Austin's Build

stunreefer · Apr 4, 2014

austinl said:
Tank got wet today...... No detectable leaks but need to fix vibration from return pump/lines. If all goes well hopefully salt water starts to get added tomorrow

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austinl · Apr 4, 2014

Anyone have tips on levelling a stand? Would I just need to shim the corners of the stand? Or go all the way around....figures the spot I choose the floor is out of level.

I know it's the floor because the when I put my level on the floor is out just the same amount as when I put the stand there

austinl · Apr 6, 2014

Almost full......

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stunreefer · Apr 6, 2014

Looks like you already have leveled stand since you're filling it up but generally just the corners are fine under a well built stand (like yours).

petemichelle · Apr 7, 2014

i did the ends which is where you will have the largest piece of shim and then I also went down the front and back with gradually smaller pieces just to give it a little more even support.

petemichelle · Apr 7, 2014

say I just put water in my 150 as well, and trying to get me levels stable is being a pain. I use the brs calculator to figure out how much alkalinity and calcium to put in and the levels initially come up if I test a hour or so after I put it in. then a bout 5 hours later the levels are back down to 8 and 9 dkh, from the 12.2 that I adjusted them to. also the calcium the same. I add about 1000ml of each each day in 3- 5 hour periods. I don't have anything in here but live sand from Oceans Live, and dry rock. I was wondering if your or anybody else is having this issue. it's as if i'm pouring the stuff down a black hole. Maybe because it's a brand new tank and the dry rock is sucking up the alkalinity and calcium??? i've got 150lbs of aquaMax dry rock from marine depot. give a shout out if you've run across this. or are going through the same thing.

austinl · Apr 7, 2014

stunreefer said:
Looks like you already have leveled stand since you're filling it up but generally just the corners are fine under a well built stand (like yours).

Yeah shimmed it all around just in case so I think it should be good.

Tank is running with just skimmer lights and carbon while I setup my other cabinets.

What do you guys think of the scape so far? I'll post better pics soon.

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skinz78 · Apr 7, 2014

Looking good, I love the rock scape!

austinl · Apr 7, 2014

skinz78 said:
Looking good, I love the rock scape!

Thanks skinz... Still playing around with it not fully committed to it yet.

Might need to enlarge a spot for better coral placement

austinl · Apr 12, 2014

Aqua scape 2

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Need to remove one rock on the left side little too high

fishroomlady · Apr 12, 2014

tank looks really nice. I liked your first aquascape but it's really your decision as far as what you like

hung · Apr 12, 2014

I like aquascape one also, looks a lot more interesting.

petemichelle · Apr 13, 2014

yes the first aquascape is the one that catches my eye.

austinl · Apr 22, 2014

Hey all,

Just wanted to provide an update, progress has been slow as I have been focusing on making sure everything is setup just right, as well my focus on the aquascape has taken alot of time. During this time I have taken a high level look at my setup and have come to the conclusion that my stand is too cramped even with making the second equipment stand so in an effort to be patient and not rush things I am redoing my stand to make it easier to work on the stuff that will be underneath, this will in turn allow me to make sure the scape is just right and my stocking list is good and the fish I want will be quarantined long enough and my rock will be sufficiently colonized with bacteria so I can hit the ground running.

So what stand would you guys do? Keep it the same just bigger or one of the three options below?

petemichelle · Apr 23, 2014

I like the last option if you have the room behind the wall in the next room. the more room the better for expansion and new equipment. also working on stuff will be that much easier and more like a hobby (fun).