Squire's 90 Gallon Build, Now With Salt Water

[ensquire]

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Unfortunately, just as I was moving this tank home, we set it down on the bumper of my truck. I guess due to the 50 degree temperature change this nice crack appeared instantly.

On to the next one.

The plan, at this point, is for a Mixed Reef Tank. Eventually.

Thanks to the help from The Grizz, I will now be starting a new tank build on a 90 gallon tank he found for me in Edmonton. Dimensions are 48" x 24" x 18".
Most of the equipment I had for the last tank will work here to start. May need to upgrade skimmer eventually, but for now should be fine. Upgrade needed on lights of course, so will be going with Radions.

Equipment I have:

2 Ecotech Radion light fixtures.
Quiet One 4000 pump
Nextreef MR1 Media Reactor with pump
80 lbs Aragonite sand
2 Pails of H2O salt
2 Fluval 300 watt heaters
Reef Keeper Lite controller
American DJ Powerbar
Lighting Rack (stole idea from Medhatreefguy)


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SWC 160 Cone running for a month on last tank, like brand new

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100lbs of Live Rock, curing in rubbermaids.

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Pieces cut for stand, just waiting for paint then some screws.
Going to use CIL white Marine paint inside. Haven't decided about the skim yet.

Things I will still be needing :
I have a 30 gallon sump , but would like to get a 40 gallon. I have a trade lined up for a light fixture I'm not using but it hasn't happened yet.
Another media reactor or two.

All I can think of for now.

Fish Wish List :
Kole Tang
Mimic Tang
pair of Gold Stripe Maroon Clowns
Goby/ Shrimp pair
Starry Blennie
Barnacle Blennie
possibly a Blue Throat Trigger.
Lemon Peel Angel
Lyretail Anthias x 3
Black & White Heniochos (http://www.bluezooaquatics.com/productDetail.asp?did=1&pid=672&cid=26)


I will be soliciting advice as I go, of course.
Getting very excited to get the ball rolling , so the paint will be flying this week.

[ensquire]

Looks like a new camera is on the list as well, and will resize all the pics from now on.

[The Grizz]

It's on my absolute must do list to get the crate built this weekend no matter what. So you need to send me the info on the shipping company & your shipping info.

How are you going to hang the Radions, Mike?

[Skimmerking]

looking good man let me know when you upgrade your skimmer im going to be in the market for one of those for my cube

[Casey8]

looking good man let me know when you upgrade your skimmer im going to be in the market for one of those for my cube


I'll sell mine to you for $340 plus shipping, will be well packed and double insurance ... but I have to think about it :mrgreen:

[ensquire]

It's on my absolute must do list to get the crate built this weekend no matter what. So you need to send me the info on the shipping company & your shipping info.
Will do check PM


How are you going to hang the Radions, Mike?


http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/IMG_0111.jpg

Had one of these made for my tank (medhatreefguy's setup) and the hangers from Echotech. Why ????
What do you have in mind ??? :mrgreen::question:

[The Grizz]

Pretty much the same thing :biggrin:

[The Grizz]

I just can't resist teasing you Mike with a few shots, hope you don't mind a few pics added to your build thread. Tank is all crated and heading to Edmonton tomorrow to the shipping company.

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[ensquire]

I just can't resist teasing you Mike with a few shots, hope you don't mind a few pics added to your build thread. Tank is all crated and heading to Edmonton tomorrow to the shipping company.

:bananahuge:


Well, that is just awesome news ,
Thanks so much Greg.
Way above and beyond ...

[fishytime]

looking really solid so far mang......and nice box!

[ensquire]

I just can't resist teasing you Mike with a few shots, hope you don't mind a few pics added to your build thread. Tank is all crated and heading to Edmonton tomorrow to the shipping company.

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In case you all didn't know this is the new tank.
Now even more excited..................

[lastlight]

In case you all didn't know this is the new tank.

Currently no-sides viewable :biggrin: Bet you're anxious to get your hands on that!

[ensquire]

Currently no-sides viewable :biggrin: Bet you're anxious to get your hands on that!
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Although I wish it was a 400 gallon like yours, this will be a big upgrade for me.
Gonna be a blast.

[The Grizz]

The tanks is now 150 Km's closer to you Mike, it's in the shippers hands, let me know when it gets there.

[Nano]

I'm as anxious you to see this one start mike :wink:

[ensquire]

I know what I'll be doing next week,.... Have to go out of town for a hockey tourney with the kids or I'd be at it on the weekend.
I will build the stand and set it up at work and water test the tank there, just easier to do there instead of my living room.
Once again a big Thank You going out to the Grizz for all his help.

[ensquire]

I Got A Tank Today
and I'm here to tell you, when Greg builds you a crate, he builds a bullit proof crate....
Awesome job Bud, everything survivrd the road safe and sound and in one piece.
Pics to follow

[ensquire]

dam I miss the edit button,,,,,,,,,,,

[The Grizz]

:bananahuge:

[MarkoD]

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/29e46c44.jpg


at first i saw this and thought : why is the tank inside the stand:question:

:lol:

[FishyFishy!]

at first i saw this and thought : why is the tank inside the stand:question:

:lol:


hahaha, I thought the exact same thing before I read it.

Grizz - that tank looked like it was packed to survive a nuclear war! Great job.

ensquire - can't wait to see this build thread! Your last one (RIP) was fun to follow

[Nano]

at first i saw this and thought : why is the tank inside the stand:question:

:lol:

looks almost solid enough to be a stand lol

[ensquire]

looks almost solid enough to be a stand lol

I should have waited for the tank. I wouldn't have had to buy any material to build the stand :wink:

[The Grizz]

hahaha, I thought the exact same thing before I read it.

Grizz - that tank looked like it was packed to survive a nuclear war! Great job.

ensquire - can't wait to see this build thread! Your last one (RIP) was fun to follow

I was not taking any chances getting that tank up north, it had to make it in one piece.


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[The Grizz]

I should have waited for the tank. I wouldn't have had to buy any material to build the stand :wink:

Just used some crappy econo studs so they would not be good for a solid stand :biggrin:


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[ensquire]

Only took me 45 minutes to tear down Greg's crate to get to the tank.
Put first coat on CIL Marine Paint on top of the primer. Last tank was all black, and the first thing I noticed was salt creep on the inside of the stand. So this ones gonna be all white inside.

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Here is my first look at the tank and it's in awesome shape....

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So, it's time for my first discussion on the build. The overflow is drilled with 2 holes for a 1 1/2" and a 1" bulkhead. It also has a hole drilled at the top of the overflow for another 1" bulkhead for the return. So basically what I have is a setup for a durso standpipe . My concerns are all about safety, as far as overflowing the display if there is a blockage. I had a beananimal previous and it was quiet and worry free. and it would be very easy set up a herbie and just drill a couple of holes for the returns thru the back or even over the top.
Suggestions and opinions expected here LOL

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Went hunting for fittings and valves today, HAHHAHHAHA that was funny. Online shopping it is.

[The Grizz]

45 mins? What took you so long :lol:

I have Durso's in all 3 of my tanks and have never had them plug up at all. I have occasionally reached in to see if there is anything in or around them but come up empty. As for sound I don't here a thing from them, the hardest part is getting the right size breather hole drilled in to the cap so what I did was drilled a hole big enough for a 3/8" PVC air valve to be able to fine tune it. Just an idea for you to think about.

