Chuck's 150 Gallon Reef Project - Page 2

**ReefSilly** · #11 (**permalink**) 01-08-2007, 06:00 PM

Wow you have some work ahead of you!
Can't wait to see the final project!

apologeticlies · #12 (**permalink**) 01-08-2007, 11:13 PM

im with davek on this one, if its a temp, just step up the water changes! looks good... way to go with all the planning ahead!

ChuckG · #13 (**permalink**) 01-09-2007, 12:12 AM

Came home tonight with a concern. This tank, now that it is seperated from the rest of the system is at 81 Degrees. Don't laugh. I am a bit concerned simply because this tank was running at 77 because the other system has a chiller on it. Everything "appears" fine but I like my creatures to be comfortable. I have another chiller that I think I will go ahead and hook up to this tank (temporarily).

apologeticlies · #14 (**permalink**) 01-09-2007, 12:18 AM

im sure theyll be ok...

ChuckG · #15 (**permalink**) 01-10-2007, 12:15 AM

I couldn't resist. Last night I hooked up my other chiller to the 30 gal for the time being. Now my fish aren't sweating anymore. Ever see a fish sweat?

My new drums for the RO/Salt mixing station for my new setup arrived today.

Good thing I have another 3 day weekend coming up. I'm going to be very busy. Don't forget - No Mail On Monday.

Rich31274 · #16 (**permalink**) 01-11-2007, 04:26 AM

Hey brother, looks like you have a BIG project going. One of these years we are going to make it back to Florida. Rick

apologeticlies · #17 (**permalink**) 01-11-2007, 12:24 PM

hey chuckg, i dunno if youve seen what phlounder did with his drums like that, but its worth it to check it out. He has a pretty neat idea! too much to explain, i'd just say ask him if youre interested!

ChuckG · #18 (**permalink**) 01-11-2007, 08:53 PM

Yea - I saw his. That's what made me buy them although I'm going to redesign the plumbing. Will post pictures when completed.

ChuckG · #19 (**permalink**) 01-12-2007, 01:57 AM

New stand just arrived. I saved myself a bit of cash because I have to do some of the manual labor to finish it up. This is the stand in it's rough form. I have to sand it down, prime and paint it. THEN I can think start thinking about the outer shell. It's made from tubular steel to hold a 48x24 tank. So strong that no center brace is needed. I'll have easy access under this thing.

Thanks Matt, you're the greatest. For those of you who don't know, Matt Boyd, maker of the world famous Chemi-Pure is helping me put this new system together. With his expertise, I know it's going to be awesome. And all eyes will be watching.............hehehehe

**phlounder** · #20 (**permalink**) 01-12-2007, 02:01 AM

I am jealous.

No gurus here to help me! :madder: :rotflmao: