its hip to be square.... - Page 8

Crazy_Beaver · 06/17/2013, 01:02 AM

Great to see progress!

biecacka · 06/17/2013, 09:35 PM

Yes it is!
Slowly but surely

Corey

peppie · 06/17/2013, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peppie

Not sure I understand the rubbing part of the prep????

Is the tank being built at your place? or the builders place?

biecacka · 06/18/2013, 09:19 PM

No rubbing in prep. Rubbing the sweat off my eyebrow(bad joke sorry)We are building the tank at his workshop and the stand I'm building at my place.

Corey

biecacka · 06/26/2013, 09:43 PM

Got the top put on and hoping the bottom will follow this weekend. Stand is almost finished too.
New dilemma I have, custom beckett skimmer from GEO or needlewheel skimmer. If the needlewheel my budget is about 750$. Any thoughts or recommendations?

Thanks
Corey

Crazy_Beaver · 06/27/2013, 05:13 AM

IMHO the beckets draw a lot of electricity except if you ll run them straight form the overflow!

For my skimmer equals ATB but I think a properly rated one will be a slight bit over your budget!

AJT · 06/27/2013, 10:50 AM

I always had trouble with my old beckett unit getting clogged. Needlewheel works great.

.02

Newbie Aquarist · 06/27/2013, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biecacka

Got the top put on and hoping the bottom will follow this weekend. Stand is almost finished too.
New dilemma I have, custom beckett skimmer from GEO or needlewheel skimmer. If the needlewheel my budget is about 750$. Any thoughts or recommendations?

Thanks
Corey

If it was in my budget I'd go custom to your standards.

biecacka · 06/27/2013, 06:45 PM

Ya the custom beckett is at the top of my price range. Alpha and BK are out of my range and I'm not so sure on the octopus series.....

Corey

Newbie Aquarist · 06/28/2013, 07:03 AM

What about the 3000 or 5000 series?

biecacka · 06/28/2013, 09:33 AM

I'm considering the 5000 series but I hear so many mixed reviews on them and the bubble blaster pumps. This is tough.

Corey

biecacka · 06/28/2013, 01:43 PM

Checked my water in my rock tubs today, nitrates about 75. Doing 100%water change. Hope to have the bottom on the tank this weekend!

Corey

Newbie Aquarist · 06/28/2013, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biecacka

I'm considering the 5000 series but I hear so many mixed reviews on them and the bubble blaster pumps. This is tough.

Corey

Those pumps have been fixed since then. I know David was running one on his tank and it was a beast. The 5000 sounds good.

biecacka · 06/28/2013, 02:09 PM

Cool. I posted in there asking him. Thanks for that info!
Corey

slief · 06/28/2013, 02:15 PM

Looking good!! Can't wait to see it when it's up and running!

biecacka · 06/28/2013, 02:52 PM

Thanks man! Me neither.
I also really appreciate your time and input on the skimmer topic. There is a lot of info to digest and maybe I will figure it out soon! I wish budget was no issue but it is for me.

I'm curious how much better the red dragon pump over the bubble blaster is. Rumor is it is same pump.
I've got some feelers out there on ideas and talking to a few educated ppl on skimmers. I do thank you very much tho

Corey

Bman562 · 06/28/2013, 04:15 PM

the tank is going to be an awesome size.

Can't wait till its up and running.

Btw, great thread title lol

biecacka · 06/28/2013, 08:31 PM

Thanks man! I love the title too

Anyway welcome to the thread!!

Corey

biecacka · 07/01/2013, 08:59 PM

Got some shelves started and got a few of my power supplies hanging in the electrical area.
Pictures to come

Corey

owenspackman · 07/03/2013, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biecacka

Got some shelves started and got a few of my power supplies hanging in the electrical area.
Pictures to come

Corey

where are the photos Corey?! you know we always need the photo updates!

biecacka · 07/04/2013, 04:15 PM

Here is the rock, still cycling. Hope to have zero nitrates in it soon.

Electrical cabinet start. I will also hang my MP40 controllers here. Then drill a hole out and use "U" clamps to run the wires in a controlled direction.

This stuff is like rolled up veneer. I will iron it on to the edges of my doors, then paint it too.

Happy and safe 4th to everyone. AND A BIG THANKS TO THOSE THAT SERVE AND ALLOW US TO CELEBRATE DAYS LIKE THIS

Corey

owenspackman · 07/04/2013, 05:24 PM

I like the electrical box, similar to what I did. You'll love having all the cables and extra wires hidden back there. Going to look nice.

biecacka · 07/04/2013, 09:40 PM

I'm headed ver to your build now to check out the compartment you have

Corey

owenspackman · 07/05/2013, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biecacka

I'm headed ver to your build now to check out the compartment you have

Corey

I think you'll have more space than mine, mines pretty cramped. I have my apex and controllers on the outside, along with an iphone for controlling the apex etc. All the cables and power units are hidden in the back, but easily accessible if i remove the cabinet side door.