[Nano]

I scored a chunk of 3/8" airline today as well, just have to find a cap and valve to control the flow, I like the durso, its easy, and very quiet, I dont hear anything at all. durso all the way

[ensquire]

45 mins? What took you so long :lol:

CHEAP CORDLESS :redface:
Has anyone cut off the black trim?
what is the best method???

[gregzz4]

Nice paint. Good thing you posted pics, or we'd say it never happened :mrgreen:
Lots of ribbin' ya from here too ... what took ya so long to break it down?
Cheap cordless ... BAAAHHH ... you should have been so excited to open it up that, well, you get the idea :wink:
Seriously though, Durso ... Herbie ... hmmm
You have the holes to run a Herbie with a return inside your overflow. Lucky you. Check it out, you might be happy ...

[gregzz4]

Oh, BTW, glad you finally got your crate :razz:

[ensquire]

Made
some progress today.
Stand is assembled and has second coat of paint....

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Managed to yank the black plastic off the top of the tank, gave myself a heart attack when one side made a big popping sound as I was reefing on it. thought "Here we go again, breaking another one"
But all was good.

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Pretty sure I know the answer here , BUT,
When I put the eurobrace on, should I stop at the edges and leave the top of the overflow wide open ???? There should still be lots of support with the braces not spanning the entire length and width. Right LOL And lastly, the tank is 48" L x 24" H x 18" D. would you put a center cross brace ?????

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One more coat of paint to go on while I wait for my Plumbing fixtures to arrive.. Sure wish I could just get this stuff locally DAG NAB IT

[ensquire]

Anyone ??? LOL

[The Grizz]

Hey Mike, you should go completely to the ends of the tank to make the euro brace as strong as possible. If you dont have the room to get you OF piping in with the euro on then do the plumbing first then put on the euro.

[ensquire]

Hey Mike, you should go completely to the ends of the tank to make the euro brace as strong as possible. If you dont have the room to get you OF piping in with the euro on then do the plumbing first then put on the euro.

Really ehhh, I would have totally gone the opposite way. It makes sense, just thought that access was more important. Plus my other tank left it open.

I have been thinking of throwing Cheato or some other macro in the overflow,
are there any benefits to doing this ????

[The Grizz]

The biggest problem I see with putting any cheato or macro algea in the OF is the possibility of it pulling of the OF and causing a flood.

[ensquire]

The biggest problem I see with putting any cheato or macro algea in the OF is the possibility of it pulling of the OF and causing a flood.
Looking like an Aquaclear for refugium LOL

[ensquire]

Would I need a center brace ??????

[The Grizz]

Will not need a center brace.

[ensquire]

Will not need a center brace.

Thanks man

[The Grizz]

Any thing new Mike??

[ensquire]

Any thing new Mike??

Well, as is my lot in life for living in this Saltwater desert.
I am waiting on plumbing supplies, one order from Go Reef and another from MOPS. Looking at building a manifold for return and reactors etc.
Stand is almost ready, not taking any chances and giving it many coats:biggrin:
Got eurobraces cut to length ready to attach.
Lots of little projects now :smile:
Son's hockey tourney this weekend and wife is leaving in the morn for her best friends 40th Bday, so tank is on backburner till next week..

[ensquire]

Received the latest order of plumbing supplies, so I felt that I should get it in gear.

Stand is complete , will skin it out later.

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I am going to try a Durso drain on this tank and this is my attempt, it has been suggested that a valve on top would be a good way to control the air and adjust the noise. This is what I have come up with... Can this work ?????? I won't be testing until I get the eurobracing completed and finish plumbing...

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Interested in your opinions .....

[gregzz4]

Heya Wayne
Have you thought about using a Herbie instead of the Durso?
Much quieter and easier to adjust. You already have 2 holes for the drains and a third for your return, so I thought I'd throw it out there. You won't have to run your return over-the-top like so many of us. Plus, you may gain some clearance as Dursos tend to be tall.
I've been testing mine with freshwater for the last 2 weeks and am extremely happy with it.
Here's a link for you to look @ Delphinus' ... scroll down a bit for his pic of the standpipes.
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=547358&postcount=244
My tank is a 19" 75g. I run my 1" drain about 4-1/2" from the overflow height and the emergency is @ max height to the lip of the overflow.
Both of those measurements include the 3/4" strainers pictured in Del's link.

[The Grizz]

There's only 2 holes at the bottom of the OF, 1 - drain & 1 - return.

I would suggest to raise the the tee so that the top of the 90 degree elbow is about 1/2" below the bottom of the egg crate. Take the tee & cut off some of the top & bottom of it so there is only 1/2" of the slip in section left. Also cut down the top reducer so that it is flush in the top.

[gregzz4]

I see that now ...
Why couldn't he run over the top and use/not use the bulkhead on the overflow box sidewall?
Just a thought as I am a Herbie fan

[The Grizz]

Personally if it was my tank this is what I would do, K.I.S.S method. All my tanks are Durso & are completely silent & with out issues.

[ensquire]

I would suggest to raise the the tee so that the top of the 90 degree elbow is about 1/2" below the bottom of the egg crate. Take the tee & cut off some of the top & bottom of it so there is only 1/2" of the slip in section left. Also cut down the top reducer so that it is flush in the top.

The problem with that is that it is awful tight in there and if i go any higher with the tee and 90, I won't have enough clearance for the return. As it is I have to use flex hose off the 90 on the return to the bulkhead.
I'll play with it and see what i can fit in there.. might have to break out the KY :biggrin:

[ensquire]

I see that now ...
Why couldn't he run over the top and use/not use the bulkhead on the overflow box sidewall?
Just a thought as I am a Herbie fan

I'm a huge bean animal fan myself, but will try the KISS method here.Just to see if I can make it work. mostly I'm trying to avoid external plumbing , but if it comes down to it, I will break out the drill and go thru the back for the returns and do a Herbie

[The Grizz]

To give yourself a little more room you could cut a little off the bulkhead at the top of the OF. I would deffinately use spa flex for the return, that's all I am going to use from now on.

BTW: when are you coming to Edmonton?

[ensquire]

To give yourself a little more room you could cut a little off the bulkhead at the top of the OF. I would deffinately use spa flex for the return, that's all I am going to use from now on.

BTW: when are you coming to Edmonton?

Thanks, will take a bit off that bulkead. I think I will use only Spaflex for everything but close fittings, any runs will be flex.

In the city Sunday to Wednesday, hope I have big enough suitcase LOL
Unfortunately, with my tank acting up last week , I am having second thoughts about picking up any livestock or the nice clam that Ken has for me....

[The Grizz]

I will be in Edmonton on Sunday as well, have to pick up a couple tanks.

[ensquire]

I will be in Edmonton on Sunday as well, have to pick up a couple tanks.

:rofl: more tanks go figure LOL Get to the city around 4:00 when are you there ?

[The Grizz]

Shyte!! I need to be home before 4.

[ensquire]

Next time, how is your hoodie collection ?

[The Grizz]

Next time, how is your hoodie collection ?

