d2mini's 130g Rimless Cube - Page 12

d2mini · 01/25/2010, 07:42 PM

Thanks, guys!

porschefan · 01/26/2010, 01:12 PM

Wow, coming along nicely.

Could you show in a little more detail how you have the GAC & GFO plumbed in, i can't see how you have the smaller pipework feeding those coming from the larger diameter main plumbing.

And i'm pretty sure the 'Designer' in you is going to have to do something about that spaghetti of power cables , i'm looking forward to that too. Mine is a complete mess as i don't even have the DJ power block things.

jesserettele · 01/26/2010, 05:32 PM

Top shelf stocking choices with brilliant color combinations, gorgeous design, amazing ingenuity and blueprinting, epitome of my jealousy! Thanks for sharing.

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Did some re-aquascaping saturday and moved some of the sponges around sunday. I'm trying to keep ammonia below 1.0 so I've done two 25g water changes so far and will have to do another tonite. I think I got the rocks pretty much where I want them with two non-symmetrical islands which looks good but also allows the Vortechs to push water between them and then bounce off the front corner and throughout the tank. It was REALLY hard trying to fit rock in a walk around tank without just piling it all in the center! But I think it turned out kinda cool. I even have a little roof sticking out from the right side in the center.

Also got my FLOR tiles delivered on Friday!
So i laid those down on sunday, too.
And finally I also received my Vortech Back-up Battery so I installed that.

Oh and last week I got my BRS reactor going with HC GFO and ROX Carbon, and also installed my Turbo Twist UV Filter in my sump.
So I think I've now got all tank equipment hooked up and running, all my rock, sand and cuc is in, I've got some pretty stuff in the tank to look at for a while... so I think I'm good!

My next project is going to be in the garage.
Two 65g food grade water storage tanks, plumbed together, for fresh and saltwater mixing. With a hidden water line running through the wall to my tank for ATO, and another set of plumbing to do water changes direct from the water tanks. To be continued....

Here's some new pics.

IridescentLily · 01/26/2010, 06:24 PM

Oh cool! I got your thread update notification on my email.

The sponges are so pretty.
Now I have something else to swoon over aside from your gorgeous sump area.
And look at your urchin, he's saying hello to the scallop. :-) How's the urchin doing? Is he roaming all around yet?

Thanks.

d2mini · 01/26/2010, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by IridescentLily

How's the urchin doing? Is he roaming all around yet?

He's all over the freakin tank!

d2mini · 01/26/2010, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by porschefan

Wow, coming along nicely.

Could you show in a little more detail how you have the GAC & GFO plumbed in, i can't see how you have the smaller pipework feeding those coming from the larger diameter main plumbing.

And i'm pretty sure the 'Designer' in you is going to have to do something about that spaghetti of power cables , i'm looking forward to that too. Mine is a complete mess as i don't even have the DJ power block things.

I'll see what I can do about getting a better pic. But i just have both in and out plumbing in the skimmer section, along with the powerhead that's driving it. The outlet plumbing actually feeds back into the filter sock to prevent microbubbles.

And that's funny about the wires because I was thinking to myself that the pic looks worse than it really is. I do have most of the cables tied up and out of the way. Definitely neater than my last tank.

cman_pogey · 01/26/2010, 07:56 PM

Holy Crap! I just got done reading through this entire thread and I loved every freakin second! I cannot believe the attention to detail, everything is just so clean and modern looking, and I am really liking the house as well! There seems to be alot of really good reefers in Texas, cant wait to become a Texan my self!

d2mini · 01/26/2010, 09:13 PM

Thanks, cman!
But be careful what you wish for.

<---- houston transplant, still a ny'er at heart

HERE'S A VIDEO OF MY TANK!!!

Sorry about my dog making clicky noises walking around on the floor and shaking his collar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MEmSqpYxFo

jrelec08 · 01/26/2010, 09:44 PM

love the video you should make one showing your sump in action as well keep the updates coming great job

Aquabacs · 01/26/2010, 10:37 PM

Tank is looking good. Curious to what your feeding plan is going to be for the sponges?

Thanks

Mike

jesserettele · 01/26/2010, 10:40 PM

what are you using for the pics, a Nikon D3?

shaggss · 01/26/2010, 11:16 PM

D2

Lookin good!

Did you set up your ATO yet? Are you still having the overflow level fluctuating?

Curious as I want to setup a Herbie too!

Cheers

d2mini · 01/27/2010, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jrelec08

love the video you should make one showing your sump in action as well keep the updates coming great job

Thanks! I actually mention in the description of the video on youtube that I'll do some more that show the equipment setup.

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Originally Posted by Aquabacs

Tank is looking good. Curious to what your feeding plan is going to be for the sponges?

Last night I through in some coral frenzy, but not sure if that will do much for them. I do want to get some stuff like phytofeast this weekend.

