Lol yeah I had thought of that. It is recessed far enough back that a child can't reach the switch and the gap between tank and wall is too narrow for anyone (including my massive biceps) to fit. I think I'll leave the adapter in the cabinet in the other room unplugged when not in use though.

Oh, hahahaha, yeah ok that's a perfect K.I.S.S. approach. :)

Perhaps I could divert a few volts to the tip of the switch itself by means of a HIDDEN switch hehe.

Well my better half has given me the green light to spend money to buy basically everything except my profilux. I freelance on the side (designer/programmer) so it's seriously time to pump a few projects out so I can get this thing RUNNING!

To order in the very near future:

- 2 x 6105
- 1 x ro/di
- enough 2-part to last me a couple years
- salt
- dry rock
- test kits, heaters. refractometer etc

Thanks for all the nice comments!

Btw I've been told I can run the tunze without a controller in the meantime at default full speed. If anyone disagrees please let me know.

This is correct... however the 7096 multi controllers are much less than the 7095 controllers and much better imo..... I think they are just under $200.00 cad. I did a review on this in the review section if you want more info on them.

I'll check it out. Can my mac interface with it?

I'm 99% sure I'm holding out for a profilux...

Of course I did just read that and it sounds AWESOME. I'll already have some cheap timers for my lights so perhaps I should have the controller right off the bat too and just get the standalone doser later.

the build gets PUMPED
 

So I'm a Tunze guy now =)

http://www.fishbrains.net/images/build/tunze.jpg

The package I bought includes:

- wavebox and wavebox extension
- 1 x6101
- 2 x 6100
- 7095 multicontroller
- 2 x tunze rocks

I had some fun with the wavebox with the tank not circulating. I was only able to hook up one of the waveboxes due to me breaking the little 24V jumper on the transformer for the extension when I was cleaning and checking everything. I've ordered a new jumper.

The problem was when I turned my return pump on! The water level rises too high and there isn't enough clearance on the top of the waveboxes to allow for proper functions. A real bummer as I was looking forward to trying waves for a while.

I'll be selling both units once my new 24V jumper arrives. If anyone is interested please let me know. Both boxes are less than a year old according to the original seller and the pumps both run perfectly.

I'm also selling the rocks I think. I'll figure out what I'm keeping after the mounting clips for the streams arrive.

So the puzzle is getting REALLY close to done now!

whoa, that's some eye candy you got there :-)

Just curious why you didn't go for the 7096 controller?... More features and about half the price. Plus it's got USB to program it...

Nice stuff none the less! :mrgreen:

Seller was unwilling to part out ;)

tunze is the best!

I'm loving playing around with these things. The streams are very loud in the rocks but it's rock on barebottom. I'll have to test them out with sand. The stream on the back wall is near silent I am really amazed. Now I'm thinking of placing the two on the back wall in the traditional spits but unsure where and how to place the third. In a rock blowing along theback might be sweet.

Still heartbroken about the waveboxes not working in the tank tho. I recall reading that the pumps in them are actually 6201 streams if you swap one thing out.

How much clearance do you need with the return pump going? I have the tunze magnets on my wavebox and I find if you put them on and carefully move them up the tank, you can get that little bit of an extra shove to get the wavebox the right clearance above the water. Currently the water level is just below the top of the wavebox (the top grate that slides across the top of the box is just barely out of the water) and mine works fine. You may want to give that a try if you haven't already.

Oh I thought the water had to be at that blue line? Maybe I need to play with it a bit more when I have both boxes running. I think I can manage about 1 cm of box above the water line.

Do you have a center overflow? I also found the operation of the wavebox to be pretty darn loud with all the water spilling in there. My herbie is silent!

I have my wavebox controlled by the profilux and its set for 2 seconds....you should use your wavebox controller instead of the multi-controller, once you have it dial-in its sweet watching the softies and Anemone sway in the wave even some of your fish will swim against the wave (current) pretty cool to watch.

Oh I have mine at the blue line also remember you should have no obstruction in the path of the wave

As long as that blue line is just below the water you're good to go. I find its a bit designed like a durso. Having the whole thing submerged (I didnt' read the instructions when I first got mine "instructions? who cares, lets get this baby running!") and sunk the whole thing. Its very bubbly and messy that way. Having the top above the water allows for silent running and no bubbles.

I don't have a center overflow, just an end one. That sucks about the noise, I see you already have them for sale :razz:

Lol yeah just one was too loud. The herbie, the bubble king etc. I've put too much effort into making this quiet enough for my livingroom. I was hoping itwas quieter. Doh!

I think raising the water level in my overflow would help. Oh and not pushing 2500+ gallons per hour through my sump ;)

A man can dream....
 

Well lastlight,
Your ALW is moderately impressive. I might have to get your plans so that I can build one of my own. Of course I'd put it to better use in the bedroom as an "Actuated Lady Winch", and I'll need one that's capable of lifting 300+ lbs. If you really want to do something spectacular with your tank you will email me and allow me to mentor you to become a true aquarium master. To further sweeten the deal, I have provided an artists rendering of what your tank could look like with my guidance. I'll be expecting your call shortly.