About to get smaller, the wife is making me toss anything that has a hole in it from work :lol:

[ensquire]

harleyshardrocksaloon dot com/harleysgear.html

[ensquire]

Been far to busy to spend much time on this project lately, DAMMIT.
But lotsa shopping online :biggrin: things are coming together for when I actually get some water flowing.
A few goodies:

From Concept Aquariums:
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From BWA:
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Set sump in place so I can get plumbing on the go.

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Making 2 return lines , one with manifold for reactor lines and one direct return.

Direct Line
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Manifold
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I am still not sure about the overflow, but will fill with water and run it for a bit and see if the Durso works for me. Might have to drill a few more holes. :twised:
Looks like the pumps I have are big enough, but I think I am going to pick up a DC pump and try it out.

[FishyFishy!]

OOOOOOO I love getting stuff in the mail!! It's like christmas. Especially when they are nice gifts like the Ecotechs!

Nice progress

[gregzz4]

Oooo ... toys :smile:

[The Grizz]

I soooooo happy to see that everything is still in one piece :twised:

[Nano]

I soooooo happy to see that everything is still in one piece :twised:

lol well you kinda build a bomb shelter around it!:lol:

[ensquire]

I soooooo happy to see that everything is still in one piece :twised:

Smart*ss :lol: Stand is anchored to floor with 3/4 inch bolts and tank is PL400'd to stand. Ain't goin nowhere.

:wink::wink::wink:

[ensquire]

A new toy to play with, I ran a poll on return pumps and this one looked very interesting to me. I talked to a couple of people who tried it and decided to try it.

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Sorry about the french for the english speaking folks.

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Got all the glass for the eurobrace, so that was the next step.

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Getting closer now, Tweaked the plumbing to accommodate the different heights in pumps. Will be doing a leak test and run the pumps to see how the flow is working out.

[ensquire]

I know its only tap water, I know its crappy Iphone pics,
BUT IT IS WET... YEAH

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So far there are no leaks and with everything running wide open there is good flow, I haven't had to throttle anything back at all and it runs very quiet with the Quiet One 4000. I haven't even tried the new pump on it.

The only issue I am having right now is that I am having a problem breaking the siphon on the return line when I shut the power off. As you can see by the following picture, I teed off and used dual loclines with wide mouth flows.
The top one is out of the water as soon as the pump is shut off. I think the problem is that the actual return line sits so low in the overflow. What do you people think? I could get rid of the dual locline and go with a single, but i was hoping to have that flow down low on the backside of the rocks.

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I could just scrub the return line through the overflow and drill another return hole up high in the back and use the second hole in the overflow for a Herbie.

Just trying to get some ideas.

[The Grizz]

Looking good Mike. For the syphon break how about drilling a hole big enough to put a piece of 1/4" air line in the 90 degree elbow of the return in the overflow & stick it out the corner of the eggcrate into the tank.

Can't wait to her what you think of the waveline pump.

[ensquire]

Looking good Mike. For the syphon break how about drilling a hole big enough to put a piece of 1/4" air line in the 90 degree elbow of the return in the overflow & stick it out the corner of the eggcrate into the tank.

Can't wait to her what you think of the waveline pump.

That will work. water level in the overflow drains quicker than the tank does, could probably get away with just the hole and not the line. I will have to give them both a try.
The pump goes online tomorrow for a test run. I can't really hear the Quiet one , but I bet the Waveline is even quieter. Hope that it has a little more power than the pump I have now, I think the sump can handle a bit more flow.

[The Grizz]

If you don't put a piece of air line in the hole it will spray every where, the air line will control it.

[ensquire]

If you don't put a piece of air line in the hole it will spray every where, the air line will control it.

Depends where you put the hole but I think your idea would be cleaner.


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[bignose]

Nice pump how does the controller work?

[gridley]

I just read through your tank journal. From my completly inexperienced perspective it is looking good. I'm looking forward to following along.

[ensquire]

Nice pump how does the controller work?

I will fire it up this weekend and let you know, It has a +, - button to ramp the power up and down and it has a feeding button that shuts it down for a short time
I just read through your tank journal. From my completly inexperienced perspective it is looking good. I'm looking forward to following along.

Thank you, not a lot of experience here. Second attempt, so i hope I learned a few things from past mistakes.
I have been following your thread as well, great job on the stand .

[ensquire]

Hooked up the Waveline DC5000 tonite and I must say that I like what it does so far. Started it at it's lowest setting and started to ramp it up. There are 6 speeds and by the 4th light I was surpassing the Quiet One 4000. Up all the way and I had a large ripple going across the top of the tank.
The remote is a nice feature and there is a 10 minute feed mode that shuts the pump down.
If quiet operation is the goal then you might want to check this pump out, had to stick my head into sump space to try to hear it. The durso drain is far louder than this pump. I will have to see about fixing that drain noise a bit.

[ensquire]

I have been playing with the sump today waitng for a check valve for the return line. I have found 3 issues that I would like to try to solve and I need some help.

Issue #1) As mentioned before, I am having problems breaking the siphon on the return line when I shut off the power. Right now I have a dual Locline return nozzle in DT that I would like to run. One nozzle at the top and the other pointed down to get flow at the back. When I cut the power and if either one of the nozzles are below the water level it will drain and not stop until the water drops below the bulkhead. The bulkhead inside the overflow is 2 inches below the water level in the Display tank. I drilled a hole in the elbow inside the overflow and ran it into the DT, just below water level so that it is exposed quickly to draw air. Still the same problem, even when the line is exposed it draws air but not enough to break the siphon.

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Solutions that I am thinking about:

1) Check valve somewhere. I'm going to add one anyway for redundancy, but I don't really like having this as the only safegaurd.
2) Rebuild return inside the overflow using flexline as it is now, but raising the elbow up higher so that it is higher than the water level in the tank.
Will this difference in height do the trick. I would still need the airline wouldn't I ??
3) Make this a Herbie instead and drill a return line.

[ensquire]

Issue #2) My durso drain setup is noisy, I know it isn't a conventional setup, but I thought the valve made it adjustable. The problem is the bubbles and noise. While they aren't extremely loud, I just think that I should be fixable. I have adjusted the top air valve and the lower gate valve. The noise from the Gate valve is quite loud if I throttle it back very much. Sounds like a deep fryer in a restuarant LOL I added a fitting to the bottom of the drain pipe, but it hasn't made much difference.
Is there a problem with the design of my standpipe?

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012%2003%2008-005-800.jpg

Solutions:

1) Make it a Herbie. LOL I would like to make this work though. Just can't dial it in as good as I would like. The noise isn't deafening by any means. skin on stand would probably block it right out.

[ensquire]

Issue #3) Sump flow, I know the goal that all drain water should run through the skimmer before going to the return chamber. With that in mind I decided to see if my sump would make that possible. What I found is that either my pump is to big, or in combination with my drain problem, I can't throttle it back enough for the skimmer to handle the flow. My pump is a Waveline 5000 with 1300 GHP but I run it at half so probably 700 gph . The sump can handle full throttle but the skimmer can't. It's a SWC Cone 160. Not sure of handling capacity for skimmer . If I throttle back the drain enough for the skimmer to keep up, then the drain gets really noisy from all the air through the gate valve. So if I can solve the drain problem to some degree I can solve this one.:lol: Although I would like the most water flow thru the sump.
Can I live with not all the water not getting skimmed??
Can I mod the skimmer for more flow ?
Making this a herbie won't solve this one :twised:

[gregzz4]

Although The Grizz may be able to help you quiet down your Durso, I hate to say I mentioned awhile back in your build that Herbies are notoriously easier to deal with :rolleyes:

I'm not by any means saying I told you so :wink: but it's something you should consider before you get too far along with your build

If you recall, I rebuilt my sump 3 times before I was happy with the noise and flow

It wouldn't hurt much right now to try some other plumbing, right ???

