My new 75 rimless build - Page 3

junior2101 · 05/07/2016, 07:58 PM

Thank you very much. I cant wait for the cycling to be over . This is the hardest part lol. I have some new pics with my real camera I have just yet to post them

br88dy · 05/08/2016, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by junior2101

Thank you very much. I cant wait for the cycling to be over . This is the hardest part lol. I have some new pics with my real camera I have just yet to post them

Post them!! Such a fun build to watch!

junior2101 · 05/08/2016, 06:22 AM

I will tonight when I get home from work. I am a manager at a mexican restaurant. And this week was Cinco and mothers day so its been a bit crazy. And btw happy Mothers day to all the mom reefers out there.

homer1475 · 05/08/2016, 07:30 AM

I manage/head chef a restaurant myself, there is a reason I always take this week off for vacation.

junior2101 · 05/09/2016, 09:45 AM

Just a couple pics, I am still trying to get the setting right on my camera but I figured I would show a couple. The tank is getting close to being cycled but it still has a little ways to go. I am in the process if getting the reactor running because my skimmer wont quit foaming over and its been running for about 2 weeks now. so I am thinking it might be something in the water from the PVC cement or the coral glue I used in some areas. I also tried to get a better pic of the moon lights as well. Better pics to come when I get this thing figured out

pelphrey · 05/09/2016, 10:04 AM

I think you are right about the glue used. Looking great!

Keoki18 · 05/09/2016, 10:53 AM

I am absolutely loving this set up! rock work looks great, your tech choices are exactly what I would go for, and your cord and pipe lay out is godly. Well done! definitely following this build.

junior2101 · 05/12/2016, 05:07 PM

Thank you

So I finally got the nitrite spike I have been waiting for and I swapped out my filter sock and that fixed the issue with my skimmer. It is no longer bubbling over. Getting close

Omri · 05/12/2016, 05:30 PM

updates? beautiful build!

junior2101 · 05/12/2016, 10:09 PM

Still waiting for the cycle to finish I have done a few odds and ends which I will take some pics of tomorrow and post.

NISMO703 · 05/13/2016, 03:17 PM

Really nice/clean set up! Great idea with the angel eyes on the kessils, do you have a link on which ones you used? Also, what are you using to hold the cords on the goosenecks? I just have mine wrapped around the goosenecks but yours looks a lot cleaner. I'm subscribing, thanks!

junior2101 · 05/13/2016, 09:03 PM

The angel eyes are the smallest ones they offer which I believe are 40mm. If you have the 360we I think the 60mm is the size you would need. The straps I used are the wire management black velcro straps from Lowes. They were really nice to work with. As for the build I am still waiting for nitrates to fall. But in the mean time I have set up my fish closet and ordered the hardware to finish plumbing my reactor. The plan is to just run chemi pure blue in the single reactor and reserve the other outlet for a calcium reactor or bio pellets. Other then that I am pretty much just playing the waiting game atm. I will post some pics when the reactor plumbing comes in this week. Thanks for all the nice comments everyone.

junior2101 · 05/20/2016, 07:14 AM

So, I just want to give you all a quick little update. So when I was going to start this tank I had my heart set on using Bio Spira as my start up but when I went to my local store to grab some, they had stopped carrying it in favor of Seachem Seed. They swore by it so I figured I would give it a shot. After getting the cycle going, everything seemed fine as my ammonia was beginning to convert to nitrite but then it stopped there. 2 weeks into my nitrite spike I got the notion that this seachem seed wasn't all it was cracked up to be. I went on a search for Bio Spira and found a bottle. So, after being stuck in my nitrite cycle for about 2 weeks I added the product I have had much success with in past tanks and in a matter of 48 hours, my nitrites bottomed out. Moral of the story is, if you have your heart set on a product, don't settle for some alternative because its not on the shelf.

I added a pick of my nitrates before adding, then 24 after and the right side is 48 hours after adding the Bio Spira. I also ordered my refugium light the other day. I know I am a little ways off from setting that up but I figured I would get out ahead of the game. When I unbox the light I will take some pics. The items to set up my reactor came in yesterday so that should be set up tonight. We are getting close to livestock and I am pretty exited and getting impatient. lol

pelphrey · 05/20/2016, 07:17 AM

Nice pickup! I really wanted that light for my fuge, but I couldn't fork over the $ on it. I went with the home depot light setup! Keep us updated on the progress!

junior2101 · 05/20/2016, 10:38 PM

Yeah, honestly I feel like it is a bit overpriced but I want to keep things clean so I went with the eshopps. It was my top choice but I did have to pay a bit extra for it.

junior2101 · 06/16/2016, 12:18 PM

So It has been a bit since I last updated. I was obviously in my cycle which has lasted about 7 weeks during which time I have battled some cyno whichis just about gone now. I have added some cuc as well as my first fish which is a yellow assessor basslet. I am trying to get a good pic of him in the tank but have been unsuccessful so far. Corals and more pics coming soon.

champion6sigma · 08/12/2016, 08:23 PM

Love the angel eyes!!!! great idea.

