The after disaster 650 gallon build - Page 5

fixmgood · 06/27/2016, 04:21 PM

Just realized that the previous post was #100.

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dave.m · 06/27/2016, 05:16 PM

Doesn't that mean you have to buy everyone a round?

Dave.M

BeanMachine · 07/29/2016, 11:58 AM

Your tank is looking nice Ivan. I am getting close to ordering my tank finally.

Stapleton840 · 07/29/2016, 01:56 PM

Nice setup!

fixmgood · 07/29/2016, 04:03 PM

Thanks guys.Tank is cycled but I have been really busy,still only have rock in there.I am also not sure where this new found patience is coming from, very unlike me.Installed brackets to hold the rack for the lights,which are Hydra 52 hd.Not sure how many I am eventually going to put up there probably 6 or 8,I will see what it looks like once they are on. Now all I need are some corals and fish.
Any suggestions on a stocking list.

ramasule · 07/30/2016, 09:13 AM

Stock list:
Fish
Alien Grabby things
Animals that look like plants.

fixmgood · 08/22/2016, 12:57 PM

Finally got some livestock into this tank.2 Yellow Tangs,1 Purple Tang,1 Blond Naso Tang,1 Sohal Tang,1Chevron Tang,1Purple Gramma (won it at club raffle). I also put in some Nasserius,Zebra stripe and Turbo snails.All are eating well and keeping algae in check.

dca22anderson · 09/10/2016, 12:08 AM

Love this build! Nice work!

fixmgood · 09/12/2016, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dca22anderson

Love this build! Nice work!

Thanks.

I am taking it real slow.I was at MACNA in San Diego this weekend,had a great time managed to talk to a whole bunch of vendors and fellow "addicts". Picked up a GEO calcium reactor,I love their products,well made and look good.Had my eye on the 818 but it was sold.So got a good deal on 624 with an extra chamber.I also plan on getting the carbon dosser,they are a bit pricey but I only hear good things.
Started getting my lights up,only issue I have with them are the cords are really short,whats up with that? Will post pics when I get a few minutes.
Thanks to all of you for the kind words and for following.

fixmgood · 09/15/2016, 07:17 PM

A few updated pics.

My work around for short cord syndrome

ADVRESOURCE · 09/16/2016, 08:15 AM

Are the lights secured to the rail?

BeanMachine · 09/16/2016, 10:44 AM

I know who to talk to when I need my canopy system made!

Looks great Ivan! I'm also curious if the lights are secured to the rails... but it looks like they fit snug in between the lips on each rail.

fixmgood · 09/16/2016, 10:54 AM

Lights just fit between the rails,so I can slide them around.The lights are great,I am really happy with them.I zip tied the power supplies to the frame, does not look as bad as I thought it would,it will have a canopy (some day)so you won't see it.

fixmgood · 10/15/2016, 11:44 PM

It has been a while since I posted an update. Got the calcium reactor hooked up and it is running great,very happy with it.The last few weeks I have been getting my wiring neatened up. Got the Apex hooked back up, I have actually been able to downsize on it a bit. I am waiting on the cable to hook up my closed loop pump to the Apex. I am also very happy with the Hydra lights,corals are starting to grow,although it is a fairly slow process. I have had a bit of a Cyano outbreak but I think it is just part of the cycle, Cyano seems to be giving way to what I can only describe as a brownish/rust type algae,hopefully that will clear up soon. I also just re installed my Tunze osmilator, and re plumbed my water storage tank,should make water changes easier.
Reefapalooza California coming up soon hope to pick up some nice stuff there.

fixmgood · 11/21/2016, 05:25 PM

Well this weekend was ReefAPalooza,turned out to be a really good show.I managed to pick up quite a few pieces,probably spent more than I should have,oh well just a little less for the kids.I will post some pics when I have the frags mounted.Overall tank is doing well,frags that I put in a few weeks ago are all growing and looking good.Cyano cleared up a several weeks ago so I am happy about that.Now it is just a waiting game till corals grow out.I also added a Carbon Doser to the calcium reactor as the old regulator was acting up,and I have not had time to strip it down,to see what is going on with it.I am sure that there will always be something else to tinker with in the meantime.
How I am loving my tank,feel like a kid with new toys.
Jake Adams gave a talk at Reefapalooza about a trip he did to Indonesia a while back,oh man do I want to go dive there,looks absolutely stunning.I don't know if he has any of his talks on You Tube if he does it is worth spending the time to listen to them.

saf1 · 11/21/2016, 06:06 PM

I'll need to start at page one I believe, but do you mind if I ask what aluminum tube/square you are constructing the light from in? Also if there are any connectors?

