James404's 225g+ SPS Dominant - Page 2

michael_in_nc · 01/31/2011, 10:04 PM

I like the trim work on top. It's going to look great.

Have you gotten any updates from Felix on your tank's ETA?

James404 · 01/31/2011, 10:23 PM

Thanks

beginning of March is still the ETA. Theres still so much to be done, and my son is expected to be born March 6th.

michael_in_nc · 02/02/2011, 10:55 PM

you're going to be busy! It'll be like having twins. New baby and new tank.

James404 · 02/03/2011, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by michael_in_nc

you're going to be busy! It'll be like having twins. New baby and new tank.

lol yea pretty much, luckily I have a pretty understanding wife that puts up with my addiction!

michael_in_nc · 02/03/2011, 08:49 AM

Yes, that's a good thing. My wife is also very supportive. It makes everything alot easier...

James404 · 02/04/2011, 12:53 PM

Still trying to get this replacement canopy door from the cabinet maker, emails and voicemails sent but no responses

hopefully he is just away on vacation or something.

aquaph8 · 02/05/2011, 09:40 PM

Tagging along. Im glad to hear you guys are happy with ReefSavvy cause I just sent them a quote. Your canopy looks sweet. Congrats on the new tank and the new baby. Will this be your first child? Cant wait to see it come together.

michael_in_nc · 02/05/2011, 10:17 PM

Felix has been excellent. I haven't seen the tank yet, but so far I'd recommend Reef Savvy. I'm actually quoting the sump now, too.

James404 · 02/06/2011, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aquaph8

Tagging along. Im glad to hear you guys are happy with ReefSavvy cause I just sent them a quote. Your canopy looks sweet. Congrats on the new tank and the new baby. Will this be your first child? Cant wait to see it come together.

Thank you very much. Yes this is my first child, hopefully he turns out to be a reefer too

Felix has been a pleasure to deal with, his tanks are worth every penny IMO.

James404 · 02/18/2011, 07:21 PM

Picked up a nice frag tank that will be plumbed into the system from my neighbor

jarrett shark · 02/18/2011, 11:12 PM

Looking good, keep the pics coming

James404 · 02/27/2011, 04:33 PM

Got the stand polyurethaned and built

michael_in_nc · 02/27/2011, 08:12 PM

Nice. Now all you need is the glass!

Did you just use hardwood 1x4's for the supports? 5x on front and back plus the sides?

We debated a long time about how much we needed and ended up erring on the side of caution. There is *alot* of wood in my stand.

James404 · 02/27/2011, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael_in_nc

Nice. Now all you need is the glass!

Did you just use hardwood 1x4's for the supports? 5x on front and back plus the sides?

We debated a long time about how much we needed and ended up erring on the side of caution. There is *alot* of wood in my stand.

Thanks Michael. The stand is built completely out of 3/4" Oak. A cabinet maker designed it, I just had to assemble. It is very solid.

James404 · 02/27/2011, 08:30 PM

Next I have to crawl through this to put support jacks under the floor joists. Fun stuff

michael_in_nc · 02/27/2011, 08:53 PM

I'll be doing something similar soon. I'm going to be running some plumbing under the house. I think the supports that currently exist under the house are sufficient. I've looked at them already, but I'm going to get a second opinion.

Have fun crawling under the house...

James404 · 02/27/2011, 09:05 PM

Yep thats where I gotta go to run the plumbing as well, its gonna be really tight under there.

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:

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053

only $29 each, should be well worth the piece of mind.

michael_in_nc · 02/27/2011, 09:19 PM

I was thinking about something just like that but haven't looked into it. Thanks for the info. Do you use a wrench to adjust the height? I was going to get some concrete blocks to put under them. What was your plan? I'm hoping I can avoid this, but I might do it anyway. Going to get someone to take a look under the house for another opinion, then make a decision.

I need to schedule my electrician to do the wiring upgrade. I'm going to get him to run (2) dedicated 20A breakers with GFI's. Do you have a backup power plan? Generator?

aquaph8 · 02/27/2011, 09:21 PM

That stand looks really good James. Cant wait to see a tank sitting on it. Crawling under the house doesn't look like fun though.

