Captain’s Log

[Captain Redbeard]

Hey everyone ,

found this forum via another forum and figured why not.

I’ll be documenting my build here and hopefully we can all enjoy together.
This will be a SLOW project, it is tertiary at the moment as my primary project is an overland vehicle build. So I apologize for the slow updates etc. I picked up my primary powerhead and some other swag and goodies over the weekend at ReefStock. So here we go

To start -

SR Aquaristik rimless low iron glass
(100cm x 40cm x 40cm)
Maxspect Jump gyre 2k

 

[blaxsun]

Slow and steady wins the race in reefing.

 

[Sean Clark]

Following along Captain.

 

[Captain Redbeard]

Got some basic goodies in the mail today. Refractometer, magnetic speed tester and extra vials.

 

[Captain Redbeard]

I’ll be picking up a 20g long for my refugium tonight, and once I get it in the stand I’ll post pics

 

[Captain Redbeard]

Got the 20g long in for my refugium/sump . Will be last item for a bit as my overland build requires a little more attention and time

 

[Captain Redbeard]

Picking up lights today. Since this tank is 100cm long I had a few weird options, however decided on a MicMol AA-900. I’ve had great success with their products in the past, they use high quality chips, and at 40cm high with substrate and rock work 72w should allow me to keep dang near anything. Will post a pic when I grab the lights after work.

 

[Captain Redbeard]

Lights picked up, and also got the primary heater as well

 

[KaitCorals]

Ahoy captain!

 

[Captain Redbeard]

Ahoy captain!

Welcome aboard

 

[Captain Redbeard]

I’ve got the inlet and outlet being delivered tomorrow, will also be grabbing some plumbing supplies from hardware store. I decided to go with SR Aquaristik Lily glass inlet and outlet pipe, more commonly seen in freshwater tanks. Pics to come.

 

[Captain Redbeard]

Little snowy here today, working from home. But will head to hardware store after the gym to grab tubing, clamps, etc. also picking up lift springs for the overland build.

 

[bnord]

what's your Star Date, Captain?

just don't do anything at warp speed

 

[Captain Redbeard]

what's your Star Date, Captain?

just don't do anything at warp speed

75651.3

 

[flagg37]

Ahh, a fellow Coloradan. I’ve been putting off going in to work because of the snow too.

 

[Captain Redbeard]

We got two new foster puppies yesterday, so i didn’t end up making it out to the hardware store to get plumbing supplies. My lily inlet and outlet pipes did come in so I’ll hopefully have time to grab tubing and clamps etc and snap some pics. The snowstorm we were expected to get was more mild.

 

[KaitCorals]

I wouldn't mind puppy pictures either!

 

[Captain Redbeard]

New SR Aquaristik Lily inlet and outlet pipes, also grabbed some tubing for drain and return

 

[Captain Redbeard]

I wouldn't mind puppy pictures either!

 

[Captain Redbeard]

Refugium light came in as well, SR Aquaristik 30w led for plants