The Beginning Of My 300g Restaurant Build - Page 3

chewieee · 11/21/2010, 11:35 PM

More presents in the mail, Level-Loc ATO

pnavarro170 · 11/22/2010, 12:12 AM

awesome build, one of those i wish it had 50+ pages already, so i could go thru them haha.

US Marine Coral · 11/22/2010, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuccadoc

800 grit sandpaper then hit it with a DA buffer with a foam pad using Novus 3,
Scott

What is a "DA buffer"

nuccadoc · 11/22/2010, 09:32 AM

Sorry. "Duel Action". Usually called a random orbital sander.

This is the one I use. Here's a link....http://www.cpoworkshop.com/porter-ca...-and-polishers.

The foam pads I use are from griotsgarage.com

Hope this helps

Scott

nuccadoc · 11/22/2010, 09:37 AM

Link for the buffing pads......

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...+polish+pad.do

Scott

mrstihl · 11/22/2010, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnavarro170

awesome build, one of those i wish it had 50+ pages already, so i could go thru them haha.

I couldn't agree more.

extreme5450 · 11/22/2010, 09:59 PM

Gonna be nice... Tagging akong

hllywd · 11/22/2010, 11:06 PM

Looks like we may have to make a road trip from Findlay. That menu looks pretty creative, the teaser shot earlier looked great!
You may consider some Vortechs for flow. I had one and traded it for a couple Tunzes, and a controller. I wish I had the Vortech back, it seemed to have a much wider flow than my 6100s. 1 MP40W in my 120 made pretty adequate flow, 2 wouldn't have hurt. Now they have MP60s I haven't actually seen one but they have to be monsters!
Good Luck, can't wait to see the finished product,
Tim

poiromaniax · 11/23/2010, 10:17 AM

Awesome build, I love conversions

Have you given any thought to the scaping yet? (If yes, care to share your thoughts?

)

cdeboard · 11/23/2010, 11:34 AM

Willoughby is 5 hours away :-(
Would love to see this in person...

Renton777 · 11/23/2010, 01:17 PM

This is a fun build, glad to be along for the ride!

chewieee · 11/24/2010, 09:36 PM

Took a trip to lowes to start gathering some lmbing supplies. heres like half of the fittings. The plan in 2 2" DIY elbow overflows drilled threw the right side of the tank, with 2 1.5" Returns one on left side and one on right side.

chewieee · 11/24/2010, 09:37 PM

Also my NOVUS hs arrived so i will be doing the polishing very soon.

chewieee · 11/24/2010, 09:40 PM

I Needed to bring the skimmer up a few inches for the correct water level so i built a little stand for the skimmer section out of 2 " PVC and Eggcrate and tied it all together with nylon strips

PLACED IN SUMP

jarrett shark · 11/24/2010, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chewieee

More presents in the mail, Level-Loc ATO

Best ATO out there, good like with build

DrHarryLopez · 11/25/2010, 02:26 PM

+1

Level Loc Video

Bulk Reef Supply

Just2Many · 11/30/2010, 10:08 PM

Pretty Sweet!

chewieee · 12/01/2010, 05:56 PM

Updates.

Started to do some polishing as you can see on the right it was very hazy, using the NOVUS 2 completely eliminated the haxing and it is perfectly clear now. But it appeared to do nothing to the scratches. Im using a Car Buffer and a buffing pad that is attached to a drill. I decied to try and buff out a singled out scratch to see how long it would take and how much pressure etc.. so i picked one in a inconspiculous spot. I started with NOVUS 3 and polished for at least 20 min straight applying more as needed. Then went to NOVUS 2 and did the same for about 10 minutes so after about 30 min of polishing and jello arms the scratch was signifigantly better BUT not gone. I did some research and talked to some local reefers and found out that for deeper scratches it is best to start with some 1000-2000 grit sandpaper. So i ended up buying some on ebay. About 4 days later they came and i went to work. COMPLETELY the way to go i recommend this to anyone trying to buff out scratches from acrylic. IF you have scratches that are semi deep you must go the sandpaper route and then buff with the NOVUS. Over the last week i have been hunting down scratches and using the sandpaper (Which FYI makes it look worse at first , but after novus perfect) then NOVUS 3 Then NOVUS 2 and almost have gotten it to the perfection that i wanted. Here are some picctures of the process i dont have a ton of this procedure cause it was hard to take closeups of the scratches they wouldnt come out.