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Originally Posted by jesserettele

what are you using for the pics, a Nikon D3?

Close, a D700.

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Originally Posted by shaggss

D2

Lookin good!

Did you set up your ATO yet? Are you still having the overflow level fluctuating?

Curious as I want to setup a Herbie too!

Thanks! I have not started my ATO project yet. The little bit of fluctuation is no big deal though. I need to add RO water to the tank whether it's fluctuating or not.

rafa316 · 01/27/2010, 09:30 AM

I didnt see the flame scallops, are they still there?

d2mini · 01/27/2010, 09:55 AM

They keep moving around. I know one of them was under the rock shelf behind a big sponge. Not sure where the other one was.

usefulidiot213 · 01/27/2010, 01:41 PM

The more I see the Cube setups. The more I want one...

JHAI3 · 01/27/2010, 06:18 PM

Dennis, how is the flow working for you... I see the sand in the front corner is being blown by the Vortechs... Good, bad in different...?

theyammieguy · 01/27/2010, 07:08 PM

Dude, seriously, will you adopt me. (:

chingchai · 01/28/2010, 08:11 AM

I am so lucky to find this thread.
Dennis. Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful set-up.

d2mini · 01/28/2010, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JHAI3

Dennis, how is the flow working for you... I see the sand in the front corner is being blown by the Vortechs... Good, bad in different...?

So far so good! The flow hits that front corner and then bounces through the tank. Between that, and the pull from the vortechs, i get at least decent flow. Down the center (from sand bottom to water surface) i've got uber flow. So I have a pretty good mix. When i dropped in some Phytofeast last night it just went everywhere instantly.

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Originally Posted by theyammieguy

Dude, seriously, will you adopt me. (:

Only if I can ride that bike!

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Originally Posted by chingchai

I am so lucky to find this thread.
Dennis. Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful set-up.

Cool! Thanks.

theyammieguy · 01/28/2010, 09:53 AM

Lol

agsansoo · 01/28/2010, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

So far so good! The flow hits that front corner and then bounces through the tank. Between that, and the pull from the vortechs, i get at least decent flow. Down the center (from sand bottom to water surface) i've got uber flow. So I have a pretty good mix. When i dropped in some Phytofeast last night it just went everywhere instantly.

I know hind sight is 20/20, but don't you think it would have been better to have one vortech on the left and one on the right side of the overflow. This way you could alternate the current from clockwise to counter clockwise ?

d2mini · 01/28/2010, 11:19 AM

That might be worth someone trying as an experiment, but I'm not picturing it as being an any better than what I have now as far as the amount of flow throughout the tank. Plus this would have compromised the water skimming part of the overflow.
I currently have the pumps in reefcrest mode set to anti-sync and it's working out pretty good so far. No complaints.

IridescentLily · 01/28/2010, 11:39 AM

Love the video!
Can't wait for the sump video *hops from foot to foot*
You have some great flow in there.

I think my favorite sponge you have is the little orange one in the shape of a ball. It's so cool looking and the color is great.

Glad to see your urchin doing his thing.
:-)

mltnguyen · 01/28/2010, 11:53 AM

Great looking tank. What are your thoughts on your I-Tech skimmer?

01/25/2010, 07:42 PM	#276
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Thanks, guys! __________________ -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.

01/26/2010, 06:24 PM	#279
IridescentLily Editor-Reefkeeping mag Join Date: May 2008 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 3,858 Blog Entries: 5	Oh cool! I got your thread update notification on my email. The sponges are so pretty. Now I have something else to swoon over aside from your gorgeous sump area. And look at your urchin, he's saying hello to the scallop. :-) How's the urchin doing? Is he roaming all around yet? Thanks. __________________ ~April Editor-Reefkeeping Magazine

01/26/2010, 09:13 PM	#283
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Thanks, cman! But be careful what you wish for. <---- houston transplant, still a ny'er at heart HERE'S A VIDEO OF MY TANK!!! Sorry about my dog making clicky noises walking around on the floor and shaking his collar. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MEmSqpYxFo __________________ -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.

01/26/2010, 09:44 PM	#284
jrelec08 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: nixa Posts: 24	love the video you should make one showing your sump in action as well keep the updates coming great job __________________ saltwater reefer on a goldfish budget! Current Tank Info: 75 gal peninsula style

01/26/2010, 10:37 PM	#285
Aquabacs Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 1,581	Tank is looking good. Curious to what your feeding plan is going to be for the sponges? Thanks Mike __________________ Put down the halide and step into the shade...welcome to the darkside of reefkeeping. FM UltraLith system since 7.3.08 Current Tank Info: 50 gallon rimless non-photosynthetic

01/26/2010, 01:12 PM	#277
porschefan Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 66	Wow, coming along nicely. Could you show in a little more detail how you have the GAC & GFO plumbed in, i can't see how you have the smaller pipework feeding those coming from the larger diameter main plumbing. And i'm pretty sure the 'Designer' in you is going to have to do something about that spaghetti of power cables , i'm looking forward to that too. Mine is a complete mess as i don't even have the DJ power block things.

