the 1700g stingray reef - Page 17

craftytony · 11/15/2005, 11:24 AM

man, that is sweet....i love the rock surrounding the tank

AQUAN8TOR · 11/15/2005, 04:36 PM

Energy, which model Mag-Float is that?? I don't know anyone with either of the two new largest sizes. How thick is the panel? Are you happy with it?? Sorry if you already answered this one.

Travis · 11/15/2005, 07:54 PM

As long as we are on the topic of cleaning

, what do you use for scraping coralline off of the acrylic?

Sparkss · 11/15/2005, 08:16 PM

I am heading to HD tonight to start collecting fittings to begine plumbing our new, puny, 180

. I will look for the "cheap resin" that Energy referred to and post what I find. Thanks.

P.S. One thing I am thinking about with this method would be to create a poormans reef ceramic back plate. Create a frame with 3/4" PVC and take a thin (1/8" or even less) acrylic piece (or 2 if one is too small for the tank size) and tie wrap it to the PVC frame. Drilling holes where the CL fittings are (drain, return, etc). Then using the method that Energy pioneered spray the frame/acrylic with the greatstuff then apply the resin/sand/shells. Personally I don't like doing anything permanent to our tank, if I can help it (ok, CL bulkhead holes are one thing...) but spraying the foam directly onto the back pane of the tank is another altogether. Not to mention the possibility of overspraying onto the side panes and also the smell as most of our larger tanks ar enot easily relocated outdoors during such activities. Building the frame, etc would help to eliminate those concerns. Of course alot depends on what you can get through the top openeing of the tank

....

Just my thoughts..

This thread and Energy's innovations have really opened up alot of possibilities

Many thanks to Spaz for starting the thread and Energy for creating the inspiration for it.

Carman34L · 11/15/2005, 09:32 PM

Tonight I was offered to come take a look at Energy's tank, and I must say that it is the most beutiful tank I have ever seen. Here are some pics of the 200 I took. I will post more later but here are some that I cropped and have ready.

I have a bunch more of the fish and such that I will post soon. I would like to thank Energy for allowing me over.

maxxII · 11/15/2005, 09:39 PM

nothin but the dreaded red X's Carmen.....

Nick

Carman34L · 11/15/2005, 09:43 PM

no I resized them..

maxxII · 11/15/2005, 09:44 PM

ahhh.......much better. All good now.

Nick

Bebo77 · 11/15/2005, 09:53 PM

OMG ...

AWESOME!

Carman34L · 11/15/2005, 10:05 PM

Here is some more:

I have a ton more, so as I have time I will post them. Once again Thank you Energy for letting me over to see the tank.

simonmr · 11/15/2005, 10:06 PM

again the tank is amazing. just curious energy how much growth have you got from the sps because the tank is only been set up from may if i understand correctly

JnS · 11/15/2005, 10:19 PM

nice pics carman34l

Carman34L · 11/15/2005, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JnS
nice pics carman34l

Its a hard tank to photograph because everything is so far from you, meaning the tank has so much depth it is hard to get a crisp photo of one thing. But I think they turned out good.

JnS · 11/15/2005, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Carman34L
Its a hard tank to photograph because everything is so far from you, meaning the tank has so much depth it is hard to get a crisp photo of one thing. But I think they turned out good.

I will take a couple cams

asnatlas · 11/15/2005, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sparkss
P.S. One thing I am thinking about with this method would be to create a poormans reef ceramic back plate. Create a frame with 3/4" PVC and take a thin (1/8" or even less) acrylic piece (or 2 if one is too small for the tank size) and tie wrap it to the PVC frame. Drilling holes where the CL fittings are (drain, return, etc). Then using the method that Energy pioneered spray the frame/acrylic with the greatstuff then apply the resin/sand/shells. Personally I don't like doing anything permanent to our tank, if I can help it (ok, CL bulkhead holes are one thing...) but spraying the foam directly onto the back pane of the tank is another altogether. Not to mention the possibility of overspraying onto the side panes and also the smell as most of our larger tanks ar enot easily relocated outdoors during such activities. Building the frame, etc would help to eliminate those concerns. Of course alot depends on what you can get through the top openeing of the tank ....

Keep us posted, this sounds like a really cool idea... If you can post a step by step in the DIY forum or something and link from here...

Shawn

Lunchbucket · 11/15/2005, 10:40 PM

some pics aren't working!!

glad you got to see it...it's amazing isn't it!!

Lunchbucket

Travis · 11/15/2005, 11:17 PM

All the pics work for me. Very nice pics, BTW.

asnatlas · 11/15/2005, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Travis
All the pics work for me. Very nice pics, BTW.

