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shiftline
10-03-2015, 04:40 AM
I'm in the midst of planning my next tank which will be 6' shallow reef. I probally wont start on the tank until spring which gives me lots of time to plan the perfect tank and stock up on supplies!



My current tank is an IM Fusion 30L.










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One of the side goals of my new tank will be versatilty. For now the tank will be in the media room down stairs against the wall.. down the road I plan on removing the banister at the top of the staris and have the tank a a peninsula.

Future home
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The new tank will aprox 5.5-6' x 18-20" x 18-20" in startfire glass. I'm still debating to do 1/2 or 5/8". I'm going to go with a bean animal full siphon overflow. One of my goals is to keep the tank as silent as possible.






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Lighting will be 3x Radion XR15 Pro's. The return pump will be a vectra if funds allow .. otherwise a DC Jabeo return.



The overflow wall will also have 2x MP40WQDs for the tank flow.







For the Sump It will go Sox > Frag Rack > Skimmer > return pump. Each drop will be less than an inch to keep things silent.
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Skimmer will be either a bubble magus curve 7 or a coral box d7000

Slyguy00
10-03-2015, 04:55 AM
I love the long shallow look. Good choice.

shiftline
10-03-2015, 05:06 AM
Thank you. It's one of my favourite looks aswell :)

Do you think there will be any issues with sag in my light bar? The xr15 s only way 3-4lbs each so its not much weight. I'm hoping a 1" square steel (or aluminum) bar will work with out any sag

Myka
10-04-2015, 02:34 PM
Steel I think you would be fine, but aluminum maybe not. You could hang the bar from the ceiling rather than mounting it. Or hang each light from the ceiling and skip the bar. Why don't you remove the banister now and install the tank in its permanent home? I would not want to put "move tank up a flight of stairs" on my tank plan list.

RMC
10-04-2015, 03:18 PM
The build is going to look nice. I like the look of the swallow reef as well.

Cantilevering the lights over a 5.5ft span is going to be a challenge, Mykas ceiling mounting suggestion will turn out as well. I ended up suspending my from a overhead shelf.

Check the structure below the banister, if there is a wall directly below it you should be fine. If not you'll need to shore it up with a beam and posts (build a wall).

shiftline
10-04-2015, 05:05 PM
I'm currently living in the bottom half of the hose so I want it in my area :). It will be prob 2-3 years before we officially buy it and take it over. So you gotta do what you gotta do!

The only thing in don't like about hanging is you still have the wires to deal with the wires. If I do the square tube then I can run the wires in the centre of the tube and everything is hidden

I did find and old pic of the floor below. Directly to the side of the stairs is a double header beam running with the stairs then then the other joists run the opposite way so I think I should be safe hitting multiple joists

I'll post the old pic in a bit when I dig it up


Do you suspect there will be any weight issues?

shiftline
10-04-2015, 05:54 PM
Pic from way back when showing joists. Do you think I need to worry about any weight issues?
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RMC
10-04-2015, 06:54 PM
You should be good there, lots of joists to spread the load. (disclaimer - I'm not a engineer)

I totally understand with the cables, however it's a long span for a 1"X1" tube. You'll likely need to increase the tube size and add a gusset.

shiftline
10-04-2015, 07:47 PM
A little 2-3" triangle at re corner would likely do the trick f required.

I wonder if the stock radion arm with the long bar would hold if it was welded to a vertical steel bar.

(This with only one end price and the other bolted /welded to the stand?)
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Prob easier and cheaper to just weld some 1" steel tube

spit.fire
10-04-2015, 08:30 PM
why not just hang a bar from the ceiling?

Myka
10-04-2015, 09:03 PM
I wonder if the stock radion arm with the long bar would hold if it was welded to a vertical steel bar.

Funny, that's exactly what I was thinking. I don't like the wire look either. Your tank move makes sense now, haha! I don't think you'll have any weight issues there - your tank is long, narrow, and shallow which is great for weight distribution.

shiftline
11-29-2015, 12:02 AM
Spit fire - I plan on moving the tank in a few years and wanted to have a solution that worked for both locations with out putting holes all over the place.

