Adventures of a Glass Box | My 75g mixed reef

[kelp47]

FTS from both sides...

[kelp47]

Oh yeah... Ignore the temporary jump net. I have plans for a nicer one.

[whiteshark]

lol that net in the first pic makes it look like you have massive waves going on in there. Looks good!

[dtsmith09]

Very nice tank. Also love the rugged industrial styling of your home. Roll tide via Auburn AL.

[Leanan]

Looks great!!

[kelp47]

Thanks for the compliments! Ha ha... I didn't think about the net looking like waves until you mentioned it, whiteshark, but it does!

[kelp47]

I'm pleased to share that my bird's nest is doing great! Here is a photo comparison. You can see that the latest photo (well, maybe you can see it) shows where new branches are beginning to shoot out and the ends of some are splitting.

7/12/14


7/22/14

[rholguin]

Great build and great looking tank.
Keep up the great work.

[kelp47]

Originally Posted by kelp47

Yes, I've read it. It scared me at first, but every company produces a faulty product every now and then. I did check the manufacture date on mine, and it was produced several months after any of the reports I've read. Nevertheless, I am keeping an eye on them. Thanks!

Originally Posted by GQuinn

I see you are using Cobalt heaters, you may want to read this thread:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2376715

Well, GQuinn, I guess I shouldn't have given Cobalt the benefit of the doubt...

I purchased two 200-watt Neotherm heaters in April of this year, and started using them mid-May. After a couple of months using them, one of them started putting out some stray voltage, which gave me a light shock when I touched the water. I didn't toss it, but kept it in case I needed a backup for heating fresh saltwater. I left the other heater in my aquarium until last night. I suddenly began smelling a burning smell throughout the house, and my husband and I searched for the source of the smell. We finally determined it was the Cobalt heater in the aquarium. I quickly turned it off and removed it from the tank after a safe amount of time. Upon inspecting it, I found an approximately 3 inch crack along the heating element. Fortunately, I was at home when it malfunctioned, so I was able to get it out quickly without any adverse affects to my livestock (it seems so at this point, anyway) or my home. I feel very fortunate for that. Both heaters were installed correctly. While the first heater (with the stray voltage) could still be used for heating fresh saltwater, I no longer feel comfortable using it for that purpose.

I've asked for a full refund, but we'll see what happens.