Keith's 65G Tall (Tech 70)

[Awibrandy]

Impressive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[sweetsop]

nice rock work!

 

[Mangas50]

n e updates keith?

 

[Keith P]

n e updates keith?

The tank has been empty for a while.

I has hydroids, so I nuked all the rock. First a week long bleach bath, then a quick muratic acid bath.

The rock is now recurring. I may be moving soon, so I have to put the tank on hold until we relocate :hammer:

On a side note, I didn't do a water change for 5 weeks on my Nano 12G. My prize? Hair algae! LOL. I love this hobby.

 

[Keith P]

Time for a big update. We moved to a new apartment. I plan on being here for at least 6-7 years. Finally a semi-permanent dwelling!

It took over a month to get an electrician to install power for my tank's new home.
2 dedicated 20A circuits:

New RODI and water making station (work in progress):

Now we just need to hang the lighting, tweak the plumbing, aquascape, and fill. :givebeer:

 

[masterswimmer]

Now we just need to hang the lighting, tweak the plumbing, aquascape, and fill. :givebeer:

Not to be critical or anything, but you might need a tank first :duh:

 

[Keith P]

Not to be critical or anything, but you might need a tank first :duh:

Sorry Russ, I didn't realize I had to point it out for you. She is still very shy :tongue1:

 

[reefnewbe]

:lol_large

 

[aznt1217]

hey keith, lmk if you need any help (i'll try to help with my crappy life schedule haha). I'm near by

 

[masterswimmer]

Sorry Russ, I didn't realize I had to point it out for you. She is still very shy :tongue1:

, I saw an empty space that looked like a future home for a tank. I thought that was actually the side of a microwave oven

Russ

 

[Keith P]

A little more progress.

I'm going to eliminate the eye bolts and put in 2 pulleys, fibrous rope, and a cleat. That should take the chore out of lifting the 38 lbs fixture.

I juts need a new bulk head and we can get wet again :thrash:

 

[Keith P]

Got rock. Parts should be here tomorrow.

 

[Euroreefer]

Thats looks nice, Im not a fan of sand beds, but that one looks nice tied onto the rocks.

 

[Imbarrie]

That is a great thread to follow.
I like the plumbing, wondering if you considered going straight up with the return to the tank for max flow.

 

[Keith P]

Thats looks nice, Im not a fan of sand beds, but that one looks nice tied onto the rocks.

The sand bed is required for the Blue Spotted Jawfish I am planning.

The rocks are actually REALLY large. They go all the way to the base of the tank. By burying half of the rock, it makes them look smaller and more proportional to the tank.

I'm building a 1/4" mesh top for the tank this weekend.

 

[Keith P]

That is a great thread to follow.
I like the plumbing, wondering if you considered going straight up with the return to the tank for max flow.

I have considered redoing the plumbing. This weekend is my last chance before everything is wet.

I don't have a ton of turn over between my sump and display.
A Vortech MP-20 will be suppling most of my display's flow.

 

[Euroreefer]

Thats a good thing as you dont want to disturb the sand creating a storm and upsetting the jawfish with too much flow!

 

[Keith P]

It lives! Well, nothing is living in it yet. But soon

 

[masterswimmer]

Looks great Keith. Do I see a sump in that pic???????

swimmer

 

[Keith P]

Looks great Keith. Do I see a sump in that pic???????

Thank you!

And yes, that is a Custom King 1-off sump. The manifold is plumbed and ready to feed both reactors and a 9w UV.