after-market self-cleaning skimmer head as well as the plumbing ideas.

BeanMachine · 10/06/2010, 01:02 PM

Awesome Tony! Not sure if you remember me, but I bought your old 120. I love it but its no lee-mar.

Great aquascape. Looks very nice.

isseym328 · 10/06/2010, 01:04 PM

I put up two lumenbright pendants with radiums/lumatek ballasts. The tank is pretty much done..just need to automate it more in the future. I'll post some pics in my thread when I get the chance.

Did you start adding fish to you tank yet?

7duster3 · 10/06/2010, 01:29 PM

This is a sweet tank/set up. You have convinced me to change my plumbing around to accommodate more with one pump. Also the cleaning skimmer is neat. Mind PM'ing me where you got it?

+1 on LeeMars service, they were able to pick up my cracked tank, fix it and send it back my way all free shipping and handling. I have a new bottom piece of class without the closed loop holes and custom holes inside my overflow box to match my needs free as well.

I'd love to see your tank now with everything running. My LeeMar is a 150, thats 48x30x24 and ive been playing around with aquascape so much its sick. I know how that is.

Good lookin tank!

tran383 · 10/08/2010, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by reefsic

This setup is Rad, bro! I've got a 190g Custom LeeMar Starfire and absolutely love it. Definitely a reputable company in this hobby!!!

Updates plz.?

Thanks! I tried updating some more photos and my album sync got screwed up! Now my thread pix are all gone!!! This thread is pretty much dead without photos! lol

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Originally Posted by BeanMachine

Awesome Tony! Not sure if you remember me, but I bought your old 120. I love it but its no lee-mar.

Great aquascape. Looks very nice.

Of course I remember you Cody. Glad you love that tank, did you end up using all the original equipment with it? Thanks!

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Originally Posted by isseym328

I put up two lumenbright pendants with radiums/lumatek ballasts. The tank is pretty much done..just need to automate it more in the future. I'll post some pics in my thread when I get the chance.

Did you start adding fish to you tank yet?

I moved all my fish right away when I set up the tank, since I had a holding bin in the garage running for a few months. All my rock/fish/corals were in there. I switched out my BlueWave 7 with the lumateks as well when I set up my lights.

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Originally Posted by 7duster3

This is a sweet tank/set up. You have convinced me to change my plumbing around to accommodate more with one pump. Also the cleaning skimmer is neat. Mind PM'ing me where you got it?

Good lookin tank!

Thanks! It's the Swabbie from AVAST Marine Works.

Been extremely busy with work so I haven't had too much time to tinker with the tank nor do I need to at this point. It's pretty low maintenance and I still get a high level of enjoyment from it. Thanks all. Maybe I'll try to upload a few more pix through here, but all my plumbing photos are gone! Plumbing, sump, and equipment pix are always my favorite lol.

Tony

06/07/2010, 05:16 PM	#51
Konadog Master of the 16 hour day Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: East Long Beach, So Cal Posts: 13,151 Blog Entries: 4	I have that exact same tank, great tank. One good thing about Lee Mar, they do stand behind there work. __________________ Save the Reefs................................................................Save the world! -Ken Current Tank Info: Currently tankless, and loving it!

06/07/2010, 08:27 PM	#52
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	You'll be happy with the higher main drain. Your build looks good. __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

06/22/2010, 03:19 PM	#54
tran383 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 402	some photo updates: New C clamps with rubber grommets for the 6205's: I had a small slow drain leak that I discovered when I saw salt creep around it, someone had recommended this thread paste which was an awesome fix: So much room for frags to grow: Still need to tidy up some cables, mount most of the hardware under the stand, move some other hardware from the temp garage bin as well as the fatty Hippo tang. I've been able to keep it around 78-81.5 with fans, while running 3 x 250 with various photo periods but summer's just begun. Don't really want to run a chiller. Still haven't lowered the lights yet but I might leave it like that til everything adapts. Just enjoying the clean white sand while it lasts... Tony Last edited by tran383; 06/22/2010 at 03:33 PM.

