JuanGutz build-off competition entry
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Still need to paint the back of the tank to hide the plumbing but unfortunately going to look crappy like this in case of a move. Hopefully have it wet and running tomorrow and I’ll update the first posts and costs. Still need to hang the kessil a160 but most likely run it without lights for a little.
She just wants the tank out of the house so we can do the carpet and the garage is mine to set up whatever ha. Having a stand The sump fits in though would be nice but I like having the sump visible so I can hopefully do some type of cool fuge. If it was an open stand still be able to see it though....
Them are some good looking fish. The more I look at your rock, the more I like it
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I got them for a steal from Josh. I think $40 but with shipping it was more, I did get a bunch of corals with that package so I think I need to lower the price and divide it between everything I got instead of just putting the full shipping price on them. Didn’t think about that. I love the rock! Not cheap for a 1pound rock but love the bonsai look to it.
So yesterday I got the IM Spinstream that really helps eliminate the dead spot behind the rock, makes a huge difference with the flow. I also got some chaeto from @Dr.DiSilicate and plugged the grow bulb in that will run opposite from the main light but will overlap by an hour.
Turns out one of the clownfish is a jumper as there was no way for him to ride the overflow down into the sump. He’s one lucky fish he landed in sump and not on the cold cement. Had some acrylic tops for a 55g laying around so I threw that on top of the tank this morning when I found him.
I’ve also had an issue dialing in the ball valve and keeping the water level at a constant level. With me having to go into the garage to look at the tank I pulled the trigger and bought a gate valve to precisely control the water level. Lesson one learned from this build, don’t cheap out on the important things on the tank. For example temp controllers/ overflows/ return pumps/ flow control from the tank. I’ll be keeping the price of the ball valve I bought and will be taking out and add on the price of the gate valve.
I’ve also had an issue dialing in the ball valve and keeping the water level at a constant level. With me having to go into the garage to look at the tank I pulled the trigger and bought a gate valve to precisely control the water level. Lesson one learned from this build, don’t cheap out on the important things on the tank. For example temp controllers/ overflows/ return pumps/ flow control from the tank. I’ll be keeping the price of the ball valve I bought and will be taking out and add on the price of the gate valve.