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RRK - 60G Build
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Re: RRK - 60G Build
by Lawdawg » February 1st, 2011, 11:17 am
sorry!minime wrote:A well-flung crab is an ugly thing to be on the receiving end of.
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Re: RRK - 60G Build
by Rob_Reef_Keeper » February 22nd, 2011, 4:32 pm
Well we are moving forward with the tank. Got a plant to camouflage the plumbing.
Tank is filling slowly.
Debating on the cutover procedure. I need to add more LR to the new tank as I only have ~ 30lbs currently. I was originally planning on just moving everything over (fish, corals, LR, water then just adding additional water but I am now scared of adding even cured LR that it will cycle in the new tank.
Tank is filling slowly.
Debating on the cutover procedure. I need to add more LR to the new tank as I only have ~ 30lbs currently. I was originally planning on just moving everything over (fish, corals, LR, water then just adding additional water but I am now scared of adding even cured LR that it will cycle in the new tank.
Rob
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Re: RRK - 60G Build
by ANEMONEBUFF » February 23rd, 2011, 7:47 pm
Glad you found a way around the plumbing issue.
Dan
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Re: RRK - 60G Build
by Rob_Reef_Keeper » February 26th, 2011, 5:33 pm
Tank is running. Still work to do and still have to move contents from the old tank.
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Re: RRK - 60G Build
by The Escaped Ape » February 26th, 2011, 9:38 pm
Looking good Rob. Love those shots of tanks running empty with the lights on. 
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Re: RRK - 60G Build
by ANEMONEBUFF » February 28th, 2011, 5:17 pm
Looks great cannot wait to see some critters in there.
Dan
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Re: RRK - 60G Build
by Ben » February 28th, 2011, 7:26 pm
Looks like a nice start! Can't wait to see it progress!
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Re: RRK - 60G Build
by Rob_Reef_Keeper » March 4th, 2011, 1:29 pm
Added some new cured LR and sand. Going to watch for a cycle for a few weeks. There may not be much of one since I got all cured LR.
I will say the Octopus is awesome. Its already puling out some skimmate.
I will say the Octopus is awesome. Its already puling out some skimmate.
Rob
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Re: RRK - 60G Build
by Rob_Reef_Keeper » March 9th, 2011, 3:44 pm
So far no signs of a cycle.
Ammon - 0
Nitrate - 0
Since it was cured LR I may not see a cycle. If still nothing this weekend I may move a piece of LR and a few zoas to the tank to see how things change if at all.
I need to get a glass top made. The tank is evaporating ~1-1.5G a day. I am only planning on having a 10-15G top off reservoir. I am thinking of either a piece of glass that covers most of the tank with a 3 inch piece of glass towards the front on a hinge for feeding or a piece of glass covering most of the top and having just one of the front corners cut out with a hinge for feeding.
I have quieted the sump down but reducing the return pump flow but still may try to insulate the stand some to get it as silent as possible.
Ammon - 0
Nitrate - 0
Since it was cured LR I may not see a cycle. If still nothing this weekend I may move a piece of LR and a few zoas to the tank to see how things change if at all.
I need to get a glass top made. The tank is evaporating ~1-1.5G a day. I am only planning on having a 10-15G top off reservoir. I am thinking of either a piece of glass that covers most of the tank with a 3 inch piece of glass towards the front on a hinge for feeding or a piece of glass covering most of the top and having just one of the front corners cut out with a hinge for feeding.
I have quieted the sump down but reducing the return pump flow but still may try to insulate the stand some to get it as silent as possible.
Rob
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OPTIMISM. It doesn't matter if the glass is half full or half empty if you have a lot of glasses
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OPTIMISM. It doesn't matter if the glass is half full or half empty if you have a lot of glasses
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Re: RRK - 60G Build
by Louey » March 9th, 2011, 6:27 pm
Looking good, Rob.
Keep the pictures coming.
How's the water temp? I should be pretty cool with an open top and LED lighting.
Louey
Keep the pictures coming.
How's the water temp? I should be pretty cool with an open top and LED lighting.
Louey
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Re: RRK - 60G Build
by Rob_Reef_Keeper » March 9th, 2011, 7:43 pm
The water temp is fine. The tank is just evaporating way too much.
Rob
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Re: RRK - 60G Build
by Rob_Reef_Keeper » March 11th, 2011, 9:41 pm
Had to do sort of an emergency tank move from the old tank. Came home and the there was a burning smell. The fans stopped working in the biocube hood - HOT! Cooked the hood a little.
So I tested the new tank and moved everything in.
So I tested the new tank and moved everything in.
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Re: RRK - 60G Build
by Louey » March 12th, 2011, 10:50 am
Clownfish are great. I think I'll get a new one for my 24G. I had one but it jumped.
Louey
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Re: RRK - 60G Build
by ANEMONEBUFF » March 14th, 2011, 10:18 am
Looking good.
Dan
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"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf"-
George Orwell
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Re: RRK - 60G Build
by Lawdawg » March 14th, 2011, 7:24 pm
minime wrote:A well-flung crab is an ugly thing to be on the receiving end of.
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Re: RRK - 60G Build
by Wazzel » March 15th, 2011, 8:52 am
Tank looks nice Rob. Good luch with the emergency transfer.
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Re: RRK - 60G Build
by Rob_Reef_Keeper » April 12th, 2011, 6:16 pm
Updated pics - I need to learn how take better pics (One day).
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OPTIMISM. It doesn't matter if the glass is half full or half empty if you have a lot of glasses
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Re: RRK - 60G Build
by ANEMONEBUFF » April 15th, 2011, 6:36 pm
Looks great Rob.The evap should slow a bit when spring and summer are around with steady 80 degree days. Just watch if you cover the tank that it will cut down on the light's strength.
Dan
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125 gallon AGA reef. ASM G-3 Skimmer, 5 x RapidLED PAR38s, 6 x BoostLED PAR30s, and 3 Blue Stunners.
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf"-
George Orwell
All statements are mine and are not that of my employer.
125 gallon AGA reef. ASM G-3 Skimmer, 5 x RapidLED PAR38s, 6 x BoostLED PAR30s, and 3 Blue Stunners.
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf"-
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Re: RRK - 60G Build
by Rob_Reef_Keeper » April 15th, 2011, 10:18 pm
Leaving it open top for now. The auto top off is running well so that helps too. Currently ~ 1/2-1 g a day now but hopefully will get better soon.
Rob
60G Cube - AI SOL LED Light, Octopus Cone Skimmer, 2 x MP10ESW
OPTIMISM. It doesn't matter if the glass is half full or half empty if you have a lot of glasses
60G Cube - AI SOL LED Light, Octopus Cone Skimmer, 2 x MP10ESW
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Re: RRK - 60G Build
by ANEMONEBUFF » April 17th, 2011, 1:57 pm
I evap about a gallon a day in the winter. The heat dries the house an increases evap. I cannot wait to see how much less I evap this summer now that I have LEDs and lost the MHs. My guess is the A/C will be enough and I can also lose the fan I use for evaporative cooling.
Dan
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125 gallon AGA reef. ASM G-3 Skimmer, 5 x RapidLED PAR38s, 6 x BoostLED PAR30s, and 3 Blue Stunners.
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf"-
George Orwell
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125 gallon AGA reef. ASM G-3 Skimmer, 5 x RapidLED PAR38s, 6 x BoostLED PAR30s, and 3 Blue Stunners.
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf"-
George Orwell
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