Nanoreefbro's 150 Gal Tank from SocalCreations!!!

[nanoreefbro]

Ok well since everyone is showing off their Socal tanks I figured I would show mine. I just picked it up last week so still work in progress..

Tank Dimensions: 48x30x24
Overflow Box: 3 holes two 3/4, one 1 1/2

[nanoreefbro]

More pics.. A special thanks to Randy at SocalCreations for building it.. The quality is outstanding, Kamilek for the advice, Reefryder for helping get this monster home, and Onad75 who is gonna help me plumb this bad boy...

[nanoreefbro]

Kamil wanted to see the space where I'm putting the tank.. I am replacing my existing tank..

[Reefryder]

Hey, anytime dude...I would do it again in a heartbeat.....Can't wait to see it up and running......

[nanoreefbro]

and build you a stand ;)
That is a perfect spot for the tank. I forgot to tell you, maybe you could plumb the 55 that's on the other side of the wall together with this system.
Everything is looking good.
Still not too late for a CL. ;)

Yeah but he is gonna be busy helping me with the plumbing.. He's probably not gonna have time to build a stand.. After looking at the tank and the entertainment center I just decided to let Socal build the stand.. It's in the den so it's gotta match up with the rest of the furniture.. Plumb the 50 Gal huh?? :rolleyes: Don't give me more ideas.. :D

[nanoreefbro]

Setup: Subject to Change :D

Lighting: http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_Fluorescent/IceCap/Retrofit_Kits/48_inch__Retrofit:_8-54W_T5_HO_Fluorescents_by_IceCap

Pump: http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=JW1145

Sump: http://www.sdreefs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19718&page=2

Stand and Canopy: http://www.socalcreations.com/stands_canopies.htm

Skimmer: http://www.reeftanksupply.com/product_info.php?products_id=74
or http://www.reeftanksupply.com/product_info.php?products_id=390

Calcium Reactor: http://www.geosreef.com/ca_618.html

Moonlights: http://www.fishbowl-innovations.com/product/moonlights

[nanoreefbro]

You'll save money on electricity and cut down on noise in the bedroom (?).

I'll have to give it some thought..:) I've got some phospate issues in my 50 Gal..

[nanoreefbro]

Forget the G2, go with the Octopus skimmer from ReefTank and p/u from CA.

Anyway you can get the Octopus Skimmer modded for a gate valve??

[CyberGuy]

Setup: Subject to Change :D

Lighting: http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_Fluorescent/IceCap/Retrofit_Kits/48_inch__Retrofit:_8-54W_T5_HO_Fluorescents_by_IceCap



For lighting, have you thought about this?


http://www.aquariumobsessed.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AO&Product_Code=FM-USOL6x54&Category_Code=FM-LX

http://www.aquariumobsessed.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/FM_ultrasolaris.jpg

You can get the 6 bulb fixture and add 2 more SLR icecap reflectors/and bulbs to make it an 8 bulbs unit.

The UltraSolaris with AquaScience bulbs is awesome.

[nanoreefbro]

For lighting, have you thought about this?


http://www.aquariumobsessed.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AO&Product_Code=FM-USOL6x54&Category_Code=FM-LX

http://www.aquariumobsessed.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/FM_ultrasolaris.jpg

You can get the 6 bulb fixture and add 2 more SLR icecap reflectors/and bulbs to make it an 8 bulbs unit.

The UltraSolaris with AquaScience bulbs is awesome.

No I haven't.. Do you know if you can mount it to a canopy??

[CyberGuy]

No I haven't.. Do you know if you can mount it to a canopy??

If you have a canopy that will fit it. The height is not that tall but the length is 48". I was thinking of getting it but my canopy is 48.5 inches in length but only for 9" in width for that length. My canopy is actually 18" in width but there are some areas in my canopy that only allows 47" in lenght due to a verticle brace bar.

[Talkn2themike]

Wow those dimensions are my dream dimensions. Droooool keep us posted.

[Chanas4]

Whats up with reefgeek page. Cant see your lights. Cant wait to see your tank all together

[Reefbabe]

It's exciting to see how your tank and Kamil's are coming along...gives me ideas. Now for the setup....mmwhahh hah ha....the FUN part!

[onad75]

[QUOTE=Kamilek]and build you a stand ;)
QUOTE]

with that beautiful house of his a profesional will do a better job than me :D

get your stand asap bro so we can start working on that bad boy..

[JediReef]

Wow!! SocalCreations does it again.. I need to get a tank from them..

[Radiant-Reef]

That is really nice Nanoreef.. Show more pics when you get it stocked..

[nanoreefbro]

Whats up with reefgeek page. Cant see your lights. Cant wait to see your tank all together

Sue I was able to click on the link with no problem.. :confused:

[nanoreefbro]

[QUOTE=Kamilek]and build you a stand ;)
QUOTE]

with that beautiful house of his a profesional will do a better job than me :D

get your stand asap bro so we can start working on that bad boy..

Yeah I didnt want to put the pressure on you to build a stand too.. :D I already spoke with Randy and sent some pictures of the cabinets in the house so that they can get the color/staining scheme right..

[nanoreefbro]

It's exciting to see how your tank and Kamil's are coming along...gives me ideas. Now for the setup....mmwhahh hah ha....the FUN part!