I ended up ordering some extruded aluminum to build my light mount. In theory with 1.5" 1515 and 20lbs of weight I should have a max of 0.5" of sag. Now the xr15s are only 4-4.5lbs each so it should be more like 12-13 lbs so I don't suspect there to be any noticeable sag!

Concept has a Black Friday sale which was an excellent excuse to put down a deposit and get an awesome deal on my future tank / sump.

I'm over killing it a bit with 5/8" (15mm) star fire. This thing will be a tank! The display will be 66x20x18. I figure the extra 6" at the end will be used for the light stand/overflow and mp40 dry sides all hidden behind a flush mounted u shapes acrylic cover :)

shiftline
01-14-2016, 02:24 AM
I picked up 80lbs of key largo rock on Boxing Day have already started working on my scape. It needs a bit more but I think the main structure is almost there


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shiftline
01-24-2016, 09:06 PM
I think the main structure is almost there!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tF3EuzktKE

shiftline
01-25-2016, 01:09 AM
For a little eye candy.. A few close up of some of the future Corals moving to the new build

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shiftline
01-30-2016, 03:25 AM
My new skimmer showed up today and Damn! It's huge.
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shiftline
02-03-2016, 06:25 AM
A big thanks to FragBox as I won a photo contest for $100 in frags!! Woo. Of course I ended up ordering a bunch more goodies to help fill the future (soon to be tank!).

I'll post some pics of my new goodies when they show up. Thanks again March from Fragbox!

shiftline
02-05-2016, 09:40 PM
A few shots of some of my new goodies

March is amazing! Thanks for all the great frags!

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shiftline
03-01-2016, 06:29 AM
It's exciting to see my designs come to life!

Yesterday's I build two DIY reactors. They turned it really well and were a great Sunday project. I'm not sure what I will run in them yet (carbon, gfo, bio pellets? Who knows)
But I'm sure they will come in handy!

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Not bad for about $60 and a few hours


And in even better news my tank is complete! It's looking amazing and I'm just waiting on the stand to be built before I get it all shipped up!


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shiftline
03-24-2016, 07:11 AM
The day has finally come!! My new. Baby has arrived and in so excited to get it going

Today I got it in the stand. Put black vinyl on the back and installed the light bar
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http://youtu.be/D3fsTaljPFM

shiftline
03-24-2016, 06:07 PM
Dave at concept did an amazing job on my tank

I have been spending my morning working in the wood for the inside of my stand.
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shiftline
03-30-2016, 06:08 AM
https://youtu.be/otmFHIRH-oI

WarDog
03-30-2016, 06:18 AM
Smart looking control panel on the end!

shiftline
03-30-2016, 06:36 AM
Why thank! I still have another pump controller or two to add but it's getting there!

I have been filling it for about 10 hours so far!
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shiftline
03-31-2016, 04:13 PM
The dust storm is finally starting to clear!
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shiftline
04-03-2016, 03:55 AM
I added the banggai from my 30g and they instantly became friends! Also added a few more
Corals including a BTA and a few test sps frags

shiftline
04-04-2016, 05:32 PM
I now have 2 banggais and 2 Chromis in the tank along with some frags

So far so good. I have also been mixing water back and forth with the new and old tank to level out the parameters before I move over the rock / coral from the 30g. It's getting there!

Mission control
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The rock on the bottom left of sump is only temporary holding as this space may be used for a calcium reactor once I finish resurrecting an old one I got on a trade.

The space to the left of the sand dune will be for the rock from my 30g

Tyfighter
04-04-2016, 05:39 PM
Pretty Slick setup, I am jealous!

shiftline
04-04-2016, 08:41 PM
Why Thank you! I have been planing and stocking up on parts for this baby for probably 6 months now!

