New Reef Tank Progress

[KingSpade]

hi, i am going to make a reef tank progress thread here to show the upcoming of my new 125 reef tank. here are a couple pics. i got the first thing done today, the Durso Standpipes. http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/113283DSC01641.JPG http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/113283DSC01644.JPG http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/113283DSC01618.JPG

[KingSpade]

i must have clicked on the wrong picture, so i guess you can see my computer too!! LoL

[143gadgets]

Cool! What are your plans for the tank? What kind of equipment?

[KingSpade]

planning a reef, with a few fish like a Sohal tang, achilles tang, couple gobies, and maybe some green chromis. ordering next friday: coralife 3x 150 watt HQI lights (aqualight pro 72") 4 seio M1500 powerheads, ASM G3 skimmer, about 300 pounds of araglive bahama oolite sand. i am also going to run a 55 gallon sump/refugium. i cant wait to get this fired up. ill keep posting updates

[KingSpade]

bump

[KingSpade]

hers the sump/refugium i made today froma an old 55 i had laying around, what do you guys think of it?
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/113283DSC01651.JPG

[donfishy76]

looks good, but I would nix either the sohol or the achilles or both from a 125

[KingSpade]

i think ill be alright with those 2 tangs, ive never heard anywhere that a 125 is too small especially the achilles

[The Reefer91]

i'm going with a Achilles, hippo, and yellow tangs in a 125g. i'll also be having s 55g sump and 10g refugium. i'll be mixing them all at once so there won't be any agrresion btween them(in theory)

[yoboyjdizz]

achilles might do ok in a 125 gallon but a sohal espically with any other tangs in there or other food compeitors in there, might be the last fish standing and it gets way to big. I would probably look at different tangs achillles is not an easy fish to care for...

[KingSpade]

bump

[wetWolger]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6726403#post6726403 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by KingSpade
bump
why do you keep bumping your thread? are you trying to brag?....i don't see any questions you asked

[Mbeef61]

i dont see any ask for sassy mouth either jent46...no where did i see he wanted someone with a mouth like yours on his thread...im sorry but im sick of these guys on here...why waste your time to write something so incredibly stupid on his thread....but hey i guess you bumped it for him

CHEERS BUDDY

[steve the plumb]

I have a purple kole clown and 3 yellow tangs in my 150.Are you going to put calerpa or chetto in the sump?

[rjwilson37]

Looking good, this looks to be a nice setup.

[isom]

I agree, Sohal will get too big. I have seen pics of fully grown sohals at 18"+.....

[RevHtree]

Bump, there I did it for him...

Looking good. I have a 125g and your gonna love it.

[Chaotic Reefer4u]

very nice...

[KingSpade]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6726620#post6726620 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jent46bow
why do you keep bumping your thread? are you trying to brag?....i don't see any questions you asked
suppose ill add another pic and bump to "BRAG" heres a question jent46bow HOW DOES THIS LOOK SO FAR GUYS AND GALS???? anyway i filled the sump with water today to check for leaks and instabilities in the baffles, so far so good.
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/113283DSC01699.JPG

[minimalist]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6726620#post6726620 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jent46bow
why do you keep bumping your thread? are you trying to brag?....i don't see any questions you asked

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[Craig Lambert]

Well, lets see...50 Gallons of water at 8.5 lbs per gallon.....Looks like a table that could collapse at any moment........

[KingSpade]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6734351#post6734351 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by minimalist
http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10&hl=en&lr=&q=midol
LOL!!! that was a good one!!! thanx guys for the back up, all i want to do is share the progress of my new reef tank, maybe if people dont like that idea they should be on here reading the threads?

[KingSpade]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6734399#post6734399 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Craig Lambert
Well, lets see...50 Gallons of water at 8.5 lbs per gallon.....Looks like a table that could collapse at any moment........
strong table!!! and i goofed, it is a 40 long, not quite as tall (thank god) as a 55 but same length and depth.

[pcpm75]

Everything looks great!! I always get just as excited as the person with the new set up! I'll be watching impatiently!!!
:beer:

[REV]

Looks nice. Have you ever checked out wave2k? GREAT water movement!

[KingSpade]

you kno, actually i was just lookin at it yesterday. kind of thinking about buying one!!

[causeofhim]

Looking good so far! Keeps us posted on your progress.
Don't pay any attention to some of the Kumquats on here who cant do anything but complain. If they can give any constructive comments they should just move on.

