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DAVE 05-03-2011 01:05 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by smokinreefer (Post 610164)
are the wallplates just for reinforcing the studs where they were notched out for the plumbing?

how are you insulating the pipes? with what? and is that for thermal insulation or acoustic?

btw, great looking build.

Wall plates were used to protect the plumbing and helped to reinforce the studs that were notched out. It is thermal insulation and it is behind the pipes as well.

Here are some updated photos:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update/IMG_1312.jpg

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update/IMG_1310.jpg

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update/IMG_1309.jpg

AquaticFinatic 05-03-2011 02:28 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hydrologist (Post 608851)
Thanks Stacey.

I do have the fish room exhausted outside (just a simple dryer vent in a window with a fan/duct work). You can see the hole in the back of the room in the first "drywall/mudding pic".

I will be doing some research on the HRV unit. I believe I should be able to make it work with the existing duct work, but I will have to bring someone in to take a look.

For the time being I will try the dehumidifier/direct exhaust first and if I can't keep my humidity down then I will need to go with a unit more appropriate.

Anyone have any suggestions for a good dehumidifier? (minimum 70 pints), that is energy efficient and dependable (I would imagine it will be running more often the not).

Thanks guys/gals
You should look at an hrv rather than a dehumidifier as they do cost a fair bit more to run than the hrv. I have tried the dehumid route and I'm going hrv as it will pay for itself quicker. Nice build by the way :biggrin:

DAVE 05-05-2011 12:42 AM
What do you guys recommend I put on the floor between my 180 (steel stand) and the laminate wood?

I have the dri-core sub floor underneath

Thanks

DAVE 05-13-2011 10:55 PM
Time for another update (sorry about the photo quality)

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update%202/photo4.JPG



Bar Tank
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update%202/photo6.JPG



Front shot of the room (projector screen)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update%202/photo.JPG

bryceschutte 05-14-2011 03:53 PM
Basement is looking amazing! 2 tanks at once = either stupid or brilliant:lol:

On a side note, is that where your projector is staying? Seems really low.

DAVE 05-14-2011 06:43 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bryceschutte (Post 613206)
Basement is looking amazing! 2 tanks at once = either stupid or brilliant:lol:

On a side note, is that where your projector is staying? Seems really low.
This system took a lot of planing. Why would you think two tanks would be stupid???

Projector will be raised up, I just haven't got around to it yet.

bryceschutte 05-14-2011 07:21 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hydrologist (Post 613239)
This system took a lot of planing. Why would you think two tanks would be stupid???

Projector will be raised up, I just haven't got around to it yet.
Stupid might have been a little strong. Thats just alot of tanks to be setting up at the same time. But I guess its all one big system anyway.

Go big or go home.

DAVE 05-14-2011 08:19 PM
......I also have a third tank being setup on the other side of the room (my 180 FOWLR). Its not connected to the reef system, but it will be in that room

NOW THAT'S STUPID!!!:mrgreen:

DiverDude 05-14-2011 08:23 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hydrologist (Post 613248)
NOW THAT'S STUPID!!!:mrgreen:
Heheheh....knowing it is half the battle !!

DAVE 07-08-2011 01:37 PM
Time for an update:

222g
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Upd...%20%282%29.JPG


150g (behind bar)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update%203/150.JPG

DAVE 07-08-2011 01:40 PM
More photos

225 again
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update%203/220.JPG

Both tanks
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Upd...0and%20150.JPG

Sump Room
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Upd...ump%20Room.JPG

My first fish!
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update%203/trigger.JPG

phi delt reefer 07-08-2011 01:42 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hydrologist (Post 622314)
this should make vodka dosing very easy :)

kien 07-08-2011 02:48 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hydrologist (Post 622317)
wow kick ass build! Question: how do you keep the water in the tank with it mounted to the ceiling like that? I'd like to try that.

DAVE 07-08-2011 05:00 PM
Not sure I understand your question

DAVE 07-09-2011 12:17 PM
Here is my 180 FOWLR same room opposite side.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update%203/180.JPG

phi delt reefer 07-09-2011 02:41 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hydrologist (Post 622346)
Not sure I understand your question
Lol I didn't at first either. Then I looked at ur thread on my iPad (kein has one too) and some of the pics are upside down.

