JBJ 28 HQI

[BMan]

I did pick up this used RO/DI unit.

 

[BMan]

Hi everyone. Well.....its been a while since I gave an update. While collecting all the equipment I needed to set up the take, I was looking for the best location to put it in the house. A spot with no direct sunlight, easy viewing and maintenance. I had two locations picked. The TV room or the Kitchen dining area. Well....the TV room needed new flooring so....I ended up installing a new hardwood floor before getting the tank up and running. Then I decided it may not be the best location for a tank full of water. Wood floors and water don't mix to well. So...on to the kitchen. That also needed a new floor. Well....that turned into new paint, countertops, island and flooring. It's all finally finished. Now I can seriously plan on setting up the tank in the kitchen dining area.

 

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[BMan]

I reciently bought a used JBJ 28 HQI that's missing both return pumps, skimmer and all 4 Nite-Vu LEd's are dead. I am looking for all these items and I'll be looking for a chiller also. Any suggestions on which brand I buy for these items? Any for sale here ?

 

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[BMan]

Tank is going right in the corner. Floor is safe for water spills, no direct sunlight and close to the island where we will be able to enjoy it.

 

[BMan]

It's all there. Everything I need to get going. Just need to put it all together and fill it up. I'm thinking about ordering live rock from Florida. That's how I got my rock 20 years ago.

 

[BMan]

starting to set up.

 

[Tahoe61]

Awesome progress.

So has the lid been retrofitted for LED or are you using the MH HQI?

LOL nvm I see a new Phoenix bulb in post #49, excellent choice.

You can clean the glass to the light fixture with a vinegar solution, let the glass sit in the solution for awhile. Did you replace the screws in the lid, if not do so.

 

[BMan]

Awesome progress.

So has the lid been retrofitted for LED or are you using the MH HQI?

LOL nvm I see a new Phoenix bulb in post #49, excellent choice.

You can clean the glass to the light fixture with a vinegar solution, let the glass sit in the solution for awhile. Did you replace the screws in the lid, if not do so.

I did replace all the screws. I also tried cleaning the canopy glass with vinegar but it didn't work. I have a new glass to install.
Not sure if I'm going to use an IM ghost or the media basket.

 

[Tahoe61]

My old JBJ 28 HQI, no skimmer, no media basket, same Phoenix bulb.

 

[BMan]

Filled up with tap water for a test run. All looks good.

 

[BMan]

Taking a shot at a really cool contest. It would be a great kick start to fill this tank with live stick. #reef2reef, #worldwidecorals, #mywwccontest.

 

[BMan]

I did pick up this used RO/DI unit.

Not knowing the history of this unit, I want to replace all the cartridges and RO membrane. Maybe also add pressure gauges. Where would my best source for replacements parts be ?

 

[Hipertec]

Nice.. Would love to see a closeup of inside the cabinet. Where did you get the powerstrip? I like how it's right in front of your door opening.

 

[BMan]

Its not complete. I still need to tidy thing up. The power strip came from Amazon. There is just enough room for it along side the chiller.

 

[BMan]

I already posted this in a "Live Rock " thread I started but I thought I should add it to my build thread. I have ordered 30 lbs of live rock and 20 lbs of live sand from ARCreef.com scheduled for delivery this Thursday. I'll post pics when it arrives.

 

[BMan]

Rock arrived and sand arrived. How does this arrangement look ? To tall ?