James404's 225g+ SPS Dominant - Page 3

Hagisan · 03/07/2011, 09:49 PM

The stand looks great! Hope mine turns out looking as nice.

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I'm sure the joists are sufficient in terms of load but I worry more about bouncing when walking near the tank, the floor sagging and drywall cracking etc.. I plan on using these:

Thank you for sharing this. I'll need to do the exact same w/ my build.

javajaws · 03/07/2011, 10:09 PM

No tank yet? Be sure to post some pictures of it and their custom glass holes overflow when you get it. I'm thinking about getting one of those too.

Nice cabinet!

James404 · 03/08/2011, 07:03 AM

Thanks guys, no tank yet, should hopefully be built soon. It wont have the custom glass holes overflow with the integrated return, I had bought a regular one from a member on here before I ordered the tank so will be using that.

WhoDey64 · 03/22/2011, 08:27 PM

Are you coming south to pick up the tank or having Felix deliver it? If you do come south drop by the FMAS forum here on RC and look us up, we could do a quick hop around some of the local shops before you head back north, a little southern hospitality.

James404 · 03/22/2011, 08:42 PM

Wish I could go down to pick it up, unfortunately I gotta pay the freight. I really appreciate the offer though

WhoDey64 · 03/22/2011, 08:50 PM

Oh well =)

Tagging along on this build, maybe if I ever make it back to NY I will give you a shout

djze · 03/22/2011, 08:58 PM

great build so far that's a nice skimmer you got is that a 5000 if so i run the same on my system it's a beast can't go wrong with it good luck with the build

James404 · 03/22/2011, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by WhoDey64

Oh well =)

Tagging along on this build, maybe if I ever make it back to NY I will give you a shout

Sounds good!

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Originally Posted by djze

great build so far that's a nice skimmer you got is that a 5000 if so i run the same on my system it's a beast can't go wrong with it good luck with the build

Its actually the 3000 external model, I went back and forth between the 5000 and 3000, after speaking with Mike at Reef Specialty we decided the 3000 would be perfect for my needs.

drdoolittle · 03/23/2011, 12:07 AM

Nice build! Wish I had skill on wood working like you. Canopy and stand came out nice and your skimmer looks like a killer!

James404 · 03/23/2011, 08:06 PM

Thank you dr, can't wait to fire that skimmer up and get some nasty nog! LOL

KuyaMark · 03/24/2011, 08:30 AM

Awesome so far bro can't wait til this tank is fully packed with sps

michael_in_nc · 03/24/2011, 09:40 PM

Looks like the new baby has arrived. Congrats!

James404 · 03/25/2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by michael_in_nc

Looks like the new baby has arrived. Congrats!

Thanks Michael!

hpfunk · 03/25/2011, 09:43 PM

Looks like a great project. I just had my first and just set up a new system, hang in there bro, and good luck. After reading the list of SPS you have, and only seeing the one picture of the current tank, has left me wanting to see more up close pics of your prize pieces. Take your time but it would be greatly appreciated.
Subscribing...

James404 · 03/26/2011, 04:42 PM

Thanks HP, I will try to get some recent shots of some of the corals. Many of them are just small frags and I have also had a STN issue a few weeks ago that I lost a few including my favorite green millie colony.

James404 · 04/07/2011, 05:11 PM

Got good news from Felix today, my tank will be shipped out on the 19th! Hopefully will have some pics soon.

DrHarryLopez · 04/07/2011, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by James404

Got good news from Felix today, my tank will be shipped out on the 19th! Hopefully will have some pics soon.

Great news! the 19th is around the corner! Let me know if u need any help I'm there!!!!

James404 · 04/08/2011, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by DrHarryLopez

Great news! the 19th is around the corner! Let me know if u need any help I'm there!!!!

Thanks Harry, I appreciate it. I will post in the LIRA forum when I have a definite date its getting delivered.

michael_in_nc · 04/08/2011, 08:41 PM

Can't wait to see how the tank looks. Felix said my display tank is built, but he's working on the bracing and my sump. Still no ship date, but probably around the end of the month.

I'll be watching for pics...

Fish4Me2 · 04/09/2011, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by James404

Got good news from Felix today, my tank will be shipped out on the 19th! Hopefully will have some pics soon.

Exciting news! I'm looking forward to pictures. More importantly, congratulations on your other new arrival!

James404 · 04/10/2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Fish4Me2

Exciting news! I'm looking forward to pictures. More importantly, congratulations on your other new arrival!

Thank you very much, my boy is my world and has really changed my life. Hoping to get some progress done this week, should be tiling the floor around the stand and supporting the joists. Will update with pics along the way.

James404 · 04/13/2011, 06:57 PM

Small update today, got the holes drilled in the floor for the plumbing. Tile install will begin this weekend.

DCG1286 · 04/14/2011, 09:06 PM

Definitely following this build

Let me know how you like that skimmer once everything is all set up! I am really considering getting one ... either that or an ATB ...

Very nice collection of SPS you will be transferring over as well! I need to find myself a piece of the Tubbs Pink Jade as I think about it. lol.

michael_in_nc · 04/20/2011, 10:07 PM

Hey, did your tank ship out this week as planned?

How long are the ship times?

James404 · 04/21/2011, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by michael_in_nc

Hey, did your tank ship out this week as planned?

How long are the ship times?