I was considering using 80/20 extruded. Bars are not expensive but the connection pieces seem a bit odd and expensive to me. Yours looks similar to what I was thinking of so wanted to ask.

Also, nice tank.

fixmgood · 11/21/2016, 06:57 PM

It's called EZ Tube. No I don't mind you asking after all it is a hobby we all need to share

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worm5406 · 01/07/2017, 01:58 PM

Any updates?

fixmgood · 01/07/2017, 02:46 PM

No earth shattering updates. Usually in the winter and I do mean winter in SoCal 65 degrees we tend to not do too much other than basic maintenance. I am being real patient and it seems to be paying off. Corals are starting to show some decent growth all be it slow. Had all my family in and out over the past several weeks and I hurt my back again picking up grandkids. Slowly slowly getting back (no pun intended) into it. I will try post some pics,skills are lacking in that department. Thanks for asking,always appreciated. Oh my lawyer thanks me everyday lol. Not really funny but true.

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fixmgood · 01/19/2017, 10:50 AM

A few pics of some of the new inhabitants.

nightOwl · 02/16/2017, 09:27 PM

tagging along...

CrayolaViolence · 02/17/2017, 08:38 AM

On your power strip (nice by the way) do you have to worry about water condensing in it since it's so close to the top of the tank?

fixmgood · 02/17/2017, 08:53 AM

So far I have not noticed any condensation which was a concern. I am keeping an eye on it. I have 10 lights plugged in so there are no open receptacles which should help as well.

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Apotack · 02/18/2017, 07:08 AM

I use the child safety outlet covers to plug my unused outlets

fixmgood · 05/12/2017, 10:05 AM

It's been a while since I last updated this post. I have since added a water change and storage system I am using two 100 gallon containers which are in one of my garages which is about 80 feet away from my sump system. I also installed my RO/DI unit close by. Water change is done with an Apex DOS, and all of this is controlled by my Apex. So far the system is working really well and I am very pleased with it.
Tank is also doing really well. I plan on posting a few pics as soon as I can get some sort of covering so that I don't get background reflection of the kitchen.
Here are a few pics. Still need to clean up the spaghetti wiring, as soon as I can get a permanent electrical plug in place.

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06/27/2016, 04:21 PM	#101
fixmgood Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Orange County California Posts: 925	Just realized that the previous post was #100. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Ivan Current Tank Info: 450g AGE,200 gallon sump, Red Dragon Speedy 230w return pump and closed loop,4 way Ocean Motion,PM Balistic Skimmer.3 Sea Swirl returns.AI Hydra 52HD,Apex contoller. Build thread "The after disaster 650g build"

06/27/2016, 05:16 PM	#102
dave.m Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canadia Posts: 4,276	Doesn't that mean you have to buy everyone a round? Dave.M __________________ My Gawd! It's full of corals! Current Tank Info: None. Nil. Zip. Nada.

07/29/2016, 11:58 AM	#103
BeanMachine Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 11,200	Your tank is looking nice Ivan. I am getting close to ordering my tank finally. __________________ 300 Gallon 72x36x27 AGE- 4x Ecotech XR30G5 Blue- AA PVC Hybrid Sump- Dual Synergy Shadow Boxes w Bean Animal- RO 220INT Elite- AquaMaxx cTech T3 CaRx- RD3 230- Apex- Tunze 6155, 6255 & 6150- MP40

07/29/2016, 04:03 PM	#105
fixmgood Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Orange County California Posts: 925	Thanks guys.Tank is cycled but I have been really busy,still only have rock in there.I am also not sure where this new found patience is coming from, very unlike me.Installed brackets to hold the rack for the lights,which are Hydra 52 hd.Not sure how many I am eventually going to put up there probably 6 or 8,I will see what it looks like once they are on. Now all I need are some corals and fish. Any suggestions on a stocking list. __________________ Ivan Current Tank Info: 450g AGE,200 gallon sump, Red Dragon Speedy 230w return pump and closed loop,4 way Ocean Motion,PM Balistic Skimmer.3 Sea Swirl returns.AI Hydra 52HD,Apex contoller. Build thread "The after disaster 650g build"

08/22/2016, 12:57 PM	#107
fixmgood Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Orange County California Posts: 925	Finally got some livestock into this tank.2 Yellow Tangs,1 Purple Tang,1 Blond Naso Tang,1 Sohal Tang,1Chevron Tang,1Purple Gramma (won it at club raffle). I also put in some Nasserius,Zebra stripe and Turbo snails.All are eating well and keeping algae in check. __________________ Ivan Current Tank Info: 450g AGE,200 gallon sump, Red Dragon Speedy 230w return pump and closed loop,4 way Ocean Motion,PM Balistic Skimmer.3 Sea Swirl returns.AI Hydra 52HD,Apex contoller. Build thread "The after disaster 650g build"

07/29/2016, 01:56 PM	#104
Stapleton840 Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 31	Nice setup!

