45G Shallow Rimless Peninsula Aquacultured SPS Reef - Page 4

veloboy · 02/18/2015, 03:03 PM

Nice to see a tank with some style. Rarely seen!

paul87 · 02/18/2015, 04:36 PM

Nicely done on the stand and light mount! Love the antique kinda look. Following!

Fredfish · 02/18/2015, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cFloor

Excellent build. Looks like a piece of art

+1 Beautiful!

jroovers · 02/18/2015, 09:33 PM

Thanks for the comments, so far so good! My wife hasn't made any disparaging comments, so I think I'm on the right track

Here is the fixture with the wires wrapped. I need a nice hook or something to hold it up eventually.

photo 1 by UpOnTheRoof, on Flickr

photo 2 by UpOnTheRoof, on Flickr

jroovers · 02/18/2015, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SneekaPeek

are you going to be hiding any of the overflow plumbing. I was getting the idea that the rear section where the lighting bars and overflow area will become an eye sore when looking at the tank from the side. any plans of hiding that area?

New build looks fantastic and Im sure you'll have great success. cough cough go back to the 120!

we all know in a 120 there will be more room for coral, therefore more pictures for us!

Yes, I'll be hiding the plumbing once I get it sorted lol, at this rate who knows when that will happen tho.

To be honest, I think I'm really going to miss the size of my 120... but I'm excited about this project, and growing out some select SPS, with less maintenance in terms of size of the system

SneekaPeek · 02/18/2015, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jroovers

Yes, I'll be hiding the plumbing once I get it sorted lol, at this rate who knows when that will happen tho.

To be honest, I think I'm really going to miss the size of my 120... but I'm excited about this project, and growing out some select SPS, with less maintenance in terms of size of the system

sweeet, im really looking forward to the build.
Maintenance wise is pretty awesome with little tanks, but once something goes out of wack, reaction time has to be quicker. you know the deal. Its nice doing significant water changes on a small tank, thats for sure.
keep up the stunning job, can tell already you have a master plan!

Fredfish · 02/18/2015, 11:23 PM

I was wondering how you were going to handle the wires.

Say, I wonder if this could be the first TOTM without fish or corals?

westreef · 02/19/2015, 11:45 AM

Very nice. All these rustic woods and ropes remind me about those western movies.

jroovers · 02/19/2015, 12:29 PM

Thanks for the comments.

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Originally Posted by SneekaPeek

sweeet, im really looking forward to the build.

Maintenance wise is pretty awesome with little tanks, but once something goes out of wack, reaction time has to be quicker. you know the deal. Its nice doing significant water changes on a small tank, thats for sure.
keep up the stunning job, can tell already you have a master plan!

This is the one thing I'm worried about. I'm going to have to stick to a diligent testing schedule, as I think you hit the nail on the head, things can go out of whack with less margin for error due to the smaller water volume. I may try and incorporate a storage bin and plumb it into the system to get my water volume up another 20 to 30 gallons, I have a room behind the tank that is used for storage, it is a crawl space, but accessible enough, and I plan on putting my electrical back there, with the interface for my RK tank side.

ryanrid · 02/19/2015, 11:28 PM

very nice, love the rope idea on the light looks very trendy

SneekaPeek · 02/20/2015, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jroovers

Thanks for the comments.

This is the one thing I'm worried about. I'm going to have to stick to a diligent testing schedule, as I think you hit the nail on the head, things can go out of whack with less margin for error due to the smaller water volume. I may try and incorporate a storage bin and plumb it into the system to get my water volume up another 20 to 30 gallons, I have a room behind the tank that is used for storage, it is a crawl space, but accessible enough, and I plan on putting my electrical back there, with the interface for my RK tank side.

exactly, the more water the better. find a used tall tank to plumb it in so it doesn't take up a lot of foot space and you'll be set. great idea also! cheers bud. may the reefing force be with you!

Volcom698 · 02/24/2015, 05:36 PM

Great build going on. I'm pretty much doing the same thing. Just recently moved, we had another child. I was setting up my old tank, then of course got side tracked with kids and everything lol. So now I'm thinking of selling my old set up, and putting in a rimless 24x24x12 shallow tank. Even though im at my my new house, bigger tank sounds great, but I think a smaller shallow tank will be fun for me, and the kids as well. I'm going to try and make it as automated as I can, so my family and I can go on vacations and do fun things without having to worry about the tank lol. I have seen some awesome smaller shallow SPS tanks around, so I can't wait. Well good luck can't wait to see this tank continue.

noy · 02/24/2015, 05:59 PM

great build so far - can't wait to see you stock it up!

reeflover62 · 02/24/2015, 08:21 PM

I really like what I have seen so far. I also down sized from a 127 to a 65 with no regrets here, and now a big fan of shallow tanks . Looking forward to your aqua scape fish and coral selection.

jroovers · 02/24/2015, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanrid

very nice, love the rope idea on the light looks very trendy

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by SneekaPeek

exactly, the more water the better. find a used tall tank to plumb it in so it doesn't take up a lot of foot space and you'll be set. great idea also! cheers bud. may the reefing force be with you!