Herbies don't require downturned pipes or air inlets. Just a submersed main drain. Once the air is flushed, away they go with their full flow

I installed a gate valve on my main drain ( thought I would need it ) and I keep it wide open , with the pump bypassing in the sump as the pump is more than my overflow can handle ( my situation doesn't count here - my sump is only a few inches below my tank so there's not enough pressure to flush the drain )

I keep my main high enough that the box doesn't drain much when shut down and the emerg is close to over-full with a float valve above that to shut off the pump, just in case :wink:

Very simple
I haven't had to adjust it once since I started it last month and it doesn't go up and down more than a 1/4" in the overflow box

I wish I could say the same for the level problems I have with the other pump in my sump with the chaeto tank, uv, chiller, skimmer and reactors :neutral:

[gregzz4]

Issue #3) Sump flow
I wouldn't be so concerned about all the drain water going through your skimmer
If you sat down and calculated what it takes to cycle your whole tank through your skimmer, you'd agree
Keep your return water flow where you want it. 5 - 6 times or so per hour is fine.
My 75g, with 110g total water, flows about 650gph. I've been told that's lots, otherwise the socks and skimmer can't do their job effectively

The rest of your flow happens inside your tank

If you're thinking about 15-20gph flow, that's the total of everything with a full-blown SPS tank, not what runs through your sump, and not what a new tank needs :wink:

You and I only need about 10 times per hour to start with, give or take

[The Grizz]

When the tank is running Mike, where is the water level inside the OF box? From my experience with the durso the top of the Tee where it meets the 90 should be just below the bottom of the teeth on the overflow and your water level should be about the halfway mark on the tee to 90 section. I also cut down the top of the tee as short as possible and have cut the 90 end facing down shorter as well.

[ensquire]

Although The Grizz may be able to help you quiet down your Durso, I hate to say I mentioned awhile back in your build that Herbies are notoriously easier to deal with :rolleyes:

It wouldn't hurt much right now to try some other plumbing, right ???

Herbies don't require downturned pipes or air inlets. Just a submersed main drain. Once the air is flushed, away they go with their full flow

I installed a gate valve on my main drain ( thought I would need it ) and I keep it wide open , with the pump bypassing in the sump as the pump is more than my overflow can handle ( my situation doesn't count here - my sump is only a few inches below my tank so there's not enough pressure to flush the drain )

I keep my main high enough that the box doesn't drain much when shut down and the emerg is close to over-full with a float valve above that to shut off the pump, just in case :wink:

Very simple
I haven't had to adjust it once since I started it last month and it doesn't go up and down more than a 1/4" in the overflow box

I wish I could say the same for the level problems I have with the other pump in my sump with the chaeto tank, uv, chiller, skimmer and reactors :neutral:

I'm right at the stage of still having these options, I just hate not being able to get this system right :twised:
I'll tweak it a bit, and try the Durso guru's advice (Grizz) and will see what happens.

[gregzz4]

I hope you get it where you want it. I'm sure you will with Greg's help
Be a shame not being able to crank up that new bad boy pump :smile:

[The Grizz]

The only other thing that bothers me about your durso Mike is the big valve you have at the top. When I built Adams ( oxymoron ) durso all it took was a very small hole drilled into the cap to get it perfect. I cant remember what size it was but it was super small, I started with a 1/16" drill bit and worked my way up until it was bang on.

What size pipe did you use for the durso? if you cant get it balanced I will send you a new Tee, elbow and cap. All you would have to do is drill the hole. I will see if I can get Adam to take a couple pics of his durso from the side.

As for the syphon break, it is really strange that what you did there isnt working. A check valve would solve the problem but I am a little stumped.

Do worry about having all the water that passed through for sump going threw the skimmer. Most if not all systems are the same, not every drop of water goes threw the skimmer before it hits the DT again.

[ensquire]

When the tank is running Mike, where is the water level inside the OF box? From my experience with the durso the top of the Tee where it meets the 90 should be just below the bottom of the teeth on the overflow and your water level should be about the halfway mark on the tee to 90 section. I also cut down the top of the tee as short as possible and have cut the 90 end facing down shorter as well.

When the tank is running the water in the overflow is maybe a half inch below the teeth, so 3/4" below tank water level. the Tee / 90 intersection is at almost that same height, 1/2 to 3/4" below teeth.
I will mod the Tee and 90 and see where that takes me.
Thank you ol' Mighty King of the Durso. :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

[ensquire]

The only other thing that bothers me about your durso Mike is the big valve you have at the top. When I built Adams ( oxymoron ) durso all it took was a very small hole drilled into the cap to get it perfect. I cant remember what size it was but it was super small, I started with a 1/16" drill bit and worked my way up until it was bang on.

What was the flow like thru the gate valve ? I like to have as much flow as my drain can handle more than anything.
These things are all interconnected, so does one have the flow set before drilling holes. I liked the adjustability of the valve on top for that reason, but if it maybe the issue then BYE BYE it goes.

What size pipe did you use for the durso? if you cant get it balanced I will send you a new Tee, elbow and cap. All you would have to do is drill the hole. I will see if I can get Adam to take a couple pics of his durso from the side.

I used 1 1/2" pipe and fittings. I will look and see if I have a cap to experiment with. That is one fitting I can actually find in Yellowknfe.

As for the syphon break, it is really strange that what you did there isnt working. A check valve would solve the problem but I am a little stumped.

I honestly think that the issue is that the bulkead is so low in the overflow, the siphon will not break until there is no water above that point. I will try lifting the elbow inside the overflow, but I am guessing that the siphon will still draw until the water drops below the bulkhead top enough to draw air thru the bulkhead.

Do worry about having all the water that passed through for sump going threw the skimmer. Most if not all systems are the same, not every drop of water goes threw the skimmer before it hits the DT again.

Do or don't worry ?? :wink:

[The Grizz]

Do or don't worry ?? :wink:

No sorry typo, DONT worry :lol:

[ensquire]

No sorry typo, DONT worry :lol:

Thanks man

[ensquire]

Drain is now more adjustable after going with traditional durso drain pipe. I would guess that the valve I had on before was allowing excess air. I can raise and lower overflow levels using the gate valve.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012%2005%2029-001-800.jpg

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012%2005%2029-002-800.jpg

7/64" was the magic number for this one, Greg.

Here is a quick video of the sump. Is this the usual flow or does it look like to much air still? It isn't that loud, just wondering if it looks like it's working properly.

http://youtu.be/LO8mq6HdnpE (http://youtu.be/LO8mq6HdnpE)

[The Grizz]

Glad to here you got the Durso running a little better. It's hard to tell from the video how long the drain pipe goes into the sump but it looks to me as if the end of the pipe is angled a bit. What I have done with my drains is to keep them as straight down into the sump to within a few inches of the bottom & drill a bunch of 1/2" holes around the pipe that is under water. Doing this will help some of the air bubbles escape & decrease the turbulence of the water coming out of the drain.

