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04/10/2015, 03:53 PM
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My fluval 155 reef tank build
So I picked up a used fluval 155 with stand a while back and it's time to do this
 . Ok so I'm heading back to school for my masters and im wanting a reef tank in my tiny apartment so the 155 fits the bill. I gutted the stand today and built a new frame. Ordered the stuff to plumb it from BRS. CPR internal medium overflow for up to 120 gallons. 2x 1 inch slip bulk heads Diamond 45mm bit Pvc drain screens And some blue pvc pipe Drill guide I will be drilling it next week when the stuff comes in. I am going to go with a over the side return for now because I already own one. My sump will hang out of the back of the stand about five inches, I owned this sump and don't want to spend on anything smaller plus it will be in the corner so no one but me will know. I plan on MH lights I'll post the link to the ones I ordered. Plus a Kessil 150w ocean blue for added color and a nice morning/evening effect. I have a bubble Magnus that's rated to 100 gallons so I think it will do fine. I plan on getting a BRS mini media reactor to run in the sump. Input on that product would be awesome. I'm also needing input on ATO systems and two part systems but that's a bit down the line. I'll be using a single MP10 along with another product I have yet to figure out. Do you think a single mp10 could move the water for a healthy SPS system? I'll post pictures next. Sorry using my phone if any spelling got screwy. Cheers |
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04/10/2015, 04:18 PM
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The gutted stand rebuilt with sump space and room for other stuff. By the time I am done I'm sure this is gonna be packed.
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04/10/2015, 04:26 PM
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This is the MH I ordered
http://www.hamiltontechnology.com/it...0-Ballast-2006 250w radium caymon sun m80 ballast. |
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04/15/2015, 08:40 PM
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Drilled tank and added overflow
So today I drilled the tank, it was really easy. I was thinking it would be difficult...but nope simple.
I drilled the return also and will be ordering some stuff online to finish up the plumbing. |
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04/15/2015, 09:24 PM
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04/16/2015, 11:08 AM
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Doing leak test today! Kinda excited. Just a bit.
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04/16/2015, 01:36 PM
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Water test and stand test :D all good.
everything is holding up. cant wait to get this puppy in the house and up and running next week.
    
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04/16/2015, 01:37 PM
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Anyone know how to get that foam of the door without much damage? Hmmm. its on with some sort of really strong glue.
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04/21/2015, 08:19 PM
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Thanks to bulk reef supply for the quick items, my tank is now ready to move into the new house.
this is us running the test on the backup drain. the system runs dead silent, but if the backup gets used man its load.  
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04/28/2015, 02:05 PM
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setup
  Placed in the new apartment, waiting for my new metal halide to get here.  
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04/28/2015, 02:11 PM
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started my acid dip last night. I'll swap out the mix tonight, and bleach tomorrow.
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04/28/2015, 02:18 PM
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Nice looking tank.
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04/28/2015, 05:26 PM
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04/29/2015, 09:36 PM
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Scrubbed the rock, rinsed it three times in fresh water. Now its in bleach water for the next day or two.
 cheers tom |
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04/30/2015, 03:46 PM
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Ordered the basic RO/Di system for BRS today. I will pick up my ATO later this week.
I plan on plumbing the RO/Di unit into my washer cold water line. Sounds simple...we will see. |
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05/02/2015, 01:05 AM
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Nice build my man!! It's coming along quite nice! I love your tank it looks sweet. I just got my RO dri king system the other day. It's 6 stage RO drinking system...I got it for a great price but just need to add the DI stage to it.
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05/02/2015, 11:36 AM
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05/03/2015, 12:03 PM
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I'm going to dry my rock out today and then let it soak in saltwater for about 3 days once its bone dry. I'll post pictures, man I'm impressed with the results so far. I have only had to toss one 3 pound rock, I noticed tiny polyps in random spots and in deep little nooks so I tossed it. They were long dead and I didn't want to risk messing with that nasty toxin they can have.
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05/03/2015, 03:08 PM
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drying out the rock before the 48 hour saltwater bath. the rock looks really good imo. Super white and clean.
     cheers tom |
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05/04/2015, 03:29 PM
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Got my RO/DI in today, installed it in my tiny washer closet. I miss my house already, my fish room has become my bathroom....oh well.
  was super easy to install. I need to tidy the hoses up but that's for later. Lets run this sucker! |
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05/06/2015, 12:00 AM
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The aquascape, held up with drilled holes and plastic rods.
front  top  Cheers, Tom |
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05/06/2015, 12:30 AM
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very nice build, what kind of sand is that it looks very fine
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05/06/2015, 12:36 AM
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05/06/2015, 06:33 PM
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ok, its up and cycling.
I think I need a new pump. Now that the drain is silent the return pump seems so loud. I'm running a Magdrive 5 and man....it seem like its so loud. I wrapped it in silicone, re-plumbed it with silicone tube.... geez....now it seems so loud.... |
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05/06/2015, 08:00 PM
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Nice progress. Make sure you have the rock resting on the bottom and not on the sand. You don't want it to collapse if the sand shifts or if you end up with any creatures who like to dig.
As a MH user myself I appreciate someone going "old school". . . . and welcome to SLASH. -Mike |
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