I'm going to move over my old rock after work.. i can't wait to see it all come together :D

Tyfighter
04-04-2016, 10:57 PM
Make sure you post pics!

shiftline
04-05-2016, 06:55 AM
Well I moved all my rock and coral over.. And Fish! Will have to wait until the water clears up more


I also built a magnetic doser mount!
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shiftline
04-05-2016, 03:09 PM
Added matching tubes :)

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kyl
04-05-2016, 03:46 PM
What's in the AFS on that return baffle?

shiftline
04-05-2016, 04:00 PM
Because I plan on dumping food directly above the return pump intake.. My hope is it will get sucked in and spit into the tank.

I don't want anything visible cluttering up my fancy new rimless :)


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shiftline
04-05-2016, 05:38 PM
It's going to be a tight fit in the stand. But should work out

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Tyfighter
04-05-2016, 05:41 PM
Funny how all that room gets used up so quick haha. I wish I had 6'!

shiftline
04-05-2016, 05:42 PM
I know right? Haha there goes my hopes of a bugger ATO chamber.

GMGQ
04-05-2016, 07:21 PM
Awesome setup!

Could I request a clear pic of your return manifold, where you've got valves to feed reactors and such? I'm planning something similar and would love to see it up close. Thanks!

Gary

Roskoreef
04-05-2016, 07:36 PM
How is the feeding through your return going, would love to do the same

Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk

shiftline
04-05-2016, 08:29 PM
Just set it up so let you know soon! I did manage to spill a bunch of food by not having the lid on flush and most get sucked up by the pump and scattered thought the tanks so it should work. Worst case I'll use a little pipe to force it to drop directly into intake


Took a few updates pics

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shiftline
04-05-2016, 09:41 PM
Awesome setup!

Could I request a clear pic of your return manifold, where you've got valves to feed reactors and such? I'm planning something similar and would love to see it up close. Thanks!

Gary

Hey Gary,

Heres a video from when i first made the manifold
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQJ4rjhkLAA

Etaloche
04-05-2016, 09:58 PM
Looking awesome and I love your dedication to keeping everything looking clean in the DT area

kyl
04-05-2016, 10:46 PM
Beautiful, to think most of that was crammed in that 30L!

shiftline
04-06-2016, 04:45 AM
I made a new update video showing the new aqua scape and a few more custom modifications
http://youtu.be/HCJaL25DPPc

Etaloche
04-06-2016, 04:51 AM
So many frags!! I really enjoy build logs with videos. Thanks for sharing your tank with us

shiftline
04-06-2016, 05:29 AM
So many frags!! I really enjoy build logs with videos. Thanks for sharing your tank with us



Thanks Etaloche. I appreciate the feedback! It's good motivation to keep the updates coming. I have been stocking up on frags for months with intentions of this build :)

Tyfighter
04-06-2016, 05:45 AM
Personally putting a new system together is my favourite part, now im just stuck doing water changes...... Lol

shiftline
04-06-2016, 06:12 AM
The build is lots of fun! I'm sure I can continue to find new ways to automate and add on haha. Next project will likely be a Kalk stirrer. I have slowly been stocking up on parts :)

albert_dao
04-06-2016, 07:34 PM
Nice Dendro!

shiftline
04-06-2016, 09:02 PM
Nice Dendro!

Why thank you ;)

smokinreefer
04-07-2016, 02:08 AM
great build!

question about the light mount...
do you think there would be a way to make the height adjustable on the fly?
moving the arm up and down...
some sort of sliding mechanism, manual or remote?

I like the idea for lighting a peninsula tank, but would need it adjustable for access and maintenance.

shiftline
04-07-2016, 06:21 AM
Sure could. I almost went that route.. i was going to use linear bearings and a 12v linear actuator to raise and lower it with a button.. but after installing it was able to get all my rock in and move around with out the light being an issue so in ever bothers

shiftline
04-08-2016, 07:25 AM
Tonight I almost finished off my DIY Kalk stirrer.... Now I just need my magnetic stir bar to show up in the mail..
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shiftline
04-09-2016, 02:23 AM
Today I picked up two anthias :)
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shiftline
04-12-2016, 05:00 AM
I added Few more corals and fish I had a buddy holding. Pistol/orange spot goby. Hippo tang and a mandarin!
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And started the side panels for the stand
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Bblinks
04-12-2016, 07:04 PM
Cool build and really thought out sump layout. May I suggest a screen net for those nice anthais, they tend to carpet surf a lot.