07/30/2016, 09:13 AM	#106
ramasule Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 55	Stock list: Fish Alien Grabby things Animals that look like plants.

09/10/2016, 12:08 AM	#108
dca22anderson Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Saratoga Springs, UT Posts: 1,306	Love this build! Nice work!

09/15/2016, 07:17 PM	#110
fixmgood Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Orange County California Posts: 925	A few updated pics. My work around for short cord syndrome __________________ Ivan Current Tank Info: 450g AGE,200 gallon sump, Red Dragon Speedy 230w return pump and closed loop,4 way Ocean Motion,PM Balistic Skimmer.3 Sea Swirl returns.AI Hydra 52HD,Apex contoller. Build thread "The after disaster 650g build"

09/16/2016, 08:15 AM	#111
ADVRESOURCE Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: TUCSON Posts: 569	Are the lights secured to the rail?

09/16/2016, 10:44 AM	#112
BeanMachine Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 11,200	I know who to talk to when I need my canopy system made! Looks great Ivan! I'm also curious if the lights are secured to the rails... but it looks like they fit snug in between the lips on each rail. __________________ 300 Gallon 72x36x27 AGE- 4x Ecotech XR30G5 Blue- AA PVC Hybrid Sump- Dual Synergy Shadow Boxes w Bean Animal- RO 220INT Elite- AquaMaxx cTech T3 CaRx- RD3 230- Apex- Tunze 6155, 6255 & 6150- MP40

09/16/2016, 10:54 AM	#113
fixmgood Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Orange County California Posts: 925	Lights just fit between the rails,so I can slide them around.The lights are great,I am really happy with them.I zip tied the power supplies to the frame, does not look as bad as I thought it would,it will have a canopy (some day)so you won't see it. __________________ Ivan Current Tank Info: 450g AGE,200 gallon sump, Red Dragon Speedy 230w return pump and closed loop,4 way Ocean Motion,PM Balistic Skimmer.3 Sea Swirl returns.AI Hydra 52HD,Apex contoller. Build thread "The after disaster 650g build"

10/15/2016, 11:44 PM	#114
fixmgood Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Orange County California Posts: 925	It has been a while since I posted an update. Got the calcium reactor hooked up and it is running great,very happy with it.The last few weeks I have been getting my wiring neatened up. Got the Apex hooked back up, I have actually been able to downsize on it a bit. I am waiting on the cable to hook up my closed loop pump to the Apex. I am also very happy with the Hydra lights,corals are starting to grow,although it is a fairly slow process. I have had a bit of a Cyano outbreak but I think it is just part of the cycle, Cyano seems to be giving way to what I can only describe as a brownish/rust type algae,hopefully that will clear up soon. I also just re installed my Tunze osmilator, and re plumbed my water storage tank,should make water changes easier. Reefapalooza California coming up soon hope to pick up some nice stuff there. __________________ Ivan Current Tank Info: 450g AGE,200 gallon sump, Red Dragon Speedy 230w return pump and closed loop,4 way Ocean Motion,PM Balistic Skimmer.3 Sea Swirl returns.AI Hydra 52HD,Apex contoller. Build thread "The after disaster 650g build"

11/21/2016, 05:25 PM	#115
fixmgood Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Orange County California Posts: 925	Well this weekend was ReefAPalooza,turned out to be a really good show.I managed to pick up quite a few pieces,probably spent more than I should have,oh well just a little less for the kids.I will post some pics when I have the frags mounted.Overall tank is doing well,frags that I put in a few weeks ago are all growing and looking good.Cyano cleared up a several weeks ago so I am happy about that.Now it is just a waiting game till corals grow out.I also added a Carbon Doser to the calcium reactor as the old regulator was acting up,and I have not had time to strip it down,to see what is going on with it.I am sure that there will always be something else to tinker with in the meantime. How I am loving my tank,feel like a kid with new toys. Jake Adams gave a talk at Reefapalooza about a trip he did to Indonesia a while back,oh man do I want to go dive there,looks absolutely stunning.I don't know if he has any of his talks on You Tube if he does it is worth spending the time to listen to them. __________________ Ivan Current Tank Info: 450g AGE,200 gallon sump, Red Dragon Speedy 230w return pump and closed loop,4 way Ocean Motion,PM Balistic Skimmer.3 Sea Swirl returns.AI Hydra 52HD,Apex contoller. Build thread "The after disaster 650g build"

