Building my Dream: It's a Miracles! - Page 2

Ziggy953 · 03/07/2012, 05:17 PM

Congratulations on getting on with the dream!! I've been there before.

I'm looking forward to seeing this build develop!!

jt48 · 03/16/2012, 12:33 PM

I received a pic today from Miracles:

TheFishTeen · 03/16/2012, 01:24 PM

You're going to love Miracles' work - they are excellent.

jt48 · 03/18/2012, 09:28 AM

Stand is being built by a local professional contractor, reefer, and RC member>>

Metal Man 1221 · 03/18/2012, 02:55 PM

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Cant wait to see more.

CUZ · 03/18/2012, 03:05 PM

Nice work so far on the stand!!

I need to build a new one but have been to lazy to draw it up,,,I think I'll just steal your pic!! lol

jt48 · 03/18/2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CUZ

Nice work so far on the stand!!

I need to build a new one but have been to lazy to draw it up,,,I think I'll just steal your pic!! lol

Drawings are on page 1.

TheFishTeen · 03/18/2012, 05:41 PM

Very nice stand. Who built it?

jt48 · 03/18/2012, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFishTeen

Very nice stand. Who built it?

Jasanden

jt48 · 03/24/2012, 12:28 PM

dougchambers · 03/24/2012, 10:04 PM

We installed our Miracles tank almost 7 years ago. It's been great since the day we put it in the wall. Derek was outstanding to work with. I would definitely use them again.

Smaller than yours, but a great piece.

rpjaws74 · 03/25/2012, 01:56 AM

nice progress

jt48 · 03/25/2012, 08:13 AM

Dougchambers-Beutiful tank!
I wanted to go shallow so it was easier to reach into the bottom, and since it was shallow, was able to go rimless. But, taller tanks definately have more aquascaping options. Trouble is, I like them all.

c-me-fish · 03/25/2012, 11:05 AM

Way to go! 6th time's the charm!

The tank and stand look great. Do you have an equipment list yet?

dougchambers · 03/25/2012, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jt48

Dougchambers-Beutiful tank!
I wanted to go shallow so it was easier to reach into the bottom, and since it was shallow, was able to go rimless. But, taller tanks definately have more aquascaping options. Trouble is, I like them all.

I hear ya... As I was up to my arm pit in water yesterday. I have two shirts specific for working on the tank that I cut the sleeves off of to keep from getting soaked. Part of the challenge is with our in-wall, the stand is almost 5' off the floor. It's a good thing I made a perimeter around the tank to stand on. I only wish we had made it bigger!

Unfortunately, we are in the middle of a major rebuild. Lost all the corals to algae. Shallow sand bed has no life in it so we've pulled all the rock and are in the process of reworking the sand bed and doing about 30 gal/week water changes trying to get things back under control so we can restock. Fish are fat and happy, but nothing else...

Good luck!

jt48 · 03/25/2012, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by c-me-fish

Way to go! 6th time's the charm!

The tank and stand look great. Do you have an equipment list yet?

Thank You.

Return pump-Dolphin Amp Master Diamond Freshwater/Marine Abrasive Proof 90 Pump - 4750 GPH (Type-3) will be operating @app 8-9 foot head
Circulation-Ecotech Vortech MP60 (2-3 to start)
Lighting-#4 Ecotech Radion for front 24" and 6 foot Aquatic Life 8x39w T5 for rear.
Sump-in basement 125 gallon, 15 gallon, modified Marineland sump model 4
Skimmer-AquaMaxx Cone 3 In-Sump Protein Skimmer (rated at 550 gallons)

Planning on shallow sand bed in DT, possibly DSB in refugium. May try DSB with mangroves in the 15 gallon. Marco rock from BRS. Undecided on reactors or dosing (need to do more research).

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suoirotoN · 03/29/2012, 02:37 PM

Coming along very nicely. Also, you have some beautiful huskies!

jt48 · 03/29/2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by suoirotoN

Coming along very nicely. Also, you have some beautiful huskies!

Thanks but dogs are correcting you, we're Alaskan Malamutes.

Aquatron · 03/29/2012, 03:04 PM

Hello,

Nice build see good things happen to those who wait

Before you buy 2 or 3 MP60s you should check out the Hydro Wizard you would only need 1

Good Luck!

jmurr8484 · 03/29/2012, 04:20 PM

Subbed.

c-me-fish · 03/30/2012, 04:36 AM

Subscribed.

03/07/2012, 05:17 PM	#26
Ziggy953 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Owings Mills, Maryland Posts: 690	Congratulations on getting on with the dream!! I've been there before. I'm looking forward to seeing this build develop!! __________________ If you want to see my tank click on the little red house. Current Tank Info: 40g Breeder - RKE - LEDs the works...