[nemo g]

keep those pics coming, aight

nemo g

[masson]

Nice set up.

Is that a cod2 keyboard on the desk?

[143gadgets]

Glad to see that everything is coming along!

[KingSpade]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6751464#post6751464 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by masson
Nice set up.

Is that a cod2 keyboard on the desk?

nope, its bf2 (battlefield 2) Zboard
and i will keep the pics comming as it comes up!!
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/113283DSC01618.JPG

[reefarchitect]

If I may make a suggestion, consider the same fixture with the 250w HQI bulbs. My buddy has a 125 with the 150watters and it isn't as bright as I would like. And if you ever upgrade to a 180 or 210, the 250s might be a better fit.

Other then that, the tank, durso's, and sump look great. keep up the good work and ignore the naysayers...

[Fmellish]

Balls is what you have when you test your sump indoors.

Josh

[KingSpade]

hello, did some plumbing yesterday, not 100% done since i only have 1 bulkhead to use for mock up but this will give the general idea of how its going to drain. i cant run my sump under the stand because my skimmer is too tall, so what you see is a ball valve to make a slower drain into the sump, and 2 open drains running into the skimmer bay. the last pic is of my DIY return pipe. i am going to do my return lines with 3/4" acrylic flex tubing. and will be using a mag 18 for a return. let me know how i did on this project. thanx- Tony
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/113283DSC01703.JPG
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[jarhed]

Honestly, I'm a bit concerned with the strength of your stand. I'm no expert (GOD KNOWS!!!), but based on the views of it, it doesnt appear that it's going to hold that tank filled.

Can you post some more detailed pics of it?

[KingSpade]

is is a stock all glass aquariums stand

[KingSpade]

should i keep alll that coraline on the overflows or should i scrape it all off?

[cabbagehead]

I would give the overflows a nice vinegar bath. The coraline will probably turn white and begin to flake off. I did not clean off my powerheads when I went to a 135 from a 55 and I now wish that I had. You seem to be off to a great start. Do you have plans to cover the sump with anything? I would hate to see you get your tank established and have something (or someone) spill into your sump (Battlefield games can get intense).

[jarhed]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6771171#post6771171 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by KingSpade
is is a stock all glass aquariums stand

AAAAHHH, Ok... My bad.. I'll shut up now. :cool:

[KingSpade]

but you do have me worried now, should i brace it or trust it?

[causeofhim]

Trust it. I've never heard of am All Glass stand collapsing. If they had problems, I'm sure people would be belly aching about it on here.

[KingSpade]

hows the plumbing look Matt??

[causeofhim]

It's a bummer that the skimmer wont fit under the stand. Maybe you could pull out that warped bottom and put a piece of thicker plywood with an area cut out for your sump and just put the sump inside but on the floor.
Other than that it's looking good.
Matt'

[KingSpade]

Ok, its up and running with a few bugs that need to be worked out, everything seems to work like its supposed to , i just have a couple noise issues that need to be dealt with. also my skimmer fills up wayyy too quick, but anyway just thought i would pose the pics for you all to see. if you think you can help me sort these noise issues out please dont hesitate to throw your 2 cents at me. thank you!!- Tony
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/113283DSC01719.JPG
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/113283DSC01717.JPG

[causeofhim]

Where are the noises comming from? What kind of noises? Also, your skimmer seems to be in really deep water. I think ASM's like the ER's need to be in about 8" of water. Maybe you could build a small stand out of egg crate or pvc for it.

[KingSpade]

the noise is comming from the overflow on the right side, just a waterfall type of noise, the other noise is from the sump where the pipes drain by the skimmer, they are bubbling because the pipe is about 3/4" under the water level, can i just drill a couple little breather holes for those? i dont know what to do about the sound comming from the overflow. also the skimmer is in 8-9" of water and on the asm website they say they work best in 6-10" of water?

[jacmyoung]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6752890#post6752890 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by KingSpade
nope, its bf2 (battlefield 2) Zboard
and i will keep the pics comming as it comes up!!
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/113283DSC01618.JPG

And is he your mentor on the wall:)

Nice setup and plumbing so far. I will first isolate each noise source and solve the worst then go to the next.

Most likely source: air in the drain pipe hitting the water in the sump; the skimmer pump; your return pump; water splash in the overflow...