chewieee · 12/01/2010, 05:57 PM

chewieee · 12/01/2010, 05:59 PM

Always wear your protection with this crap, specially if your inside the tank like i was, the fumes get harsh an it spits in your eyes

chewieee · 12/01/2010, 06:00 PM

Alysiak00 · 12/02/2010, 09:50 AM

looks good, but it also looks like your making a mess.....thats my kinda party

jefathome · 12/02/2010, 10:10 AM

So is the resturant open through all this?

five O · 12/02/2010, 11:05 AM

Do yourself a favor and go to Harbor Frieght & buy a 7" varible speed car polisher ($35.00) with the velcro wool pad ($7.00). You'll have the tank done in a few hours. As far as sanding, use a D/A sander with 1000 grit. Anything higher is just a waste of time. The polishing compounds will blast right through all the fine scratchs with the bigger polishing pad. Thrust me, You'll want to shoot yourself for not doing this earlier.

chewieee · 12/02/2010, 11:17 AM

We are only open for dinner, so i work on the tank during the morning or weeee hours of the night.

11/21/2010, 11:35 PM	#51
chewieee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mentor,OHIO Posts: 677	More presents in the mail, Level-Loc ATO __________________ 75g mixed reef, 40g breeder SPS, 300g Mixed Reef Restaurant Tank Current Tank Info: 75g Reef Tank, 30G DIY Sump/Fuge, Aqua C EV 120 Skimmer, 100 lbs Live Rock, Icecap 660 4X54W T5 Retro, 40g Breeder SPS Tank, Octopus extreme 160, ATI powermodule 6X39W

11/22/2010, 12:12 AM	#52
pnavarro170 S.T.A.R.S PRESIDENT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 3,963	awesome build, one of those i wish it had 50+ pages already, so i could go thru them haha. __________________ 150G

11/22/2010, 09:32 AM	#54
nuccadoc Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 482	Sorry. "Duel Action". Usually called a random orbital sander. This is the one I use. Here's a link....http://www.cpoworkshop.com/porter-ca...-and-polishers. The foam pads I use are from griotsgarage.com Hope this helps Scott __________________ Scott Current tank info: 34 gal Solana and a 400 gal FOWLR with 4-250 watt MH's, Aquamedic Turboflotor 5000, Korralin sulphur denitrator, 4-Koralia 7's. 120 gal LED sps reef in the works. Currently raising true Perc's.

11/22/2010, 09:37 AM	#55
nuccadoc Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 482	Link for the buffing pads...... http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...+polish+pad.do Scott __________________ Scott Current tank info: 34 gal Solana and a 400 gal FOWLR with 4-250 watt MH's, Aquamedic Turboflotor 5000, Korralin sulphur denitrator, 4-Koralia 7's. 120 gal LED sps reef in the works. Currently raising true Perc's.

11/22/2010, 11:06 PM	#58
hllywd Premier World Traveler Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,293	Looks like we may have to make a road trip from Findlay. That menu looks pretty creative, the teaser shot earlier looked great! You may consider some Vortechs for flow. I had one and traded it for a couple Tunzes, and a controller. I wish I had the Vortech back, it seemed to have a much wider flow than my 6100s. 1 MP40W in my 120 made pretty adequate flow, 2 wouldn't have hurt. Now they have MP60s I haven't actually seen one but they have to be monsters! Good Luck, can't wait to see the finished product, Tim __________________ "The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it..." J.M. Barrie Current Tank Info: 210 AGA RR, Apex, 3x Kessil A360W & 2x 80W T5s, GEO 618 Ca Rx, BM220 CS2 skimmer, Tunze 6100s, 42" ETSS/AE Tech refugium/sump Last edited by hllywd; 11/22/2010 at 11:17 PM.