Master Bits.

LOL.

Sorry guys. TheBits is some guy from work that's been hitting on me for months now. He was terminated last week. Good luck buddy and keep your planted-tank dreams to yourself =)

I was wondering what that was all about :lol:

Oh and the build seems to be coming along nicely

Essentially when a co-worker is trying to reach you on msn and you're slow to respond this is what happens. I've been trying to get him addicted to reefing but no dice.

Test.

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z...ic22599_10.gif

Haha! As if that's not the scariest thing EVER. I saw it in Oceanic's avatar and just had to make it part of my build.

Hitting on you?

Just a stab at the guy in case he came back to check my thread again =)

any update on your tank build ?

I really admire your patience :wink:

My freelance career is picking up steam so I hope to turn my layoff-slump around and get this thing running SOON =)

I need heaters, test kits, salt, rock, ro/di, truckload of 2-part and I am ready. Really close you could say!

Few terrible shots without any white-balancing:

http://www.fishbrains.net/images/build/nothingnew1.jpg

http://www.fishbrains.net/images/build/nothingnew2.jpg

http://www.fishbrains.net/images/build/nothingnew3.jpg

http://www.fishbrains.net/images/build/nothingnew4.jpg

And proof that my wife has given up. She didn't even bat an eye at me soaking some nasty rocks next to clean dishes, food, and baby bottles:

http://www.fishbrains.net/images/build/dirty.jpg

Rocks are from Pazil. Some pretty large shelf pieces. I'm really stoked to make some sweet overhangs with these badboys. Other than 2 new rocks...got 25lbs calcium, 25 lbs magnesium and 10 lbs di from littlesilvermax. Pretty tiny update but every bit helps (to keep me from giving up!)

Dude....your so close, that there is no point in starting that pool:razz: Thats gotta be one of the sexiest emptyish tank Ive ever seen.

Brett,

Your build always keeps me in so much suspense. I definitely want to visit you if you'll let me one day when I'm in town. Everything is so "perfect" and I'm intrigued by your style and though in doing everything. Props to you man.

Des

I'm always down for visitors...but I'd prefer to have some life in there so my wife doesn't laugh at us congregating around an empty glass box haha.

That's looking incredible man, been following it since the start, you sure have created a unique and stylish tank!

Going to be awsome once you get things going inside!

Cutos! to you

TJ

I know you hear this all the time, but....AMAZING!!!

It looks great...can't wait to see some life in there.

Thanks again guys! I'm really excited to have a living reef again you have no idea =) As silly as it sounds...having had one before it really leaves a hole in your life when it's gone.

I just went through this whole build, and it's amazing - everything in and under the DT looks so clean and organized. Hopefully my upgrade will come together as nicely.

When you get the Profilux and the doser, you won't regret it. The whole line of products is awesome :)

Thanks!

You might recall an old poll/thread I started about multiple/simple controllers vs one big fancy controller. I have changed my mind not to mention gotten a Tunze 7095 already so I've started down that route.

I'll be running a dual-stage Ranco courtesy of Chad here once my dear mother-in-law in Whiterock picks it up from him. Simple timers for my lights and then a stand-alone doser later on when my demands (and income) increase.

After I got over the fact that the Profilux would have looked so badass I was really happy to have convinced myself to go this route. Many people may think that's crazy I'm not sure!

The doser really is the only unknown now to me. Heaters will be whatever is cheapest as the Ranco assumes all control.

I've narrowed my search to the following:

- Grotech
- Litremeter III
- Profilux standalone
- Masterflex medical grade

I see pros and cons to all four. I'd get the Grotech if I could get one but you pretty much can't. Don't want to buy from overseas and then need help or support. I think the Profilux and Litremeter are close in quality but the Profilux is cheaper and cooler. The Masterflex is by far the most accurate based on my reading but there are so many different units etc that my head spins plus it's not a buy it and plug it in sort of thing.

oh man i have been waiting to see water in this tank for a while now.

btw the tunze 9075 is a great unit. personally i prefer it to the new computer calibrated one due to how much of a hassel it is to use it from the sounds of it. plus tunze never includes great instructions which i am sure you have noticed lol. dials are easy, its just finding the right setting which can be a bit tricky

I'm also a Mac user which I'm sure would have made things a hassle with the 7096. I also don't want my laptop anywhere near my tank. I already spill enough other things on it while I eat/work haha.

Funny you should mention that.. When I got my profilux I had to install VMWare on my Mac so that I could run windows on it just so that I could run my profilux config software. Otherwise I have no PCs in the house. Being able to access it wirlessly is a godsend though.

Tank looks awesome btw, except for the lack of livestock. Other than that it looks great :-). I suspect you are going to have some enjoyable evenings in this coming winter.

I've read many good reviews of the BRS 2-part doser and it's very well priced.

Here's the link: http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/Two-Pa...duct_info.html

If you are doing the multiple timer thing, take a look at Glassreef's build on RC as I believe he's using the "Drew's dosers" from BRS in the same way you want to. Both dosers from BRS seem quite capable. Here's the link: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...1601313&page=5

Hope that helps in some way.