03/16/2012, 12:33 PM	#27
jt48 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Richboro Pa 18954 Posts: 762	I received a pic today from Miracles: __________________ My 900 Gallon System Setup. 75% of 344 DT to 125 to 60 refugium to two 40 breeders to 150 sump. 25% of 344 DT to 135 to a 75 to 150 sump. Filtration includes passive filtration pads, skimmer, ca

03/18/2012, 09:28 AM	#29
jt48 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Richboro Pa 18954 Posts: 762	Stand is being built by a local professional contractor, reefer, and RC member>> __________________ My 900 Gallon System Setup. 75% of 344 DT to 125 to 60 refugium to two 40 breeders to 150 sump. 25% of 344 DT to 135 to a 75 to 150 sump. Filtration includes passive filtration pads, skimmer, ca

03/18/2012, 02:55 PM	#30
Metal Man 1221 FMMAS Executive Director Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fargo ND Posts: 1,504	subscribed Cant wait to see more. __________________ "My advise is, always look at their aquarium before you take their advise. Because alot of people give advise and they havnt got a clue" ~David Saxby~ "Only after the last tree's cut and the last river poisoned only after the last fish is caught will you find that money cannot be eaten" ~Lamb of God~ Current Tank Info: 125g DT, 45g sump ---- 57g Illuminata, custom sump

03/24/2012, 12:28 PM	#35
jt48 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Richboro Pa 18954 Posts: 762	Stand Update __________________ My 900 Gallon System Setup. 75% of 344 DT to 125 to 60 refugium to two 40 breeders to 150 sump. 25% of 344 DT to 135 to a 75 to 150 sump. Filtration includes passive filtration pads, skimmer, ca

03/16/2012, 01:24 PM	#28
TheFishTeen Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,677	You're going to love Miracles' work - they are excellent.

03/18/2012, 03:05 PM	#31
CUZ Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lethbridge Posts: 400	Nice work so far on the stand!! I need to build a new one but have been to lazy to draw it up,,,I think I'll just steal your pic!! lol

03/18/2012, 05:41 PM	#33
TheFishTeen Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,677	Very nice stand. Who built it?

03/24/2012, 10:04 PM	#36
dougchambers Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 2,882	We installed our Miracles tank almost 7 years ago. It's been great since the day we put it in the wall. Derek was outstanding to work with. I would definitely use them again. Smaller than yours, but a great piece.

03/25/2012, 01:56 AM	#37
rpjaws74 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 1,340	nice progress __________________ rpjaws Current Tank Info: 500 glln system/ Reef

03/25/2012, 08:13 AM	#38
jt48 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Richboro Pa 18954 Posts: 762	Dougchambers-Beutiful tank! I wanted to go shallow so it was easier to reach into the bottom, and since it was shallow, was able to go rimless. But, taller tanks definately have more aquascaping options. Trouble is, I like them all. __________________ My 900 Gallon System Setup. 75% of 344 DT to 125 to 60 refugium to two 40 breeders to 150 sump. 25% of 344 DT to 135 to a 75 to 150 sump. Filtration includes passive filtration pads, skimmer, ca

03/25/2012, 11:05 AM	#39
c-me-fish Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 52	Way to go! 6th time's the charm! The tank and stand look great. Do you have an equipment list yet?

03/29/2012, 02:21 PM	#42
jt48 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Richboro Pa 18954 Posts: 762	Shipment Date __________________ My 900 Gallon System Setup. 75% of 344 DT to 125 to 60 refugium to two 40 breeders to 150 sump. 25% of 344 DT to 135 to a 75 to 150 sump. Filtration includes passive filtration pads, skimmer, ca

03/29/2012, 02:23 PM	#43
jt48 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Richboro Pa 18954 Posts: 762	__________________ My 900 Gallon System Setup. 75% of 344 DT to 125 to 60 refugium to two 40 breeders to 150 sump. 25% of 344 DT to 135 to a 75 to 150 sump. Filtration includes passive filtration pads, skimmer, ca

03/29/2012, 02:24 PM	#44
jt48 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Richboro Pa 18954 Posts: 762	__________________ My 900 Gallon System Setup. 75% of 344 DT to 125 to 60 refugium to two 40 breeders to 150 sump. 25% of 344 DT to 135 to a 75 to 150 sump. Filtration includes passive filtration pads, skimmer, ca

03/29/2012, 02:26 PM	#45
jt48 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Richboro Pa 18954 Posts: 762	__________________ My 900 Gallon System Setup. 75% of 344 DT to 125 to 60 refugium to two 40 breeders to 150 sump. 25% of 344 DT to 135 to a 75 to 150 sump. Filtration includes passive filtration pads, skimmer, ca

03/29/2012, 02:37 PM	#46
suoirotoN Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 40	Coming along very nicely. Also, you have some beautiful huskies!

03/29/2012, 03:04 PM	#48
Aquatron Refugium pat.#D414,242 Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 844	Hello, Nice build see good things happen to those who wait Before you buy 2 or 3 MP60s you should check out the Hydro Wizard you would only need 1 Good Luck! __________________ Doctor "Aquatron" Mister "Spinner" 300 gallon TRUVU AquaSystem "Mod" w/ 150 gallon control center....... Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2276765&highlight=300+dt+

03/29/2012, 04:20 PM	#49
jmurr8484 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 184	Subbed. __________________ God is good all the Time. (And he loves aquarium lovers).

03/30/2012, 04:36 AM	#50
c-me-fish Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 52	Subscribed.