Reef Build 2013

Rhino · Jan 10, 2013

quigimon said:
I'm a fan of marco base rock, and not to mention the customer service is great, and free shipping, I've heard people say that it raised their phos levels but I drop it in the tank at star up so I'm not too worried about that.

Supposedly reefrocks.net gets their stuff from the exact same mine. I payed $100 for 50 lbs of rock and 40 lbs of sand shipped. My last order was fine. Just issues with this one.

Rhino · Jan 11, 2013

Still no update on if the rocks shipped or not today. However, the guys over at FishNeedIt were able to sell me just a 24" light fixture body (for dirt cheap) and all I have to do is swap over the internals. Way better than having to buy a new 24" fixture, especially when the 30" fixture I have is only 5 months old. Working out with the wife how I will be hanging the light fixture, she does not want it hung from the ceiling so I am playing with ways to hang it from the wall. Ideas are greatly appreciated.

Rhino · Jan 14, 2013

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To get my mind off of the waiting I have been thinking about the fish I want. Having a hard time with this. I like lots of color and I like fish with personality. I had originally wanted a six line but a seeing so many people having trouble with them on here lately I have changed my mind. I have been browsing live aquaria and just cant decide. I would love to here some suggestions from everyone. Keep in mind this tank will be lps dominated with some softies.

Ryan

fireman23 · Jan 14, 2013

I have a sixline you can have. They should be the last fish you add. I learned from experience. Lol

Dowtish · Jan 14, 2013

firefish
fairy wrasses
possum wrasses
clowns
blennies-bi color, tailspot, midas
gobies-citrons

Rhino · Jan 14, 2013

fireman23 said:
I have a sixline you can have. They should be the last fish you add. I learned from experience. Lol

Haha I really want one as they look really awesome. Just don't want to deal with a psycho fish lol.

Ryan

Rhino · Jan 14, 2013

Dowtish said:
firefish
fairy wrasses
possum wrasses
clowns
blennies-bi color, tailspot, midas
gobies-citrons

Would a midas blenny and gobies get along? Thanks for the advice guys!

Ryan

bknapp · Jan 14, 2013

I have a Midas and a yellow watchman in my 110 gallon and they avoid each other. But my Midas can be kind of a jerk he has bit on my arm while writing in the tank. There still could be potential issues in a smaller setup. They have made their spots on opposite sides of the tank.

Rhino · Jan 14, 2013

What about royal gramma basslets? Anybody have one?

Ryan

Rhino · Jan 14, 2013

So when I started this build I wanted the ultra clean rimless look. With that said, I knew I did not want a light fixture on legs sitting on the edges of my tank. I began researching ways to hang my fixture. The wife sure down hanging from the ceiling instantly. I considered building one out of conduit, also shut down. So I dove into the internet to find other ways. I came across a thread where someone used a shelf bracket instead. The wife finally got interested enough to try. I picked up two 16" shelf brackets from hd yesterday. I have been playing around this evening to see how I think out will work out. Here are some pictures. Input is appreciated!

Ryan

gmoney243 · Jan 14, 2013

Looks good. Lowes has a nice selection of different nice looking shelve brackets like that ti choose from that look nice and stylish. Ive thought about doing that for my qt light.

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Rhino · Jan 14, 2013

gmoney243 said:
Looks good. Lowes has a nice selection of different nice looking shelve brackets like that ti choose from that look nice and stylish. Ive thought about doing that for my qt light.

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The lowes in cookeville certainly does not lol. I had a really hard time finding 16" brackets. They have to be 16" because of tank depth.

Ryan

Dowtish · Jan 14, 2013

Looks good man!

I have something very similar for my fixture on my QT, and was wanting to do the same for my DT. I have a friend that is an amazing welder, I just need to figure out the dimensions and have him do it. Those look like they will work perfectly.

schooleyosis · Jan 15, 2013

Good idea on the light hangers. Can they also double as a shelf for you to put some decorations or supplies on?

Rhino · Jan 15, 2013

schooleyosis said:
Good idea on the light hangers. Can they also double as a shelf for you to put some decorations or supplies on?

They certainly can. I just did this as a mock up last night to acquire the wifes approval. The only thing on the shelf is I will have to drill holes for my mounting hardware to lay into the shelf. Will take pictures for everyone once I start.

Ryan