Reef Build 2013

[schooleyosis]

Wow, I never would have guessed that. Seems like there is a lot of talent in this club. Guess if I ever need a stand built I know where to ask!!!

 

[Rhino]

Wow, I never would have guessed that. Seems like there is a lot of talent in this club. Guess if I ever need a stand built I know where to ask!!!

Thanks i really appreciate that. If you ever need any help just let me know.

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[schooleyosis]

Hopefully I won't for a long time, but thank you!

 

[Rhino]

Hopefully I won't for a long time, but thank you!

Ha that is what I said about the last 2 tanks i setup in the last year....this is supposed to be my one and only for a while.

 

[schooleyosis]

I know, I know... LOL! There's always something bigger and better out there!

 

[Rhino]

So small update tonight. I finally got the stand painted. Still working on the door in my free time. Took a quick shot with my phone before the wife makes me take her to get ice cream. Better pics later this weekend.

 

[schooleyosis]

Lookin' good!

 

[fireman23]

Looking good so far. Cant wait to.see water in it

 

[Rhino]

Looking good so far. Cant wait to.see water in it

You and me both man, going home to this tank empty every night is killing me.

 

[Rhino]

Ok guys I am in need of some help today. I was installing my power strip in the stand today and I noticed something. Even though the tank is almost perfectly level when it is on the stand, there is still a gap between the stand and the tank in the front left corner. It appears to run about 2-3 inches each direction before it appears to sit on the stand again. My concern is that when I fill up the tank with water the pressure on the bottom of the tank since it is not sitting perfectly flat will cause it to crack or bust a seam in a few months. What can I do to correct this? I have read a lot where people put foam or something under their tank to make sure it stays level. I thought this tank would be fine though as JBJ already puts a thin, and I mean thin, foam pad under the tank anyways. I greatly appreciate any help you all can give...I really don't want to redo the stand :sad:

 

[quigimon]

Could use a line of shims.

 

[Rhino]

Thanks for the advice I will check into doing this.

 

[Rhino]

So I have been researching two topics very heavily: Light bulbs and ATO's. Tonight I just want to see what ATO everyone is using and how happy you all are with them. Thanks in advance.

 

[bknapp]

So I have been researching two topics very heavily: Light bulbs and ATO's. Tonight I just want to see what ATO everyone is using and how happy you all are with them. Thanks in advance.

I am using the JBJ ATO, so far so good. Will probably upgrade to the Tunze Osmolator, probably the best around.

 

[fireman23]

I made an inexpensive diy ATO. I.have been using it for over a year with no problems.

 

[schooleyosis]

I use a setup from here:

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[gmoney243]

I'm using an old tunze osmolater and all still works fine after years of service. The unit is 3-5 years old got it used. I did replace the pump buy they are $22 so not a big deal

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[Rhino]

Thanks for all the input everyone! I am on the fence big time for this purchase. The jbj is much cheaper than the tunze but has quite a few more bad reviews.....still has tons of good reviews. I just cant decide if it is worth the extra $100+ you know. I was really hoping everyone was using the same one lol would have made this choice much easier!

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[Rhino]

I am using the JBJ ATO, so far so good. Will probably upgrade to the Tunze Osmolator, probably the best around.

How long have you been using the JBJ and is there something you do not like about it?

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[bknapp]

I have been using the JBJ since August and haven't really had Abby issues with it just like the optical eye with the Tunze.