mr9iron's custom 60 cube build - Page 4

mr9iron · 01/19/2014, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by AndysReef

Wow you are very lucky to have a guy like Lee-that stand is gorgeous! Now you just need a bigger tank

Lee is a great friend to say the least. His building skills and attention to details are second to none.

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Originally Posted by BioSphere

I stumbled on your thread and I am glad I did. Keep the pics coming! Did Lee have a sketch in mind or did he just wing it?

Thank you for the compliment. This has been a lot of fun for me. Initially he did a brief sketch that took him about 10 minutes to do. However, he decided against that sketch and just winged it. It was so cool to watch him stand there and think for a few minutes, then decide what he wanted to do.

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Originally Posted by AndysReef

Any more updates?

I don't have anymore as of yet. I have to catch up on my Microbology homework today, and I have quite a bit to do. I am going to try and get some tank water into the temp tank today and get it up and running. I may also try and get the poly coat done as well. This all may be a bit ambitious on my part as Denver and New England play today.

johnike · 01/19/2014, 10:11 AM

What are you fragging up, Vince?

Misled · 01/19/2014, 10:40 AM

The corals in 110 gal tank. Keep up John!!!

johnike · 01/19/2014, 03:59 PM

Jesse, Look a bird!

mr9iron · 01/19/2014, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by johnike

What are you fragging up, Vince?

Oh, I will be fragging a couple different kind of acros, like red, and blue, zoas, different encrusting montis, orange monti caps, duncans, candy canes, hammer, and some others.

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Originally Posted by Misled

The corals in 110 gal tank. Keep up John!!!

Yes Johninke, you must keep up!!!!!

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Originally Posted by johnike

Jesse, Look a bird!

Was you hiding that bird in your pocket?

mr9iron · 01/19/2014, 04:32 PM

Ok, I put a about 20 gallons of tank water in the holding tank, pulse about 30 gallons of fresh salt water. The skimmer is blowing mircrobubbles like crazy, but I imagine that will stop in a few days. The heater is bringing the temperature up nicely. I have hooked up my Apex to run tests on the tank, and am pleased with it so far. Also, it is controlling the Vortech in my other tank.

Enjoy the pictures.

Forgive the spaghetti mess, this is only temporary as I am testing the system on this tank. Well, and the football game is on so I gave up.

mr9iron · 01/19/2014, 04:37 PM

Here is a screen shot of my apex.

Now I just need to find a web cam for my Apex.

mr9iron · 01/31/2014, 02:58 PM

Just a little update, I am about finished with the stand. I have one coat of poly left and will be done. I got my Foscam installed and running on my Apex. That is pretty cool. I can tell that my Apex is one of the best purchases I have ever made for my tank.

Here are a few shots of the temporary holding tank, while my cube gets ready to go. Enjoy.

Here is my pair of breeding Snowflakes. I think they will probably quit breeding for a while until they get used to being in their new home. I love these little guys and hope some day to raise their fry.

AndysReef · 01/31/2014, 05:19 PM

Looking fresh

mr9iron · 02/02/2014, 07:11 AM

Thanks, Andy!

mr9iron · 02/03/2014, 07:25 PM

Well, I did some plumbing today and am wet testing as we speak.

johnike · 02/03/2014, 07:51 PM

Looking good Vince!!

mr9iron · 02/03/2014, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by johnike

Looking good Vince!!

It's getting there, slowly but surely.

Once it gets warmer, I will send you some frags.

johnike · 02/04/2014, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mr9iron

It's getting there, slowly but surely.

Once it gets warmer, I will send you some frags.

I shall reciprocate.

mr9iron · 02/09/2014, 10:47 PM

Ok, I will try and get some new pictures up this week. I start my new job as an ER nurse tomorrow, and school keeps me busy as well. I want you to see my simplistic plumbing with one manifold for my reactor. I think it works pretty well. My wet test went very well and things seem to be working very well. I am proud of the weir I built, it skimms a very thin layer off off the top of the water and should pull all of the protein off the surface very well. My herbi drain is working well and is silent too!

I now have saltwater, and my rock in the tank cycling. I threw some pellet food in the tank to boost things a bit for the bacteria and am glad to report that I have 0.5 ammonia levels today.

On another note, I got my invite to Apex Fusion and am liking it so far. I am a total Apex newbie and am excited that I was chosen for the beta.

mr9iron · 02/14/2014, 04:32 PM

Ok, here is another brief update on my tank. The plumbing is done, so here are a few pictures.

