Teebone's Epic 210G SPS Build - Page 4

teebone110 · 01/11/2015, 07:23 PM

quick update… found some "inside time" due to the cold weather..

Caught a few fish and added them to the tank, no problems as ammonia levels remain undetected. Continuing to add Seachem Stability to continue the establishment of nitrifying bacteria and feeding regularly. Focused on some wire management and fastened controllers and modules into a dedicated panel. Here is a pic of my progress to date, I'm happy with it so far, but still have a few final touches before complete…

Also, wired up my ATI fixture and built something temporary until I figure out what Im going to do for a canopy. Here is a current full tank shot as things stand today. (Notice the water level due to my wave box

).

Ive been in contact with Great Lakes Aquarium and will be getting a sump made, so I should have it soon. Just have to figure out my baffles, etc.

Thats it for now

bpcardona · 01/11/2015, 07:26 PM

Your wire management is something to be envious of! Great job.

overexposed · 01/11/2015, 07:52 PM

Looks really good! Love the electronics panel.

deeznutz1 · 01/11/2015, 08:23 PM

Schweet! Looking good man!

More pics!

-deez

reefmutt · 01/11/2015, 09:16 PM

Man o man, what a nice build!!
Can't wait to see this baby grow some serious acro bush!! (Got that saying from sahin but I plan to use it as often as I can)

sahin · 01/14/2015, 01:54 PM

Very tidy. Display looks very nice.

teebone110 · 01/26/2015, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bpcardona

Your wire management is something to be envious of! Great job.

Thanks, I still can't believe how well things turned out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by overexposed

Looks really good! Love the electronics panel.

Thanks Phil, I am sure your electronic panel will be incredible with all the gear you have collected for your new build.

Quote:

Originally Posted by deeznutz1

Schweet! Looking good man!

More pics!

-deez

Thanks, coming from the guy with the ultimate "Schweet" system!

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefmutt

Man o man, what a nice build!!
Can't wait to see this baby grow some serious acro bush!! (Got that saying from sahin but I plan to use it as often as I can)

Can't wait either for some serious acro-bush

Quote:

Originally Posted by sahin

Very tidy. Display looks very nice.

Thanks sahin, slowly but surely

teebone110 · 01/26/2015, 09:08 AM

Needed to add a little light under the tank, so I picked up some LED under cabinet lighting with a motion sensor to activate power on/off.

..and here's how things look..

Also have added 3 fish (Kole Tang, Chrub Angel, and Lemon Chromis), a hammer frag, and a Flame BTA and things have been good so far. I am hoping the Flame BTA stays on its own island, as it will be the only way that it will keep its longterm lease in my tank

My plans are to add a few more lps and from my old system over the next couple weeks if the new additions continue to do well. Here is an action shot…

I have also added more flat rock behind the islands so they can be seeded and assist in managing the bioload. I will eventually move these pieces down to the sump where they will be out of site and easily tucked away because of the narrow plate shape.

…And then a little mishap…. just minutes after I took these pics, a family member came running telling me that water was shooting all over the place under the tank

Apparently the line came loose from the return pump and water was everywhere. Luckily we caught it fast and could cut power and get things cleaned up. I thought the connection was secure, as I had made certain things were tight on the barb/hose fitting. I added some more reinforcement and will have to think of another way to ensure that this NEVER happens again, as things could have been much worse

It was also coincidence that I was asked just minutes before this happened by another reefer (jroovers) what paint I used to waterproof the inside of my stand. I sent this pic of the product to him and here's anecdotal proof that this stuff works…

jroovers · 01/26/2015, 09:31 AM

Lol Tyler, everything looks great. Good to hear that you felt it necessary to test the product that you recommended to me mere minutes earlier

Can't believe how that cherub's HLLE has rebounded in your system(s). Looking forward to more photos, including eventually of some SPS

reefmutt · 01/26/2015, 01:57 PM

Life! Nice!!

dtum · 02/07/2015, 07:02 AM

Wow, good catch, glad you caught it in time. I am using the same light on my cabinet - it is awesome.

teebone110 · 02/08/2015, 11:06 AM

added some pods, coraline flakes, some more fish, and a few frags

here are some pics..

