KaMi 's SpS StarFire Aquarium - Page 3

Kamisxy · 01/21/2012, 01:35 PM

Some more progress on the stand. My tank is located by me bedside but kinda close to my bed...in otherwords there is no way i can swing the doors open all the way...and no way to get inside into the stand to work or do maintenance. So I came up with a good idea so that I wont run into that problem when I need to get down there.
I used double sided velcro and put it behind the doors and also along outside of stand..problem solved! Also! Did I mention I got a Reef Keeper Plus Aquarium Controller

Installed on the outside of the right door stand drilled a hole behind it to run and hide the cable and screwed it in place

Saltwatercoral2 · 01/23/2012, 04:00 PM

did you open up your tank to make sure it wasnt broken?

defchild84 · 01/23/2012, 07:20 PM

mmm.... gotta love threads, and tank builds when all has been thought out- great job! and I am definitely getting excited for upcoming progress.

Kamisxy · 01/23/2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Saltwatercoral2

did you open up your tank to make sure it wasnt broken?

Yea lol first thing I checked when i got it. Its in good conditions and packing was great. Tanks also great....nice neat seems and glass work...was def worth every penny so its time to take the plunge coral

My camera messed up before I could take pics but lemme see what i have

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Originally Posted by defchild84

mmm.... gotta love threads, and tank builds when all has been thought out- great job! and I am definitely getting excited for upcoming progress.

Thanks. Everyone thinks Iam fixing up my room but in reality rooms just a decoy. Iam building the room around the tank lol

Kamisxy · 01/23/2012, 09:28 PM

Heres a pic of some plumbing I did underneath the tank. I figured it would be much easier to do this part before placing it on the stand

Kamisxy · 01/23/2012, 09:52 PM

Hey guys theres someone else who decided to crash the party. Cadlight 1220

Kamisxy · 01/23/2012, 09:53 PM

Very nice, good build quality and virtually silent skimmer

Saltwatercoral2 · 01/24/2012, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kamisxy

Yea lol first thing I checked when i got it. Its in good conditions and packing was great. Tanks also great....nice neat seems and glass work...was def worth every penny so its time to take the plunge coral

My camera messed up before I could take pics but lemme see what i have

Thanks. Everyone thinks Iam fixing up my room but in reality rooms just a decoy. Iam building the room around the tank lol

Im ready to make the plunge, but I just cant make up my mind as to which one i want between the 70g and the 100 gallon from them lol. My LFS became a supplier, and they are supposed to have them in here in a couple weeks. I dont want to get the 70gallon and wish i had the 100 gallon lol. OR vice versa. I hate decisions!

Kamisxy · 01/24/2012, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Saltwatercoral2

Im ready to make the plunge, but I just cant make up my mind as to which one i want between the 70g and the 100 gallon from them lol. My LFS became a supplier, and they are supposed to have them in here in a couple weeks. I dont want to get the 70gallon and wish i had the 100 gallon lol. OR vice versa. I hate decisions!

Lol yea I originally was gonna get nano, then 50 cube, then 50 long, then finally settled on the 70 . I didn't want to wish later that I had gotten the 70. I wanted something kinda in the middle. Not too small...not too big so that way I wasn't limited to options livestock and coral wise. Iam glad I went with the 70. I like the dimensions. It's like a cube and rectangular tank in one

Saltwatercoral2 · 01/24/2012, 06:52 PM

The 70 gallon has the dimensions ive been looking at for a while. But recently I came across a 48 x 24 x 18 tall, and i really liked it.. I dont think I can go wrong with either tank. I might just be able to get a small tang if i got the bigger one, The girlfriend is bugging me about a tang lol.

clowntriggerfis · 01/25/2012, 08:55 PM

Looks awesome! That sucks that the sump was broken

Kamisxy · 01/26/2012, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Saltwatercoral2

The 70 gallon has the dimensions ive been looking at for a while. But recently I came across a 48 x 24 x 18 tall, and i really liked it.. I dont think I can go wrong with either tank. I might just be able to get a small tang if i got the bigger one, The girlfriend is bugging me about a tang lol.

Lol well If shes bugging you right now then later yull wish u got the 100 haha...just do it right the first time and I say go with the 100 !

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Originally Posted by clowntriggerfis

Looks awesome! That sucks that the sump was broken

Yea tell me about it...well anyways so I got a new bigger and better one lol. Its 32x16x10. Its got 4 chambers

austin93 · 01/26/2012, 10:34 PM

Im following along. I have the same skimmer on my reef. I think you will be very happy. Also, I'm looking at getting a custom rimless from cadlights. How do you like the overflow? How many holes and what size? Thanks.