Here is the manifold with and drains. I have the ability to run my BRS Deluxe carbon/GFO reactor that I will install soon.

This is a picture of the entire sump, and manifold. I have to clean things up a bit, and get that darn reactor installed on the wall as well.

This little beauty came today. It's a Reeffanatic regulator and solenoid valve.

This little baby is my Valentine's day present from wifey poo. A GEO CR-510 calcium reactor, which will be here Monday.

Quick shot of the stand. I have to finish the doors, and install the lighting inside of the stand.

More plumbing, and of course the tank, and aquascape.

Side shot

I have to finish my shelves as well.

mr9iron · 02/14/2014, 04:37 PM

If you ever had any reservations about the SCA line of skimmers, don't. I purchased one for my new tank, and have it set up on the holding tank for now. All I can say is this thing skimms like a beast. This is one and a half days of skimmate. It's nasty!

A few pics of my corals fragged from my 110, as they sit in the holding tank for now.

That's it for now. I doubt I will be able to get any work done on the tank this weekend due to the ton of homework I have. I also have two of my sons birthday parties. One turns 14, and the other 2.

sahin · 02/14/2014, 04:38 PM

That stand is awesome!

Misled · 02/14/2014, 06:23 PM

Vince. Tell the boys Happy Birthday!!!!

mr9iron · 02/14/2014, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sahin

That stand is awesome!

Thank you. I am quite proud of it, and cannot wait to get it completely done.

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Originally Posted by Misled

Vince. Tell the boys Happy Birthday!!!!

I will. They are growing way to fast.

johnike · 02/15/2014, 07:36 AM

How's the new job, and happy birthday to the boys!
Tank ain't too shabby either.

mr9iron · 02/15/2014, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by johnike

How's the new job, and happy birthday to the boys!
Tank ain't too shabby either.

The job is going very well. Thank you for asking.

Cbravo212 · 02/18/2014, 09:59 AM

Great read and excellent job.

mr9iron · 02/28/2014, 03:57 PM

Ok, here is another update. I have been slowly getting things installed. I have to clean my wiring up, and get my corals placed but you get the idea.

Spaghetti mess for now

Snowflakes and their anemone

Hammer

Pagoda, I think? Exact ID would be helpful.

Red Acro in the center and bluish sps next to it.

Frags-n-Stuff

sahin · 02/28/2014, 03:59 PM

Coming along nicely!

01/19/2014, 10:40 AM	#78
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	The corals in 110 gal tank. Keep up John!!! __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

01/19/2014, 04:32 PM	#81
mr9iron 15& Over Club Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,552 Blog Entries: 1	Ok, I put a about 20 gallons of tank water in the holding tank, pulse about 30 gallons of fresh salt water. The skimmer is blowing mircrobubbles like crazy, but I imagine that will stop in a few days. The heater is bringing the temperature up nicely. I have hooked up my Apex to run tests on the tank, and am pleased with it so far. Also, it is controlling the Vortech in my other tank. Enjoy the pictures. Forgive the spaghetti mess, this is only temporary as I am testing the system on this tank. Well, and the football game is on so I gave up. __________________ Vince ______________________________ Current Tank Info: Frag tank at the moment, planning another Last edited by mr9iron; 01/19/2014 at 04:38 PM.

01/19/2014, 04:37 PM	#82
mr9iron 15& Over Club Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,552 Blog Entries: 1	Here is a screen shot of my apex. Now I just need to find a web cam for my Apex. __________________ Vince ______________________________ Current Tank Info: Frag tank at the moment, planning another

01/31/2014, 02:58 PM	#83
mr9iron 15& Over Club Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,552 Blog Entries: 1	Just a little update, I am about finished with the stand. I have one coat of poly left and will be done. I got my Foscam installed and running on my Apex. That is pretty cool. I can tell that my Apex is one of the best purchases I have ever made for my tank. Here are a few shots of the temporary holding tank, while my cube gets ready to go. Enjoy. Here is my pair of breeding Snowflakes. I think they will probably quit breeding for a while until they get used to being in their new home. I love these little guys and hope some day to raise their fry. __________________ Vince ______________________________ Current Tank Info: Frag tank at the moment, planning another

01/31/2014, 05:19 PM	#84
AndysReef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Sylvan Lake, MI Posts: 260	Looking fresh __________________ Reefing... Current Tank Info: 55g reef with 30g sump and refugium.

01/19/2014, 10:11 AM	#77
johnike Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bureau County Illinois Posts: 5,406	What are you fragging up, Vince?

