Tall tank finally gets watered

Randall_James · 01/08/2007, 01:44 PM

This tank just got its first saltwater fill

woohoo !!

22X19X32T, there is 19lb of rock but that was dry weight and so it should be around 65lb wet.

1800gph flow for now and the tank is almost silent running (was my #1 priority. There is an quiet-one 6000 for closed loop, Rio 2500HP for sump flow (300Gph)

Took some creative camouflage to hide the overflow box and inlets but it came out fairly well.

Light is a single 400W 10K German MH

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boxfishpooalot · 01/08/2007, 02:02 PM

nice, i like the aquascaping. 1 big pillar.

Will look better when it clears up.

got any cleared up pictures?

Randall_James · 01/08/2007, 02:06 PM

Should have clear images tomorrow with any luck, starting with green rock is going to prolong the cycle process but as soon as the temp gets into the mid 70's I will move some rock from anther system to get the bacteria jump started.

Bax · 01/08/2007, 03:03 PM

Nice! Not your typical cube. Did you build it, it's such an odd dimension?

Randall_James · 01/08/2007, 04:11 PM

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Originally posted by Bax
Nice! Not your typical cube. Did you build it, it's such an odd dimension?

Yes it is custom built, where it is parked had specific dimensions that the tank had to be in order to fit.

At 6'2" to the top lip of the tank, it is a real joy to work on as well. The aquascape was done with the tank laying on its back

Bax · 01/08/2007, 04:24 PM

What are you planning to put in it?

A pair of clowns with an anemone would be a nice center piece in there.

Randall_James · 01/08/2007, 08:54 PM

This tank will hold 1 flame angel, Goby/shrimp pair and a pair mated maroons. It will get a RBTA at 6-12 months depending on how tank setttles down.

Coral will be pretty limited to a Blue Tort, and 1 or 2 acros. I am not a big fan of the Heinz 57 coral collections, 1 or 2 mature colonies look better to me.

Randall_James · 01/12/2007, 05:38 PM

Ok a whole lot clearer water, got through the cycle in 9 days, not too bad and none too soon, I donated its predecessor to a new RC member (24G nano)

Start on the new canopy in the morning and will also get some shots of the stand and sump as well... this has been more work than the 180 due to the odd stand size and trying to fit the stuff in it. I also got a CC125 Coral life skimmer and must say I am pretty impressed by it for a budget skimmer, was working right out of the box and pulled skim on day 1

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01/08/2007, 02:02 PM	#2
boxfishpooalot Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: canada, Grande Praire, Ab Posts: 5,824	nice, i like the aquascaping. 1 big pillar. Will look better when it clears up. got any cleared up pictures? __________________ Its a good idea to have a refrence sample for alk test kits. 1.1350 grams of baking soda in 1gallon of distilled water=10dkh. Check your alkalinity test kit! Algae is Mother Natures phosphate remover Current Tank Info: 220 galon mixed reef.

01/08/2007, 02:06 PM	#3
Randall_James Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,727	Should have clear images tomorrow with any luck, starting with green rock is going to prolong the cycle process but as soon as the temp gets into the mid 70's I will move some rock from anther system to get the bacteria jump started. __________________ "It's a dog eat dog world and I feel like I am wearing milkbone underwear"

01/08/2007, 03:03 PM	#4
Bax Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,619	Nice! Not your typical cube. Did you build it, it's such an odd dimension? __________________ 150 gallon Perfecto with 1500 gph GH overflow / DIY stand-wine bar / Dart Return / SRO XP3000 Ext skimmer / 75 g frag / 40 g fuge / 40 g DIY sump / Orphek P156 & Kessil 150A Current Tank Info: 150 DT/ 40B fuge/ 75g frag/ 40 g sump/ SRO XP 3000 Ext/ TUNZEs & VorTechs circulation/Dart return/ MTC Pro Cal/ UV & Oz

01/08/2007, 04:24 PM	#6
Bax Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,619	What are you planning to put in it? A pair of clowns with an anemone would be a nice center piece in there. __________________ 150 gallon Perfecto with 1500 gph GH overflow / DIY stand-wine bar / Dart Return / SRO XP3000 Ext skimmer / 75 g frag / 40 g fuge / 40 g DIY sump / Orphek P156 & Kessil 150A Current Tank Info: 150 DT/ 40B fuge/ 75g frag/ 40 g sump/ SRO XP 3000 Ext/ TUNZEs & VorTechs circulation/Dart return/ MTC Pro Cal/ UV & Oz

01/08/2007, 08:54 PM	#7
Randall_James Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,727	This tank will hold 1 flame angel, Goby/shrimp pair and a pair mated maroons. It will get a RBTA at 6-12 months depending on how tank setttles down. Coral will be pretty limited to a Blue Tort, and 1 or 2 acros. I am not a big fan of the Heinz 57 coral collections, 1 or 2 mature colonies look better to me. __________________ "It's a dog eat dog world and I feel like I am wearing milkbone underwear"

01/08/2007, 01:44 PM	#1
Randall_James Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,727	Tall tank finally gets watered This tank just got its first saltwater fill woohoo !! 22X19X32T, there is 19lb of rock but that was dry weight and so it should be around 65lb wet. 1800gph flow for now and the tank is almost silent running (was my #1 priority. There is an quiet-one 6000 for closed loop, Rio 2500HP for sump flow (300Gph) Took some creative camouflage to hide the overflow box and inlets but it came out fairly well. Light is a single 400W 10K German MH (Click to Enlarge) __________________ "It's a dog eat dog world and I feel like I am wearing milkbone underwear"

01/12/2007, 05:38 PM	#8
Randall_James Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,727	Ok a whole lot clearer water, got through the cycle in 9 days, not too bad and none too soon, I donated its predecessor to a new RC member (24G nano) Start on the new canopy in the morning and will also get some shots of the stand and sump as well... this has been more work than the 180 due to the odd stand size and trying to fit the stuff in it. I also got a CC125 Coral life skimmer and must say I am pretty impressed by it for a budget skimmer, was working right out of the box and pulled skim on day 1 (Click to enlarge) __________________ "It's a dog eat dog world and I feel like I am wearing milkbone underwear"