Veni Vidi Vici Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 Winchester or ruger? Henry of course.... Wow! Thank You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veni Vidi Vici Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 So as im leaving the wood butchering phase of my build and entering the plumbing phase ,im naturally thinking about the lighting phase . I am using 250w metal halides .I have 3 ballasts,2~ Hamilton Magnetic M58 and 1~ Galaxy Electronic Im thinking of going M58 on one side and Electronic on the other just to see....... Then maybe the other over the sump/fuge/frag tank. Anyway, any thoughts on supplementary lighting? I was thinking possibly LED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madsalt Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 So as im leaving the wood butchering phase of my build and entering the plumbing phase ,im naturally thinking about the lighting phase . I am using 250w metal halides .I have 3 ballasts,2~ Hamilton Magnetic M58 and 1~ Galaxy Electronic Im thinking of going M58 on one side and Electronic on the other just to see....... Then maybe the other over the sump/fuge/frag tank. Anyway, any thoughts on supplementary lighting? I was thinking possibly LED And the LED question pops up. I run straight LEDs on my tank and I very happy. What type of supplemental lighting are you thinking about. There are a lot of options out there if you just want to add some simple LEDs for color. I used to use stunnner strips that were easy to mount and they have a lot of color options. If you want to add LEDs for actual corals you can go with a couple of small BuildMyLED fixtures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veni Vidi Vici Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 I was thinking along the lines of dust, dawn, and moon lighting when my halide aren't burning. I would like a fixture or retro kit that (A) fit's inside my canopy with my mh's (B) I could use over my refugium later if I decided to switch over to LED's. Programmable would be nice as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veni Vidi Vici Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 Made some progress this weekend.... Finally! Drilled holes for coast to coast overflow and closed loop. and almost finished stand and canopy. Still need to hang doors but im going to wait until plumbing is done. Next week I need to paint back of tank black and do the plumbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Very nice! What is the coast to coast overflow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veni Vidi Vici Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 Very nice! What is the coast to coast overflow? Thanks Kim Its a overflow that spans the entire back of the tank .It allows for the most surface skimming achievable. ~Todd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FarmerTy Posted April 14, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 14, 2014 Plus it's just freakin' cool! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veni Vidi Vici Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) I hate plumbing...... Edited May 1, 2014 by Veni Vidi Vici Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veni Vidi Vici Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) I have the closed loop suction side done and as soon as i get my side outlet 90s i can finish the closed loop manifold. Edited May 1, 2014 by Veni Vidi Vici Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veni Vidi Vici Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Reflo Dart for the powerhouse. Im thinking about using a few flow accelerators. Anyone use them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 This build is huge. Following along. Can't wait to see where it goes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 im gonna hop on this bandwagon too. Have to follow the work of a master craftsmen! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veni Vidi Vici Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 This build is huge. Following along. Can't wait to see where it goes im gonna hop on this bandwagon too. Have to follow the work of a master craftsmen! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks for the kind words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veni Vidi Vici Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 Mental note to self....... Never grab a 90 out of the bin that says 1-1/2" and assume it is 1-1/2" .....always check to make sure the gasket is in the Union your about to purchase and last but not least, always remember to grab material list off kitchen table so you dont have to rely on fading memory and forget one 1-1/2" Tee. Anyway I didnt finish but im danm close. I have a 3/4" hose coming off return to make water changes quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veni Vidi Vici Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 Bean Animal plumbing... And the start of the manifold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veni Vidi Vici Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 And here are the line-loc outlets that im going to use. They are still attached to my old manifold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veni Vidi Vici Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 Im thinking of installing a few Flow Accelerators,anyone have any experience with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planeden Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 wow, coming along great. watching all the plumbing discussions, i'm really glad i bought a preplumbed system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veni Vidi Vici Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 wow, coming along great. watching all the plumbing discussions, i'm really glad i bought a preplumbed system. Thank you sir..... I think you made a wise decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Are those penducters? Plumbing looks great! Happy birthday by the way! Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Wow that's an awesome idea on the plumbing. Something like that could virtually eliminate the need for powerheads entirely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veni Vidi Vici Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 Are those penducters? Plumbing looks great! Happy birthday by the way! Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk No Ty ,just nozzles. I was considering useing penducters but i would like to get some feed back before I purchase . Thanks...it sucks getting old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veni Vidi Vici Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 Wow that's an awesome idea on the plumbing. Something like that could virtually eliminate the need for powerheads entirely. Yes it does Bpb.... it worked great on my 125. I had no power heads in tank and massive random flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veni Vidi Vici Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 (edited) Here they are in my 125.... barley even notice them. Edited May 2, 2014 by Veni Vidi Vici Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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