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07/07/2010, 09:17 PM
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Moved On
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Location: Salinas, CA
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"Project: Jenova" A Psychopath's 70g LED Powered Dream.....
Upgrading from my POS/HOB Petco 55g SPS/LPS Reef on cinder blocks..... I scored a Oceanic Tech 70 from a friend and some how ended up on an adventure to upgrade my tank. I transferred my 55g from Arizona to California in Jan 2009.... I wanted to set it up so fast I just did what I could... well, it ended up becoming a SPS dominated/LPS collecting reef with a 6x54w TEK light over it in no time.... with that said, time made me not want to upgrade or move it... so it was ghettttoooo.... but the corals were nice!
Anyways... I'm a big DIY guy, I love to shoot pictures and HD video.... and I've been wanting to do/try so many things over these past 2 years with my tank... now I get the chance! I've always hated my aquascape in the 55g/previous tanks... so this time I wanted to have two large rocks... since it would be difficult to find 2 single/large rocks to fit my 25" tall tank.... So we build. The tank is not running yet, I have to replumb and get a bunch of equipment/stuff beforehand... but I started doing my dream rock work and creating the vision.... muahhahahahaha --Specs-- Tank/Stand: 70g Oceanic Tech(36"x18"x25H") Lighting: Illuminarium 120w LED pendant Everything else TBD Videos coming soon when there is motion... here are some pics of my rock work build for now! Thanks for checking it out! http://www.youtube.com/kraylen Illuminarium 120w LED Pendent  I used a bunch of epoxy and love to stick the rocks together. Welding of the right rock tower....        Testing the rock in the tank... heavy!! 
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07/07/2010, 09:18 PM
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07/07/2010, 09:20 PM
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Blenny caves!!
          Clean tank in the Lab! Ghostbox in the back growing my pieces out for me... |
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07/07/2010, 09:25 PM
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OMG that wall of yours is godly. can i hire you (or whoever did that) to paint my wall? seriously thats AWSOME! can u pm me a pic of it since you love pics lol. anyways, i love the rock, the ledges are awsome and the hight is nice since the tank is so tall. god, i love everything you do rofl.
subed, im along for this awsome ride! |
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07/07/2010, 09:38 PM
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hahaha.. I did it with markers one day when I was waiting for the plumbing on my frag tank to dry haha.. here is a pic of it after I did it. 
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07/08/2010, 08:52 AM
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Chea!
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07/08/2010, 09:24 AM
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very unique aquascape. it almost looks evil, I really dig it.
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07/08/2010, 12:47 PM
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That rock work is amazing!!! How did you make that stable? I can't wait to see this tank unfold.
P.S. your artwork is great too. 
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07/08/2010, 01:19 PM
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The rocks have been collected from many states, LFS and people over the past 2 years.... It's a little mix of everything!
To shadow my psychosis and malevolence.. I wanted to build a tank that reflected me as much as possible... hence the wicked rock work, bright LED and what not...  *pats back*I dunno, I was in such a rush to start/build all other tanks that I finally have some time to build the tank before the reef ya know? I always wanted fixed rock work.. and I always wanted to have the sickest aquascape I could imagine. Given the pieces I had... this is what I came up with. Stability came from patience!! I would glue one piece down every hour while adding more weld to previously fixed pieces ensuring extra strength.... ... um, to make it this stable, I used about 100 bucks worth of super glue and 16 sticks of Aquamend/Waterweld. The key to keeping it solid is welding EVERY contact point these rocks make... I was flipping the entire structure 360 degrees to make sure it was legit. Time consuming, but 200% worth it. |
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07/08/2010, 06:04 PM
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Hm.. seems I have been called out by someone.. I am making a 3rd rock piece to cover the overflow... grrr... damn smack talking store owners!! I'll show them!!! muahyahahaskjdhaskjlfhaj
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07/08/2010, 06:13 PM
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wow u spent 10 on glue? just use cement.... it will hold in like 1 min.... just dab a bit on every touching point like you did with the epoxy. lot less expensive and its a darker color.
i do love the wicked rockwork. |
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07/08/2010, 07:19 PM
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Not a fan of cement
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07/08/2010, 07:46 PM
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The "bone yard" looks sick bro..
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07/08/2010, 07:54 PM
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hahahahah I love it man... rocks weigh in at about 65lb together..
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07/09/2010, 01:00 AM
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Are you in Witness Protection or something? I mean why cover up with a blanket so your reflection won't be seen? LOL . I really like the rockwork.
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07/09/2010, 02:27 AM
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Mystery is alluring.... I do it for the ladies
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07/09/2010, 08:21 AM
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Bump!
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07/09/2010, 08:26 AM
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very cool. I'm interested in seeing how this turns out!
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07/09/2010, 12:59 PM
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Thanks Levito! Subscribe!
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07/09/2010, 09:34 PM
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Bumpppp
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07/09/2010, 11:23 PM
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Just so everyone knows, that's a picture of him in his avatar.
Not so mysterious now are you Kray? Quote:
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07/09/2010, 11:30 PM
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I know what he looks like...
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This space for rent... Current Tank Info: 36x36x16 A.G.E. tank. Lighting: ATI Straton. Circulation: 2x Vortech MP40wQd's. Skimmer: Red Sea 300. Controller: Neptune Apex. Doser: Neptune Dos. |
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07/10/2010, 01:26 AM
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Just curious - is Jenova a Final Fantasy VII reference?
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07/10/2010, 05:01 AM
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Yes, the tank name is a FF7 ref
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