[ensquire]

Glad to here you got the Durso running a little better. It's hard to tell from the video how long the drain pipe goes into the sump but it looks to me as if the end of the pipe is angled a bit. What I have done with my drains is to keep them as straight down into the sump to within a few inches of the bottom & drill a bunch of 1/2" holes around the pipe that is under water. Doing this will help some of the air bubbles escape & decrease the turbulence of the water coming out of the drain.

I used flex, I can't run drain straight down. Will try it with a couple of 45's and see what I can accomplish.

[Ginu]

Hey I was following your thread and I have a question in regards to the drain and eurobrace.
Do you find that the eurobrace gets in the way when cleaning or adjusting the pipes?
I'm thinking of getting a tank which i will eurobrace but wasn't sure how that would pan out.


Thanks,

[ensquire]

It can get a little tight, but manageable .What I did was use 1 3/4 wide bracing on the back and the side with the overflow. I have a double eurobrace on my tank, one layer all around the top and a second layer flush to the tank under first layer. I stopped the lower layer at the edge of the overflow. I will take a pic and post it if you need it.

Hey I was following your thread and I have a question in regards to the drain and eurobrace.
Do you find that the eurobrace gets in the way when cleaning or adjusting the pipes?
I'm thinking of getting a tank which i will eurobrace but wasn't sure how that would pan out.


Thanks,

[Ginu]

It can get a little tight, but manageable .What I did was use 1 3/4 wide bracing on the back and the side with the overflow. I have a double eurobrace on my tank, one layer all around the top and a second layer flush to the tank under first layer. I stopped the lower layer at the edge of the overflow. I will take a pic and post it if you need it.




Thanks for the reply and if you dont mind a pic would be awesome as it might help once I get started on a bigger tank.

Thanks,

[ensquire]

Stand is in the house..

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-10%2013.35.49-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-15%2019.19.14-800.jpg

Decided to put up some FRP board on the walls behind and on the closed side of the tank. Save the wall board from salt creep hopefully.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-15%2019.19.25-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-15%2019.25.13-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-15%2019.25.02-800.jpg

Built a manifold for future reactors if needed

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-10%2013.35.31-800.jpg

Tank is sitting outside for a good cleaning, then going to fix up the back wall. I saw something on another tank that I want to try.
Have to get RO/DI producing water tomorrow and get tank into house.

[gregzz4]

Stand looks awesome in it's new home
Great idea with the backwall stuff
Nice lights you bought there too :mrgreen: jealous :wink:

[ensquire]

Stand looks awesome in it's new home
Great idea with the backwall stuff
Nice lights you bought there too :mrgreen: jealous :wink:

Getting ever so much closer, been a long time getting here.
Starting to get excited now.

[lockrookie]

Getting ever so much closer, been a long time getting here.
Starting to get excited now.

i know the feeling you just get to that point where hole crap im amost done.. then in my case it will be what will i do next lol def need a frag tank somewhere i think hehe. looking good bud.

[ensquire]

Finally got the tank close to home, Outside for a cleaning and for the last stage before putting iton the stand.
I saw a thread on another site that did a tile back wall and thought "what the Hell' Looked good.... gotta try it.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-16%2011.51.22-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-16%2012.01.49-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-16%2011.51.28-800.jpg

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https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-16%2015.35.48-800.jpg

Weather has been amazing here so far this summer, was nice to be outside working on the tank, BUT time to get this on the stand.
Had a couple guys lined up to help me get it in the house, but that didn't happen so, and in light of what happened to the last tank, I wiggled it onto a dolly and ran it in the house by myself. Broke a vase and a 2x4 but tank made ther trip intact.
Thought about setting it on the stand myself but with the extra weight of the tile and the fact that I added an extra 5 1/2" to the height of the stand, thought that it would be best to wait for help.

[gregzz4]

This is going to be interesting :smile:

Keep the pics comin'

[ensquire]

Finally, tank and stand together in my house....

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-23%2015.20.28-800.jpg

Still not 100% about the extra height on the stand, will need a workbench everytime to do any work on the tank. Try it for a while and keep thinking of all the work it will be to remove the 2 x 6. I have lots of benches kicking around from my drywalling days.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-23%2015.20.13-800.jpg


Version # 3 of my reactor manifold

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-23%2015.21.17-800.jpg

Old sump all cleaned up

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-23%2015.21.06-800.jpg

Plumbed and ready

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-23%2018.06.11-1-800.jpg

Version #1 of my electical box. actually had to mod it once because I didn't measure how big the Radion Ballasts were and had to add 3/4" to the depth.
Used an old American DJ switch box from work for all those things I want to be able to turn off and on all the time. Have one GFI plug plugged to the wall and one GFI on a battery backup for one pump and a heater for the once a month power outage. Still have plenty of space for a controller EB8 in the box and even a few more boxes if needed. Ran the pump controller to the front with the switches also.

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[gregzz4]

An old piece of airline or other hose, slit length-wise and stuffed over that broken glass, may be a friend one day :wink:

[ensquire]

Time for the leak test. Pumped in all my stored RO/DI. There were buckets and pumps everywhere on my deck :twised: Ran 3/4" line through living room window and let er Buck. Filled in less than an hour.

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Bulkhead leaked a bit , so had to drain it down a foot and siliconed it up. There was a couple little chips from the drill bit.
Still want to add a check valve to the return line as a backup for the anti siphon holes inside the tank. Of course everywhere I order one from has me on a waiting list. And they are definately not found in Yellowknife.

also had to test modded overflow. I changed the drain from 1 1/2" to 1" by reducing both sides of the bulkhead. I wanted to see if this would allow me to open the main herbie drain gate valve a bit more. Didn't seem to make much difference so I returned ther top portion of main drain pipe back to 1 1/2" and seemed to allow me to open the gate valve a bit more. Looks like only other option is to try a bigger pump, but for now I can live with the flow.

[ensquire]

This is going to be interesting :smile:

Keep the pics comin'


Buckle up, major pics comin your way :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

[ensquire]

An old piece of airline or other hose, slit length-wise and stuffed over that broken glass, may be a friend one day :wink:

Good idea, I have plans for my tile saw and some extra glass I have laying around. Think there may be a tube of silicone around also. Until then I like your safety suggestion.

[ensquire]

My buddy the mailman has been like family lately, almost everyday he drops off little things for me and for another tank I'm doing for a guy here in Yellowknife.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-24%2015.18.03-800.jpg

A Sicce Voyager 7 and a Sicce Voyager 4. EVER BIG .:shocked:
The 7 is quite big, but ever so quiet also. Another plus was the fact that the magnet held through the glass and tile on both pumps.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-24%2015.18.18-800.jpg

The 7 pushs 2800 GPH and the 4 1600. so a good start to my flow needs.