11/22/2010, 09:59 PM	#57
extreme5450 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Midwest Posts: 388	Gonna be nice... Tagging akong

11/23/2010, 10:17 AM	#59
poiromaniax Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: JHB, South Africa Posts: 24	Awesome build, I love conversions Have you given any thought to the scaping yet? (If yes, care to share your thoughts? )

11/23/2010, 11:34 AM	#60
cdeboard Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Grayson, KY Posts: 520	Willoughby is 5 hours away :-( Would love to see this in person... __________________ CVRC Current Tank Info: 90g

11/23/2010, 01:17 PM	#61
Renton777 Polyp Nipper Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fairview Park, OH Posts: 1,944	This is a fun build, glad to be along for the ride!

11/24/2010, 09:36 PM	#62
chewieee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mentor,OHIO Posts: 677	Took a trip to lowes to start gathering some lmbing supplies. heres like half of the fittings. The plan in 2 2" DIY elbow overflows drilled threw the right side of the tank, with 2 1.5" Returns one on left side and one on right side. __________________ 75g mixed reef, 40g breeder SPS, 300g Mixed Reef Restaurant Tank Current Tank Info: 75g Reef Tank, 30G DIY Sump/Fuge, Aqua C EV 120 Skimmer, 100 lbs Live Rock, Icecap 660 4X54W T5 Retro, 40g Breeder SPS Tank, Octopus extreme 160, ATI powermodule 6X39W

11/24/2010, 09:37 PM	#63
chewieee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mentor,OHIO Posts: 677	Also my NOVUS hs arrived so i will be doing the polishing very soon. __________________ 75g mixed reef, 40g breeder SPS, 300g Mixed Reef Restaurant Tank Current Tank Info: 75g Reef Tank, 30G DIY Sump/Fuge, Aqua C EV 120 Skimmer, 100 lbs Live Rock, Icecap 660 4X54W T5 Retro, 40g Breeder SPS Tank, Octopus extreme 160, ATI powermodule 6X39W

11/24/2010, 09:40 PM	#64
chewieee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mentor,OHIO Posts: 677	I Needed to bring the skimmer up a few inches for the correct water level so i built a little stand for the skimmer section out of 2 " PVC and Eggcrate and tied it all together with nylon strips PLACED IN SUMP __________________ 75g mixed reef, 40g breeder SPS, 300g Mixed Reef Restaurant Tank Current Tank Info: 75g Reef Tank, 30G DIY Sump/Fuge, Aqua C EV 120 Skimmer, 100 lbs Live Rock, Icecap 660 4X54W T5 Retro, 40g Breeder SPS Tank, Octopus extreme 160, ATI powermodule 6X39W

11/25/2010, 02:26 PM	#66
DrHarryLopez One Happy Reefer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ozone Park, New York Posts: 3,267	+1 Level Loc Video Bulk Reef Supply __________________ 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

11/30/2010, 10:08 PM	#67
Just2Many I love Saltwater! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallmadge, Ohio Posts: 1,063	Pretty Sweet! __________________ "Quality only happens when you care enough to do your best." Current Tank Info: Small Ocean

12/01/2010, 05:56 PM	#68
chewieee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mentor,OHIO Posts: 677	Updates. Started to do some polishing as you can see on the right it was very hazy, using the NOVUS 2 completely eliminated the haxing and it is perfectly clear now. But it appeared to do nothing to the scratches. Im using a Car Buffer and a buffing pad that is attached to a drill. I decied to try and buff out a singled out scratch to see how long it would take and how much pressure etc.. so i picked one in a inconspiculous spot. I started with NOVUS 3 and polished for at least 20 min straight applying more as needed. Then went to NOVUS 2 and did the same for about 10 minutes so after about 30 min of polishing and jello arms the scratch was signifigantly better BUT not gone. I did some research and talked to some local reefers and found out that for deeper scratches it is best to start with some 1000-2000 grit sandpaper. So i ended up buying some on ebay. About 4 days later they came and i went to work. COMPLETELY the way to go i recommend this to anyone trying to buff out scratches from acrylic. IF you have scratches that are semi deep you must go the sandpaper route and then buff with the NOVUS. Over the last week i have been hunting down scratches and using the sandpaper (Which FYI makes it look worse at first , but after novus perfect) then NOVUS 3 Then NOVUS 2 and almost have gotten it to the perfection that i wanted. Here are some picctures of the process i dont have a ton of this procedure cause it was hard to take closeups of the scratches they wouldnt come out. __________________ 75g mixed reef, 40g breeder SPS, 300g Mixed Reef Restaurant Tank Current Tank Info: 75g Reef Tank, 30G DIY Sump/Fuge, Aqua C EV 120 Skimmer, 100 lbs Live Rock, Icecap 660 4X54W T5 Retro, 40g Breeder SPS Tank, Octopus extreme 160, ATI powermodule 6X39W