Yeah I am still going back and forth about how I am going to plumb this thing. With the ideas I got from Kamilek and Onad75 I should be in good hands.. Kamil I think you need a road trip down south..:D

[nanoreefbro]

For lighting, have you thought about this?


http://www.aquariumobsessed.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AO&Product_Code=FM-USOL6x54&Category_Code=FM-LX

http://www.aquariumobsessed.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/FM_ultrasolaris.jpg

You can get the 6 bulb fixture and add 2 more SLR icecap reflectors/and bulbs to make it an 8 bulbs unit.

The UltraSolaris with AquaScience bulbs is awesome.

Just finished looking at that site.. They also have a 6 bulb fixture w/80 watt. I guess I could go that route. It would still be more wattage if I did that rather than getting a 8 bulb fixture w/54 watt

http://www.aquariumobsessed.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AO&Product_Code=FM-USOL6x80&Category_Code=FM-LX

[nanoreefbro]

Don't forget you are lighting a 48"x30" surface. Five T5 bulbs only cover 1/3 of the surface. Come over and I'll show you. With my 10 the back is dark :cool:


Even with the 10 bulbs you are running the back of your tank is still dark?? :confused: :eek:

[CyberGuy]

Just finished looking at that site.. They also have a 6 bulb fixture w/80 watt. I guess I could go that route. It would still be more wattage if I did that rather than getting a 8 bulb fixture w/54 watt

http://www.aquariumobsessed.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AO&Product_Code=FM-USOL6x80&Category_Code=FM-LX

You cannot get the 80 watts fixture because the length of the fixture is 60". Your tank's length is only 48".

You could actually gey 2 fixtures for a total of 12 bulbs of the 48" one but it would cost you a lot of dineros.

The total width of the 2 fixtures would be 11" x 2 = roughly 22", still plenty of room to add a few more solo slr reflectors/bulbs.

But then again, with 12 bulbs, it would be already brighter than Kamil's 10 bulbs fixtures.


Kamil's fixture of Aquatinics is nice, and I have seen it in person. However, if you are going to put the lights in the canopy, the way to do it is the Solaris fixture. It is better than the Icecap slr retrofit T5's.

[Daniel]

those solaris fixtures are so damn expensive!

over on RC, Grim Reefer suggests the 5 bulb fixture from aquactinics over the 6 bulb fixture from TEK (SLS) b/c of the AA's fan and the ability to lower temps across the bulbs. He has a thread regarding light output of cooled and non-cooled bulbs, and claims that the 5 AA fixture puts out more light than the 6 TEK fixture. correct me if i'm wrong, but that is what i gathered from a quick browse of the thread.

what makes the solaris fixture so much better?

[CyberGuy]

Someone at reefcentral stated that the reflectors of the solaris is even better than the Aquatinics one...and I thought that the aquatinics is good since when you look at it, it gives you a good reflection, unlike the bad reflectors of the TEK system.
Now one of the good thing about the Solaris is the ballast. They were saying that the Osram ballast is really good and it is heat controlled and does not need to overdrive the bulbs like the IceCap does.

Also, the Solaris uses German Aquascience bulbs which are among the best.

Some info:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=979405

[Retzius]

Just to add to this topic. I heard reefgeek will soon carry the ATI fixtures which are commonly used in Europe. These are supposed to be really good fixtures, I have seen them and they do look sleek. The only drawback will be the price.

I also heard Ice cap will debut its T5 fixture soon, and rumors are that it might blow away the ATI fixtures, who knows. :rolleyes:

I need to have a chat over at reefgeek.

[Reefryder]

When looking at your pix..I was thinking.."damn that house looks sweet."
A professional stand by socal will be the way to go, along with the custom 150 tank by socalcreations. Can't wait to see the complete setup....

[nanoreefbro]

You cannot get the 80 watts fixture because the length of the fixture is 60". Your tank's length is only 48".

You could actually gey 2 fixtures for a total of 12 bulbs of the 48" one but it would cost you a lot of dineros.

The total width of the 2 fixtures would be 11" x 2 = roughly 22", still plenty of room to add a few more solo slr reflectors/bulbs.

But then again, with 12 bulbs, it would be already brighter than Kamil's 10 bulbs fixtures.


Kamil's fixture of Aquatinics is nice, and I have seen it in person. However, if you are going to put the lights in the canopy, the way to do it is the Solaris fixture. It is better than the Icecap slr retrofit T5's.

Yep you are right Cyber about the length.. I didnt notice that.. I thought that the Icecap were supposed to be top of the line with their reflectors and all??

[nanoreefbro]

When looking at your pix..I was thinking.."damn that house looks sweet."
A professional stand by socal will be the way to go, along with the custom 150 tank by socalcreations. Can't wait to see the complete setup....

Thanks Reef yeah I'm just gonna have them do it so that I know it's done right...:rolleyes:

[nanoreefbro]

those solaris fixtures are so damn expensive!

over on RC, Grim Reefer suggests the 5 bulb fixture from aquactinics over the 6 bulb fixture from TEK (SLS) b/c of the AA's fan and the ability to lower temps across the bulbs. He has a thread regarding light output of cooled and non-cooled bulbs, and claims that the 5 AA fixture puts out more light than the 6 TEK fixture. correct me if i'm wrong, but that is what i gathered from a quick browse of the thread.

what makes the solaris fixture so much better?

Hi Uch do you happen to have that thread??

[Reefryder]

4 sure Bro...I know what ya mean......

[nanoreefbro]

Someone at reefcentral stated that the reflectors of the solaris is even better than the Aquatinics one...and I thought that the aquatinics is good since when you look at it, it gives you a good reflection, unlike the bad reflectors of the TEK system.
Now one of the good thing about the Solaris is the ballast. They were saying that the Osram ballast is really good and it is heat controlled and does not need to overdrive the bulbs like the IceCap does.