[gregzz4]

Wow, with that big new pump you have, you still can't get the overflow running wide open ... this is good as you will not have to ever worry about your overflow being overwhelmed
Nothing wrong with that
As we discussed with Grizz, you only need 6 or 7 times sump turn-over/hour
No point in running a larger pump for now. Get the system running and worry about it later

I know, you don't like the gate being so 'closed-off'
I agree with your concern about it plugging up, but that can't happen if you cover the top of your overflow with a sheet of acrylic
Only the snails that grow in the box ... the ones that went through the teeth ... will ever get big enough to plug up the gate
Plus, the velocity of water passing through such a small opening will most likely keep it clear
You can also, once a month or whenever, open the gate full blast and flush it out
I found a snail in my chaeto drain this way ... popped right out :smile:

I'll sit back now while you keep adding pics .....

[ensquire]

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-24%2018.21.45-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-24%2018.22.07-800.jpg

:bananahuge:

After more than a year in the making, I now have the beginnings of a reef tank in my living room.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-24%2018.22.19-800.jpg

[ensquire]

Wow, with that big new pump you have, you still can't get the overflow running wide open ... this is good as you will not have to ever worry about your overflow being overwhelmed
Nothing wrong with that
As we discussed with Grizz, you only need 6 or 7 times sump turn-over/hour
No point in running a larger pump for now. Get the system running and worry about it later

I know, you don't like the gate being so 'closed-off'
I agree with your concern about it plugging up, but that can't happen if you cover the top of your overflow with a sheet of acrylic
Only the snails that grow in the box ... the ones that went through the teeth ... will ever get big enough to plug up the gate
Plus, the velocity of water passing through such a small opening will most likely keep it clear
You can also, once a month or whenever, open the gate full blast and flush it out
I found a snail in my chaeto drain this way ... popped right out :smile:

I'll sit back now while you keep adding pics .....

Cover for overflow is about 12th on the list.
New pump has dropped to about 248. :smile:
I have no idea why it bothers me, but I'm learning to live with it........

Your OCD might be contagious :wink:

[gregzz4]

Your OCD might be contagious :wink:
Could be

Looking good dude

:drinking::peace:

I don't know if you're done posting yet ....

[ensquire]

Could be

Looking good dude

:drinking::peace:

I don't know if you're done posting yet ....

Thanks Greg ,
A few more still to come.

[gregzz4]

Trying to be patient ...

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[ensquire]

I just realized that I have been subjecting anyone looking in to a lot of really blue pics. My lights have been sitting there and not really programmed. I will get on that tomorrow for some more natural coloration.
But till then, here are the last of the blue pics. Maybe. for now.

Brought out all the buckets, jugs, rubbermaids, and garbage cans and drained most of my day old salt water and started my least favorite part of this tank. If I could pay someone to aquascape the tank, I WOULD. :neutral:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-25%2017.36.59-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-25%2018.50.04-800.jpg


Added about 50 lbs of Special grade reef sand. Have over 2" of sand and thinking that it's alot :biggrin:
See how that goes.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-25%2021.40.26-800.jpg

Total time for draining tank, aquascape, and returning water. 4 Hours.
I know it shows, not totally happy with it. Would have been nice to have a better selection of rock to work with but......

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-25%2021.42.06-800.jpg

So far the only problem is my skimmer. Having an overflow problem with it.
Took it apart and cleaned it up. Raised it up about an 1 1/2" . Seemed to help and then as I was leaving for work it was spewing skimmate out the lid again. Unplugged it and will play tomorrow.

Thats it for now.

Wow , just noticed that it's almost quitting time. A nice productive night all around ...

[gregzz4]

I'd suggest you turn off your pumps for a few hours while the sand settles, so you don't sand-blast your impellers :wink:
I changed socks for over 12 hours after I added sand, and I hate to think what I did to my return pump

Skimmer may be spewing due to the LR being out of water for a bit, or the oils from your arms and such
Once the sand settles, turn you skimmer back on and let it overflow for a bit to get rid of any oils you may have left behind ... just a thought

[ensquire]

I'd suggest you turn off your pumps for a few hours while the sand settles, so you don't sand-blast your impellers :wink:
I changed socks for over 12 hours after I added sand, and I hate to think what I did to my return pump

Skimmer may be spewing due to the LR being out of water for a bit, or the oils from your arms and such
Once the sand settles, let your skimmer overflow for a bit to get rid of any oils you may have left behind ... just a thought

Thanks again. will make it dark and still when i get home.

[ensquire]

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-26%2010.47.02-800.jpg

This was right after the sand settled, Deep sand bed. LOL

Dumped in the box of Prodibio Startup and waited 2 days. Added first goodie.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-27%2010.39.38-800.jpg

SWC 160 cone wouldn't stop with the major micro bubbles, so I switched in an old skimmer. Same results.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-27%2010.40.04-800.jpg

Put SWC back in and let it run for awhile and it stopped producing so many bubbles. At least none that were making it to the DT. But it is sensitive, any little disturbance and the bubbles start to flow through entire system. Not sure if its to much flow through the sump or another flaw in design but I will keep playing till it works better. Bubble trap doesn't seem to be doing it's job though.

This is a bubble storm picture after disturbing skimmer.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-06-27%2010.47.02-800.jpg


This is non bubble storm.
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-07-01%2010.40.20-800.jpg

Starting to like the aquascape a bit more .

Side view..

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-07-01%2010.40.53-800.jpg

Good turbulence on top Sicce moves lots of water.

[fishytime]

It's alive..... ALIVE...... Looking good mang..... I used "start" too..... I thought I was really putting a lot a faith in a bottle (I added six fish after moving a ton of rock) and the product seems to do as advertised

[ensquire]

I know what you mean about the prodibio, I was thinking that 30 vials for 90 was excessive but why not . getting a bit of algae now so things must be coming to life. Waiting for a couple of new test kits to make it up and then I will check it .

How you liking Edmonton? I doubt I could live in any big city after spending so many years up here. Rush minute is only 15 minutes usually :biggrin:
Plus if I had a real LFS that was salty, I would be broke all the time.


It's alive..... ALIVE...... Looking good mang..... I used "start" too..... I thought I was really putting a lot a faith in a bottle (I added six fish after moving a ton of rock) and the product seems to do as advertised

[lockrookie]

i too used prodibio startup and so far im impressed but 30 vials on a 90..... are yuo sure thats right i used 30 vials on my 180.. not thaat it will hurt it it says you cant overdose

[Nano]

the tile looks cool mike! a very different approach, but I like it, bonus parts include, it will look even better with coralline, and I'm sure mounting coral to it would be very easy lol, looking good!

[ensquire]

i too used prodibio startup and so far im impressed but 30 vials on a 90..... are yuo sure thats right i used 30 vials on my 180.. not thaat it will hurt it it says you cant overdose
The box suggests 30 vials for 90 to 300 I believe. I probably could have gotten away with 15 but plans are to slowly stock it. Too much good bacteria souunds better than not enough. I really wasn't sure, but I'm comfortable with the decision. Hope I'm right :biggrin:

the tile looks cool mike! a very different approach, but I like it, bonus parts include, it will look even better with coralline, and I'm sure mounting coral to it would be very easy lol, looking good!

Thanks, I was wondering if anyone was going to comment on it. I saw it on a thread on RC and liked it. Only thing I wish is that the tiles were darker. I was also thinking of making a couple of shelves with the left overs but decided against it. After aquascaping I see that I totally could have done a shelf or two along the back.......

