reefwars 2012 nano contest entry

[reefwars]

ok did a little test last night for flow , i added a small amount of dusty sand then added one powerhead basically pointing straight down.

nothing settles in the tank anywhere, but heres what happens.

the flow pushes straight down, then hits the bottom and goes across the bottom of the tank then shoots straight back up....a giant loop.


if i add a second powerhead to the other side i get chaotic turbulence and sand going everywhere.


im skipping any substrate and im going with the classic return and drain scenario......i think flow is going to be fine with one powerhead, if it doesnt seem to work ill try it out with both....ill have to wait and see what the corals say about it


now to try to find some tiny bulkheads hehehe;P

[sphelps]

It's a good thing I'm not a judge cause you'd be loosing major points for having three pages with no pictures.

[Enigma]

Originally Posted by sphelps

It's a good thing I'm not a judge cause you'd be loosing major points for having three pages with no pictures.

+1.

In fact, I remember the contest organizer indicated that photos were incredibly important, and that crummy phone photos would certainly suffice.

It would sure be nice to have some photos of the powerhead test. I think it needs redone.

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by Enigma

+1.

In fact, I remember the contest organizer indicated that photos were incredibly important, and that crummy phone photos would certainly suffice.

It would sure be nice to have some photos of the powerhead test. I think it needs redone.

i have pictures of everything just putting it all together and organized.


basically my tank is built, pedastal for rock is done, flow test done, feeder hooked up.


i just have to prep the sump, add my equipment to it and do the plumbing.


ill have pics of everything for everyone here very shortly, just wanted to get a few ideas on some things.



oh and i got my livestock order made for dec 1rst hehehe, i ordered some cool nps corals will see how they arrive


oh and with note....man are nice dendros hard to find in colonie size

[Enigma]

I'm sure everything will be documented most excellently.

But, "smack talk" is still encouraged . . . yes?

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by Enigma

But, "smack talk" is still encouraged . . . yes?

oh you better believe it lol , thats why i havnt really posted anything im waiting for some good ideas to steal

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by reefwars

oh you better believe it lol , thats why i havnt really posted anything im waiting for some good ideas to steal

That's why I am waiting until the deadline to post anything

[reefwars]

this is the tank i am using it was origionally built as a freshwater resevoir for my ato but i am neverous of ato's so its never been set up , just collected dust untill now.


the tank is 6.5g and the dimensions are 8.5 " long x 8.5" wide x 20" high


i had filled the tank before drilling to even make sure it still held water and im glad to say it does


heres a pic of the fill:






i then decided to drill the tank in the back right corner for a 3/4" bulkhead










the tank sits dry now waiting for the plumbing to be assembled to the sump, all the plumbing will be clear vinyl tubing , and a small bit of pvc.






next post: stand choice

[sphelps]