Also, the Solaris uses German Aquascience bulbs which are among the best.

Some info:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=979405

By looking at that picture it seems that he is running two 6 bulbs configurations.. Wow 12 bulbs!!!:eek:

[Daniel]

Uch will be unavailable for some time, he just picked up his Wii. ;)

Here is the link: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=957192&perpage=15&pagenumber=1
thanks for posting the link Kamil.

i was mistaken about the number of bulbs, TGR used a 4x39w TEK fixture. regardless, he claims the fans will help w/the light output, this is his quote:


All I can say about the Aquactinics for sure is that the reflectors they use are as good or maybe even a tad better than the Ice Caps. Combine that with the active cooling they gotta be putting out more light than the 6 lamp Tek.

[nanoreefbro]

thanks for posting the link Kamil.

i was mistaken about the number of bulbs, TGR used a 4x39w TEK fixture. regardless, he claims the fans will help w/the light output, this is his quote:

Yeah I did see Kamil's lights but I dont know if a canopy will fit over the Aquatinics.. :confused:
Maybe I can bring my canopy over when it's done Kamil..

[nanoreefbro]

Make a canopy that will fit.
Did you see the new :( prices for the fixtures?: http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=586

Yeah I need to talk to Randy but I need to pick a light fixture first..:p I was pretty much set for the Icecap but I've seen some other good lights out there.. I saw the price.. Looks like you got yours at a good time.. ;)

[nanoreefbro]

Stand and canopy should be ready within a week or so.. Still debating about my lights as to how many. I am definitely going with the Icecap T5 Retrofit but since my tank is wide I was thinking of doing either 8 or 10 bulbs..I could even go as far as 12 but I think that is overkill. Do you guys think 10 is too much??:confused:

[nanoreefbro]

Pic of stand and canopy before staining..

[Chanas4]

Nice. I would go with the 10 if it fits. How wide is it?

[nanoreefbro]

My 1000th post..:eek: :D :) So do I get anything? A watch or something??:p

[Reefryder]

:D Woo Hoo...1000 posts...You get the satisfaction of knowing that you spend a lot of time on sdreefs.....:D

[nanoreefbro]

Nice. I would go with the 10 if it fits. How wide is it?

It's 30 inches wide.. (Canopy) Reefgeek says that the 8 bulb configuration lights are about 20 inches which gives me another 10 inches for extra lights, moonlights etc.. So that is why I was thinking about adding 2 more bulbs.. Adding 4 making it 12 is probably overkill and I dont want to have a heat issue..

[nanoreefbro]

:D Woo Hoo...1000 posts...You get the satisfaction of knowing that you spend a lot of time on sdreefs.....:D


That's it??:D

[Chanas4]

Hmm a BOZO button for the 1,000 post? :-)

[nanoreefbro]

Hmm a BOZO button for the 1,000 post? :-)

Hey i'll take anything.. :D

[Reefryder]

hmmmmm I'll have to think about it...:D

[nanoreefbro]

Well I picked up the stand and canopy yesterday from SocalCreations. That was a chore itself.. Thanks to Randy for an awesome job.. So here is the finished product..

[nanoreefbro]

Few more pics of the stand..

[nanoreefbro]

Ok the skimmer.. I bought the Octopus Recirc Needlewheel 200.. I heard that it was huge and it is..

[coral diver]

Alright the grand unveiling MORE MORE

[nanoreefbro]

So now it begins...

[nanoreefbro]

More plumbing work.. Thanks to Ron (Onad75) for helping me out.. I went to Lowe's three times today.. Got a good workout..

[nanoreefbro]

Beginning to take shape...

[nanoreefbro]

That's it for now.. Tomorrow we will finish the rest of the plumbing and maybe do a leak test. Still need to order my lights.. Custom Aquatic sells the Icecap Retro's now but they are still backordered.. :mad: I've got live rock from my old tank and 100 lbs that I've had curing since December..

[Reefryder]

WOW! ....Looks like a tremendous amount of work.....Good luck with the rest...Everything looks great!

[Chanas4]

Eeesh all those pipes and hoses. Looks so complicated. But its will be nice :-)

[nanoreefbro]

WOW! ....Looks like a tremendous amount of work.....Good luck with the rest...Everything looks great!



Eeesh all those pipes and hoses. Looks so complicated. But its will be nice :-)


Yeah I am beat.. Did alot of driving yesterday.. It looks hard but once it's all together it's easy.. I tried to make it non-reefer friendly in case someone's got to take care of it.. :D

[Reefryder]

Well knowing you, it will be perfect in the end...good luck on the rest. At least tomorrow is a Holiday...:D

[nanoreefbro]

Yeah.. Gotta go to Home Depot this time for a few more pieces.. Hopefully all the plumbing will be done today..

[Reefryder]

That is good...... The three trips to Lowes yesterday wasn't enough? LOL:eek: ....Nice to see the progress of the work..Post more pics please..:D

[nanoreefbro]

Nope got to get a few more pieces.. I will post pics later today.. Going to Home Depot now..

[Reefryder]

Well..How did the rest of the plumbing go? Did you guys do a leak test yet? Pics?:rolleyes:

[nanoreefbro]

Plumbing is done.. I need a larger wrench to tighten the bulkheads.. Also need to get some thinner.. Tonight I'm going to glue the filter sock holder to the sump. After that I am ready for the water test.:D

[Reefryder]

COOL!...Let the water flow.................and keep your fingers crossed...:D

[eLeet]

pray, that seems to work best!