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Wow, did not realize that it had been this long. Lots of changes to the tank in the last few months.
After a few weeks all tests said that it was time to put some goodies in the tank.
First package came courtesy of Carrera75. Mostly Acans, lots of Zoas and some Pipe Organ corals.

Sorry but still using Iphone, so the pics aren't that great.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-07-24%2013.18.21-800.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-07-24%2013.18.35-800.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-07-24%2013.18.15-800.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-07-25%2019.15.23-800.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-07-29%2017.19.13-800.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-07-30%2011.30.37-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-07-30%2011.31.28-800.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-07-30%2011.31.36-800.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-07-30%2011.32.00-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-07-30%2011.32.18-800.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-07-30%2011.32.24-800.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-07-30%2011.33.15-800.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-07-30%2011.36.40-2-800.jpg

After a week I Had a outbreak of Hair algae. Called J&L and ordered a bigger CUC and a couple of grazer fish. A Two Spot Tang and a Starry Blenny. All I can say is "WOW" . They Made short work of the Algae.
Unfortunately, my fish pics with the Iphone are even harder to see than the coral pics. Although there are no pics to prove it,Trust me I bought fish.

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Almost lost Two spot Tang due to my Ato not being turned back on after a over flow alarm went off due to slight problem with set up.First problem was that the ATO line was to low and started siphoning my reservior. So I added a length of pipe with a couple of elbows and hung it on the side of the ATO reservior tank into the sump, raising exit point of the line high enough to stop siphon problem.

Next issue was courtesy of my return lines being lower than I would like in the tank and the backflow valves I ordered not being sent. This caused the tank to dump a few extra gallons into the sump during a power outage or a shutdown to feed because the anti siphon holes are an inch or two lower than I like. This raised the water level so high that my skimmer would start spewing water out of the top and my high water alarm to go off. So I started turning off both the ATO and the skimmer to feed. And of course I forgot to turn the ATO back on one time. This caused the return chamber to drain so low that the pump began spewing micro bubbles for a couple hours into the DT. My wife didn't want to wake me in the morning when she saw the tank, but wasn't sure what to do to fix ther problem. So my morning began with one P***ed off tank and a Tang having a hard time. Wasn't sure he would make it, layed on the bottom on his side for almost the whole day. But he has made a full recovery. All corals came right back as well.
As soon as my valves arrived, I popped them on the return line and raised the skimmer up on a eggcrate base. This allowed me to raise the water level in the return chamber with out having to worry about siphoning DT overflowing sump.

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Next shipment courtesy of Milou. Second time I have bought coral from DJ , and as excellent as the first order. Great additions.

More zoas
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-08-12%2018.11.28-1-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-08-12%2018.11.56-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-08-12%2018.12.30-800.jpg

Acans

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-08-12%2018.12.45-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-08-12%2018.13.07-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-08-12%2018.14.24-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-08-12%2018.13.43-800.jpg

Long Tentacle

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-08-12%2018.14.29-800.jpg

Plate Coral

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-08-12%2018.14.34-800.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-08-12%2018.14.44-800.jpg

Mushrooms

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-08-12%2018.15.05-800.jpg

Rics

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-08-12%2018.16.09-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-08-12%2018.16.17-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-08-12%2020.23.19-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-08-16%2012.17.58-800.jpg


https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-08-16%2012.16.59-800.jpg

Even had a couple of fish for me.
Tiny Regal Tang and a Yellow Watchman Goby.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-08-12%2018.41.46-800.jpg

Starting to look like a Tank now.

[ensquire]

More pics tomorrow. Lots more . LOL

[gregzz4]

Hope one of 'em's gonna be a FTS :lol:

Lots of great new goodies there Mike

I don't turn my return off to feed anymore, but during maintenance I use a standby to turn off lots of stuff together
Also, I have my ATO plugged into the return outlet so it kills the hi alarm when the pump is off

[ensquire]

Tried the Canon for a full tank pic.


https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-14%2010.18.13-800.jpg

As you can clearly see, I need to invest in some camera equipment . :biggrin: Or maybe just learn how to use it.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-14%2010.42.17-800.jpg

Left side

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-14%2010.43.10-800.jpg

Center

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-14%2010.42.33-800.jpg

Such bad pics LOL

[gregzz4]

Shots aren't so bad ...

I found I needed to adjust my white balance if the 'daytime' lights were off
I try to take my shots when the brightest lights are on

Tanks lookin great man :smile:

[ensquire]

Shots aren't so bad ...

I found I needed to adjust my white balance if the 'daytime' lights were off
I try to take my shots when the brightest lights are on

Tanks lookin great man :smile:

Thanks Greg, It's getting full LOL
I didn't have your patience, just hoping it doesn't bite me in the ass.
I would like to thimk that if I had easy access to things that patience wouldn't be such a problem. I really lost it at Frag fest. # boxes of fish and corals, although not all for one tank. But still......

[gregzz4]

Thanks Greg, It's getting full LOL
I didn't have your patience, just hoping it doesn't bite me in the ass.
I would like to thimk that if I had easy access to things that patience wouldn't be such a problem. I really lost it at Frag fest. # boxes of fish and corals, although not all for one tank. But still......
We all understand ...
You're far enough away from any LFSs that you have to splurge
I would too in your shoes :smile:

Hope everything settles in nicely :biggrin:

[ensquire]

Next order came from Denny, with some assistance from Steve @ RCE.
Denny sent a awesome box full of Zoas and Palys....
Of course the box came about 14 hrs before I was leaving ona week long holiday, and a new tank sitter to top it off.
Young lady showed up and started talking tank with me, her uncle is a reefer froma ways back. Stress level dropped way down.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-02%2015.04.55-800.jpg


https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-13%2010.41.11-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-13%2010.41.32-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-13%2010.41.49-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-13%2010.42.29-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-13%2010.42.50-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-13%2010.43.12-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-13%2010.43.34-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-13%2010.43.59-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-13%2010.44.07-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-16%2017.56.18-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2018.13.03-800.jpg

Great selection and everything arrived alive and opened up with in hours...

Got home from holiday and besides a small outbreak of algae , both tanks where running great. Just a little glass cleaning and all was great.

[reefwars]

looks great man your going to need an upgrade soon hehehe:P:P

[ensquire]

Unlike most holiday photos , these have nothing to do with non aquarium activities. :biggrin:
There is a Pet Center in Campbell River that I spend a fair bit of time in .
Stopped in during the first couple of days and looked over the fish and corals, made arrangements with Sarah and staff to put a few things away for me. On the last day I showed up with the fish box I brought with me.:twised:
Well, we filled it in short order.....

Some of the larger pieces....

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-02%2015.06.30-800.jpg

Chalice is bigger than my hand

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-02%2015.05.58-800.jpg

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https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-02%2015.07.56-800.jpg

Gramps came out for a visit....