James404 · 02/27/2011, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael_in_nc

I was thinking about something just like that but haven't looked into it. Thanks for the info. Do you use a wrench to adjust the height? I was going to get some concrete blocks to put under them. What was your plan? I'm hoping I can avoid this, but I might do it anyway. Going to get someone to take a look under the house for another opinion, then make a decision.

I need to schedule my electrician to do the wiring upgrade. I'm going to get him to run (2) dedicated 20A breakers with GFI's. Do you have a backup power plan? Generator?

Yep they just get turned with a wrench to adjust, they have them in all different sizes. I am planning on tightening them right up to the floor joists, 2x4's could be placed in between as well.

I will most likely only be using an APC battery backup to operate the heater and voretechs in case of power failure. I may look into a generator in the future as well. We don't lose power too often here though luckily. Are you going to be running a genny?

I actually just spoke to my electrician the other day too, I plan on adding aditional circuits in the fish room since there is only one outlet in there at the moment.

James404 · 02/27/2011, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aquaph8

That stand looks really good James. Cant wait to see a tank sitting on it. Crawling under the house doesn't look like fun though.

Thanks Brett, Its not going to be fun at all, I thought I would be able to open that hole up more but its really not possible. Luckily I'm not a big guy, just gotta watch my weight for a little while

michael_in_nc · 02/27/2011, 09:48 PM

We seem to lose power often enough to cause issues. The real problem is once 2 or 3 years, we might be out for 24 - 48hrs. I'd like to get a big one to support the key parts of the house, too. We'll see, that'd be quite an investment.

I thought about strapping the floor supports together with a 2x6. I've been told that can add alot more strength than one would think. Keeps things from twisting. Also makes a better spot to put the jack under. Easy enough. Something to consider since you'll be under the house anyway.

DrHarryLopez · 02/27/2011, 11:04 PM

Just found your thread! Congrats on your upcoming baby, your new house, and your new tank. It was nice meeting you on Saturday. Hope you like the efllo....

Harry

James404 · 02/27/2011, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrHarryLopez

Just found your thread! Congrats on your upcoming baby, your new house, and your new tank. It was nice meeting you on Saturday. Hope you like the efllo....

Harry

Thank you very much Harry, it was nice meeting you too. Love the efflo, it seems to be settling in nicely

Fish4Me2 · 02/28/2011, 08:44 PM

The stand and canopy both look great! As for crawling under the house, all I can think is: "ahh, the things we do for our tanks . . . ."

And I say that as someone who drilled three holes through the dining room wall and wired up 24 outlets over the weekend! It's a pain, but it will all be worth it when the tank is running.

01/31/2011, 10:23 PM	#27
James404 I <3 Acros Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,523	Thanks beginning of March is still the ETA. Theres still so much to be done, and my son is expected to be born March 6th. __________________ 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

02/04/2011, 12:53 PM	#31
James404 I <3 Acros Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,523	Still trying to get this replacement canopy door from the cabinet maker, emails and voicemails sent but no responses hopefully he is just away on vacation or something. __________________ 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

02/05/2011, 09:40 PM	#32
aquaph8 Love The Fish Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 5,652	Tagging along. Im glad to hear you guys are happy with ReefSavvy cause I just sent them a quote. Your canopy looks sweet. Congrats on the new tank and the new baby. Will this be your first child? Cant wait to see it come together. __________________ Brett Current Tank Info: Leemar 60x36x24, 8x80 T5/LED Sfiligoi GENESIS Alpha 300 skimmer

02/18/2011, 07:21 PM	#35
James404 I <3 Acros Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,523	Picked up a nice frag tank that will be plumbed into the system from my neighbor __________________ 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

02/18/2011, 11:12 PM	#36
jarrett shark Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,518	Looking good, keep the pics coming __________________ President of "NY REEF CLUB" OFFICE 300gal SPS reef tank with 400gal sump,150 GAL Frag tank,30gal frag= 890gal total HOUSE 400gal reef tank with 250gal sump = coming soon. 5x3x3 with 1" think acryli

01/31/2011, 10:04 PM	#26
michael_in_nc Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NC Posts: 419	I like the trim work on top. It's going to look great. Have you gotten any updates from Felix on your tank's ETA?