[nanoreefbro]

pray, that seems to work best!

Yeah I've been doing that.. ;)

[nanoreefbro]

Ok I bought the Octopus Recirc Needlewheel 200 and I'm trying to figure out do I glue the water outlet system part??
:confused:

[coral diver]

got a big mechanical adjustable pliers if you like call me

[Reefryder]

Well, dude....did you get everything tightened, and get that glue off?:eek: When is the leak test?:rolleyes: I bet you are exhausted!!!:p

[onad75]

post some more pics man.. sorry if i have to make you go to Lowe's for a couple of times good thing its only a few blocks away from your place. ;) :D

[nanoreefbro]

post some more pics man.. sorry if i have to make you go to Lowe's for a couple of times good thing its only a few blocks away from your place. ;) :D


That's ok..;) As long as the plumbing is right that's all that matters.. :D Sorry for keeping you away from your family.. :o

[nanoreefbro]

Well the plumbing is all done. Just need to clean up a few things and do the water test.. I will do that later this week.. Here are a few updated pics..

[nanoreefbro]

Few more..

[Reefryder]

AMAZING! How did you guys do that?:eek:

[Chanas4]

Ummmm nooo we want water test now :D We have been waiting.

[Reefryder]

And then to move it...should be another challenge in itself.....:cool:

[nanoreefbro]

Now I just need to borrow a dolly so I can move it..

[nanoreefbro]

You guys are more than welcome to come over and help me move it..:p

[Chanas4]

:D I sure wouldnt be much help. I use them little round thingies that make big stuff easy to move :D

[nanoreefbro]

:D I sure wouldnt be much help. I use them little round thingies that make big stuff easy to move :D

I wonder if that would work for me?? :p

[Chanas4]

Your too late. your supposed to put the round thingies under it before you have all that plumbing :D You could have used a big blanket too

[nanoreefbro]

I have a blanket.. That just might work..

[JediReef]

Very nice setup.. Keep it up..:D

[Big Brother]

good luck with that tank, looked awesome a couple days ago.

have fun moving it :D

[nanoreefbro]

And then to move it...should be another challenge in itself.....:cool:



Your too late. your supposed to put the round thingies under it before you have all that plumbing :D You could have used a big blanket too



good luck with that tank, looked awesome a couple days ago.

have fun moving it :D


Well I took your advice Sue and used a blanket and moved that bad boy.. I'm ready to do the leak test.. Just want to check a few more things and I will do it for sure tomorrow.. :D

[Reefryder]

I'm glad the blanket worked, and it was easier to move than everyone expected! Good luck with the leak test. That is a beautiful tank. I love the color of the stain!;)

[nanoreefbro]

Ummmm nooo we want water test now :D We have been waiting.

Well so far I have one leak that I know of.. :( It's above the pump between the ball valve.. I dont know if the union is bad or what. I tried wrapping teflon around it and nothing seems to work.. :confused: Good thing I've been able to isolate it to that. Otherwise everything else is good to go..

[Chanas4]

:D Yeah!!!! Blanket. Us little people are resourceful :D Im so proud of myself.
Can you put that black stuff around it to seal it? Its called ABS cement. Hubby used that once when we had to rig up our skimmer.

[nanoreefbro]

:D Yeah!!!! Blanket. Us little people are resourceful :D Im so proud of myself.
Can you put that black stuff around it to seal it? Its called ABS cement. Hubby used that once when we had to rig up our skimmer.

No I didnt want to put anything that is permanent in case you need to adjust it. Well I found the culprit to my leaking. I was missing a washer from the union. I've got the water flowing but I'm having trouble adjusting everything. Either the pump is too fast or I keep getting that gurgling noise in my overflow.. Got some questions for ya Kamil!!:confused:

[nanoreefbro]

Don't be scared, I'm only a phone call away.

:p I thought you might have a curfew..

[onad75]

so its the O ring that is missing in the union good thing you fixed it right away..

[nanoreefbro]

so its the O ring that is missing in the union good thing you fixed it right away..

Yeah that small O ring.. Glad it was something minor..

[Chanas4]

Well what was the gurgling?

[nanoreefbro]

My overflow pipe is too high.. I need to cut it down about 3-4 inches..

[Chanas4]

Wow what a simple fix. :-) Maybe the gurgling is a comforting sound?

[nanoreefbro]

It's been over 24h since I told how to solve the problem and you haven't cut the damn thing yet :confused:


Well I did cut it this morning..:D I've been fighting this cold and it has been kicking my butt. So yesterday I didnt do anything to it.. I did a search on Reef Central last night and noticed people are drilling holes in their overflow pipe.. Did you do that Kamil? Today I cut it about 3 inches like you said. It got rid of most of the gurgling but I'm still having trouble getting water to the pump. It's as if the water flow can't keep up with the pump. When that happens I'm not getting enough flow into the tank. So I'm coming to the conclusion that my baffles may be too high.:confused: Oh yeah when I turned everything off my sump overflooded.. :o :mad:

[Chanas4]

Joseph start getting some of that Airborne effervescent tabs. It makes a drink. Get some coldeze lezenges too. Helps you fight it better.

[nanoreefbro]

I double checked mine and it is 3" below the teeth of the OB.
It's time I pay you a visit. Send me your location, I'll try to be there around noon++ tomorrow.