01/19/2014, 03:59 PM	#79
johnike Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bureau County Illinois Posts: 5,406	Jesse, Look a bird!

02/02/2014, 07:11 AM	#85
mr9iron 15& Over Club Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,552 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks, Andy! __________________ Vince ______________________________ Current Tank Info: Frag tank at the moment, planning another

02/03/2014, 07:25 PM	#86
mr9iron 15& Over Club Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,552 Blog Entries: 1	Well, I did some plumbing today and am wet testing as we speak. __________________ Vince ______________________________ Current Tank Info: Frag tank at the moment, planning another Last edited by mr9iron; 02/03/2014 at 07:35 PM.

02/03/2014, 07:51 PM	#87
johnike Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bureau County Illinois Posts: 5,406	Looking good Vince!!

02/09/2014, 10:47 PM	#90
mr9iron 15& Over Club Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,552 Blog Entries: 1	Ok, I will try and get some new pictures up this week. I start my new job as an ER nurse tomorrow, and school keeps me busy as well. I want you to see my simplistic plumbing with one manifold for my reactor. I think it works pretty well. My wet test went very well and things seem to be working very well. I am proud of the weir I built, it skimms a very thin layer off off the top of the water and should pull all of the protein off the surface very well. My herbi drain is working well and is silent too! I now have saltwater, and my rock in the tank cycling. I threw some pellet food in the tank to boost things a bit for the bacteria and am glad to report that I have 0.5 ammonia levels today. On another note, I got my invite to Apex Fusion and am liking it so far. I am a total Apex newbie and am excited that I was chosen for the beta. __________________ Vince ______________________________ Current Tank Info: Frag tank at the moment, planning another

02/14/2014, 04:32 PM	#91
mr9iron 15& Over Club Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,552 Blog Entries: 1	Ok, here is another brief update on my tank. The plumbing is done, so here are a few pictures. Here is the manifold with and drains. I have the ability to run my BRS Deluxe carbon/GFO reactor that I will install soon. This is a picture of the entire sump, and manifold. I have to clean things up a bit, and get that darn reactor installed on the wall as well. This little beauty came today. It's a Reeffanatic regulator and solenoid valve. This little baby is my Valentine's day present from wifey poo. A GEO CR-510 calcium reactor, which will be here Monday. Quick shot of the stand. I have to finish the doors, and install the lighting inside of the stand. More plumbing, and of course the tank, and aquascape. Side shot I have to finish my shelves as well. __________________ Vince ______________________________ Current Tank Info: Frag tank at the moment, planning another

02/14/2014, 04:37 PM	#92
mr9iron 15& Over Club Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,552 Blog Entries: 1	If you ever had any reservations about the SCA line of skimmers, don't. I purchased one for my new tank, and have it set up on the holding tank for now. All I can say is this thing skimms like a beast. This is one and a half days of skimmate. It's nasty! A few pics of my corals fragged from my 110, as they sit in the holding tank for now. That's it for now. I doubt I will be able to get any work done on the tank this weekend due to the ton of homework I have. I also have two of my sons birthday parties. One turns 14, and the other 2. __________________ Vince ______________________________ Current Tank Info: Frag tank at the moment, planning another

02/14/2014, 04:38 PM	#93
sahin Ultimate Reefer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,540	That stand is awesome!

02/14/2014, 06:23 PM	#94
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	Vince. Tell the boys Happy Birthday!!!! __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

02/15/2014, 07:36 AM	#96
johnike Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bureau County Illinois Posts: 5,406	How's the new job, and happy birthday to the boys! Tank ain't too shabby either.

02/18/2014, 09:59 AM	#98
Cbravo212 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tidewater Area, VA Posts: 264	Great read and excellent job. __________________ -- Mike "If everyone is thinking alike, someone isn't thinking." - General George Patton Jr Current Tank Info: 38gal, 10 gal sump, 4 gal refugium

02/28/2014, 03:57 PM	#99
mr9iron 15& Over Club Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,552 Blog Entries: 1	Ok, here is another update. I have been slowly getting things installed. I have to clean my wiring up, and get my corals placed but you get the idea. Spaghetti mess for now Snowflakes and their anemone Hammer Pagoda, I think? Exact ID would be helpful. Red Acro in the center and bluish sps next to it. Frags-n-Stuff __________________ Vince ______________________________ Current Tank Info: Frag tank at the moment, planning another

02/28/2014, 03:59 PM	#100
sahin Ultimate Reefer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,540	Coming along nicely!