Top view

Side view

Kole Tang

Lemon Chromis

Mystery Wrasse

Cherub Angel

Gladiator Clown

Other Gladiator Clown and Flame BTA

"Survivor" acro frag

teebone110 · 02/08/2015, 11:07 AM

Pink/Green Hammer

Emerald Burst Torch

Kryptonite Torch (aka Todd's Torch)

sahin · 02/08/2015, 11:27 AM

Nice additions! I'd love to keep an angel...so so tempted when I see pics of them.

overexposed · 02/08/2015, 01:10 PM

Looks great T! When you say that the acro frag above is a survivor... does that mean bad news for the rest of the acros you had in your holding tank?

teebone110 · 02/08/2015, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sahin

Nice additions! I'd love to keep an angel...so so tempted when I see pics of them.

I would like to have a few if possible, but at least this cherub has not developed a taste for any of the good stuff. I know jroovers ran a tight ship when he had him, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he stays in line

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtum

Wow, good catch, glad you caught it in time. I am using the same light on my cabinet - it is awesome.

Good choice, I really like that it comes in three strips so that can be customized. The hands free sensor will be handy for wet hands too

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefmutt

Life! Nice!!

Finally

it's been a long wait.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jroovers

Can't believe how that cherub's HLLE has rebounded in your system(s). Looking forward to more photos, including eventually of some SPS

and here he is..

Even though my kids have grown attached, I am sure he would prefer to back within your digs again soon

Quote:

Originally Posted by overexposed

Looks great T! When you say that the acro frag above is a survivor... does that mean bad news for the rest of the acros you had in your holding tank?

Yes, it's named "survivor" for a reason. I lost almost everything in my frag tank over the summer. Bad times

jroovers · 02/09/2015, 08:04 AM

Looks great Tyler! If you don't want the angel long term I can take him back, that said not sure how you are going to get him out of your tank now. You seem to have brought his health around as well.

Everything looks good, you certainly are off to a great start.

teebone110 · 02/25/2015, 09:32 PM

Its been a long process, but finally starting to fill with some "select" livestock.

Very strange, my Nitrates have climbed to 20-50ppm! Considering its a new tank, I didn't think this was possible to have such a high level so early. My current bioload being on the lower end and using new rock. Jroovers came over and we checked with his test kit and it was consistent. Looks like its time to implement a regular water change schedule.

I managed to get my phosphates downn from 0.10 to 0.03ppm, so I am happy about this. Looks like the time and effort that I put into "cooking" my rock has paid off.

Also added a bottle of Doc's Eco-matter to start growing out the pod populations, I usually stray away from magic potions, but am hoping this is genuine pod diversity.

Actually added a sandbed too, after I was debating going barebottom. I decided there is more life diversity that can benefit from a sandbed, including sand dwelling wrasses (which I have a history of keeping)

Did a 10% water change, so I will see if my Nitrates are lowered.

jroovers · 02/26/2015, 10:19 AM

How are those frags looking? Did you do a water change and a retest?

You need a new FTS, this tank is a stunner, going to look phenomenal when filled with corals and when they grow out.

overexposed · 02/26/2015, 11:57 AM

Yes, a new FTS is definitely in order!

teebone110 · 04/27/2015, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by overexposed

Yes, a new FTS is definitely in order!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jroovers

How are those frags looking? Did you do a water change and a retest?

You need a new FTS, this tank is a stunner, going to look phenomenal when filled with corals and when they grow out.

While I still need to provide an updated FTS (not much has changed), I can provide another update as I have been getting my sump finished over the last few months

Here was a sketch for the dimensions I needed, so I had it custom made. Went with glass as opposed to acrylic so that I could remove baffles if anything changed in the future and needed to increase or decrease the sizing of baffles, and glass is less expensive

Fuge on the left, skimmer in the middle, and return on the right.

Finished product...