FINALLY!!!:D We got it working.. I had to raise that overflow pipe back to where it was because too much water was draining into the sump. Also my pump is pushing out 1270 GPH.. But the baffles were definitely too high. We removed the first baffle and now water gets to the pump chamber alot quicker.. We tweaked it pretty good and I am ready to set it up next weekend.. :D :D :D I am playing weekend warrior this week but if you are coming down next weekend I will be off for sure..

[nanoreefbro]

Joseph start getting some of that Airborne effervescent tabs. It makes a drink. Get some coldeze lezenges too. Helps you fight it better.

I should have gotten that when I first started feeling sick.. I've been drinking alot of tea with brandy in it.. :D (hiccup):rolleyes:

[nanoreefbro]

The height of the drain pipe has nothing to do with how much water flows into the sump. It's regulated by the valve below. Remove the pipe completely and the flow rate will not change.

Water Test complete.. Updated a few new pics..
Well I removed the baffle and that seemed to do the trick.. I was still getting gurgling noise after I cut it but I raised it back up and seems to be alot quieter..

[Chanas4]

ahhhh a thing of beauty

[JediReef]

Looks like a work of art.. Good luck with finishing it up..

[Chanas4]

When we going to see more pics?

[nanoreefbro]

Oh man.. I'm done!!!:D :D :D And I am BEAT!!! I will post pics tomorrow or rather later today..:o Kamil I'm still getting a gurgling sound and bubbling every few minutes..:confused: Are you going to be down this way today??

[nanoreefbro]

Will do..

[Reefryder]

Can't wait to see the pics..I hope you took them as you went along...;)

[nanoreefbro]

Well after an all day thing I finally got some rest. Went to bed at 3am..:eek: Anyways here are the latest pics after I tore down my old tank and moved the new one in place.. :D

[nanoreefbro]

Few more pics..

[nanoreefbro]

Here's the tank once we added the liverock.. Thanks to Ron (Onad75) for everything.. Sorry for keeping you away from the family bro..:o So enjoy the pics and as always advice and comments are welcome. Thanks for looking.

[Reefryder]

WOW! Looks great Nanoreefbro! What a tremendous amount of work. It shows that patience truely pays off. Great job!:)

[onad75]

hey bro all you need to do is to raise the water level inside your overflow box by tuning your valve.

[Big Brother]

god i want to see it with everything in it!!!

[nanoreefbro]

Here are a few more.. I will take more pics today..

[Shawn 198]

Looks awesome buddy. Just think soon enough you will able to kick back and enjoy the last few months of all that hard work. That is very clean and looks awesome where you put it. Cant wait to see the next series of pics. Good job :)

[Chanas4]

YOu going to put all new water init,or use most of old water?

[nanoreefbro]

YOu going to put all new water init,or use most of old water?

I used some water from the old tank but most of it was new.. Since I was setting the old tank back up (no sand at the bottom) for my fish, and corals I had to make a couple of trips to the water store over on Palm Avenue.. I dont think I've ever gone through a bucket of salt that quick.. :eek: :D

[hybrid240]

I have a recommendation. Your drain pipe appears to just be an open pipe. Thats why your getting the loud gurgeling sound. I made a durso standpipe for my drains and they made un almost unreal amount of change to the water noise. Super quiet now.

[hybrid240]

Might cost you about 2-3 buck to make it. google durso standpipe. you will be very happy. Looks great though, Where are you located. I would love to see this thing in person.

[nanoreefbro]

Thanks.. I just pm'ed you.. I live in Rolling Hills Ranch..

[nanoreefbro]

Better pics of my overflow..

[JediReef]

Looks great Joseph.. Keep the pics coming..

[Reefbabe]

Wow...sweet...makes me jealous!!! The rock work looks great. Don't you love all that swimming room!

[nanoreefbro]

Wow...sweet...makes me jealous!!! The rock work looks great. Don't you love all that swimming room!


Yeah my fish are gonna love me for it.. :p :D

[Chanas4]

Are you going to keep the 50 Gallon up too?

[nanoreefbro]

Are you going to keep the 50 Gallon up too?

Yeah for now I plan to.. I'm going to take a few fish from there and put them in the 150 Gal.. My Mystery Wrasse and Scopas Tang are going for sure.. Maybe my Black Ocellaris.. Since my regular percs are mating I may move them to my 50 Gal.. Less fish.. What do you think?? The 150 is gonna be my show tank..:D :D :D

[DaChrisDude]

I like having lots of fish in my reef tanks... I've got 9 fish in my new 18.7 gal. :) (plus ~25 gal sump)

[nanoreefbro]

I like having lots of fish in my reef tanks... I've got 9 fish in my new 18.7 gal. :) (plus ~25 gal sump)

Cool that's great Chris.. I haven't forgotten about calling you for that macro.. :o Just been busy getting this tank up.. :)

[Chanas4]

Hmm that might be a good idea, to let the clowns have the 50. Maybe they will actually have babies?

[nanoreefbro]

New pics of the tank since the water cleared up..

[Reefryder]

Wow!!!: :eek: Looks GREAT! :D

[nanoreefbro]

Wow!!!: :eek: Looks GREAT! :D

Thanks.. I want to get a few more pieces of liverock to add to the aquascape.:)

[Reefryder]

Yeah..:) That will look nice. I love the looks of the aquascaping...a few more will be great!:D

[Big Brother]

booooring

bring in the fish and corals :)

[nanoreefbro]

booooring

bring in the fish and corals :)

Soon.. Very soon!!!:D

[nanoreefbro]

Well tested all the water parameters and everything is good.. Added a few Green Chromis in tonight..

