My 560 Gallon Acro Oasis

Acrononomus · Apr 30, 2016

Well I have been getting more and more excited about my tank as of lately... I was thinking of getting this chiller.... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007ZU7ASS...&ascsubtag=739c0c4b0e9b729a870b4727bb4f230b_S Those of you with large tanks what chiller do u run? Plan on hooking up my apex tomorrow, and possibly calcium reactor.... Maybe I'll even clean my skimmer.... It's been awhile.... Well almost a year....

riche · May 1, 2016

Looking good, I still would like to come see it in person, and also try out the chair

Acrononomus · May 1, 2016

Sometime soon bro.... Making a table for tank area to hang at, as soon as that's done I'll start having ppl over! Your first in line...

FrankAbagnale · May 1, 2016

Glad your getting back into the excitement!

Acrononomus · May 6, 2016

Well pulled the trigger on a new chiller today! So looks like I have a weekend project! I also have two vectra L1 pumps that should be here tomorrow.... So excited to finally get this hooked up! Then I can finish my lights and start adding corals again!

FrankAbagnale · May 7, 2016

Heck yeah!

Acrononomus · May 7, 2016

Excited to get things going, but need to make an order thru Brs and hit Home Depot for some pvc, so things will probably be on hold until Tuesday or wensday until I can get the things I need.... To be continued .....

P.s. This chiller is really nice, and the fittings an bushings they supplied make install look so simple!

reefjunkieken · May 7, 2016

Very cool build man! Love it. I just upgraded to a 265g some day I'll go bigger!

Scottsquatch · May 7, 2016

Wow, incredible. Love the stand too.

mquinn1 · May 9, 2016

Just FYI those threads aren't standard threads

Acrononomus · May 9, 2016

Thanks brother on the thread tip... Those are the adapters for that pump... I just need to find what type of grease to use on the threads, that's what I seen was recommend, but I never seen a particular brand. Has anyone just used Teflon tape?

tcarter1936 · May 9, 2016

That's all I ever use but others may have different opinion

Acrononomus · May 9, 2016

I just wasn't sure with the Britain style threads on the pump if the thread tolerance was too tight for the tape.... I guess I'll find out

tcarter1936 · May 9, 2016

If you have to force it it's too tight that's my opinion

Scottsquatch · May 9, 2016

I would like to know if you could tell me what kind of scraper you used on that oak. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the way it looks. I would like to do somthing similar, but use thin Guage sheet metal with a rusty patina, and then put a clear coat over it to keep the rust from getting to the point that it starts to flake.

bubbaque · May 9, 2016

Started following along.

Acrononomus · May 9, 2016

Scottsquatch said:
I would like to know if you could tell me what kind of scraper you used on that oak. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the way it looks. I would like to do somthing similar, but use thin Guage sheet metal with a rusty patina, and then put a clear coat over it to keep the rust from getting to the point that it starts to flake.

For sure bro ... That would look awesome...! I really appreciate the compliments too! Here is a link to the tool I used.... I have 2 of them and would consider selling one.... Save you some money cause they are pricey, but this was the only place I found them .... http://hardwoodindustryproducts.com

So the secrets out now!!!

Acrononomus · May 10, 2016

Well waiting on Brs order to arrive before I can install pumps and chiller.... So I had ordered some led lights for fish room because I don't have a light in the room.... I'm not sure how much light they will give off, but there mainly used for when I have to go into the room after hours.... So I think they will be perfect.....

I'm also in the process of getting all the cords up out of the way, and putting in my 8" vent and fan for humidity control.... That's gonna make a mess so I'll need help with that.... Onward!

JPSika08 · May 10, 2016

Acrononomus said:
Well pulled the trigger on a new chiller today! So looks like I have a weekend project! I also have two vectra L1 pumps that should be here tomorrow.... So excited to finally get this hooked up! Then I can finish my lights and start adding corals again!

You know it's a big tank when the chiller's box says 'Commercial Grade' lol. Nice!

Build coming along nicely!