Same here all work and look good

Shawn

melev · 11/16/2005, 12:15 AM

Carman, lovely pictures. Several are so serene - makes me want to visit this tank one day.

It has only been up since May of this year? I didn't realize that.

Sparkss · 11/16/2005, 12:23 AM

picts are awesome... some of them make me feel like I am snorkelling somewhere nice and warm

asnatlas,

Will do.. I priced a couple of things for it at HD tonight. If I can I want to get started on it this weekend, since Energy commented that it takes a week or so for the resin to cure.

.
Thinking of using the 3/4" frames like he did (gotta love his vision), making a couple of vertical runs runs with the "box" coming off the back and the thin plexi behind it all, flush with the back ofthe tank. In theory it sounds good anyways

.

I am still a little fuzzy about using a brush to "brush" on the shells and rocks/sand into the resin... seems like just sprinkling or maybe using a air blower to blow the sand into it... but Energy had his reasons for using a brush, and I am not one to question the master as to why.. only maybe as to how exactly ?

simonmr · 11/16/2005, 12:25 AM

DBL post wont let me delete

simonmr · 11/16/2005, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by melev
It has only been up since May of this year? I didn't realize that.

I believe I saw that earlier somewhere in this thread. Don't quote me.

Sparkss · 11/16/2005, 12:28 AM

yes.. set up earlier this year... I read that also

Carman34L · 11/16/2005, 09:58 AM

He said when I was over there last night that it only has been fully operational for a few months, so I would have to say that in just a few months time, everything looks great. he has quite the setup....

Carman34L · 11/16/2005, 09:59 AM

Dreaded double post.....

11/15/2005, 11:24 AM	#401
craftytony OT Godfather Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: DeKalb Posts: 6,166	man, that is sweet....i love the rock surrounding the tank __________________ I can honestly say all the bad things that ever happened to me were directly attributed to drugs & alcohol. I mean I would never urinate at the Alamo at 9 o'clock in the morning dressed in a woman's evening dress sober. -Ozzy Osbourne Current Tank Info: Selling my 210 setup

11/15/2005, 04:36 PM	#402
AQUAN8TOR Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Charlottesville VA Posts: 2,050	Energy, which model Mag-Float is that?? I don't know anyone with either of the two new largest sizes. How thick is the panel? Are you happy with it?? Sorry if you already answered this one. __________________ If you don't get a sunburn while working on your tank, you don't have enough light. Nate Current Tank Info: currently dismantling tanks

11/15/2005, 07:54 PM	#403
Travis 10 and over club Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 5,525	As long as we are on the topic of cleaning, what do you use for scraping coralline off of the acrylic? __________________ TOTM August 08 An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Current Tank Info: 280 sps w/ 75 LPS, 75 refugium, 120 sump

11/15/2005, 08:16 PM	#404
Sparkss Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oakley (94561) Posts: 5,030	I am heading to HD tonight to start collecting fittings to begine plumbing our new, puny, 180 . I will look for the "cheap resin" that Energy referred to and post what I find. Thanks. P.S. One thing I am thinking about with this method would be to create a poormans reef ceramic back plate. Create a frame with 3/4" PVC and take a thin (1/8" or even less) acrylic piece (or 2 if one is too small for the tank size) and tie wrap it to the PVC frame. Drilling holes where the CL fittings are (drain, return, etc). Then using the method that Energy pioneered spray the frame/acrylic with the greatstuff then apply the resin/sand/shells. Personally I don't like doing anything permanent to our tank, if I can help it (ok, CL bulkhead holes are one thing...) but spraying the foam directly onto the back pane of the tank is another altogether. Not to mention the possibility of overspraying onto the side panes and also the smell as most of our larger tanks ar enot easily relocated outdoors during such activities. Building the frame, etc would help to eliminate those concerns. Of course alot depends on what you can get through the top openeing of the tank .... Just my thoughts.. This thread and Energy's innovations have really opened up alot of possibilities Many thanks to Spaz for starting the thread and Energy for creating the inspiration for it. __________________ - Tom Current Tank Info: 380 starfire inwall ,two 150g sump/fuge. Volcano Ca RX, ato, 6' Volcano skimmer. LAIIIs w/400w AquaConnect 14K on IC EBallasts

11/15/2005, 09:39 PM	#406
maxxII Super Housemonkey! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 4,442	nothin but the dreaded red X's Carmen..... Nick __________________ A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn, that was fun!"