[DaChrisDude]

sweeet....

[GoTakuF1]

Nice meeting you today and have fun with your new tank. :)

[nanoreefbro]

Thanks Minh it was great meeting you as well.. Thanks for the ideas..

[Big Brother]

grrrrr

i logged on and saw this on top of the most recent posts, i thought "yeah! some pictures!"

im dissapointed...

and still waiting...

[nanoreefbro]

I've got some pics of some chromis but that's about it..:o This week for sure I will have some new pics. :D I'm ordering my lights on Tuesday..

[nanoreefbro]

Well I got my lights today.. Anyone knows how to install Icecap Ballasts? Can I get a plug at HD??

[Chanas4]

You can get an electrical plug at home depot. In fact they have a whole electrical section. You can probably find those other connectors there.

[kinktao]

nice tank, it fits perfectly in that wall. but how are you going to clean the left and right sides?

[nanoreefbro]

nice tank, it fits perfectly in that wall. but how are you going to clean the left and right sides?

Hey what's up Kinktao?? I met you at Jasper's.. Thanks for the compliment.. I have a small stand that I use to get to the top of the tank.. I have a long acrylic brush that I used from my other tank to clean the inside. As far as the outside I am still able to get my hand in between the wall and the tank..

[impreza619]

nice tank! let me know if you need some more lr, i got some cooking in chula vista (parents live there)!

[DaveMorris]

If you need help with the electrical cables for your lights, let me know. I can help you out.

[nanoreefbro]

I found out that my ballasts are bad.. I took them over to a fellow reefers house last night and tested them. I got them from Custom Aquatic so I plan on taking them back tomorrow.. I've got it all wired just need to get new ballasts hooked up. Plus I need to check my bulbs.

[onad75]

we are waitng for some updates bro!

[nanoreefbro]

Yeah as soon as I get these ballasts replaced I'll have some lights.. Then we can go get that Black Tang..:D

[Chanas4]

Black Tang? oooooh cant wait to see that.

[nanoreefbro]

Black Tang? oooooh cant wait to see that.

Yeah I will have to sell my large Purple Tang first though.. :(

[nanoreefbro]

Well I picked up my Icecap 8 Bulb Retrofit Kit last week from Custom Aquatic and it was a pain..:mad: But I was finally able to get it working tonight.. Thanks to Coral Diver (Jojo) and Chanas4 (Sue) for helping me out this past weekend..:D I was about to pull out the little bit of hair I had.. :eek: So here are a few updates..

[nanoreefbro]

And he said let there be light!!! :D

[nanoreefbro]

As for the bulbs I'm just using what Custom Aquatic sells with the kit. So I don't have it in any order..
2 URI Aquasun 10K
4 URI Super Actinic 420nm
2 URI Actinic White 12K

The bulb configuration I am going to use is from Reefgeek once they get the bulbs in stock..
1 GE 3000K Daylight
1 ATI AquaBlue Special
1 UV Lighting Actinic White
2 UV Lighting Super Actinic
3 ATI Blue Plus

[DaveMorris]

If you don't mind me asking...what did those lights set you back?

[lucubrator]

If you don't mind me asking...what did those lights set you back?
http://www.customaquatic.com/customaquatic/itemdetail.asp?itemid=LT-CA110448

[DaveMorris]

Thanks for the link.

[nanoreefbro]

http://www.customaquatic.com/customaquatic/itemdetail.asp?itemid=LT-CA110448


Yep those are the ones..

[CyberGuy]

Somehow those 8 bulbs look a little dim to me. Maybe they look brighter in person.

[Chanas4]

Dang Joseph, I think your lights cost less than my 6 bulb.

[nanoreefbro]

Somehow those 8 bulbs look a little dim to me. Maybe they look brighter in person.

Yes they are... Much brighter.. They light up my whole kitchen and my living room.. Also it doesn't look that way but when I took these pictures my house lights were on..

[nanoreefbro]

Dang Joseph, I think your lights cost less than my 6 bulb.

;) :D Yeah originally I placed the order with Reefgeek but I was at Custom Aquatic and just happen to ask Todd when were they getting in the Icecap Retro's and he said we already have them.. I cancelled my order with Reefgeek and got them from Custom Aquatic..

[Chanas4]

You couldnt get the bulbs you wanted at custom aquatics instead of going through reefgeek?

[nanoreefbro]

You couldnt get the bulbs you wanted at custom aquatics instead of going through reefgeek?

No Custom Aquatic doesn't carry ATI which is what I wanted..They had something equivalent. They only carry UVI and Giesmann which are good and I will use them but I was looking for those special blue bulbs.

[nanoreefbro]

Well after some modifications I finally got the lights done and the canopy is back on the tank. I'll start stocking fish and corals now. Here's a few pics with the lights on..

[pnguy3n]

i like the rock work. it's gonna look sweet when corals are in.

[coral diver]

This is gonna one sweet tank when its done I'm seing a tank of the month in the making.

[Nick_Kun]

very nice!

[nanoreefbro]

Thanks guys.. I had some other pics but I can't get them posted..:(

[coral diver]

You must have to many picture already posted delete some

[KT-150]

Nice Joseph! Cant wait to see it stocked!

[nanoreefbro]

Finally got it worked out..:D Here are a few more...

[nanoreefbro]

Nice Joseph! Cant wait to see it stocked!

Thanks bro.. I'm gonna start stocking this weekend..

[cagirly2006]

its so nice! cant wait to see it stocked.

[onad75]

wow! i need to stop by check this out this weekend.

