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12/03/2017, 10:26 PM | #126 |
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Look good if u need a hand I’m in nova
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12/04/2017, 10:20 AM | #127 |
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Hey... I am back on here after a while. If you ever need some help let me know. I will be glad to come and help.
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12/04/2017, 10:37 AM | #128 | |||
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eonflux123 - Sorry I have been busy lately so I have not really made and progress with the tank. I am so behind. My target date of making Thanksgiving failed miserably! My family (20+) was happy to see all the progress at Thanksgiving with the room but seemed mystified that there were no fish or water in the main tank. My niece was like " Uncle what is the purpose of the empty tank with water in it and no pretty fish?" non hobby people do not understand...lol. I told here the frag tank will have frags in it after I cycle the tank...lol. To which she said " Your bicycle is in the garage and I am not sure how it will fit in there!". I just smiled and laughed and her face was like I am serious...lol.
My rock foundation is not turning out how I would have liked it too and the epoxy I brought was really expensive so I am going to have to make the best of it. My design and impatience got the best of me. The blinder is in the garage under some other projects I am working on. Quote:
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I will try to get around to updating this week. I have been really slacking as this time of the year is filled with family gatherings and the Honey-Do list seems to go non stop. I have been working on tank stuff indirectly. I have been building cabinets for my walk up bar. I need to run some tests on the rock that has been in the trashcans. I will at least do that this week. I might even finish or start over on my rock base. I also need to order some components for the frag tank like a new skimmer and some more Apex modules...I'm so behind .
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12/06/2017, 08:30 PM | #129 |
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12/05/2017 - Failed Rock Stand Well not too much to update really. After looking closely at my rock stand I think I am going to start over. It did not meet my creative standards. It was more error than trial...lol. It took a little bit of practice to get use to how the sand and epoxy would need to be mixed. Some spots are shiny and some are OK but the coverage on the sides is using too much epoxy with the approach I used. 12/05/2017 - Brown Film in Salt Water Container
12/05/2017 - Cycling of Rock and Frag Tank Updates
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12/06/2017, 09:01 PM | #130 |
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Can you please tell me where all your stuff came from for your “blinder light”. I love yours and would love to make one for under my 200 gallon tank
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12/06/2017, 11:48 PM | #131 |
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Looking good, great build here. I will be following along. I had the same issue with IO and RC salt after the new labels and formula change happened a while back. Did not use it after that.
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Rjvb87 - Thanks for the kind words. I am so behind but hopefully will get back on track. I am person that loves to tinker and occasional fall into the deep hole of E.b.a.y. Can I say that? I will pm the info on each item but basically its three parts you have to by.
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DesertReefT4r - Thanks for the kind words. I am coming along slowly . Glad to have you aboard. I am done with it as soon as I run out of it. I use to use Reef Crystals and did not have any issues but then again like I said I have never mixed up 60 gallons in one pop. Hopefully my new Fritz salt will not have the same issue once the main is up and running. Quote:
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12/09/2017, 12:25 AM | #133 |
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12/07/2017 - Main Tank Updates 12/08/2017 - Base Cabinet Updates - WIP
12/09/2017 - Cycling of Rock and Frag Tank Updates The Phosband is really doing the trick. The pump I was using to run the Two Little Fishes reactor died so I had to replace it. I think the the levels should be lower but I will check in a day or so now that I have replaced the pump. I noticed weird sound the other day but paid not attention to it. My guess is old pump has not been working for for a few days. Sunday I will throw in the shrimp and let it go a week and see where things are. The latest levels in trashcan 1 is listed below:
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02/12/2018, 06:27 PM | #134 |
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Any updates man?? I'm dying for some updates on your absolutely amazing build!!
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02/14/2018, 07:57 AM | #135 |
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Fellow reefers.....I post this today with some troubling news and ask for your help. Henry aka NightOwl, has lost his way and is thinking about shutting this build down before he finishes it! He made the fatal mistake of thinking about what he has spent on the build and how much he thinks it will cost to finish this build. Henry sold me my first corals when I got back into the hobby back in 2010 and ultimately it is his fault that I upgraded my tank to a larger tank in 2011. We all need to show him support and make him realize what a fatal mistake this will be and how much he will regret shutting this build down before he even gets it finished!!!!
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02/14/2018, 12:06 PM | #137 |
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Oh man. Let's get this going Henry. I have a whole bunch of frags just waiting for you.
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02/14/2018, 10:31 PM | #138 | |
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Updates to come but the short story is I am back for good!
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03/13/2018, 03:33 PM | #140 |
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So now it's time to get everyone up to speed on what's been going on. First off Steve (SPotter) is a snitch but a great friend . Secondly I am back in the hobby for good after a few talks, emails, and texts, calls from quite a fellow hobbyist. I would to thank everyone for the encouragement and support. November and December are busy months for me and it was hard to focus on the tank like I wanted to. We also had a solar system installed in December so I was getting tired of spending money. I have tried to quit and sell the tank twice since then but this hobby is sorta like the mafia at times…easy to get in and hard to get out. Also fellow reefers are bullies and almost like drug dealers. They hide in the shadows and offer free or discounted frags and before you know it your hooked…lol. So with that I am back and more focused than ever.
Below is a timeline to get everyone up to date one where we are since 12/09/2017. Not much happened after 12/09/2017 up until Jan. I basically became a cabinet builder in my spare time. We also had solar installed and vacationed in St Lucia for our 10 year anniversary. Even though I was not working on the tank I kept my making entries in my planner. 01/08/2018 - Main Display Updates The process was slow an it took a while to fully fill the tank. It took me 8 days on and off to fill the tank and the sump in order to get water circulating in the tank. In the second picture you can see the frag tank was up and running with my HOB skimmer. After the display was filled I learned I had a small leak on one of the drains that was later resolved by tightening the bulkhead.01/16/2018 - Cabinets Installed 01/18/2018 - Wrasse Screen Holders
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Continued
01/19/2018 - DIY VorTech Holders
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01/24/2018 - Frag Tank Updates 01/26/2018 - Flooded Basement 01/26/2018 - New Items Arrived[INDENT] I placed a small order for a new skimmer for the frag tank and also ordered a few items for the main tank. My buddy Richard gave me some old MP40’s so I ordered some parts so I could use one on the frag tank while I decided what pumps I would buy for it. I ended up ordering 2 - EB8’s 2 - EB4’s 2 - MP40QD controllers 2 - MP40QD wet sides 1 - Simplicity 120 skimmer 1 - WXM 1 - Temp probe Items for Main Display IMG_1252 by LifeThrough_TheLense, on Flickr MP40 Drivers and Wet Sides IMG_1264 by LifeThrough_TheLense, on Flickr New Skimmer IMG_1258 by LifeThrough_TheLense, on Flickr 02/01/2018 -Frag Tank Updates 02/03/2018 -Assembled Cabinet Doors
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Continued
02/11/2018 -I Quit the Hobby
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02/27/2018 - Main Display Updates 02/28/2018 - Cabinet Updates
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03/13/2018, 03:57 PM | #148 |
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Great update Henry! I’m glad my bullying worked!!!!
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03/14/2018, 04:11 AM | #149 |
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Check out out the temperature of the power adapter. They get to hot in the wooden box?
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Steve - LOL I'm glad too. I have to get this show back on the road.
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