[sebwin]

i must have clicked on the wrong picture, so i guess you can see my computer too!! LoL
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/113283DSC01618.JPG


"clicked on the wrong picture"!
Yeah right!!!!!

But you are justified in wanting to show off your computer it does look nice, as does the new tank.

Best of luck with the build.

[KingSpade]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6808471#post6808471 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jacmyoung
And is he your mentor on the wall:)

Nice setup and plumbing so far. I will first isolate each noise source and solve the worst then go to the next.

Most likely source: air in the drain pipe hitting the water in the sump; the skimmer pump; your return pump; water splash in the overflow...
i have Al Capone stuff all over my wall, i also have an original Atlanta Journal from 1934 with snipets of al capne when he was transferred to Alcatraz, that paper is worth quite a bit of maney as far as newspaper value goes.

[Anemonebuff]

I do not see any bubbles in the skimmer.

Return noise will only stop if you get them above the waterline.

Sometimes the overflows make a trickling noise when the water hugs the return pipe and creates a Pee stream into the overflow.

[KingSpade]

i dont have the skimmer turned on because it fills too quickly. i think im going to test it again in a little bit here, and im gonna check the airline tube to see if it is still connected.

[jacmyoung]

One way to reduce overflow spalsh noise is to raise the water level in the box. The only way to silence the drain outlet, other than by way of Al Capone, is a silent drain system. Since you have two overflow boxes, it may work out for you perfectly:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=344892

[Anemonebuff]

Did you use any epoxies?

They can make a skimmer go nuts for days.

[KingSpade]

no epoxies

[Tobman]

KindSpade,

What kind of tank is your 125? I am looking into 90g RRs and can only find ones with the box out along the back wall, not in the corner. Seems like the corner mode is way more out of the way and inconspicuous. Do you know why they put them out in the middle and where I can find one like yours?

[KingSpade]

it is an all glass aquarium. i think al the newer models have the "megaflows" which are bigger boxes along the back instead of in the corner.

[causeofhim]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6808670#post6808670 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by KingSpade
it is an all glass aquarium. i think al the newer models have the "megaflows" which are bigger boxes along the back instead of in the corner.
Yep! That's the deal.

[KingSpade]

here is day 3, still a little cloudy but clearing up nice, dont worry......the powerheads are going to be moved to the back once i can see a little better. i bought 4 seio M1500's but i think i am only going to use 2 or 3 of them, with 2 there is a lot of flow. the only thing that sux is i know it is going to cloud back up when i go to move my rocks where i want them. but what do you guys think so far?
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/113283DSC01721.jpg

[jvetter]

Nice Aquascaping.:thumbsup:

[KingSpade]

thanx, i just put em in when the water wa cloudy, i couldnt see anything and thats where they all ended up, i will be moving some around though

[KingSpade]

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[causeofhim]

Lookin good. I'm feeling sorry i sold it.

[causeofhim]

And the lights look awesome too!

[rjwilson37]

Nice... Looking good! I can't wait to see some more.

[KingSpade]

do you guys think i should take the 2 seio M1500's out until the cloudiness goes away?? it seems they are keeping the stuff suspended longer???

[rjwilson37]

I wouldn't worry about it much, it will settle down. I know my first tank setup took a little over a week to settle down and be perfectly clear.

[143gadgets]

Looking good! Can't wait to see it when it clears up!

[KingSpade]

hers an updated pic, i am now battling micro bubbles, im not sure if they are comming from my sump or my powerheads. i am getting some green algae now too but i will be getting my clean up crew and a lawnmower blenny or 2 next week. any input on the micro bubbles?
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/113283DSC01768.jpg

[causeofhim]

Any other updates?

[NCreefwannabe]

just wondering why you have you sump/refugium behind the tank and not under?

[halideman]

because the skimmer won't fit as stated before...

[NCreefwannabe]

lol excuse me for not reading the 2nd page. lol tried to skip one.

[halideman]

ahah honest mistake

[cfarrow2]

Not to pry, but how much (ballpark) did that light system run you? I'm looking to upgrade, but am a little put off with the prices for MH. Also, with that much light, do you have to hook a chiller up to keep the heat down? (another put-off for MHs)

[NCreefwannabe]

those light systems would cost more than retrofit setup of the same type would cost.
You just dont get the housing and the mounting legs lol.