My shallow reef tank diary }(>')

[nissan577]

Quote:
Originally Posted by btwk12 http:///forum/thread/382510/my-shallow-reef-volcano-tank/60#post_3339849
moving right along, you will have that tank up and running in no time at all at this pace!
i hope so! lol but i havent built the stand yet :/ so idk what to tell you. maybe tomorrow it will be ready and set!

 

[spanko]

Glass = good! Are you gonna paint it black?

 

[nissan577]

Quote:
Originally Posted by spanko http:///forum/thread/382510/my-shallow-reef-volcano-tank/80#post_3339871
Glass = good! Are you gonna paint it black?
no, i really dont want too, cause i never know if ill move the tank so it can be viewed from all the sides
thanks

 

[nissan577]

just got my phosban reactor 150 and a maxi jet-900
and according to my boss i should be getting my aqueon proflex model 2 tomorrow!!!!
$230!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i cant wait! now for calcium what should i used? a reactor or continue with liquids. yet again i dont wanna waste more then $200
is this good?
its from the doctors

ViaAqua Acro-Cal Reactor

 

[nissan577]

just got my filter today! everything fits!!!! except the return! the last chamber i got the octopus skimmer which is 10" wide, and that took up the whole space! so i gotta see what i can do
any ideas?

 

[meowzer]

Can you use an external pump??

 

[nissan577]

Quote:
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/382510/my-shallow-reef-volcano-tank/80#post_3340484
Can you use an external pump??
ima make a hole on the filer and connect it with the mag 7

 

[2quills]

Nice job on the tank it looks like a pretty cool idea. Anxious to see this thing come together.

 

[nissan577]

Quote:
Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/382510/my-shallow-reef-volcano-tank/80#post_3340518
Nice job on the tank it looks like a pretty cool idea. Anxious to see this thing come together.
thanks trying to do the best i can do, but no one will answer my questions. all i get is that "ima follow" but no help

 

[2quills]

Quote:
Originally Posted by nissan577 http:///forum/thread/382510/my-shallow-reef-volcano-tank/80#post_3340541
thanks trying to do the best i can do, but no one will answer my questions. all i get is that "ima follow" but no help
What is it that you're trying to figure out? Your pump won't fit in the sump? Can you show us a pic of it?

 

[spanko]

can you run that skimmer outside of the sump?

 

[1snapple]

awesome build. Im fallowing along to.

 

[nissan577]

Quote:
Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/382510/my-shallow-reef-volcano-tank/80#post_3340556
Quote:
Originally Posted by nissan577 http:///forum/thread/382510/my-shallow-reef-volcano-tank/80#post_3340541
thanks trying to do the best i can do, but no one will answer my questions. all i get is that "ima follow" but no help
What is it that you're trying to figure out? Your pump won't fit in the sump? Can you show us a pic of it?
no, ill take a pic of it. and yea like the skimmer fits in like perfect!
Quote:
Originally Posted by spanko http:///forum/thread/382510/my-shallow-reef-volcano-tank/80#post_3340559
can you run that skimmer outside of the sump?
mine is internal, ima see if i can get an external one ill take a pic soon
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1Snapple http:///forum/thread/382510/my-shallow-reef-volcano-tank/80#post_3340606
awesome build. Im fallowing along to.
thanks !

 

[nissan577]

tank is finally home
gotta switch the skimmer for an external :/ but it has to be done!

 

[kiefers]

Okay dude, your killing me here. HAHAHA... you went from a Nano, which you kicked to the curb I here, to a 95g and now shallow reef? Hmmmm sounds a little like mid life to me bro
I just got a 56g today and can't wait to rip into it!! But now, well..... damb dude your killin me ... hahahaha I will to follow this and see where your skill leads you. I will be gettin back to school again soon so you better step it up buddy.

 

[nissan577]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiefers http:///forum/thread/382510/my-shallow-reef-volcano-tank/80#post_3341332
Okay dude, your killing me here. HAHAHA... you went from a Nano, which you kicked to the curb I here, to a 95g and now shallow reef? Hmmmm sounds a little like mid life to me bro
I just got a 56g today and can't wait to rip into it!! But now, well..... damb dude your killin me ... hahahaha I will to follow this and see where your skill leads you. I will be gettin back to school again soon so you better step it up buddy.

lol, im sorry did you ever see the nano i got after the 95g? lol! dont worry bro ima have this baby up and running soon! trust me

 

[nissan577]

so i transferred everything. sorry i havnt posted anything but its been busy here everything came out amazing! the skimmer is wow! i gotta say! lol
ill take pics as soon as my dad gets back. i couldnt do the volcano since i ran out of rock but i will do it really soon

 

[flower]

oooooooo Pictures ..I can't wait to see it!

 

[nissan577]

 

[nissan577]