[Chanas4]

The lights turned out nice. Now for the fun part.

[nanoreefbro]

The lights turned out nice. Now for the fun part.

Yeah I gotta hook up my chiller though.. I came home and the temp was 86 degrees.. :eek: :eek:

[Chanas4]

86 degrees???? Wow, I wonder if its a break in period. Mine was like that at first, then i found the heater problem. Now it is up to 81 but i am experimenting with the heater again so that might be why. I think Im just going to get a new heater.

[upnext]

Where Is Custom Aquatic?

[nanoreefbro]

86 degrees???? Wow, I wonder if its a break in period. Mine was like that at first, then i found the heater problem. Now it is up to 81 but i am experimenting with the heater again so that might be why. I think Im just going to get a new heater.

I just unplugged my heater all together.. Temp is still at about 85 now.. I guess I know what else I will be doing this weekend.. :cool:

[nanoreefbro]

Where Is Custom Aquatic?

It's in Oceanside.. www.customaquatic.com

[Chanas4]

I just unplugged my heater all together.. Temp is still at about 85 now.. I guess I know what else I will be doing this weekend.. :cool:

:D buying a new heater, installing the chiller, or installing the fans?

[nanoreefbro]

:D buying a new heater, installing the chiller, or installing the fans?

My heaters are good.. So I guess it will be installing the chiller and the fans..:D

[coral diver]

1 Question is the central air/heat in the house on?

[Chanas4]

good question!!! Mine is on which is why I know my problem was the heater. Temp is now 80.4 and just turned the lights off sothey have been on more than 12 hours. Maybe thats your prob Joseph?

[nanoreefbro]

1 Question is the central air/heat in the house on?

No central air/heat isn't on.. We haven't turned it on in a few weeks..

[Reefryder]

Nanoreefbro....Your tank is gorgeous.!! I love the side views!!. The canopy looks soooo good. What a sight to sit back and look at, after a hard day. ;) Can't wait to see it when it is complete. :D Great job. That took some serious time and effort!!:)

[nanoreefbro]

Nanoreefbro....Your tank is gorgeous.!! I love the side views!!. The canopy looks soooo good. What a sight to sit back and look at, after a hard day. ;) Can't wait to see it when it is complete. :D Great job. That took some serious time and effort!!:)


Thanks Reef.. The pics showing it an angle are my favorites.. It will be fun stocking this bad boy.. :D

[Big Brother]

so...

fish? corals? soon?

[nanoreefbro]

so...

fish? corals? soon?

I added a few corals.. I'm not really happy with the placement of them so I maybe selling a few pieces. Bought a few fish and still have them quarantined while I'm still working on this heat issue. I will be posting some pics soon.. :)

[DaChrisDude]

Wow, very nice! I really like your aquascaping: the rocks are bomb'n, but at the same time there's still plenty of open sand-area. I've never had any tanks with open sand. I want a tank with open sand. :(

[Big Brother]

ok seriously, no one post here until he puts up some new pictures.

every time i see this on the new posts list i get all excited.

so knock it off :)

[nanoreefbro]

I'll post some tonight.. Promise... :D

[Big Brother]

ugh you did it again!

[nanoreefbro]

ugh you did it again!

Sorry bro.. :D Well I took a few pics tonight. Nothing spectacular. Still got a ways to go.. I'm not too happy with the placement of corals so I will be moving them around, and also selling a few as well. I'm going to frag my Yellow Leather and maybe the Candy Cane Coral. So enjoy..

[DaChrisDude]

nice...but where's the FTS??? ;)

[nanoreefbro]

A few shots of the livestock. One of the Conchs I got from the ORA Group Buy and a few Full Tank shots..

[nanoreefbro]

nice...but where's the FTS??? ;)

Ask and you shall receive.. :D

[Reefryder]

Nice.....About time.......:D

[nanoreefbro]

Yeah I know.. This is almost a full time job..:o

[CyberGuy]

Nice.

But for some reason, it look smaller than my 90 gallon tank.

[nanoreefbro]

Nice.

But for some reason, it look smaller than my 90 gallon tank.

Well Phil I guess that means you gotta come see it in person.. :D

[DaChrisDude]

Ask and you shall receive.. :D

I should to learn to ask more often. :rolleyes:

Very nice! Tank looks way nice. Makes me want a big tank real bad... :(

[nanoreefbro]

I should to learn to ask more often. :rolleyes:

Very nice! Tank looks way nice. Makes me want a big tank real bad... :(

Thanks Chris.. Sometimes I just want a small tank.. :o

[Chanas4]

:D You dont wish you had a smaller tank, liar :D Looks really nice. Worth the wait.

[Big Brother]

awesome

cant wait to see it finished

[nanoreefbro]

Thanks.. Still work in progress. I purchased a pair of Black Onyx Clowns and a Mystery Wrasse but I have them quarantined now. I will see if I can get a pic of them..

[TripleP]

Joe that is a sick set up got there

[nanoreefbro]

Thanks Triple.. I'm going to take a few new pics soon..

[nanoreefbro]

Well I took a few pics tonight.. So here are some updated photos of my tank..

[nanoreefbro]

Few more of my Black Tang... He's camera shy...:o

[nanoreefbro]

Few coral and clam shots...

[nanoreefbro]

Last ones...

[DaChrisDude]

Looking VERY nice! That black tang and those clams are sweeet. Where did you get them?

[nanoreefbro]

One more...

[nanoreefbro]

Looking VERY nice! That black tang and those clams are sweeet. Where did you get them?


