The Reef Central Corner Club Thread - Page 25

Misled · 01/29/2009, 09:29 PM

Hookup, my way of thinking, your gph through your sump is fine. I usually recomend 3 to 5 times turnover for a sump. I also agree not to use it for flow per say in the tank.

Michael · 01/30/2009, 06:38 AM

yep id say 3-5 times as well, pretty much the way to go

Bernie21 · 01/30/2009, 08:33 AM

Hookup I agree w slow sump & crazy flow in the DT aswell.
tgriffin, welcome to our lil club & GL w your Reef Wall, some one here in the thread has a build of 1 in this actual thread. As you read through it you will come across his foam reef wall build, it really is quit nice. GL. Sorry I havent posted pics guys of my mods & additions, Ive been super busy, but I promise to get to it soon.

tgriffin · 01/30/2009, 09:08 AM

I'm in the process of removing scratches on my tank. It is going well and I'll post some pics when I start getting things going.

Michael · 01/30/2009, 09:25 AM

how are you going to remove the scratches

tgriffin · 01/30/2009, 11:56 AM

I purchased an aquarium kit. It has worked great so far! I started with 320 grit waterproof sandpaper and then went to 400 grit. After all damage was removed I started the micro mesh. You go one direction with one grade and then go the other direction with the other grade. I have two or three more grades to go, but you can hardly see any scratches anymore. It was pretty scratched up prior to starting the restoral. I know that water helps to hide the scratches, so I am thinking that if I put water in it right now before I finished that there would be no visible scratches. I have taken my time with it and plan on finishing to try to obtain the most pristine finish. I also purchased a liquid abrasive to get any risidual film or haze out after the restoral has been done.

The company specializes in aircraft windows, so it is a very high grade. The US Air Force uses these products on there F-16 windshields. If the Air Force uses them then I figured it had to be pretty good stuff. I am looking forward to how it turns out. I'll post some pics when I'm done. The link to the product is below

http://www.sisweb.com/micromesh/craftsman_kits.htm

Michael · 01/30/2009, 12:13 PM

well seems impressive, i wouldnt have thought it was that easy, but well done to you

HumanIMDB · 01/30/2009, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tgriffin
I purchased an aquarium kit. It has worked great so far! I started with 320 grit waterproof sandpaper and then went to 400 grit. After all damage was removed I started the micro mesh. You go one direction with one grade and then go the other direction with the other grade. I have two or three more grades to go, but you can hardly see any scratches anymore. It was pretty scratched up prior to starting the restoral. I know that water helps to hide the scratches, so I am thinking that if I put water in it right now before I finished that there would be no visible scratches. I have taken my time with it and plan on finishing to try to obtain the most pristine finish. I also purchased a liquid abrasive to get any risidual film or haze out after the restoral has been done.

The company specializes in aircraft windows, so it is a very high grade. The US Air Force uses these products on there F-16 windshields. If the Air Force uses them then I figured it had to be pretty good stuff. I am looking forward to how it turns out. I'll post some pics when I'm done. The link to the product is below

http://www.sisweb.com/micromesh/craftsman_kits.htm

Very cool! Excited to see the results.

We have a few scratches in our tank but not enough to worry about...we'll probably replace/upgrade the tank in the future so...

ryansweet · 01/30/2009, 08:37 PM

I have a 44 gal corner.

TheGuyWho · 01/30/2009, 11:45 PM

Im new here, and to aquariums in general, but I have a corner tank!
Its just prep cycling now, but its got 120 pounds of live sand and approx. 130 pounds of live rock. Oh, its a 100 gallon btw...
Here it is:

Sk8r · 01/31/2009, 12:48 AM

That's going to be pretty. 100 bow?

Michael · 01/31/2009, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ryansweet
I have a 44 gal corner.

great, hope you post a pic up if you can

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Pulp Fishin · 01/31/2009, 05:41 AM

TheGuyWho, do you have any livestock currently in your tank?

