d2mini's 130g Rimless Cube - Page 10

adddo · 01/19/2010, 01:53 AM

Wow that is a clean looking sumparea!

Great pics!

d2mini · 01/20/2010, 08:52 PM

Less than two weeks in and ammonia levels are pretty much undectable.

Here's a few more pics of life on the rock and my urchin who was the first to move on up from the 46g Bow!

Hoping Part II of my TBS rock ships soon...

precko · 01/20/2010, 09:06 PM

130g cube tank - check.
Rimless - check.
MP40w - check.
1xhqi + 4xt5 - check.
Cone skimmer - check.
Eheim return pump - check.

You have great taste

I love it.

Looking forward to seeing this one develop, that reminds me I need to update my build thread

.

Paul.

d2mini · 01/20/2010, 09:48 PM

LOL! I actually almost got that same Giesemann light as you.

Snakebyt · 01/21/2010, 04:15 AM

very impressive setup

karsco · 01/21/2010, 07:23 AM

Looking good D2. The "Herbie" method is by far the best I have used for a quite, no bubble sump. (I have tried Dursos, bubble traps and many more)
That TBS base rock looks better than most premium rock doesn't it? How are you liking the Vortech duo, are they running in a master/slave mode? How do they actually "sync" together? I am thinking I need to pick up a second one down the road.

harper · 01/21/2010, 08:31 AM

Very nice setup!

mnml · 01/21/2010, 10:54 AM

The live rocks looks great. Lots of interesting life going on. So have you decided what type of fish you're getting?

d2mini · 01/21/2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by karsco

Looking good D2. The "Herbie" method is by far the best I have used for a quite, no bubble sump. (I have tried Dursos, bubble traps and many more)
That TBS base rock looks better than most premium rock doesn't it? How are you liking the Vortech duo, are they running in a master/slave mode? How do they actually "sync" together? I am thinking I need to pick up a second one down the road.

I agree. Loving the Herbie method. The only little qualm I have with it is that the level in the overflow changes with the level in the sump. I don't have an ATO set up yet (will soon though) so this creates a little bit of an issue with dialing it in. But not that big a deal and it should resolve it self once my ato is setup.

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Originally Posted by harper

Very nice setup!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by mnml

The live rocks looks great. Lots of interesting life going on. So have you decided what type of fish you're getting?

Thanks! Have not decided yet, other than the clown and chromi from my old tank. Oh and at least one tang... one that's less likely to jump.

HOBrien · 01/21/2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

Thanks! Have not decided yet, other than the clown and chromi from my old tank. Oh and at least one tang... one that's less likely to jump.

Which tangs are you debating between?

d2mini · 01/21/2010, 02:02 PM

Well, none really. I'd just like to get something other than the common yellow if possible.

karsco · 01/21/2010, 02:14 PM

D2, just curious why your total sump level rises and falls with your overflow water level? The only part of my sump level that changes for me is the last chamber where my return pump is and that's only because of evaporation. I have 3 baffles on the last part of my sump that seperate the skimmer/reactor side from my return pump. I have not adjusted my gate valve in a month and the overlflow water level has not changed. I am looking to add an ATO as well, sorry not trying to hi-jack you thread...

d2mini · 01/21/2010, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karsco

D2, just curious why your total sump level rises and falls with your overflow hiegth? The only part of my sump level that changes for me is the last chamber where my return pump is and that's only because of evaporation.

I'm sorry if my post was confusing.
As the level in the return section of my sump drops due to evap (just like yours), the level in my overflow follows suit.
But once I install my ATO in the sump, the water level won't change and neither will the level in the overflow.

How's your i-tech working out?

karsco · 01/21/2010, 03:38 PM

I love it, but I am only running the 100 model. I will probably upgrade to the 200 model pretty soon since I have started adding more fish & corals.

HOBrien · 01/21/2010, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

Well, none really. I'd just like to get something other than the common yellow if possible.

I feel ya on that. But I am probably rulling out the Kole Tang as well. Whch really limits me

GQuinn · 01/21/2010, 09:42 PM

Sorry, I posted in the wrong thread.

d2mini · 01/22/2010, 03:57 PM

Part II of "The Package" has landed!

agsansoo · 01/22/2010, 04:21 PM

OK, what's in the boxes ? Live rock or fish ?

d2mini · 01/22/2010, 04:26 PM

Well, about 100lbs of rock loaded with STUFF!
This batch just came out of the gulf on Wednesday!
And also a bunch of CUC.

Then the rest is mystery goodies that Richard from TBS throws in.

IridescentLily · 01/22/2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

ok, here's a couple more of the sump area.
Still need to put some macro in the fuge and get my BRS reactor filled up and running.

Is it wrong that I love your sump and stare at it all the time in awe?

You really put a lot if thought and planning into configuring that sump/fuge.
And the entire area underneath your tank for that matter. All the nice gate valves, even the (smart) shelves on the door
Very impressive.

Lookin' forward to the updates.

d2mini · 01/22/2010, 10:46 PM

lol, no problem Abril. I'm errr... flattered.

d2mini · 01/22/2010, 11:07 PM

Ok, here is just SOME of what showed up along with the second batch rock and cuc!

What kind of fish is that? He hopped along the rocks and then found a hole.
Working on more pics of stuff out of the bags, in the tank...

d2mini · 01/22/2010, 11:08 PM

A tour around the tank from the left, along the front, to the right.
I really need to re-think rock stacking/placement, but for now I just had to get it all in there!!!
Ignore the monti frag, that's from my old tank.

