Proteus' Shallow reef build - Page 2

Proteus · #2 03-24-2013, 11:27 PM

So I picked up plumbing today. Also got tile for the tank. I bought sand and tile so undecided. But I really like how Levi's tank turned out so I stole his idea. Thanks

. Now I'm just waiting on check valve, gate valve, and one more directional bulkhead.

Zoaelite · #3 04-22-2013, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Titus99

Ok I found three small plumbing leaks. Would it be best to use syringe and PVC glue. Or silicone

And to euro brace or not to

I personally PVC glue, Teflon wrap and then reglue the outside. Not 100% on it but it has always worked for me.

No brace with a high water line splashes easy but it looks sleek.

Proteus · #4 04-22-2013, 07:39 PM

I used PVC and a pipette ill monitor for a couple days just to be sure. Also have plastic weld

If I did euro brace at all it would be one piece and only 2" wide. But we will see as I like the rimless look

Phil · #5 04-23-2013, 12:46 AM

On my tank I could just see the mess I would have with no euro brace I have lots of water always on the underside but I'm running hi flow.

Proteus · #6 04-25-2013, 09:57 PM

Well being that I worked a 22 hour shift and kids won't let me sleep I took the opertunity to swap tanks. It took about 4 hours. All coral was dipped in RPS then put into basin with carbon powerhead and heater

Clams and fish went into a bucket. Only loss was a shrimp which for some reason was lathargic from the moment I turned on the lights

Sump is pretty chaotic as I need to buy a new in sump skimmer and ato is yet to be hooked up. Also new to build a electrical panal.

Coralgurl · #7 04-26-2013, 03:22 AM

I like it, looks great Nick! Scaping really works for top downs shots!

thmh · #8 10-02-2013, 01:48 PM

Game changer!

~Tony

Proteus · #9 10-02-2013, 01:55 PM

Thank for changing it Brad

And tony I am going to take your advise and in time will do a super hybrid retro fit on it.

You wouldn't believe some of the flack I'm getting for dropping LEDs. Man some people are haters

Aquattro · #10 10-02-2013, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Proteus

You wouldn't believe some of the flack I'm getting for dropping LEDs. Man some people are haters

That's dumb. As I told you, I'm right behind you. New fixture should be up and running by the weekend!