Added a Bubble King Supermarin 200

..and a Vertex RX-U 1.5 reactor

...and tied things together with my drains and manifold made up of a bunch of flexible pvc, unions, shutoffs, and a gate valve

Still need to tie in my reactors for biopellets, GCO and GFO, and test out my water change system.

overexposed · 04/27/2015, 08:03 PM

That looks fantastic, nice and clean.

sahin · 04/28/2015, 01:42 AM

Thats awesome work in the sump!

teebone110 · 04/28/2015, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by overexposed

That looks fantastic, nice and clean.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sahin

Thats awesome work in the sump!

Thanks guys, I have been reading a lot of threads and thanks to this forum, there are many great ideas to learn from.

tdb320reef · 04/29/2015, 05:19 AM

Looking Good!

01/11/2015, 07:26 PM	#77
bpcardona Trying to hard Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lake Alfred, Fl Posts: 871	Your wire management is something to be envious of! Great job. __________________ --Brian--- Tanks: 220G DT - 55G custom sump - 40G frag - 40G QT - Livestock: Clowns - Blonde Naso Tang - Blue Hippo Tang - Diamond Watchman Goby - Molly Miller -

01/11/2015, 07:52 PM	#78
overexposed Acroholic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 296	Looks really good! Love the electronics panel. __________________ ~Phil Current Tank Info: 205 gallon in-wall, SPS dominated

01/11/2015, 08:23 PM	#79
deeznutz1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: newmarket Posts: 428	Schweet! Looking good man! More pics! -deez __________________ Is that nemo? Current Tank Info: 150 peninsula SPS dominated

01/11/2015, 09:16 PM	#80
reefmutt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mtl. Canada Posts: 7,824	Man o man, what a nice build!! Can't wait to see this baby grow some serious acro bush!! (Got that saying from sahin but I plan to use it as often as I can) __________________ Matt. Current Tank Info: 53x32.5x26 190g dt 60g of sumps 3 tank-100 gal frag system 6xAI prime 8xt5. 4x maxspect gyre. Skimz Dual internal sicce pump skimmer Deltec PF601s ca rx+Kalk stirrer

01/26/2015, 09:08 AM	#83
teebone110 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 200	Needed to add a little light under the tank, so I picked up some LED under cabinet lighting with a motion sensor to activate power on/off. ..and here's how things look.. Also have added 3 fish (Kole Tang, Chrub Angel, and Lemon Chromis), a hammer frag, and a Flame BTA and things have been good so far. I am hoping the Flame BTA stays on its own island, as it will be the only way that it will keep its longterm lease in my tank My plans are to add a few more lps and from my old system over the next couple weeks if the new additions continue to do well. Here is an action shot… I have also added more flat rock behind the islands so they can be seeded and assist in managing the bioload. I will eventually move these pieces down to the sump where they will be out of site and easily tucked away because of the narrow plate shape. …And then a little mishap…. just minutes after I took these pics, a family member came running telling me that water was shooting all over the place under the tank Apparently the line came loose from the return pump and water was everywhere. Luckily we caught it fast and could cut power and get things cleaned up. I thought the connection was secure, as I had made certain things were tight on the barb/hose fitting. I added some more reinforcement and will have to think of another way to ensure that this NEVER happens again, as things could have been much worse It was also coincidence that I was asked just minutes before this happened by another reefer (jroovers) what paint I used to waterproof the inside of my stand. I sent this pic of the product to him and here's anecdotal proof that this stuff works… Last edited by teebone110; 01/26/2015 at 09:18 AM.

01/11/2015, 07:23 PM	#76
teebone110 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 200	quick update… found some "inside time" due to the cold weather.. Caught a few fish and added them to the tank, no problems as ammonia levels remain undetected. Continuing to add Seachem Stability to continue the establishment of nitrifying bacteria and feeding regularly. Focused on some wire management and fastened controllers and modules into a dedicated panel. Here is a pic of my progress to date, I'm happy with it so far, but still have a few final touches before complete… Also, wired up my ATI fixture and built something temporary until I figure out what Im going to do for a canopy. Here is a current full tank shot as things stand today. (Notice the water level due to my wave box ). Ive been in contact with Great Lakes Aquarium and will be getting a sump made, so I should have it soon. Just have to figure out my baffles, etc. Thats it for now

01/14/2015, 01:54 PM	#81
sahin Ultimate Reefer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,540	Very tidy. Display looks very nice.