Kamisxy · 01/26/2012, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by austin93

Im following along. I have the same skimmer on my reef. I think you will be very happy. Also, I'm looking at getting a custom rimless from cadlights. How do you like the overflow? How many holes and what size? Thanks.

Oh thanks lol I was beginning to think not may people were interested in my build cause nobodies really saying much or asking many questions? Yea the skimmer is nice. Well the overflow is nicely made also with perfect seams and also comes with a cover. Theres 2 holes on the bottom. 1 inch drain and 3/4 for return. Underneath though ive converted the 3/4 to 1 inch also so ill have all 1 inch plumbing underneath the tank as you can see by the picture I posted above. The return is one loc line but Iam converting mine into 2. Hope that helps

Fleurie · 01/27/2012, 12:55 AM

I Really Enjoyed Your Pics.
and I'm Expecting What's going on!!! :-)

austin93 · 01/27/2012, 06:27 AM

How long before you see water?

Kamisxy · 01/27/2012, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fleurie

I Really Enjoyed Your Pics.
and I'm Expecting What's going on!!! :-)

Thanks Ill try to post as many as I can

Quote:

Originally Posted by austin93

How long before you see water?

Iam not sure to be honest. I work alot so its taking some time but Ill keep posting the progress for you guys

3skitch3 · 01/27/2012, 09:36 PM

Looks great! Keep up the good work.

Kamisxy · 01/27/2012, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3skitch3

Looks great! Keep up the good work.

THanks!

Kamisxy · 01/27/2012, 09:46 PM

More Pics. Inside stand. Right Side. No hanging wires...all cables going straight into holes and out the back. One thing I cant deal with is cable clutter.

The sump inside the Stand

I can pull and slide the sump right out if I needed to

chrishayes · 01/28/2012, 09:35 AM

Im lovin the quality parts going into this build. Then you are making your bedroom around a reef tank! Sweet, wish I could handle the noise of one in mine but alas I am a light sleeper dang it...keep the updates coming, I for one am following along. DOnt get discouraged that you arent getting a lot of chatter. It happens on here, people look but dont talk since there isnt much to say when youre just assembling custom made stuff. Once you get water in, youll get lots of questions and comments!

So what are your plans for this tank?

Kamisxy · 01/28/2012, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3skitch3

Looks great! Keep up the good work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrishayes

Im lovin the quality parts going into this build. Then you are making your bedroom around a reef tank! Sweet, wish I could handle the noise of one in mine but alas I am a light sleeper dang it...keep the updates coming, I for one am following along. DOnt get discouraged that you arent getting a lot of chatter. It happens on here, people look but dont talk since there isnt much to say when youre just assembling custom made stuff. Once you get water in, youll get lots of questions and comments!

So what are your plans for this tank?

Yea lol Chris thats why its kinda taking some time...since i am fixing my room Ive got two projects on my hand simultaneously but the tank seems to be alot more work lol. Its ok I figure its just for now and the hard work will pay off and after that the system and frequent water changes should be able to take care of the tank itself and I shouldnt have to worry about it too much.
Well my plans for the tank are SPS dominant. Ive never kept corals before but Iam learning lots from Reef Central so well see how it goes. I plan to take my time with this and not add too much coral in the beginning. Ill add one sps frag to see what happens and soon lots more will follow. I think being patient is the key. Other than that I plan on posting youtube video updates as well showing the progression of the tank.

Kamisxy · 01/28/2012, 01:53 PM

DJ Power strip just in case I need to plug in more equipement

Plumbing under tank

Drichards36 · 01/29/2012, 02:10 AM

Hello Kami, great build so far. I'm on the fence about ordering the same tank since I don't have the room for a 4 ft. tank. Going to be watching your build for a month before I decide to take the plunge!

Kamisxy · 01/29/2012, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drichards36

Hello Kami, great build so far. I'm on the fence about ordering the same tank since I don't have the room for a 4 ft. tank. Going to be watching your build for a month before I decide to take the plunge!

Well how much room do you have? Maybe go with the 50 cube?