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-02%2015.07.36-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-03%2009.55.12-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2017.43.02-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2018.13.14-800.jpg

Big thank you to Sarah and Larry and the staff for helping me out. It's nice to talk reef with people in person.
Ended up with some large LPS pieces and some softies, A trembley Damsel, Yellow Watchman, Pygmy Angel. Almost left with a nice pair of platinums but the strip on the visa was too warm. :wink:

[ensquire]

So I got back from holidays and got everything in the tank with no casualties. Tank didn't seem the worse for wear, considering everything that had been added over the course of 9 days. But it looked fairly full.
Started glue pieces to the rocks and started seeing bare spots here and there.... hmmmmmmmmmm. Really wanted to go to Frag fest but being that I just got back from holidays and I'm kinda cheap ( cept when it comes to fish things) I was reluctant to spend money on another ticket south.
A week had passed and the tank is humming along nicely, everything is open and looking happy. Wednesday arrives and Ken starts posting pics and lists of fish and coral on Canreef, so i started sending lists.
Wife comes by the computer and starts looking at some of the pics and asks me whats happening , so I told her about the sale and she says " You should go" .,......hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....I told her that I had thought about it but thought that a ticket would be to expensive on such short notice. She said " Check it out" "Okay" I says...About 600 for 2 days. Kinda put me off. In the mean time, she talks to a friend at one of the airlines and lines me up with a buddy pass discount ticket.
Then the carnage began....................

Frag fest was awesome, but I kinda lost my mind just a bit.

Ken brought in 4 Naked Clowns for me (Goldfish as far as Doug is concerned) so I grabbed them and there favorite nem.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-11%2011.28.30-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-11%2011.29.34-800.jpg


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https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-11%2011.31.07-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-11%2011.31.26-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-11%2011.34.54-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-11%2011.35.16-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-11%2011.36.11-800.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2017.33.50-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-11%2011.29.51-800.jpg

Then there were all the vendors and reefers outside with all there goodies. Well, not wanting to play favorites. And because I wanted a few pieces of SPS I visited everyone and tried to buy at least one thing. :wacko:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2018.18.39-800.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2017.38.51-800.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2017.36.58-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2017.39.20-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2018.21.36-800.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2018.17.37-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-11%2011.31.53-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-11%2011.32.56-800.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-11%2011.36.59-800.jpg

You would not believe the looks you get when your going through an airport with a luggage cart piled up with 3 large fish boxes with LIVE FISH on the side. But once more everything survived the plane ride home. Even one of the bags that popped with the brain coral in it survived after a bit of time in the sump. Got off the plane at 9:30 PM and took me until 3:30 am until I had everything acclimatized and in all the tanks.
Added a ton of LPS. Lots of Blastos , Acans, Dendro, duncan, Bicolor angel, Flasher Wrasse, Solarus Wrasse, Yellow Coris, Pair of Bangaii, 4 Naked clowns, Yashi Goby
Can't wait till next year:twised:

[ensquire]

looks great man your going to need an upgrade soon hehehe:P:P

That is the danger isn't it :wink:

[ensquire]

Tank update video, since I don't have a decent camera to take pics....


http://youtu.be/7an_e5n6OPc

[reefwars]

looks great buddy quite the zoo garden and nice scans ya got going!!

that piece you asked me the name of the green one is a hydnophora:)

cheers:)

[ensquire]

It is doing awesome , thanks

looks great buddy quite the zoo garden and nice scans ya got going!!

that piece you asked me the name of the green one is a hydnophora:)

cheers:)

[ensquire]

Been a long time since I have updated this thread.
Getting pretty full and aptasia are rearing their ugly heads. Have a filefish and peppermints on order.....

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2013-04-14%2013.12.22.mpg

http://youtu.be/-hROCfi_FrAThought

I knew how to imbed video, but guess not

[ensquire]

Haven't posted much lately so I'm gonna drop some pics. Sorry that they aren't of the best as they are mostly Iphone pics or pics taken with video camera.

Some Zoas and Palys

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-13%2010.43.12-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-16%2017.54.01-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-16%2017.54.08-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-16%2017.56.18-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-16%2017.56.51-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2017.34.53-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2017.35.06-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2017.40.36-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2018.13.03-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2018.14.02-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2018.18.59-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-22%2020.58.45-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-10-13%2011.39.54-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-10-21%2015.32.56-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-10-21%2015.55.22-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-10-21%2015.55.32-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-10-21%2015.55.40-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-10-21%2015.55.45-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-10-21%2015.55.52-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-10-21%2015.57.33-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-10-21%2015.58.06-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-10-21%2016.03.37-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-10-28%2016.45.41-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-12-11%2018.20.01-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-12-11%2018.20.54-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2013-01-21%2015.36.24-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2013-01-21%2015.37.19-800.jpg


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2013-02-03%2017.48.59-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2013-03-11%2020.50.54-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2013-03-11%2020.53.01-800.jpg

Some decent pics in this group.

[ensquire]

Acans, Blastos, Max Minis, Etc

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-14%2010.48.47-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2017.33.23-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2017.33.50-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2017.33.57-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2017.34.41-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2017.35.35-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2017.35.50-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2017.36.40-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2017.36.58-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2017.37.09-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2017.37.15-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2017.37.35-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2017.37.54-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2017.38.07-800.jpg

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https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2017.38.35-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2017.39.54-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2017.40.50-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2017.43.43-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2017.44.05-800.jpg

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https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2018.13.14-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2018.18.20-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2018.19.42-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-09-18%2018.21.47-800.jpg

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https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-10-13%2011.40.15-800.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-10-13%2011.42.38-800.jpg

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https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18798128/New%20Tank/2012-10-17%2012.17.34-800.jpg

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[ensquire]

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[ensquire]

Here are the last of the coral pics. Some SPS that I have tried and mostly failed at. And of course some of the critters that inhabit the tank as well.
Things have been pretty steady for the last few months since a large Ich outbreak. Lost some fish so had to restock after treating tank as best I could.
Have received some awesome orders from Milou, Spike Jones and of course, lots of goodies from Edmonton stores on my recent medical trips there. I keep thinking that the tank is full, even mentioned that to the wife. Her reply was " You mean that when we are in the city in May that we won't be going to see Ken at BWA ? YEAH RIGHT " Lol She insists that we can find room for a couple of more cool things.

Large chalice from Campbell River
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Thought this guy had gone from the ich outbreak and then was checking out sump and he was swimming around had to have been there for a week or so.
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NEVER AGAIN will I buy a damsel EVER

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Dispar although it's hard to tell by this pic.

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This guys been a model citizen for an Angel

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Freckles

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And some Lame FTS

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Left Side

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Center

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Right Side

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Thanks for checking my pics.

[fishytime]

yup....an upgrade should definitely be in the works Mike:wink:....you got some nice stuff there!

[The Grizz]

Wow Mike can we say a packed house, looks great.

[ensquire]

yup....an upgrade should definitely be in the works Mike:wink:....you got some nice stuff there!

Thanks Doug Unfortunately, upgrading tank means bigger house. :biggrin: I like the no mortgage situation Im now in...

Wow Mike can we say a packed house, looks great.
Thanks Greg.

[Chaloupa]

Wow...nice tank! LOVE the clownfish!

[ensquire]

Wow...nice tank! LOVE the clownfish!

Thanks Sarah, Picked up a pair of Wyomings a little while ago. Just waiting for next tank to come on line to bring them home.

Just booked annual tickets to CR for a
August, so you better have a couple of boxes ready for me to bring goodies home with LOL

[Myka]

I like the tile background! Gives it a structured, modern feel.

[ensquire]

I like the tile background! Gives it a structured, modern feel.

Thanks Mindy, saw it on a tank at RC and had to try it. Only real problem I find is that I can't us a MP 10 on that wall . Sicces stick thru it though