01/26/2015, 09:31 AM	#84
jroovers Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,555	Lol Tyler, everything looks great. Good to hear that you felt it necessary to test the product that you recommended to me mere minutes earlier Can't believe how that cherub's HLLE has rebounded in your system(s). Looking forward to more photos, including eventually of some SPS __________________ 45 Gallon Shallow Aquacultured SPS Reef

01/26/2015, 01:57 PM	#85
reefmutt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mtl. Canada Posts: 7,824	Life! Nice!! __________________ Matt. Current Tank Info: 53x32.5x26 190g dt 60g of sumps 3 tank-100 gal frag system 6xAI prime 8xt5. 4x maxspect gyre. Skimz Dual internal sicce pump skimmer Deltec PF601s ca rx+Kalk stirrer

02/07/2015, 07:02 AM	#86
dtum Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 861	Wow, good catch, glad you caught it in time. I am using the same light on my cabinet - it is awesome. __________________ Pragmatic Reef 180 gallons 72'' x 26'' x 22''

02/08/2015, 11:06 AM	#87
teebone110 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 200	added some pods, coraline flakes, some more fish, and a few frags here are some pics.. Top view Side view Kole Tang Lemon Chromis Mystery Wrasse Cherub Angel Gladiator Clown Other Gladiator Clown and Flame BTA "Survivor" acro frag

02/08/2015, 11:07 AM	#88
teebone110 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 200	Pink/Green Hammer Emerald Burst Torch Kryptonite Torch (aka Todd's Torch)

02/08/2015, 11:27 AM	#89
sahin Ultimate Reefer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,540	Nice additions! I'd love to keep an angel...so so tempted when I see pics of them.

02/08/2015, 01:10 PM	#90
overexposed Acroholic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 296	Looks great T! When you say that the acro frag above is a survivor... does that mean bad news for the rest of the acros you had in your holding tank? __________________ ~Phil Current Tank Info: 205 gallon in-wall, SPS dominated

02/09/2015, 08:04 AM	#92
jroovers Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,555	Looks great Tyler! If you don't want the angel long term I can take him back, that said not sure how you are going to get him out of your tank now. You seem to have brought his health around as well. Everything looks good, you certainly are off to a great start. __________________ 45 Gallon Shallow Aquacultured SPS Reef

02/25/2015, 09:32 PM	#93
teebone110 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 200	Its been a long process, but finally starting to fill with some "select" livestock. Very strange, my Nitrates have climbed to 20-50ppm! Considering its a new tank, I didn't think this was possible to have such a high level so early. My current bioload being on the lower end and using new rock. Jroovers came over and we checked with his test kit and it was consistent. Looks like its time to implement a regular water change schedule. I managed to get my phosphates downn from 0.10 to 0.03ppm, so I am happy about this. Looks like the time and effort that I put into "cooking" my rock has paid off. Also added a bottle of Doc's Eco-matter to start growing out the pod populations, I usually stray away from magic potions, but am hoping this is genuine pod diversity. Actually added a sandbed too, after I was debating going barebottom. I decided there is more life diversity that can benefit from a sandbed, including sand dwelling wrasses (which I have a history of keeping) Did a 10% water change, so I will see if my Nitrates are lowered.

02/26/2015, 10:19 AM	#94
jroovers Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,555	How are those frags looking? Did you do a water change and a retest? You need a new FTS, this tank is a stunner, going to look phenomenal when filled with corals and when they grow out. __________________ 45 Gallon Shallow Aquacultured SPS Reef

02/26/2015, 11:57 AM	#95
overexposed Acroholic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 296	Yes, a new FTS is definitely in order! __________________ ~Phil Current Tank Info: 205 gallon in-wall, SPS dominated

04/27/2015, 08:03 PM	#97
overexposed Acroholic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 296	That looks fantastic, nice and clean. __________________ ~Phil Current Tank Info: 205 gallon in-wall, SPS dominated

04/28/2015, 01:42 AM	#98
sahin Ultimate Reefer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,540	Thats awesome work in the sump!

04/29/2015, 05:19 AM	#100
tdb320reef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chesterfield, MI Posts: 1,209	Looking Good!