shiftline
04-12-2016, 08:30 PM
Thanks bblinks. Ironically the anthias have been out and about but hide under rocks a lot. I did buy the parts for a screen top but am still unsure if I want to use one (I just love the open top look). But I guess I should build it and see how it looks

shiftline
04-14-2016, 12:15 AM
I scored an urchin and 2 new star fish today!
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shiftline
04-15-2016, 10:16 PM
Last night I decided to pull out the DSLR and shoot some pics of my little reef

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shiftline
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shiftline
04-15-2016, 10:21 PM
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Slyguy00
04-16-2016, 05:02 PM
Damn thats looking good. Awesome pics to!

shiftline
04-16-2016, 05:17 PM
Damn thats looking good. Awesome pics to!



Thanks SlyGuy!

I finished 2/4 of my panels last night and added them on too
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Skimmer Juice
04-16-2016, 05:36 PM
oh nice you got a banded pipe in there ,how long have you had it for ?

shiftline
04-16-2016, 09:24 PM
I got the pipefish a month or two ago. Very cool little guy

Skimmer Juice
04-16-2016, 09:38 PM
yes I had a breeding pair for a while the male just passed a month or so ago just have the female . Love having them in my reef , is your's eating mysis ?

shiftline
04-16-2016, 09:43 PM
It hard to tell. He forged all day. I mix mysis and Canalis up when I feed and blast some his way so I hope so. So far so good.

shiftline
04-16-2016, 09:46 PM
I got a new goniapora the other day too!
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That and the old one both seem happy
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So far I'm happy with my magnetic side panels
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shiftline
04-20-2016, 07:35 AM
Yesterday I picked up a beautiful 4" Ish male blue throat trigger. Very cool fish... Worthy of a new update video!
https://youtu.be/ZOexdQdKToY

kyl
04-21-2016, 05:18 PM
What brackets are you using to hold the mesh top in?

shiftline
04-21-2016, 05:20 PM
I actually ordered the innovative marine ones then later found corners with built in tabs at a glass show which I used instead

shiftline
05-04-2016, 05:48 AM
Time for a video update. The tank is a few days over one month old so I figured I would do another video update

http://youtu.be/Nk1kQHEvLxk

shiftline
05-13-2016, 02:44 PM
Some top down pics from last night
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Sahin
06-13-2016, 09:19 PM
Very nice colours on the acros. :thumb:

shiftline
06-14-2016, 07:30 AM
Thanks sahin

shiftline
02-06-2017, 12:13 AM
I finally found my old build thread buried pages in. Time for an update!

https://youtu.be/UGt8I6AIIlM


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shiftline
05-23-2017, 02:15 AM
A few pics of my tiny Ricordia/Yuma garden in the making!
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tang daddy
05-23-2017, 03:47 PM
Is that a blasto beside the big green cap?

shiftline
05-23-2017, 04:16 PM
The orange one in the middle is a bowerbanki. Same family ish


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shiftline
06-06-2017, 07:22 AM
To anyone who may not be subscribes to my YouTube channel.. I'm almost at 1k subscribers and am about to do a pretty sweet contest for a jelly fish tank! Heads up to those that follow my build thread :)

https://youtu.be/3U_m7pSGpcQ


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shiftline
07-04-2017, 12:52 AM
Time for an update!! I have been getting a lot of questions about my equipment and setup when ever i post pics so i decided to make a video going over all of my filtration, sump and equipment on the tank. Let me know what you guys think or let me know if you have any questions!
https://youtu.be/TrU0k-4xsqs

shiftline
08-14-2017, 05:29 PM
New Corals!!!!!!!!! yay! i love new corals.. I mean ..who doesnt?

This weekend i picked up a few new gems and good size fags/mini colonies tooo! so stoked!

https://youtu.be/vN7R4eZQjH8