Kevan's Reef Adventures Cubed
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Adkins
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Looks great man! Can't wait to see it with water in.
I really thought I had figured out my plumping with math....nope lol. On the other had I have a DC pump with six speeds. It definitely still took a lot of messing to get everything happy.
I really thought I had figured out my plumping with math....nope lol. On the other had I have a DC pump with six speeds. It definitely still took a lot of messing to get everything happy.
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Changed out all of my rodi filters, as well as added an additional carbon block. My filtration system now goes as follows
- Stage one: GE 1 micron ROSave.Z sediment filter
- Stage two: BRS Universal 1 Micron Carbon Block
- Stage three: BRS Universal 1 Micron Carbon Block
- Last stage: DI Resin
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bshowe
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Looking good! I can't wait to see this filled and running with water.
P.S. Your stand is gorgeous! Can you build me one? :lol: That is one of my biggest regrets so far on only having 1 door to get to everything underneath.
Keep up the good work!
P.S. Your stand is gorgeous! Can you build me one? :lol: That is one of my biggest regrets so far on only having 1 door to get to everything underneath.
Keep up the good work!
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New equipment
I built a pair of Avast Marine MR5 reactors last night. The kit was very nice, pretty much everything fit perfect and went together quick minus the 4 hours of dry time between steps. These things are built to last and make my tlf150 reactors look like junk comparatively. The keyhole locking lid is going to be extremely nice for changing media instead of spending 5 minutes trying to twist off a lid. I also built a manifold to run them powered by a Sicce Syncra 1.5.
This tank is completely run on Sicce pumps now and I have to say they are all dead silent. Return (syncra 3.0) Manifold (syncra 1.5) Skimmer (custom sicce)
Size comparison to a 2L bottle and tlf 150. The size description makes it sound like it is similar to the tlf150 but as you see here they are quite a bit larger.
Manifold built with two 3/4" spears gate valves (pricey but worth it) and a 3/4" ball valve.
I built a pair of Avast Marine MR5 reactors last night. The kit was very nice, pretty much everything fit perfect and went together quick minus the 4 hours of dry time between steps. These things are built to last and make my tlf150 reactors look like junk comparatively. The keyhole locking lid is going to be extremely nice for changing media instead of spending 5 minutes trying to twist off a lid. I also built a manifold to run them powered by a Sicce Syncra 1.5.
This tank is completely run on Sicce pumps now and I have to say they are all dead silent. Return (syncra 3.0) Manifold (syncra 1.5) Skimmer (custom sicce)
Size comparison to a 2L bottle and tlf 150. The size description makes it sound like it is similar to the tlf150 but as you see here they are quite a bit larger.
Manifold built with two 3/4" spears gate valves (pricey but worth it) and a 3/4" ball valve.
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My cycle has run its course. Took about 12 days from adding Dr. Tims, some seed rock, and a couple shrimp. I was expecting it to take somewhere around 5 weeks using dry rock so I'm happy. I went ahead and transfered my pair of Darwin clowns. Won't move anything else over for another few weeks at least to be safe. All my equipment is broken in and working great. I heard a lot of horror stories about people not being able to tune the Omega 130. I ran it without the collection cup on for about a week and now its running great, even at a depth of 8.5 inches.
I may add some more rock. although the scape looks much larger and nicer looking than these pics make it seem. Trying to create two islands with a canyon between. The front right island will be anemone dominate.
I may add some more rock. although the scape looks much larger and nicer looking than these pics make it seem. Trying to create two islands with a canyon between. The front right island will be anemone dominate.
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Guess its time for an update
! Everything has been slowly moved over to the new setup with the exception of a tuxedo urchin, and cleaner shrimp. Everything seems to be responding well to the new tank so I'm happy. Here is a few pics of how things look as of last night.
IMG_3194 by kevanmensch, on
Flickr
IMG_3161 by kevanmensch, on Flickr
These kaleidoscope cloves are amazing
IMG_3182 by kevanmensch, on Flickr
IMG_3219 by kevanmensch, on Flickr
IMG_3180 by kevanmensch, on Flickr
! Everything has been slowly moved over to the new setup with the exception of a tuxedo urchin, and cleaner shrimp. Everything seems to be responding well to the new tank so I'm happy. Here is a few pics of how things look as of last night.IMG_3194 by kevanmensch, on Flickr
IMG_3161 by kevanmensch, on FlickrThese kaleidoscope cloves are amazing
IMG_3182 by kevanmensch, on FlickrIMG_3219 by kevanmensch, on FlickrIMG_3180 by kevanmensch, on Flickr
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Here's a couple pics of Bonnie and Clyde. Always up to trouble. I am still getting the hang of this camera
IMG_3210 by kevanmensch, on Flickr
IMG_3211 by kevanmensch, on Flickr
IMG_3210 by kevanmensch, on FlickrIMG_3211 by kevanmensch, on Flickr
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ProfessorX
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WOW! I love seeing tanks that are this well thought out turn out as awesome as this is coming along! And btw, your photography skills are excellent.
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Everything seems to be doing well in the tank so far. The diatoms are almost gone, my clean up crew is doing a great job. Here's some shots from tonight.
IMG_3427 by kevanmensch, on Flickr
IMG_3425 by kevanmensch, on Flickr
IMG_3419 by kevanmensch, on Flickr
She thinks shes a shark
IMG_3408 by kevanmensch, on Flickr
IMG_3427 by kevanmensch, on FlickrIMG_3425 by kevanmensch, on FlickrIMG_3419 by kevanmensch, on FlickrShe thinks shes a shark
IMG_3408 by kevanmensch, on Flickr