Michael · 01/31/2009, 12:19 PM

hey the guywho, very very nice tank

Michael · 02/01/2009, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sk8r
That's going to be pretty. 100 bow?

looks like a pentagon

charleskeller · 02/01/2009, 12:38 PM

Its been a while but i finally got to a point where I can post a few pictures. I swapped the 44g tank out with another one that I drilled and built an overflow for and painted the back black (although the 14k bulb makes it look blue). I also built the custom canopy to hide the 150w metal halide.

I still have to finish the aquascaping and place the corals. Hopefully today!!

joeychitwood · 02/01/2009, 02:30 PM

Very nice work on the canopy and base, charleskeller.

TridentSSBN · 02/01/2009, 10:03 PM

WOW Great thread!!!

I have a 92 Gallon Oceanic Corner Bowfront currently in the works.

Right now I am trying to tackle the canopy and perhaps a rebuilt stand.

I planed on doing 2 MH DE250's with 2 - 36" T5 HO and 2 - 24" T5 HO's, but I read that some felt that was overkill.....

Thoughts? I will be running a mixed reef.

TheGuyWho · 02/01/2009, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sk8r
That's going to be pretty. 100 bow?

No bow, just flat front glass.

TheGuyWho · 02/01/2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pulp Fishin
TheGuyWho, do you have any livestock currently in your tank?

Actually I just put 10 damsels in it this weekend, but that's it right now. It's still cycling...

charleskeller · 02/01/2009, 10:41 PM

joeychitwood - thanks!

flipsideleo · 02/02/2009, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by TridentSSBN
WOW Great thread!!!

I have a 92 Gallon Oceanic Corner Bowfront currently in the works.

Right now I am trying to tackle the canopy and perhaps a rebuilt stand.

I planed on doing 2 MH DE250's with 2 - 36" T5 HO and 2 - 24" T5 HO's, but I read that some felt that was overkill.....

Thoughts? I will be running a mixed reef.

Dood! You live in Marysville, OH!!! Small world! I used to live in Watkins Glen Apts., when they first opened up!

Oh, I like your lighting, but I think the 2 MHs may be overkill... Just my opinion though.

PM me, man. We may know some of the same people as Da' 'Ville is a pretty small town.

Later

flipsideleo · 02/02/2009, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by charleskeller
Its been a while but i finally got to a point where I can post a few pictures. I swapped the 44g tank out with another one that I drilled and built an overflow for and painted the back black (although the 14k bulb makes it look blue). I also built the custom canopy to hide the 150w metal halide.

I still have to finish the aquascaping and place the corals. Hopefully today!!

That's flippin' gorgeous!

Michael · 02/02/2009, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by TheGuyWho
Actually I just put 10 damsels in it this weekend, but that's it right now. It's still cycling...

why? thats a bad move, take them back and let the tank cycle naturally

Michael · 02/02/2009, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by TridentSSBN
WOW Great thread!!!

I have a 92 Gallon Oceanic Corner Bowfront currently in the works.

Right now I am trying to tackle the canopy and perhaps a rebuilt stand.

I planed on doing 2 MH DE250's with 2 - 36" T5 HO and 2 - 24" T5 HO's, but I read that some felt that was overkill.....

Thoughts? I will be running a mixed reef.

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01/29/2009, 09:29 PM	#601
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	Hookup, my way of thinking, your gph through your sump is fine. I usually recomend 3 to 5 times turnover for a sump. I also agree not to use it for flow per say in the tank. __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

01/30/2009, 06:38 AM	#602
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	yep id say 3-5 times as well, pretty much the way to go __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

01/30/2009, 08:33 AM	#603
Bernie21 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Miami, Fl... Posts: 2,161	Hookup I agree w slow sump & crazy flow in the DT aswell. tgriffin, welcome to our lil club & GL w your Reef Wall, some one here in the thread has a build of 1 in this actual thread. As you read through it you will come across his foam reef wall build, it really is quit nice. GL. Sorry I havent posted pics guys of my mods & additions, Ive been super busy, but I promise to get to it soon. __________________ Reefing is an addiction rehab doesn't work for... Current Tank Info: Downgraded to a 0 Gal non Mixed Reef - Direct sun watts & 1x moon Actinics. RIO 00 return, no skimmer Skimmer.