02/02/2011, 10:55 PM	#28
michael_in_nc Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NC Posts: 419	you're going to be busy! It'll be like having twins. New baby and new tank.

02/03/2011, 08:49 AM	#30
michael_in_nc Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NC Posts: 419	Yes, that's a good thing. My wife is also very supportive. It makes everything alot easier...

02/05/2011, 10:17 PM	#33
michael_in_nc Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NC Posts: 419	Felix has been excellent. I haven't seen the tank yet, but so far I'd recommend Reef Savvy. I'm actually quoting the sump now, too.

02/27/2011, 04:33 PM	#37
James404 I <3 Acros Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,523	Got the stand polyurethaned and built __________________ 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 Last edited by James404; 09/15/2017 at 09:23 AM.

02/27/2011, 08:12 PM	#38
michael_in_nc Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NC Posts: 419	Nice. Now all you need is the glass! Did you just use hardwood 1x4's for the supports? 5x on front and back plus the sides? We debated a long time about how much we needed and ended up erring on the side of caution. There is alot of wood in my stand.

02/27/2011, 08:30 PM	#40
James404 I <3 Acros Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,523	Next I have to crawl through this to put support jacks under the floor joists. Fun stuff __________________ 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 Last edited by James404; 09/15/2017 at 09:24 AM.

02/27/2011, 08:53 PM	#41
michael_in_nc Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NC Posts: 419	I'll be doing something similar soon. I'm going to be running some plumbing under the house. I think the supports that currently exist under the house are sufficient. I've looked at them already, but I'm going to get a second opinion. Have fun crawling under the house...

02/27/2011, 09:05 PM	#42
James404 I <3 Acros Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,523	Yep thats where I gotta go to run the plumbing as well, its gonna be really tight under there. 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: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053 only $29 each, should be well worth the piece of mind. __________________ 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

02/27/2011, 09:19 PM	#43
michael_in_nc Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NC Posts: 419	I was thinking about something just like that but haven't looked into it. Thanks for the info. Do you use a wrench to adjust the height? I was going to get some concrete blocks to put under them. What was your plan? I'm hoping I can avoid this, but I might do it anyway. Going to get someone to take a look under the house for another opinion, then make a decision. I need to schedule my electrician to do the wiring upgrade. I'm going to get him to run (2) dedicated 20A breakers with GFI's. Do you have a backup power plan? Generator?

02/27/2011, 09:21 PM	#44
aquaph8 Love The Fish Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 5,652	That stand looks really good James. Cant wait to see a tank sitting on it. Crawling under the house doesn't look like fun though. __________________ Brett Current Tank Info: Leemar 60x36x24, 8x80 T5/LED Sfiligoi GENESIS Alpha 300 skimmer

02/27/2011, 09:48 PM	#47
michael_in_nc Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NC Posts: 419	We seem to lose power often enough to cause issues. The real problem is once 2 or 3 years, we might be out for 24 - 48hrs. I'd like to get a big one to support the key parts of the house, too. We'll see, that'd be quite an investment. I thought about strapping the floor supports together with a 2x6. I've been told that can add alot more strength than one would think. Keeps things from twisting. Also makes a better spot to put the jack under. Easy enough. Something to consider since you'll be under the house anyway.

02/27/2011, 11:04 PM	#48
DrHarryLopez One Happy Reefer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ozone Park, New York Posts: 3,267	Just found your thread! Congrats on your upcoming baby, your new house, and your new tank. It was nice meeting you on Saturday. Hope you like the efllo.... Harry __________________ NYReefClub Reefing since 1/2000 Current Tank Info: 180g reef, 55g Frag, 40g refuge, 75g sump, 2 Ati 250 Bubble masters, Wavebox, stream2, MP40's, blueline HD 100 main pump

02/28/2011, 08:44 PM	#50
Fish4Me2 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: TwinCities Posts: 650	The stand and canopy both look great! As for crawling under the house, all I can think is: "ahh, the things we do for our tanks . . . ." And I say that as someone who drilled three holes through the dining room wall and wired up 24 outlets over the weekend! It's a pain, but it will all be worth it when the tank is running.

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