12/01/2010, 05:57 PM	#69
chewieee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mentor,OHIO Posts: 677	__________________ 75g mixed reef, 40g breeder SPS, 300g Mixed Reef Restaurant Tank Current Tank Info: 75g Reef Tank, 30G DIY Sump/Fuge, Aqua C EV 120 Skimmer, 100 lbs Live Rock, Icecap 660 4X54W T5 Retro, 40g Breeder SPS Tank, Octopus extreme 160, ATI powermodule 6X39W

12/01/2010, 05:59 PM	#70
chewieee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mentor,OHIO Posts: 677	Always wear your protection with this crap, specially if your inside the tank like i was, the fumes get harsh an it spits in your eyes __________________ 75g mixed reef, 40g breeder SPS, 300g Mixed Reef Restaurant Tank Current Tank Info: 75g Reef Tank, 30G DIY Sump/Fuge, Aqua C EV 120 Skimmer, 100 lbs Live Rock, Icecap 660 4X54W T5 Retro, 40g Breeder SPS Tank, Octopus extreme 160, ATI powermodule 6X39W

12/01/2010, 06:00 PM	#71
chewieee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mentor,OHIO Posts: 677	__________________ 75g mixed reef, 40g breeder SPS, 300g Mixed Reef Restaurant Tank Current Tank Info: 75g Reef Tank, 30G DIY Sump/Fuge, Aqua C EV 120 Skimmer, 100 lbs Live Rock, Icecap 660 4X54W T5 Retro, 40g Breeder SPS Tank, Octopus extreme 160, ATI powermodule 6X39W

12/02/2010, 09:50 AM	#72
Alysiak00 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: N. Ridgeville, Ohio Posts: 1,835	looks good, but it also looks like your making a mess.....thats my kinda party __________________ 40Br/40Br Sump-2xMp40's, mag 9.5, 250w Maristar w/ Bluewave Ballast, DIY stand, SRO1000, 2xBrs Deluxe Reactors -“Ocean: A body of water occupying about two-thirds of a world made for man - who has no gills.” - Ambrose Bierce

12/02/2010, 10:10 AM	#73
jefathome Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 2,915	So is the resturant open through all this? __________________ Without Geometry, life is pointless Current Tank Info: NEW 150g in-wall Solartube display; 60g 4x2ft frag tank; 3g work Pico.... all Reef tanks

12/02/2010, 11:05 AM	#74
five O Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 152	Do yourself a favor and go to Harbor Frieght & buy a 7" varible speed car polisher ($35.00) with the velcro wool pad ($7.00). You'll have the tank done in a few hours. As far as sanding, use a D/A sander with 1000 grit. Anything higher is just a waste of time. The polishing compounds will blast right through all the fine scratchs with the bigger polishing pad. Thrust me, You'll want to shoot yourself for not doing this earlier.

12/02/2010, 11:17 AM	#75
chewieee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mentor,OHIO Posts: 677	We are only open for dinner, so i work on the tank during the morning or weeee hours of the night. __________________ 75g mixed reef, 40g breeder SPS, 300g Mixed Reef Restaurant Tank Current Tank Info: 75g Reef Tank, 30G DIY Sump/Fuge, Aqua C EV 120 Skimmer, 100 lbs Live Rock, Icecap 660 4X54W T5 Retro, 40g Breeder SPS Tank, Octopus extreme 160, ATI powermodule 6X39W

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