40 breeder baby! - Page 4

allsps40 · 12/09/2010, 09:30 PM

Tank is coming along nicely. I wish I had a MP10. I run a modded MJ600 and 2 K2's. It gives good flow. I would add 2 more t5s if you plan to keep sps, JMO. I have a 250w MH over my 40B. I like the lay out of this tank, best smaller tank IMO. I had a 55g before did not like it, hard so scape and narrow. Pics of my 40B sps tank.
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Some of my favs

Jeremy0322 · 12/15/2010, 12:02 AM

I would be interested to see some updates aswell, especially to see if you chose to stick with that light, and are happy with it, or move to something else

justinf67 · 01/04/2011, 05:53 PM

any updates?

ejcatmul · 01/12/2011, 02:29 AM

Good thread I always love new ideas.

meinestrasse · 03/29/2011, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldNemo

More progress! I drilled my rock and then started the structure this weekend. My "masterpiece " is well on it way! Moohahahahaha!

The rock on the left is supported by a fiberglass rod drilled into the 3/8" cutting board. The main rock in the middles is drilled the same one and the fiberglass rod is placed in a drill hole. Both rods are not glued to the cutting board for ease of removal in the future.

Very interested in this novel idea. Few questions:

1. Why did you choose fiberglass rods?
2. Does the 3/8" board support the rods enough so that you have confidence the rock won't topple over? I guess my concern is that a 3/8" depth isn't much of a track for the rod to sit in, so the rod must fit into the board fairly snug. huh?
3. How rigid is the fiberglass rod? Is it like a fishing pole type rigidity?

Thanks!

meinestrasse · 03/30/2011, 12:43 PM

Another question:

How thick are the fiberglass rods?

01/04/2011, 05:53 PM	#78
justinf67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 249	any updates? __________________ 75g-Reef Select Sand, 80 lbs Live Rock, Koralia 1050 Evo, Koralia 1400 Evo, 40g fuge w/chaeto, MAG7, Bubble Magus 6 Skim, BRS GFO... Stock: 2 BW Ocellaris, Coral Beauty, 2 Engineer Gobies, YWG, Midas Blenny 40G-42lbs Rock, 20g Fuge, Coralife SS125 Skimmer Stock: Diamond Goby, Firefish.

12/09/2010, 09:30 PM	#76
allsps40 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,627	Tank is coming along nicely. I wish I had a MP10. I run a modded MJ600 and 2 K2's. It gives good flow. I would add 2 more t5s if you plan to keep sps, JMO. I have a 250w MH over my 40B. I like the lay out of this tank, best smaller tank IMO. I had a 55g before did not like it, hard so scape and narrow. Pics of my 40B sps tank. FTS Side Some of my favs

12/15/2010, 12:02 AM	#77
Jeremy0322 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 104	I would be interested to see some updates aswell, especially to see if you chose to stick with that light, and are happy with it, or move to something else

01/12/2011, 02:29 AM	#79
ejcatmul Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 53	Good thread I always love new ideas.

03/30/2011, 12:43 PM	#81
meinestrasse Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 114	Another question: How thick are the fiberglass rods?