HOBrien · 01/22/2010, 11:35 PM

Beautiful sponges.

Where did you order them from?

d2mini · 01/22/2010, 11:51 PM

All the rock, sand, and cuc was "The Package" from Tampa Bay Saltwater and Richard through in all the sponges, orange star, gorgonians, anemone, scallops, fish, etc as extra goodies! You never know what you are gonna get!

01/19/2010, 01:53 AM	#226
adddo “Goodnight, tiny humans.” Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 1,008	Wow that is a clean looking sumparea! Great pics! __________________ If Pacman had affected us as kids, then we'd all be running around in a dark room, munching pills and listening to repetitive music //Bjarne

01/20/2010, 08:52 PM	#227
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Less than two weeks in and ammonia levels are pretty much undectable. Here's a few more pics of life on the rock and my urchin who was the first to move on up from the 46g Bow! Hoping Part II of my TBS rock ships soon... __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

01/20/2010, 09:06 PM	#228
precko Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK Posts: 176	130g cube tank - check. Rimless - check. MP40w - check. 1xhqi + 4xt5 - check. Cone skimmer - check. Eheim return pump - check. You have great taste I love it. Looking forward to seeing this one develop, that reminds me I need to update my build thread . Paul. __________________ 36"x36"x24" (LxWxH) Rimless Zeovit display tank, Giesemann infiniti 250w hqi + 4x24w T5's, Vortech MP40w, Tunze 6105 and single-controller. 30"x20"x18" Sump tank, ATB medium cone skimmer, KZ zeovit reactor, Balling lite via a GHL-Profilux Independant 4 pump dosing unit, Tunze auto top off, Eheim 1262 return pump.

01/20/2010, 09:48 PM	#229
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	LOL! I actually almost got that same Giesemann light as you. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

01/21/2010, 10:54 AM	#233
mnml Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 2,383	The live rocks looks great. Lots of interesting life going on. So have you decided what type of fish you're getting? __________________ Tran Current Tank Info: Waterbox 130.4

01/21/2010, 04:15 AM	#230
Snakebyt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lubbock Tx Posts: 2,141	very impressive setup

01/21/2010, 07:23 AM	#231
karsco Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 645	Looking good D2. The "Herbie" method is by far the best I have used for a quite, no bubble sump. (I have tried Dursos, bubble traps and many more) That TBS base rock looks better than most premium rock doesn't it? How are you liking the Vortech duo, are they running in a master/slave mode? How do they actually "sync" together? I am thinking I need to pick up a second one down the road.

01/21/2010, 08:31 AM	#232
harper Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Boulder Creek, Ca Posts: 539	Very nice setup!

01/21/2010, 02:02 PM	#236
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Well, none really. I'd just like to get something other than the common yellow if possible. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

01/21/2010, 02:14 PM	#237
karsco Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 645	D2, just curious why your total sump level rises and falls with your overflow water level? The only part of my sump level that changes for me is the last chamber where my return pump is and that's only because of evaporation. I have 3 baffles on the last part of my sump that seperate the skimmer/reactor side from my return pump. I have not adjusted my gate valve in a month and the overlflow water level has not changed. I am looking to add an ATO as well, sorry not trying to hi-jack you thread...

01/21/2010, 03:38 PM	#239
karsco Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 645	I love it, but I am only running the 100 model. I will probably upgrade to the 200 model pretty soon since I have started adding more fish & corals.

01/21/2010, 09:42 PM	#241
GQuinn Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 982	Sorry, I posted in the wrong thread.

01/22/2010, 03:57 PM	#242
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Part II of "The Package" has landed! __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

01/22/2010, 04:21 PM	#243
agsansoo Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Downey,CA Posts: 1,782	OK, what's in the boxes ? Live rock or fish ? __________________ Andy SCRK Member Current Tank Info: Barebottom, 65 Bow-Front, 20 gal sump/fuge, octo extreme 160, (2) Lumen Max3 250W w/ XM 20k's, 2 VHO Actinic and (1) VorTech MP40w & (1) VorTech MP10

01/22/2010, 04:26 PM	#244
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Well, about 100lbs of rock loaded with STUFF! This batch just came out of the gulf on Wednesday! And also a bunch of CUC. Then the rest is mystery goodies that Richard from TBS throws in. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

01/22/2010, 10:46 PM	#246
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	lol, no problem Abril. I'm errr... flattered. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

01/22/2010, 11:07 PM	#247
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Ok, here is just SOME of what showed up along with the second batch rock and cuc! What kind of fish is that? He hopped along the rocks and then found a hole. Working on more pics of stuff out of the bags, in the tank... __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

01/22/2010, 11:08 PM	#248
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	A tour around the tank from the left, along the front, to the right. I really need to re-think rock stacking/placement, but for now I just had to get it all in there!!! Ignore the monti frag, that's from my old tank. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

01/22/2010, 11:35 PM	#249
HOBrien Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 1,439	Beautiful sponges. Where did you order them from? __________________ Heath Disabled Vet Current Tank Info: Have a Neo Nano just set up.

01/22/2010, 11:51 PM	#250
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	All the rock, sand, and cuc was "The Package" from Tampa Bay Saltwater and Richard through in all the sponges, orange star, gorgonians, anemone, scallops, fish, etc as extra goodies! You never know what you are gonna get! __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.