11/21/2016, 06:06 PM	#116
saf1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: California Posts: 2,259	I'll need to start at page one I believe, but do you mind if I ask what aluminum tube/square you are constructing the light from in? Also if there are any connectors? I was considering using 80/20 extruded. Bars are not expensive but the connection pieces seem a bit odd and expensive to me. Yours looks similar to what I was thinking of so wanted to ask. Also, nice tank. __________________ -saf1 Current Tank Info: 210 gallon mixed reef

11/21/2016, 06:57 PM	#117
fixmgood Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Orange County California Posts: 925	It's called EZ Tube. No I don't mind you asking after all it is a hobby we all need to share Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Ivan Current Tank Info: 450g AGE,200 gallon sump, Red Dragon Speedy 230w return pump and closed loop,4 way Ocean Motion,PM Balistic Skimmer.3 Sea Swirl returns.AI Hydra 52HD,Apex contoller. Build thread "The after disaster 650g build"

01/07/2017, 01:58 PM	#118
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	Any updates? __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

01/07/2017, 02:46 PM	#119
fixmgood Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Orange County California Posts: 925	No earth shattering updates. Usually in the winter and I do mean winter in SoCal 65 degrees we tend to not do too much other than basic maintenance. I am being real patient and it seems to be paying off. Corals are starting to show some decent growth all be it slow. Had all my family in and out over the past several weeks and I hurt my back again picking up grandkids. Slowly slowly getting back (no pun intended) into it. I will try post some pics,skills are lacking in that department. Thanks for asking,always appreciated. Oh my lawyer thanks me everyday lol. Not really funny but true. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Ivan Current Tank Info: 450g AGE,200 gallon sump, Red Dragon Speedy 230w return pump and closed loop,4 way Ocean Motion,PM Balistic Skimmer.3 Sea Swirl returns.AI Hydra 52HD,Apex contoller. Build thread "The after disaster 650g build"

01/19/2017, 10:50 AM	#120
fixmgood Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Orange County California Posts: 925	A few pics of some of the new inhabitants. __________________ Ivan Current Tank Info: 450g AGE,200 gallon sump, Red Dragon Speedy 230w return pump and closed loop,4 way Ocean Motion,PM Balistic Skimmer.3 Sea Swirl returns.AI Hydra 52HD,Apex contoller. Build thread "The after disaster 650g build"

02/16/2017, 09:27 PM	#121
nightOwl Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,799	tagging along... __________________ To check out my pictures of my tank and trips just click on my name and visit my homepage. Tank Build Thread (Miracles Custom) - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2628737

02/17/2017, 08:38 AM	#122
CrayolaViolence Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,867	On your power strip (nice by the way) do you have to worry about water condensing in it since it's so close to the top of the tank? __________________ "The good thing about science is that it's true whether you believe it or not." Neil deGrasse Tyson Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef tank

02/17/2017, 08:53 AM	#123
fixmgood Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Orange County California Posts: 925	So far I have not noticed any condensation which was a concern. I am keeping an eye on it. I have 10 lights plugged in so there are no open receptacles which should help as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Ivan Current Tank Info: 450g AGE,200 gallon sump, Red Dragon Speedy 230w return pump and closed loop,4 way Ocean Motion,PM Balistic Skimmer.3 Sea Swirl returns.AI Hydra 52HD,Apex contoller. Build thread "The after disaster 650g build"

02/18/2017, 07:08 AM	#124
Apotack Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New York Posts: 297	I use the child safety outlet covers to plug my unused outlets __________________ Adam Current Tank Info: 125gal

05/12/2017, 10:05 AM	#125
fixmgood Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Orange County California Posts: 925	It's been a while since I last updated this post. I have since added a water change and storage system I am using two 100 gallon containers which are in one of my garages which is about 80 feet away from my sump system. I also installed my RO/DI unit close by. Water change is done with an Apex DOS, and all of this is controlled by my Apex. So far the system is working really well and I am very pleased with it. Tank is also doing really well. I plan on posting a few pics as soon as I can get some sort of covering so that I don't get background reflection of the kitchen. Here are a few pics. Still need to clean up the spaghetti wiring, as soon as I can get a permanent electrical plug in place. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Ivan Current Tank Info: 450g AGE,200 gallon sump, Red Dragon Speedy 230w return pump and closed loop,4 way Ocean Motion,PM Balistic Skimmer.3 Sea Swirl returns.AI Hydra 52HD,Apex contoller. Build thread "The after disaster 650g build"