Was scheduled to ship out on Tuesday but spoke to Felix and he felt the silicone wasn't as dry as he would like, will be going out Friday. Judging from the last bill of lading he sent me for Tuesday, it looks like it will take approximately 8 days for freight from Miami to NY.

03/07/2011, 10:09 PM	#52
javajaws Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 1,620	No tank yet? Be sure to post some pictures of it and their custom glass holes overflow when you get it. I'm thinking about getting one of those too. Nice cabinet! __________________ Everyone has an opinion. Accept the fact now that someone isn't going to like yours sooner or later. Current Tank Info: 110g in-wall, ATI 8x54w T5, 2xMP40es, SRO XP-2000i, 2-part Ca/Alk, Apex controlled

03/08/2011, 07:03 AM	#53
James404 I <3 Acros Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,523	Thanks guys, no tank yet, should hopefully be built soon. It wont have the custom glass holes overflow with the integrated return, I had bought a regular one from a member on here before I ordered the tank so will be using that. __________________ 80g Deep Blue Rimless - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2651295 225g Reef Savvy SPS Dominant - Retired http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1945361

03/22/2011, 08:27 PM	#54
WhoDey64 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Lauderdale Florida Posts: 1,311	Are you coming south to pick up the tank or having Felix deliver it? If you do come south drop by the FMAS forum here on RC and look us up, we could do a quick hop around some of the local shops before you head back north, a little southern hospitality. __________________ My name is Robert and I am addicted to Nitrates.

03/22/2011, 08:42 PM	#55
James404 I <3 Acros Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,523	Wish I could go down to pick it up, unfortunately I gotta pay the freight. I really appreciate the offer though __________________ 80g Deep Blue Rimless - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2651295 225g Reef Savvy SPS Dominant - Retired http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1945361

03/22/2011, 08:50 PM	#56
WhoDey64 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Lauderdale Florida Posts: 1,311	Oh well =) Tagging along on this build, maybe if I ever make it back to NY I will give you a shout __________________ My name is Robert and I am addicted to Nitrates.

03/22/2011, 08:58 PM	#57
djze Moved On Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newark Posts: 136	great build so far that's a nice skimmer you got is that a 5000 if so i run the same on my system it's a beast can't go wrong with it good luck with the build

03/23/2011, 12:07 AM	#59
drdoolittle Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tracy, California Posts: 1,921	Nice build! Wish I had skill on wood working like you. Canopy and stand came out nice and your skimmer looks like a killer!

03/23/2011, 08:06 PM	#60
James404 I <3 Acros Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,523	Thank you dr, can't wait to fire that skimmer up and get some nasty nog! LOL __________________ 80g Deep Blue Rimless - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2651295 225g Reef Savvy SPS Dominant - Retired http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1945361

03/24/2011, 08:30 AM	#61
KuyaMark Moved On Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yonkers, Posts: 97	Awesome so far bro can't wait til this tank is fully packed with sps

03/24/2011, 09:40 PM	#62
michael_in_nc Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NC Posts: 419	Looks like the new baby has arrived. Congrats!

03/25/2011, 09:43 PM	#64
hpfunk Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 130	Looks like a great project. I just had my first and just set up a new system, hang in there bro, and good luck. After reading the list of SPS you have, and only seeing the one picture of the current tank, has left me wanting to see more up close pics of your prize pieces. Take your time but it would be greatly appreciated. Subscribing... __________________ Hpfunk 300g and counting. Current Tank Info: Born on 3-15-2010, 180 display, 120 ref., and plans for a 100g frag tank

03/26/2011, 04:42 PM	#65
James404 I <3 Acros Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,523	Thanks HP, I will try to get some recent shots of some of the corals. Many of them are just small frags and I have also had a STN issue a few weeks ago that I lost a few including my favorite green millie colony. __________________ 80g Deep Blue Rimless - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2651295 225g Reef Savvy SPS Dominant - Retired http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1945361

04/07/2011, 05:11 PM	#66
James404 I <3 Acros Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,523	Got good news from Felix today, my tank will be shipped out on the 19th! Hopefully will have some pics soon. __________________ 80g Deep Blue Rimless - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2651295 225g Reef Savvy SPS Dominant - Retired http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1945361

04/08/2011, 08:41 PM	#69
michael_in_nc Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NC Posts: 419	Can't wait to see how the tank looks. Felix said my display tank is built, but he's working on the bracing and my sump. Still no ship date, but probably around the end of the month. I'll be watching for pics...

04/13/2011, 06:57 PM	#72
James404 I <3 Acros Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,523	Small update today, got the holes drilled in the floor for the plumbing. Tile install will begin this weekend. __________________ 80g Deep Blue Rimless - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2651295 225g Reef Savvy SPS Dominant - Retired http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1945361

04/14/2011, 09:06 PM	#73
DCG1286 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 194	Definitely following this build Let me know how you like that skimmer once everything is all set up! I am really considering getting one ... either that or an ATB ... Very nice collection of SPS you will be transferring over as well! I need to find myself a piece of the Tubbs Pink Jade as I think about it. lol. __________________ Current tank: 93G SPS Reef (30x30x24") Current Tank Info: 93G SPS Reef tank

04/20/2011, 10:07 PM	#74
michael_in_nc Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NC Posts: 419	Hey, did your tank ship out this week as planned? How long are the ship times?

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