Thanks Chris.. The Black Tang I got from Crystal Cove about 6 weeks ago.. The large clam I got from OG the smaller one I got from Coral and Fish Center when I made an LA run...

[nanoreefbro]

I bought some blue zoos but I am waiting for them to open up.. Once they do I'll take some pics of those as well..

[Nick_Kun]

dammmm...how much did that black tang cost ya?......

[Chanas4]

:-) How does the Tang do? You have some big pieces in there Joseph, I like it

[onad75]

looking good bro.. how about your black onyx clown fish are you planning to put it there also?

[nanoreefbro]

looking good bro.. how about your black onyx clown fish are you planning to put it there also?


Thanks.. The small one died a few weeks ago so I just have the one so I am just going to leave the big one there in my nano.. My other clowns are having too much fun.. :)

[nanoreefbro]

:-) How does the Tang do? You have some big pieces in there Joseph, I like it


Thanks he is doing great.. He had ich for awhile and I thought I was going to lose him but he pulled through.. He's got a really healthy appetite.. You gotta come by and check him out.. I'm hooking up my chiller now.. :o



dammmm...how much did that black tang cost ya?......


I got him from Crystal Cove and their price wasn't too bad for a Black Tang.. Actually he was alot bigger than I expected.

[Chanas4]

Chiller? T5 was supposed to alleviate the heat problem. You overheating?

[nanoreefbro]

Chiller? T5 was supposed to alleviate the heat problem. You overheating?


Yeah that is what I thought.. But because of where I have my tank sitting with the canopy on top of it there isn't any breathing space for the hot air to escape..

[Jessy]

Wow, that is a nice tank! Your pieces are so big it looks like one would take up my entire 24 gal! Oh I can't wait for my stuff to grow. I went the cheap route buy 1 or 2 head small frags of lots of stuff. Now I just have to sit on my butt and wait for growth :(. Very nice tank.

[nanoreefbro]

Wow, that is a nice tank! Your pieces are so big it looks like one would take up my entire 24 gal! Oh I can't wait for my stuff to grow. I went the cheap route buy 1 or 2 head small frags of lots of stuff. Now I just have to sit on my butt and wait for growth :(. Very nice tank.

Thanks.. That is still the best way to do your tank.. Get a bunch of frags.. So you are thinking about upgrading yet?? :D

[nanoreefbro]

Chiller? T5 was supposed to alleviate the heat problem. You overheating?


Ok I got my chiller hooked up but the temp reads 76 right now through the chiller but my little Coralife thermometer reads 82.9???:confused: :confused: Don't tell me I've been worrying for nothing??:confused: :mad:

[Jessy]

Thanks.. That is still the best way to do your tank.. Get a bunch of frags.. So you are thinking about upgrading yet?? :D

:::hiss::: you are that little devil that sits on my left shoulder whispering 90gal bowfront...90 gal bowfront....90 gal bowfront aren't you? You've just taken the form of a fellow reefer this time :eek::D;)

[nanoreefbro]

:::hiss::: you are that little devil that sits on my left shoulder whispering 90gal bowfront...90 gal bowfront....90 gal bowfront aren't you? You've just taken the form of a fellow reefer this time :eek::D;)


:D :D :D

[Chanas4]

I have an extra coralife therm if you want to make sure. Everything looks like its doing good though. Jessy, it took me 8 months and then i not only upgraded my saltwater but my freshwater too :-)

[nanoreefbro]

I'm gonna let it run and see what happens..

[pirate2876]

my chiller is 2. degrees off from a digi therm and a mercury therm.

[nanoreefbro]

Newly acquired tank mates...:D Sorry about some of the pics being blurry :o

[nanoreefbro]

Few corals...

[JediReef]

WOW!!! Those Black Onyx Clowns are nice!!!

[nanoreefbro]

Thanks.. I'm pretty much done with fish now.. I've been slowly added a few SPS pieces...

[onad75]

great job Joseph .. post some pics of your tank with your sps collection :D

[nanoreefbro]

Thanks... Yeah I will post some later this week.. I have to take some more pics..

[onad75]

I want to see some updates, where is the FTS bro ?

[seahorse_man]

Very nice tank,love the rockwork.

[nanoreefbro]

I want to see some updates, where is the FTS bro ?

Not a good shot but here you go...

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d115/jcoll67/DSC00058-1.jpg

[nanoreefbro]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d115/jcoll67/DSC00059.jpg

[nanoreefbro]

side tank shot...

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d115/jcoll67/DSC00061.jpg

[nanoreefbro]

Well I decided to go back to MH...

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d115/jcoll67/DSC00035-1.jpg

[nanoreefbro]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d115/jcoll67/DSC00032-1.jpg

[nanoreefbro]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d115/jcoll67/DSC00022-1.jpg

[GoTakuF1]

Nice update Joseph. That black tang is stunning!

[onad75]

Finally !! How about some pics under your stand? let see those zeo set up ; )

[nanoreefbro]

Finally !! How about some pics under your stand? let see those zeo set up ; )


LOL!!! :p I need some more SPS before I go that route.. Plus I haven't had alot of luck with millis. I'm using the vortechs but I still get some dead spots so I am going to add some more flow..

[nanoreefbro]

Nice update Joseph. That black tang is stunning!


Thanks Minh.. Gustavo is supposed to be getting it but I think I may just keep it if he doesnt hurry up. ;) :)

[Nick_Kun]

keep it. It's a nice show fish. Although, it takes an experienced to appreciate that beauty.