01/26/2010, 07:56 PM	#282
cman_pogey Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 132	Holy Crap! I just got done reading through this entire thread and I loved every freakin second! I cannot believe the attention to detail, everything is just so clean and modern looking, and I am really liking the house as well! There seems to be alot of really good reefers in Texas, cant wait to become a Texan my self!

01/26/2010, 10:40 PM	#286
jesserettele Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Spring Branch Posts: 72	what are you using for the pics, a Nikon D3? __________________ If you want to play you gotta pay. Current Tank Info: 75 display, 75 sump/fuge

01/26/2010, 11:16 PM	#287
shaggss Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,709	D2 Lookin good! Did you set up your ATO yet? Are you still having the overflow level fluctuating? Curious as I want to setup a Herbie too! Cheers __________________ NEVER get eye level with an infants anus! New build, planning stages. 30 x 20 x 20", Geisemann Spectra 250W with Radium, Profilux controller, Profilux doser 2, Fluval SP4 return pump, Life Reef 28

01/27/2010, 09:30 AM	#289
rafa316 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 411	I didnt see the flame scallops, are they still there? __________________ "if I asked the general public what they wanted they would have said they wanted a faster horse" Henry Ford Current Tank Info: 75g. - Rena xP4 Canister Filter - 65w T5 -2 inch sandbed - 60lbs live rock - 2 Ocellaris Clownfish - 1 Yellow Watchman Gobie - 6 Nassaiurs Snails - 1 Bumblebee Snail - 2 Emerald Crabs - 1 Red Legged Hermit Crab

01/27/2010, 09:55 AM	#290
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	They keep moving around. I know one of them was under the rock shelf behind a big sponge. Not sure where the other one was. __________________ -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.

01/27/2010, 01:41 PM	#291
usefulidiot213 Bryan H. Join Date: May 2007 Location: 40th St. & Thunderbird Posts: 1,348	The more I see the Cube setups. The more I want one... __________________ "I would rather be lucky then good." Bryan H. Current Tank Info: 120 AGA- 4x2x2 Mixed Reef. 2 MP40s, Vertex IN-180 Skimmer, RKL Controller for temp control and light timing. 8x 54 Watt T5 lighting.

01/27/2010, 06:18 PM	#292
JHAI3 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 160	Dennis, how is the flow working for you... I see the sand in the front corner is being blown by the Vortechs... Good, bad in different...? __________________ Justin

01/27/2010, 07:08 PM	#293
theyammieguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 1,691	Dude, seriously, will you adopt me. (: __________________ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas". David Crockett. 12g JBJ deluxe JBJ viper 70w, maxi jet 900, Koralia nano, two false percs, softies, LPS, and SPS, about 25# LR and 2"-3" SB. Running since 3/22/07. Soon to add sump with skimmer Click my home page for pictures. 40g breeder upgrade in progress. Planning a 60g cube FOWLR.

01/28/2010, 08:11 AM	#294
chingchai Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bangkok Thailand Posts: 5,670	I am so lucky to find this thread. Dennis. Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful set-up. __________________ Ching (low profile) " Life is too short to drink bad wine " click on my homepage to see my tank on-line

01/28/2010, 09:53 AM	#296
theyammieguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 1,691	Lol __________________ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas". David Crockett. 12g JBJ deluxe JBJ viper 70w, maxi jet 900, Koralia nano, two false percs, softies, LPS, and SPS, about 25# LR and 2"-3" SB. Running since 3/22/07. Soon to add sump with skimmer Click my home page for pictures. 40g breeder upgrade in progress. Planning a 60g cube FOWLR.

01/28/2010, 11:19 AM	#298
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	That might be worth someone trying as an experiment, but I'm not picturing it as being an any better than what I have now as far as the amount of flow throughout the tank. Plus this would have compromised the water skimming part of the overflow. I currently have the pumps in reefcrest mode set to anti-sync and it's working out pretty good so far. No complaints. __________________ -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.

01/28/2010, 11:39 AM	#299
IridescentLily Editor-Reefkeeping mag Join Date: May 2008 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 3,858 Blog Entries: 5	Love the video! Can't wait for the sump video hops from foot to foot You have some great flow in there. I think my favorite sponge you have is the little orange one in the shape of a ball. It's so cool looking and the color is great. Glad to see your urchin doing his thing. :-) __________________ ~April Editor-Reefkeeping Magazine

01/28/2010, 11:53 AM	#300
mltnguyen Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hillsboro, Or Posts: 57	Great looking tank. What are your thoughts on your I-Tech skimmer?