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kiefers

kiefers

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Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/300#post_3402136
I actually know quite a few people, especially seahorse people that keep live cams on their tanks. I'm actually thinking about setting one up for my seahorse tank.
you know........ that would be real cool. I saw seahorses at my LFS last night. Back to thinking on this S.H. thing. Too cute. On Scott's tank, yes we should twist his arm a little. (Just a little there Xena worrior tank lady!! Lol)
 
scott t

scott t

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Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/280#post_3402115
I think we need a live cam at your house today.
LOl I do have a web cam for my laptop. LOL... But I dont know how all of you would watch it.. Well I just put the pump in the sump and hooked it up and also put the heater in there also.
Here are some pics.
This is the heater on the right and the pump in the sump:

These are just some pics of the tank where it is going to be and then one from the top:


 
1guydude

1guydude

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so u split ur return to go into both sides of the sump....also u split the return? Wat size return pump r u using scott?
Bet ur excited to finally get this beast goin! I know we r~!
 
scott t

scott t

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Originally Posted by 1guyDude http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/300#post_3402170
so u split ur return to go into both sides of the sump....also u split the return? Wat size return pump r u using scott?
Bet ur excited to finally get this beast goin! I know we r~!
Yes I split the drain to go to the Fuge side and the side where there will be a skimmer at.. and yes I also split the Return to it will go in to both sides of the tank. The Pump I am using is a Rio 2100 it is rated at 692GPH at 1' if that is not enough I also have another pump and that is rated at 600GPH that I could throw in there.. I will have to see how it works out. Yes I am very very excited about getting this thing up and running, I am about to put a little Sand (only a dusting on the bottom) and then start My AuqaScape with the 85# of Dry Rock I have.. So stay tuned for more pics....
 
scott t

scott t

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OK here are the pics of the Rock in the tank, Let me know what you think of it. This is only the 85# of Dry rock I will be adding more live rock to it. Maybe 25-40# more, not sure yet!!







 
2quills

2quills

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Looks real nice, Scott. If anything I'd just maybe throw in some smaller pieces here and there as fillers. That would help to give some of the smaller fish and or critters places to hide or hang out if need be. But I think it looks real good already.
 
scott t

scott t

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Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/300#post_3402190
Looks real nice, Scott. If anything I'd just maybe throw in some smaller pieces here and there as fillers. That would help to give some of the smaller fish and or critters places to hide or hang out if need be. But I think it looks real good already.
Thanks =) Yeah Corey that is what I am going to do and there are little caves and spots for the fish to hide now the way I set the rock up, I will try to get some better pics of them once this things is filled...
Here are Pics with the sand in the fuge part of the sump (about 3-3 1/2 ") in there. And Pic with the dry sand in the tank, thats about 60# right now have 20 Of live to put and mix in yet.

 
1guydude

1guydude

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if it was me....id put that larger rock in the middle up on top of the rock next to it...to try and make a cave! Also uve got some nice tall pieces...try and point em up! If any of that makes sense!
Honestly ive switched my rock work around plenty of times before i really liked it! Im sure ull be doing this too!...
 
scott t

scott t

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Yeah I just switched a few pieces around, I think that you will be able to see things better when I get the water in there and the lights on.. here are a few pics on how I moved the few rocks:


 
al&burke

al&burke

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Hey Scott the big rock on the bottom it has a natural curve to it - raise it up and put some medium or smaller one on the end - it will make an awesome big cave that the fish love.
 
scott t

scott t

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Hey Question, Can I mix the salt for the tank in like the last 3 or 4 5 gal buckets of water since there is not going to be anything in the tank, instead of mixing each 5 gal bucket then let the tank run for a day or so then check the SG and adjust it accordingly? I think this would be the best and most efficient way of doing it?
 
2quills

2quills

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Originally Posted by Scott T http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/300#post_3402208
Hey Question, Can I mix the salt for the tank in like the last 3 or 4 5 gal buckets of water since there is not going to be anything in the tank, instead of mixing each 5 gal bucket then let the tank run for a day or so then check the SG and adjust it accordingly? I think this would be the best and most efficient way of doing it?
Should be fine, Scott.
 
1guydude

1guydude

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See Al's pickin up wat im layin down!
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Hey Scott the big rock on the bottom it has a natural curve to it - raise it up and put some medium or smaller one on the end - it will make an awesome big cave that the fish love.
 
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