01/21/2012, 01:35 PM	#51
Kamisxy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 173	Some more progress on the stand. My tank is located by me bedside but kinda close to my bed...in otherwords there is no way i can swing the doors open all the way...and no way to get inside into the stand to work or do maintenance. So I came up with a good idea so that I wont run into that problem when I need to get down there. I used double sided velcro and put it behind the doors and also along outside of stand..problem solved! Also! Did I mention I got a Reef Keeper Plus Aquarium Controller Installed on the outside of the right door stand drilled a hole behind it to run and hide the cable and screwed it in place __________________ 70G Cadlights Starfire 36x24x18 ATI PowerModule T5 2 Vortech MP40w ES Cadlights 1220 Skimmer Eheim 1262

01/23/2012, 07:20 PM	#53
defchild84 Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 508	mmm.... gotta love threads, and tank builds when all has been thought out- great job! and I am definitely getting excited for upcoming progress. __________________ God bless Acropora.

01/23/2012, 09:28 PM	#55
Kamisxy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 173	Heres a pic of some plumbing I did underneath the tank. I figured it would be much easier to do this part before placing it on the stand __________________ 70G Cadlights Starfire 36x24x18 ATI PowerModule T5 2 Vortech MP40w ES Cadlights 1220 Skimmer Eheim 1262

01/23/2012, 09:52 PM	#56
Kamisxy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 173	Hey guys theres someone else who decided to crash the party. Cadlight 1220 __________________ 70G Cadlights Starfire 36x24x18 ATI PowerModule T5 2 Vortech MP40w ES Cadlights 1220 Skimmer Eheim 1262

01/23/2012, 09:53 PM	#57
Kamisxy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 173	Very nice, good build quality and virtually silent skimmer __________________ 70G Cadlights Starfire 36x24x18 ATI PowerModule T5 2 Vortech MP40w ES Cadlights 1220 Skimmer Eheim 1262

01/23/2012, 04:00 PM	#52
Saltwatercoral2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,617	did you open up your tank to make sure it wasnt broken?

01/24/2012, 06:52 PM	#60
Saltwatercoral2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,617	The 70 gallon has the dimensions ive been looking at for a while. But recently I came across a 48 x 24 x 18 tall, and i really liked it.. I dont think I can go wrong with either tank. I might just be able to get a small tang if i got the bigger one, The girlfriend is bugging me about a tang lol.

01/25/2012, 08:55 PM	#61
clowntriggerfis Moved On Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 773	Looks awesome! That sucks that the sump was broken

01/26/2012, 10:34 PM	#63
austin93 Don't Panic! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Trenton, MO Posts: 757	Im following along. I have the same skimmer on my reef. I think you will be very happy. Also, I'm looking at getting a custom rimless from cadlights. How do you like the overflow? How many holes and what size? Thanks. __________________ DON'T PANIC! Current Tank Info: 30 Rimless

01/27/2012, 12:55 AM	#65
Fleurie Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2	I Really Enjoyed Your Pics. and I'm Expecting What's going on!!! :-) __________________ Make Beautiful Reef Tank for My Family!!!

01/27/2012, 06:27 AM	#66
austin93 Don't Panic! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Trenton, MO Posts: 757	How long before you see water? __________________ DON'T PANIC! Current Tank Info: 30 Rimless

01/27/2012, 09:36 PM	#68
3skitch3 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 77	Looks great! Keep up the good work.

01/27/2012, 09:46 PM	#70
Kamisxy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 173	More Pics. Inside stand. Right Side. No hanging wires...all cables going straight into holes and out the back. One thing I cant deal with is cable clutter. The sump inside the Stand I can pull and slide the sump right out if I needed to __________________ 70G Cadlights Starfire 36x24x18 ATI PowerModule T5 2 Vortech MP40w ES Cadlights 1220 Skimmer Eheim 1262

01/28/2012, 09:35 AM	#71
chrishayes Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Delaware, Ohio Posts: 938	Im lovin the quality parts going into this build. Then you are making your bedroom around a reef tank! Sweet, wish I could handle the noise of one in mine but alas I am a light sleeper dang it...keep the updates coming, I for one am following along. DOnt get discouraged that you arent getting a lot of chatter. It happens on here, people look but dont talk since there isnt much to say when youre just assembling custom made stuff. Once you get water in, youll get lots of questions and comments! So what are your plans for this tank? __________________ 45 gal custom cube.

01/28/2012, 01:53 PM	#73
Kamisxy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 173	DJ Power strip just in case I need to plug in more equipement Plumbing under tank __________________ 70G Cadlights Starfire 36x24x18 ATI PowerModule T5 2 Vortech MP40w ES Cadlights 1220 Skimmer Eheim 1262

01/29/2012, 02:10 AM	#74
Drichards36 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 55	Hello Kami, great build so far. I'm on the fence about ordering the same tank since I don't have the room for a 4 ft. tank. Going to be watching your build for a month before I decide to take the plunge!

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