01/30/2009, 09:25 AM	#605
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	how are you going to remove the scratches __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

01/30/2009, 12:13 PM	#607
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	well seems impressive, i wouldnt have thought it was that easy, but well done to you __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

01/30/2009, 09:08 AM	#604
tgriffin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 357	I'm in the process of removing scratches on my tank. It is going well and I'll post some pics when I start getting things going.

01/30/2009, 11:56 AM	#606
tgriffin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 357	I purchased an aquarium kit. It has worked great so far! I started with 320 grit waterproof sandpaper and then went to 400 grit. After all damage was removed I started the micro mesh. You go one direction with one grade and then go the other direction with the other grade. I have two or three more grades to go, but you can hardly see any scratches anymore. It was pretty scratched up prior to starting the restoral. I know that water helps to hide the scratches, so I am thinking that if I put water in it right now before I finished that there would be no visible scratches. I have taken my time with it and plan on finishing to try to obtain the most pristine finish. I also purchased a liquid abrasive to get any risidual film or haze out after the restoral has been done. The company specializes in aircraft windows, so it is a very high grade. The US Air Force uses these products on there F-16 windshields. If the Air Force uses them then I figured it had to be pretty good stuff. I am looking forward to how it turns out. I'll post some pics when I'm done. The link to the product is below http://www.sisweb.com/micromesh/craftsman_kits.htm

01/30/2009, 08:37 PM	#609
ryansweet Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indianapolis/Greenwood Posts: 147	I have a 44 gal corner.

01/30/2009, 11:45 PM	#610
TheGuyWho Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 127	Im new here, and to aquariums in general, but I have a corner tank! Its just prep cycling now, but its got 120 pounds of live sand and approx. 130 pounds of live rock. Oh, its a 100 gallon btw... Here it is: __________________ "The supreme irony of life......... .......... If nobody gets out alive.......... What's holding you back!?" "As with MOST things in life --- I used it as an excuse to buy a new tool." Current Tank Info: 100 Gallons!

01/31/2009, 12:48 AM	#611
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	That's going to be pretty. 100 bow? __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

01/31/2009, 05:41 AM	#613
Pulp Fishin Were all mad here. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London Ontario Canada Posts: 608	TheGuyWho, do you have any livestock currently in your tank? __________________ Reef Central Corner Club Aquarium Dumpster Diver Extraordinaire Money talks, mine says "Good-Bye" Current Tank Info: RIP:60g Pentagon Reef 100lbs LR 20g Sump Deltec Mce 600 Mag 750 250W Metal Halide & 2x39W T5's Phosban ReactorX2 5gal refugium 36xTO RIP:135G FOWLER /Agressive

01/31/2009, 12:19 PM	#614
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	hey the guywho, very very nice tank __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

02/01/2009, 12:38 PM	#616
charleskeller Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 325	Its been a while but i finally got to a point where I can post a few pictures. I swapped the 44g tank out with another one that I drilled and built an overflow for and painted the back black (although the 14k bulb makes it look blue). I also built the custom canopy to hide the 150w metal halide. I still have to finish the aquascaping and place the corals. Hopefully today!!

02/01/2009, 02:30 PM	#617
joeychitwood Schrödinger's Mod Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 3,488	Very nice work on the canopy and base, charleskeller.

02/01/2009, 10:03 PM	#618
TridentSSBN Moved On Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Marysville, OH Posts: 28	WOW Great thread!!! I have a 92 Gallon Oceanic Corner Bowfront currently in the works. Right now I am trying to tackle the canopy and perhaps a rebuilt stand. I planed on doing 2 MH DE250's with 2 - 36" T5 HO and 2 - 24" T5 HO's, but I read that some felt that was overkill..... Thoughts? I will be running a mixed reef.

02/01/2009, 10:41 PM	#621
charleskeller Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 325	joeychitwood - thanks!