Y-Diver · 09/08/2016, 09:58 AM

Junior 2101, Any Update?

Fuel Doodle · 09/08/2016, 03:49 PM

Update please!

homer1475 · 09/08/2016, 04:26 PM

That fuge light is pretty cool! I think I might have to pick one up.

GfordQC · 09/09/2016, 05:41 AM

Just stumbled on your build..everything looks great..I'm purchasing a 90 Cube from SCA Today and have a lot of the same equipment as you oddly enough.

Subscribed!

GfordQC · 01/10/2017, 11:08 AM

Been a while Junior..any updates on this build?

BigEZ77 · 01/10/2017, 10:27 PM

Nice build! I have an A160WE as well...what is the purpose of the LED rings and where did you buy them?

Jah2707 · 01/12/2017, 04:42 PM

I set my tank up about the same time as this tank is set up. I really loved the idea of the ATO container hidden like that. I copied the idea. Just wanted to say thank you for the idea.

junior2101 · 03/10/2019, 03:45 PM

So It has been a long time but I will be getting the thread going been some battles but I am ready to get the ship moving again pics to come very soon! ��

05/08/2016, 07:30 AM	#54
homer1475 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 5,313	I manage/head chef a restaurant myself, there is a reason I always take this week off for vacation. __________________ 80G SCA Build: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2560256 Originally posted by der_wille_zur_macht: "He's just taking his lunch to work"

05/09/2016, 10:04 AM	#56
pelphrey Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 463	I think you are right about the glue used. Looking great! __________________ Devoted Reefer 250 - http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2597291 http://www.youtube.com/pelphrey

05/13/2016, 03:17 PM	#61
NISMO703 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Northern VA - NOVA Posts: 94	Really nice/clean set up! Great idea with the angel eyes on the kessils, do you have a link on which ones you used? Also, what are you using to hold the cords on the goosenecks? I just have mine wrapped around the goosenecks but yours looks a lot cleaner. I'm subscribing, thanks! __________________ Bedroom IM Fusion 40 - Kessil A350w mixed reef Living Room IM Fusion 40 - Kessil A360we - currently cycling

05/20/2016, 07:14 AM	#63
junior2101 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 39	Still waiting So, I just want to give you all a quick little update. So when I was going to start this tank I had my heart set on using Bio Spira as my start up but when I went to my local store to grab some, they had stopped carrying it in favor of Seachem Seed. They swore by it so I figured I would give it a shot. After getting the cycle going, everything seemed fine as my ammonia was beginning to convert to nitrite but then it stopped there. 2 weeks into my nitrite spike I got the notion that this seachem seed wasn't all it was cracked up to be. I went on a search for Bio Spira and found a bottle. So, after being stuck in my nitrite cycle for about 2 weeks I added the product I have had much success with in past tanks and in a matter of 48 hours, my nitrites bottomed out. Moral of the story is, if you have your heart set on a product, don't settle for some alternative because its not on the shelf. I added a pick of my nitrates before adding, then 24 after and the right side is 48 hours after adding the Bio Spira. I also ordered my refugium light the other day. I know I am a little ways off from setting that up but I figured I would get out ahead of the game. When I unbox the light I will take some pics. The items to set up my reactor came in yesterday so that should be set up tonight. We are getting close to livestock and I am pretty exited and getting impatient. lol

05/20/2016, 07:17 AM	#64
pelphrey Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 463	Nice pickup! I really wanted that light for my fuge, but I couldn't fork over the $ on it. I went with the home depot light setup! Keep us updated on the progress! __________________ Devoted Reefer 250 - http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2597291 http://www.youtube.com/pelphrey

05/07/2016, 07:58 PM	#51
junior2101 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 39	Thank you very much. I cant wait for the cycling to be over . This is the hardest part lol. I have some new pics with my real camera I have just yet to post them

05/08/2016, 06:22 AM	#53
junior2101 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 39	I will tonight when I get home from work. I am a manager at a mexican restaurant. And this week was Cinco and mothers day so its been a bit crazy. And btw happy Mothers day to all the mom reefers out there.