biecacka · 07/06/2013, 12:13 AM

Yea I will probably out my controller on the outside too. That way I can see it easy. Not sure yet though where I will mount it. I have the older ACJR, have thought of switching to the apex but what I have works for me well

Corey

06/17/2013, 01:02 AM	#176
Crazy_Beaver Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Athens, Hellas Posts: 684	Great to see progress! __________________ If you're doing it, do it right!!!!!!! Current Tank: Beaver's Crazy Reef (51X39X25, powered by ATB , Hyperion R2, Tunze )

06/27/2013, 05:13 AM	#181
Crazy_Beaver Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Athens, Hellas Posts: 684	IMHO the beckets draw a lot of electricity except if you ll run them straight form the overflow! For my skimmer equals ATB but I think a properly rated one will be a slight bit over your budget! __________________ If you're doing it, do it right!!!!!!! Current Tank: Beaver's Crazy Reef (51X39X25, powered by ATB , Hyperion R2, Tunze )

06/27/2013, 10:50 AM	#182
AJT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston Posts: 856	I always had trouble with my old beckett unit getting clogged. Needlewheel works great. .02 __________________ " You get what you pay for" Now lit with 12 G3 Pros & Reef Link! Current Tank Info: 380 Gallon, Lit by 12 G3 Pros

06/28/2013, 02:15 PM	#190
slief RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 14,173	Looking good!! Can't wait to see it when it's up and running! __________________ Director Customer Support Royal Exclusiv USA For All Royal Exclusiv & Bubble King questions please refer to our Sponsor forum: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=745 Current Tank Info: 480G display mixed reef, 90G sump, 90G refugium, 60G display refugium. Check out my build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1783476

06/17/2013, 09:35 PM	#177
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Yes it is! Slowly but surely Corey

06/18/2013, 09:19 PM	#179
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	No rubbing in prep. Rubbing the sweat off my eyebrow(bad joke sorry)We are building the tank at his workshop and the stand I'm building at my place. Corey

06/26/2013, 09:43 PM	#180
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Got the top put on and hoping the bottom will follow this weekend. Stand is almost finished too. New dilemma I have, custom beckett skimmer from GEO or needlewheel skimmer. If the needlewheel my budget is about 750$. Any thoughts or recommendations? Thanks Corey

06/27/2013, 06:45 PM	#184
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Ya the custom beckett is at the top of my price range. Alpha and BK are out of my range and I'm not so sure on the octopus series..... Corey

06/28/2013, 07:03 AM	#185
Newbie Aquarist Reefing is my middle name Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,796	What about the 3000 or 5000 series?

06/28/2013, 09:33 AM	#186
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	I'm considering the 5000 series but I hear so many mixed reviews on them and the bubble blaster pumps. This is tough. Corey

06/28/2013, 01:43 PM	#187
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Checked my water in my rock tubs today, nitrates about 75. Doing 100%water change. Hope to have the bottom on the tank this weekend! Corey

06/28/2013, 02:09 PM	#189
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Cool. I posted in there asking him. Thanks for that info! Corey

06/28/2013, 02:52 PM	#191
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Thanks man! Me neither. I also really appreciate your time and input on the skimmer topic. There is a lot of info to digest and maybe I will figure it out soon! I wish budget was no issue but it is for me. I'm curious how much better the red dragon pump over the bubble blaster is. Rumor is it is same pump. I've got some feelers out there on ideas and talking to a few educated ppl on skimmers. I do thank you very much tho Corey

06/28/2013, 04:15 PM	#192
Bman562 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 188	the tank is going to be an awesome size. Can't wait till its up and running. Btw, great thread title lol

06/28/2013, 08:31 PM	#193
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Thanks man! I love the title too Anyway welcome to the thread!! Corey

07/01/2013, 08:59 PM	#194
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Got some shelves started and got a few of my power supplies hanging in the electrical area. Pictures to come Corey

07/04/2013, 04:15 PM	#196
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Here is the rock, still cycling. Hope to have zero nitrates in it soon. Electrical cabinet start. I will also hang my MP40 controllers here. Then drill a hole out and use "U" clamps to run the wires in a controlled direction. This stuff is like rolled up veneer. I will iron it on to the edges of my doors, then paint it too. Happy and safe 4th to everyone. AND A BIG THANKS TO THOSE THAT SERVE AND ALLOW US TO CELEBRATE DAYS LIKE THIS Corey

07/04/2013, 05:24 PM	#197
owenspackman Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 835	I like the electrical box, similar to what I did. You'll love having all the cables and extra wires hidden back there. Going to look nice.

07/04/2013, 09:40 PM	#198
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	I'm headed ver to your build now to check out the compartment you have Corey

07/06/2013, 12:13 AM	#200
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Yea I will probably out my controller on the outside too. That way I can see it easy. Not sure yet though where I will mount it. I have the older ACJR, have thought of switching to the apex but what I have works for me well Corey