Thanks! I'm going to consider a tall tank, along with a few other options, need to sort that out soon.

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Originally Posted by Volcom698

Great build going on. I'm pretty much doing the same thing. Just recently moved, we had another child. I was setting up my old tank, then of course got side tracked with kids and everything lol. So now I'm thinking of selling my old set up, and putting in a rimless 24x24x12 shallow tank. Even though im at my my new house, bigger tank sounds great, but I think a smaller shallow tank will be fun for me, and the kids as well. I'm going to try and make it as automated as I can, so my family and I can go on vacations and do fun things without having to worry about the tank lol. I have seen some awesome smaller shallow SPS tanks around, so I can't wait. Well good luck can't wait to see this tank continue.

That sounds like a nice tank, and a very very familiar situation! I would love to have more tank but I could see it becoming overwhelming. Sometimes less is more.

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Originally Posted by noy

great build so far - can't wait to see you stock it up!

Thanks, I may need to pay you a visit for some gorg and efflo frags in the near future

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Originally Posted by reeflover62

I really like what I have seen so far. I also down sized from a 127 to a 65 with no regrets here, and now a big fan of shallow tanks . Looking forward to your aqua scape fish and coral selection.

Thanks, I'm going to need some input on the fish selection - what do you have in your tank?

jroovers · 02/24/2015, 09:28 PM

Tank is cycling. 33 pounds of rock, a mix of shelf rock and pukani. Will scape over the coming weeks.

New Tank Setup-14 by UpOnTheRoof, on Flickr

New Tank Setup-15 by UpOnTheRoof, on Flickr

New Tank Setup-16 by UpOnTheRoof, on Flickr

New Tank Setup-17 by UpOnTheRoof, on Flickr

teebone110 · 02/24/2015, 09:31 PM

Nice looking rock Jordan

jackson6745 · 02/25/2015, 04:38 AM

You did a great job on this setup. I love the light

.... You're giving me ideas

jroovers · 02/25/2015, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by teebone110

Nice looking rock Jordan

Thanks! I know a guy who gets it from BRS, does all the work to rid it of any potential phosphates, then is nice enough to sell some of his extra pieces at the same price he got it for

Thanks again!

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Originally Posted by jackson6745

You did a great job on this setup. I love the light

.... You're giving me ideas

Great, can't wait to see what you come up with!

glaukos · 02/25/2015, 08:46 AM

Simply a piece of art jordan,not just a reef tank!Love it

Bilk · 02/25/2015, 08:55 AM

Very cool

afernandez · 02/25/2015, 08:58 AM

looks great allready !

overexposed · 02/25/2015, 09:19 AM

Woo-hoo!!!! Finally wet! Let me know when you're ready for a frag of your Prostrata.... my piece is getting beastly.

tripdad · 02/25/2015, 12:09 PM

Really lookin' good so far, glad to see the progress. Hope it continues to go well as I miss your old updates with pictures that were great. I'm sure it won't take too many months and you'll be back to your old successful ways.

reeflover62 · 02/25/2015, 03:14 PM

Thanks, I'm going to need some input on the fish selection - what do you have in your tank?[/QUOTE] Love peaceful fish! Possum wrasse geometric pygmy hawk also neon gobies a few cardinals and royal grammas. I have 3 large bartlett anthias that spar a lot but never hurt each other. Glad to see rock and water

02/18/2015, 03:03 PM	#76
veloboy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 245	Nice to see a tank with some style. Rarely seen! __________________ Acropora & Montipora Current Tank Info: 120 gal SPS & 220 gal SPS

02/18/2015, 09:33 PM	#79
jroovers Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,555	Thanks for the comments, so far so good! My wife hasn't made any disparaging comments, so I think I'm on the right track Here is the fixture with the wires wrapped. I need a nice hook or something to hold it up eventually. photo 1 by UpOnTheRoof, on Flickr photo 2 by UpOnTheRoof, on Flickr __________________ 45 Gallon Shallow Aquacultured SPS Reef

02/18/2015, 11:23 PM	#82
Fredfish Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 2,661	I was wondering how you were going to handle the wires. Say, I wonder if this could be the first TOTM without fish or corals? __________________ Advice is like a firehose. Be careful how you drink.