06/29/2010, 04:01 PM	#57
tran383 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 402	Siphoning question? Since I have hooked up my NextReef reactor using the center manifold, whenever I turn off the pump the water keeps draining past the drilled anti siphon holes on the return nozzles and this is true even after I raise the returns above water level when the return pump is off. Both of the tubing for the exit of the reactor is above water. I literally sit there and watch the water drain out of both reactor tubes even as both returns are out of water past the anti siphon hole as well. If I close the manifold to the NextReef reactor than everything works fine. The overflow box is still holding water so I am not sure where the siphon is from? The sump can accommodate the water but it's 2" from the top, too close for comfort. The top manifold isn't used, the middle manifold feeds the NextReef reactor (my issue), the bottom one is my return. Under the manifold there is a check valve but it only works when the middle manifold is closed. Did I overlook something? Thanks. Tony

09/09/2010, 11:29 PM	#58
tran383 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 402	New Swabbie - Skimmer SCH from AVAST Marine Works Haven't posted in a while so I figured it's time to update. Now I get to be even more lazy. Just got this hooked up. Instead of retrofitting it with another lid, I just had them install the Swabbie directly on to my existing skimmer lid. This way I don't have to drill holes for the airline and float switch and it still looks stock. It turned out pretty good and I am looking forward to it. Turn around time was excellent from AVAST Marine. It's currently hooked up to my APEX with the following code I got from another reefer, thanks! Basically, every 4 hours on for 1 minute. Fallback OFF Set OFF OSC 239:00/001:00/000:00 Then ON Last edited by tran383; 09/10/2010 at 12:20 AM.

09/10/2010, 12:07 AM	#59
wickedfish Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southbay Posts: 2,167	Sweeeet tank bro, right size, that swabbie is the shiznit so its a aftermarket thing or it was a part of your skimmer, sorry I am slow.

09/10/2010, 12:19 PM	#62
tran383 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 402	I pm'd you the website. √ it out.

09/10/2010, 04:03 PM	#63
isseym328 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 3,544	Tony if you get the chance send me the link too. My tank is pretty much complete, just waiting on the lights now. Picking them up this weekend. Your tank is super clean looking. Love it. __________________ Go Bears! Current Tank Info: 270 gallon starphire

09/12/2010, 01:07 PM	#64
tran383 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 402	Thanks James. What light did you end up getting for your setup?

09/12/2010, 05:08 PM	#65
Maximus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Monterey County Posts: 6,442	Hi Tran, do you have the 840 v1.5? __________________ This space for rent... Current Tank Info: 36x36x16 A.G.E. tank. Lighting: ATI Straton. Circulation: 2x Vortech MP40wQd's. Skimmer: Red Sea 300. Controller: Neptune Apex. Doser: Neptune Dos.

10/06/2010, 10:09 AM	#67
reefsic Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Charger Nation/ Friar Faithful Posts: 580	This setup is Rad, bro! I've got a 190g Custom LeeMar Starfire and absolutely love it. Definitely a reputable company in this hobby!!! Updates plz.?

10/06/2010, 12:25 PM	#68
gofor100 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,225	Loving this build... I'm currently stockpiling ideas for my upgrade (which probably won't be until another 2 years) and love the after-market self-cleaning skimmer head as well as the plumbing ideas. __________________ "FISH ARE FRIENDS, NOT FOOD" Current Tank Info: Tank Build in Progress

10/06/2010, 01:02 PM	#69
BeanMachine Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 11,200	Awesome Tony! Not sure if you remember me, but I bought your old 120. I love it but its no lee-mar. Great aquascape. Looks very nice. __________________ 300 Gallon 72x36x27 AGE- 4x Ecotech XR30G5 Blue- AA PVC Hybrid Sump- Dual Synergy Shadow Boxes w Bean Animal- RO 220INT Elite- AquaMaxx cTech T3 CaRx- RD3 230- Apex- Tunze 6155, 6255 & 6150- MP40

10/06/2010, 01:04 PM	#70
isseym328 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 3,544	I put up two lumenbright pendants with radiums/lumatek ballasts. The tank is pretty much done..just need to automate it more in the future. I'll post some pics in my thread when I get the chance. Did you start adding fish to you tank yet? __________________ Go Bears! Current Tank Info: 270 gallon starphire

10/06/2010, 01:29 PM	#71
7duster3 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,051	This is a sweet tank/set up. You have convinced me to change my plumbing around to accommodate more with one pump. Also the cleaning skimmer is neat. Mind PM'ing me where you got it? +1 on LeeMars service, they were able to pick up my cracked tank, fix it and send it back my way all free shipping and handling. I have a new bottom piece of class without the closed loop holes and custom holes inside my overflow box to match my needs free as well. I'd love to see your tank now with everything running. My LeeMar is a 150, thats 48x30x24 and ive been playing around with aquascape so much its sick. I know how that is. Good lookin tank!

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