11/15/2005, 09:32 PM	#405
Carman34L Moved On Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lake Elmo, Minnesota Posts: 644	Tonight I was offered to come take a look at Energy's tank, and I must say that it is the most beutiful tank I have ever seen. Here are some pics of the 200 I took. I will post more later but here are some that I cropped and have ready. I have a bunch more of the fish and such that I will post soon. I would like to thank Energy for allowing me over.

11/15/2005, 09:43 PM	#407
Carman34L Moved On Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lake Elmo, Minnesota Posts: 644	no I resized them..

11/15/2005, 09:44 PM	#408
maxxII Super Housemonkey! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 4,442	ahhh.......much better. All good now. Nick __________________ A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn, that was fun!"

11/15/2005, 09:53 PM	#409
Bebo77 Premium Nonpaying Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lost Posts: 14,377	OMG ... AWESOME! __________________ Gabriel Current Tank Info: 300 Gal Envision Tank(98Lx30Wx26T) 120 Gal SoCalCreations Sump, Deltec TC2560, 2 LumenarcsMini 1 Reg on a light mover W Radiums 250& 400, Gallaxy ballasts, Red Dragon 10m3 return W/ 2 WavySeas, 2 6155 Tunze streams

11/15/2005, 10:05 PM	#410
Carman34L Moved On Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lake Elmo, Minnesota Posts: 644	Here is some more: I have a ton more, so as I have time I will post them. Once again Thank you Energy for letting me over to see the tank.

11/15/2005, 10:06 PM	#411
simonmr Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Elmwood Park, NJ Posts: 222	again the tank is amazing. just curious energy how much growth have you got from the sps because the tank is only been set up from may if i understand correctly

11/15/2005, 10:19 PM	#412
JnS Moved On Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,001	nice pics carman34l

11/15/2005, 10:40 PM	#416
Lunchbucket Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 12,924	some pics aren't working!! glad you got to see it...it's amazing isn't it!! Lunchbucket __________________ Trying to lose weight by walking is like trying to bake a cake w/ a cigarette lighter - Lunchbucket - "Nancy-Boy Extraordinaire" - maxxII- Current Tank Info: 58gal Oceanic RR, 2x400w MH (20k XM and 10k XM), Deltec PF601 Ca Rx, Deltec AP701 skimmer, mag950 return, iwaki 55rlt w/ an Oceansmotions 4-way unit, Tunze 7300 and 6000 each w/ controller, fluidized po4 rx

11/15/2005, 11:17 PM	#417
Travis 10 and over club Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 5,525	All the pics work for me. Very nice pics, BTW. __________________ TOTM August 08 An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Current Tank Info: 280 sps w/ 75 LPS, 75 refugium, 120 sump

11/16/2005, 12:15 AM	#419
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Carman, lovely pictures. Several are so serene - makes me want to visit this tank one day. It has only been up since May of this year? I didn't realize that.

11/16/2005, 12:23 AM	#420
Sparkss Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oakley (94561) Posts: 5,030	picts are awesome... some of them make me feel like I am snorkelling somewhere nice and warm asnatlas, Will do.. I priced a couple of things for it at HD tonight. If I can I want to get started on it this weekend, since Energy commented that it takes a week or so for the resin to cure. . Thinking of using the 3/4" frames like he did (gotta love his vision), making a couple of vertical runs runs with the "box" coming off the back and the thin plexi behind it all, flush with the back ofthe tank. In theory it sounds good anyways . I am still a little fuzzy about using a brush to "brush" on the shells and rocks/sand into the resin... seems like just sprinkling or maybe using a air blower to blow the sand into it... but Energy had his reasons for using a brush, and I am not one to question the master as to why.. only maybe as to how exactly ? __________________ - Tom Current Tank Info: 380 starfire inwall ,two 150g sump/fuge. Volcano Ca RX, ato, 6' Volcano skimmer. LAIIIs w/400w AquaConnect 14K on IC EBallasts

11/16/2005, 12:25 AM	#421
simonmr Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Elmwood Park, NJ Posts: 222	DBL post wont let me delete

11/16/2005, 12:28 AM	#423
Sparkss Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oakley (94561) Posts: 5,030	yes.. set up earlier this year... I read that also __________________ - Tom Current Tank Info: 380 starfire inwall ,two 150g sump/fuge. Volcano Ca RX, ato, 6' Volcano skimmer. LAIIIs w/400w AquaConnect 14K on IC EBallasts

11/16/2005, 09:58 AM	#424
Carman34L Moved On Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lake Elmo, Minnesota Posts: 644	He said when I was over there last night that it only has been fully operational for a few months, so I would have to say that in just a few months time, everything looks great. he has quite the setup....

11/16/2005, 09:59 AM	#425
Carman34L Moved On Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lake Elmo, Minnesota Posts: 644	Dreaded double post.....