02/19/2015, 11:45 AM	#83
westreef Lost as usual Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Really California? Posts: 846	Very nice. All these rustic woods and ropes remind me about those western movies. __________________ Bernie 75g, ATI 4x58wT5 LED Hybrid Powermodule, AquaMaxx ConeS 1, 2xMP40wES, RKL controller, Tunze Osmolator

02/24/2015, 09:28 PM	#91
jroovers Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,555	Tank is cycling. 33 pounds of rock, a mix of shelf rock and pukani. Will scape over the coming weeks. New Tank Setup-14 by UpOnTheRoof, on Flickr New Tank Setup-15 by UpOnTheRoof, on Flickr New Tank Setup-16 by UpOnTheRoof, on Flickr New Tank Setup-17 by UpOnTheRoof, on Flickr __________________ 45 Gallon Shallow Aquacultured SPS Reef

02/18/2015, 04:36 PM	#77
paul87 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 291	Nicely done on the stand and light mount! Love the antique kinda look. Following!

02/19/2015, 11:28 PM	#85
ryanrid Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sydney australia Posts: 1,425	very nice, love the rope idea on the light looks very trendy

02/24/2015, 05:36 PM	#87
Volcom698 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: South central PA Posts: 132	Great build going on. I'm pretty much doing the same thing. Just recently moved, we had another child. I was setting up my old tank, then of course got side tracked with kids and everything lol. So now I'm thinking of selling my old set up, and putting in a rimless 24x24x12 shallow tank. Even though im at my my new house, bigger tank sounds great, but I think a smaller shallow tank will be fun for me, and the kids as well. I'm going to try and make it as automated as I can, so my family and I can go on vacations and do fun things without having to worry about the tank lol. I have seen some awesome smaller shallow SPS tanks around, so I can't wait. Well good luck can't wait to see this tank continue.

02/24/2015, 05:59 PM	#88
noy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 772	great build so far - can't wait to see you stock it up!

02/24/2015, 08:21 PM	#89
reeflover62 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 581	I really like what I have seen so far. I also down sized from a 127 to a 65 with no regrets here, and now a big fan of shallow tanks . Looking forward to your aqua scape fish and coral selection.

02/24/2015, 09:31 PM	#92
teebone110 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 200	Nice looking rock Jordan

02/25/2015, 04:38 AM	#93
jackson6745 Yeah Yeah Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rockaway Park, NY Posts: 5,822	You did a great job on this setup. I love the light .... You're giving me ideas __________________ Richard - Officially done shipping coral. Don't ask! http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2357196"]http://www.reefcentralcom/forums/showthread.php?t=2357196 Officially Done Shipping

02/25/2015, 08:46 AM	#95
glaukos Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,106	Simply a piece of art jordan,not just a reef tank!Love it __________________ Mike Just doing my hobby and having great fun with it....no room/need for drama:) the only way to win with a toxic person, is not to play

02/25/2015, 08:55 AM	#96
Bilk Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 1,374	Very cool __________________ Bill > Tank: 200g mixed reef (66Lx29Wx24D) > 50g sump > Royal Exclusive BKing 300 ext skimmer

02/25/2015, 08:58 AM	#97
afernandez Never Quit!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: new york city! Posts: 1,505	looks great allready ! __________________ Arlin- Take your time and do it right. Current Tank Info: 120g Apex controller, (2) mp40w Es ,(3) Mp10W Es, Alfa vertex 170, 8 bulb ATI Dimable Sunpower,REEFOCTOPUS-BB-10000, Tunze Ato . 21G MINI-Reef, 250w MH, Mp10Wes

02/25/2015, 09:19 AM	#98
overexposed Acroholic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 296	Woo-hoo!!!! Finally wet! Let me know when you're ready for a frag of your Prostrata.... my piece is getting beastly. __________________ ~Phil Current Tank Info: 205 gallon in-wall, SPS dominated

02/25/2015, 12:09 PM	#99
tripdad Frustrated Stick Gardener Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: near chicago,Ill. Posts: 701	Really lookin' good so far, glad to see the progress. Hope it continues to go well as I miss your old updates with pictures that were great. I'm sure it won't take too many months and you'll be back to your old successful ways.

02/25/2015, 03:14 PM	#100
reeflover62 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 581	Thanks, I'm going to need some input on the fish selection - what do you have in your tank?[/QUOTE] Love peaceful fish! Possum wrasse geometric pygmy hawk also neon gobies a few cardinals and royal grammas. I have 3 large bartlett anthias that spar a lot but never hurt each other. Glad to see rock and water