DAVE 08-06-2011 02:23 PM
A quick update

Livestock in the 220g
- Black Tang
- Clown Tang
- Sargassum Trigger
- 8 Bartlett Anthias
- 4 blood shrimp
- 6 Cleaner Shrimp
- 6 Peppermint Shrimp
- Various snails
- Tuxedo Urchin

Livestock in the 150g
- Kole Tang
- Various snails
- Tuxedo Urchin

Some pics:

Battery Backups installed
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Upd...%20Backups.JPG


Sump
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update%204/Sump.JPG

Just outside the Sump room
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update%204/Room.JPG

Some crappy photos of the fish in the 220
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Update%204/Fish.JPG

150 with the Profilux Touch Installed
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Upd...0w%20Touch.JPG

mseepman 08-06-2011 04:05 PM
wow, this is an excellent build! You are brave with three tanks in the same room. How do you like the Pac Sun units?

DAVE 08-06-2011 04:11 PM
Thank you.

Pac Sun lights are awesome. Paired with the Profilux it's hard to beat!

DAVE 12-05-2011 04:05 PM
Some updated photos

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/150...ull%20View.JPG

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Bar%20with%20Cat.JPG

lastlight 12-05-2011 04:32 PM
Looks amazing! I'd be quite happy to have a drink down there with 3 tanks to watch :biggrin:

Delphinus 12-05-2011 04:43 PM
Hahaha your bartender looks positively thrilled to be in the picture. Setup looks great.

DAVE 12-05-2011 04:53 PM
:) That bartender is never happy.

Thanks guys.

I got a new camera waiting for me at home, so I will take some better photos of the tank and corals when I get back from work this weekend.

gregzz4 01-08-2012 01:53 AM
Looks great. Didn't take long to fill it

mseepman 01-08-2012 02:03 AM
Any shots of the 150 now? Still liking the LED?

DAVE 01-08-2012 04:22 AM
I will take some pics of the 150 in the next few days. There is only a few corals in it so far.

A few more photos

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Tri...our%20Acro.JPG

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Pho...aroliniana.JPG

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Pho...%20Carduus.JPG

NastayNatron 01-20-2012 02:47 PM
Looks amazing!

fishoholic 01-20-2012 05:29 PM
:thumb: looks good

staceyd72 01-20-2012 07:39 PM
Great looking set-up.

How's that light holding up for you, if I recall we had some issue with the fans :razz:

DAVE 01-20-2012 08:48 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by staceyd72 (Post 673568)
Great looking set-up.

How's that light holding up for you, if I recall we had some issue with the fans :razz:
HAHAHA, I am still embarassed about our fan issue :mrgreen:.

Light is doing good, no issues.

Thanks for all the compliments

tang daddy 01-22-2012 01:09 PM
Dunno how I missed this thread but love the man cave and build so far, Awesome job!

DAVE 04-13-2012 08:07 PM
Some photos of the recent addition, a 60x36x12 frag tank. It is connected to the main system.

- 250w MH
- x3 mp40's
- VT Battery back up.

I don't have a lot of flow going to this tank since I just tee'd off one of my return pumps, hence the reason for all the VT.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Fra.../IMG_0491a.gif

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Fra...k/IMG_0497.gif

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Fra...k/IMG_0483.gif

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26422390/Fra...k/IMG_0489.gif

toytech 04-13-2012 08:56 PM
wow thats a frag tank to be proud of , lots of nice empty space . Wish i had 3 spare mp40s to throw on my tank, thats going to have some wicked flow.

DAVE 04-13-2012 09:48 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by toytech (Post 704856)
wow thats a frag tank to be proud of , lots of nice empty space . Wish i had 3 spare mp40s to throw on my tank, thats going to have some wicked flow.

Thanks. It does have a lot of flow, the mp40's are only run at half power. From my experience it is important to have lots of flow to help with algae issues.

GracieLou 04-13-2012 09:53 PM
Wow, sweet frag tank!!

DAVE 04-14-2012 11:37 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GracieLou (Post 704882)
Wow, sweet frag tank!!

Thanks. I can't wait till its filled!

Reefie 05-19-2012 01:19 AM
So..........when are you inviting all of us over for a tank tour and drinks? Haha!

Very VERY nice build!!!

fishytime 05-25-2012 10:48 PM
wow!....love the "sunrise/reverse sunset" monti, that rainbow-esque acan, and the cyphestrea.......very niiiiiiice

fishoholic 09-02-2012 02:30 PM
Very nice :thumb:

DAVE 09-04-2012 12:38 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by fishoholic (Post 742144)
Very nice :thumb:
Thanks :)


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