05/09/2016, 09:45 AM	#55
junior2101 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 39	Just a couple pics, I am still trying to get the setting right on my camera but I figured I would show a couple. The tank is getting close to being cycled but it still has a little ways to go. I am in the process if getting the reactor running because my skimmer wont quit foaming over and its been running for about 2 weeks now. so I am thinking it might be something in the water from the PVC cement or the coral glue I used in some areas. I also tried to get a better pic of the moon lights as well. Better pics to come when I get this thing figured out

05/09/2016, 10:53 AM	#57
Keoki18 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Plainfield IL Posts: 314	I am absolutely loving this set up! rock work looks great, your tech choices are exactly what I would go for, and your cord and pipe lay out is godly. Well done! definitely following this build.

05/12/2016, 05:07 PM	#58
junior2101 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 39	Thank you So I finally got the nitrite spike I have been waiting for and I swapped out my filter sock and that fixed the issue with my skimmer. It is no longer bubbling over. Getting close

05/12/2016, 05:30 PM	#59
Omri Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Englewood NJ Posts: 28	updates? beautiful build!

05/12/2016, 10:09 PM	#60
junior2101 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 39	Still waiting for the cycle to finish I have done a few odds and ends which I will take some pics of tomorrow and post.

05/13/2016, 09:03 PM	#62
junior2101 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 39	The angel eyes are the smallest ones they offer which I believe are 40mm. If you have the 360we I think the 60mm is the size you would need. The straps I used are the wire management black velcro straps from Lowes. They were really nice to work with. As for the build I am still waiting for nitrates to fall. But in the mean time I have set up my fish closet and ordered the hardware to finish plumbing my reactor. The plan is to just run chemi pure blue in the single reactor and reserve the other outlet for a calcium reactor or bio pellets. Other then that I am pretty much just playing the waiting game atm. I will post some pics when the reactor plumbing comes in this week. Thanks for all the nice comments everyone.

05/20/2016, 10:38 PM	#65
junior2101 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 39	Yeah, honestly I feel like it is a bit overpriced but I want to keep things clean so I went with the eshopps. It was my top choice but I did have to pay a bit extra for it.

06/16/2016, 12:18 PM	#66
junior2101 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 39	So It has been a bit since I last updated. I was obviously in my cycle which has lasted about 7 weeks during which time I have battled some cyno whichis just about gone now. I have added some cuc as well as my first fish which is a yellow assessor basslet. I am trying to get a good pic of him in the tank but have been unsuccessful so far. Corals and more pics coming soon.

08/12/2016, 08:23 PM	#67
champion6sigma Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: texas Posts: 538	Love the angel eyes!!!! great idea. __________________ My initial build page - soon to be updated when its not an embarrassment :) http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2538593

09/08/2016, 09:58 AM	#68
Y-Diver Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 134	Junior 2101, Any Update? __________________ Tyler "Everyday we make it, we make it the best we can!" -Mr. Jack Daniel´s

09/08/2016, 03:49 PM	#69
Fuel Doodle Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 32	Update please!

09/08/2016, 04:26 PM	#70
homer1475 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 5,313	That fuge light is pretty cool! I think I might have to pick one up. __________________ 80G SCA Build: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2560256 Originally posted by der_wille_zur_macht: "He's just taking his lunch to work"

09/09/2016, 05:41 AM	#71
GfordQC Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 79	Just stumbled on your build..everything looks great..I'm purchasing a 90 Cube from SCA Today and have a lot of the same equipment as you oddly enough. Subscribed!

01/10/2017, 11:08 AM	#72
GfordQC Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 79	Been a while Junior..any updates on this build? __________________ Current Tank: 90 Gal SCA Cube Mixed Reef (Build Stage) Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2600702

01/10/2017, 10:27 PM	#73
BigEZ77 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ottawa ON Canada Posts: 797	Nice build! I have an A160WE as well...what is the purpose of the LED rings and where did you buy them? __________________ Russell Banggai / Yellow Wrasse / Black Ice and Davinci Clowns / Flame Angel / Royal Gramma / Blue Chromis / LPS (dominated) / Monti's / Softies / BTA's Current Tank Info: 45G Rimless, Tunze 9004, Kessil A160WE, Gyre XF130, 50lbs rock, Reef Crystals, Phosguard in reactor, Matrix, Chemipure Blue and NP XL biopellets in sump

01/12/2017, 04:42 PM	#74
Jah2707 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: springfield Posts: 889	I set my tank up about the same time as this tank is set up. I really loved the idea of the ATO container hidden like that. I copied the idea. Just wanted to say thank you for the idea. __________________ 24x24x18 cube tank - set up 4/18/16 (from established tank) led, Jebao RW-4s, Eshopps 20 sump. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2575082 Current Tank Info: 24x24x18 cube

03/10/2019, 03:45 PM	#75
junior2101 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 39	So It has been a long time but I will be getting the thread going been some battles but I am ready to get the ship moving again pics to come very soon! ��