Eric's 45 Cube Build Thread

[nanoreefer22]

The hole in the top of the durso is either too large or to small. Stick a piece of airline tubing in it and make sure its firmly in there. Attach a John Guest fitting to the end of it so you can fine tune how much air is getting into the durso.

 

[jrobbins]

you are getting a siphon in the overflow. you can either try enlarging the aspiration hole on your durso, or lowering the flow from your return pipe (or both)

 

[E.intheC]

Thanks for the help guys. I think I'm going to try lowering the flow from my return pump and adjusting the air coming into the durso. I already have airline tubing attached in an attempt to silence it, but it looks like there's not enough air.

I also might sell my return pump and buy one with less flow.

 

[nanoreefer22]

How big is your drain and what return pump?

 

[E.intheC]

Its a 1 inch drain pipe, and a marineland utility 1700 pump. I think its 700 gph but I don't remember exactly off hand

 

[nanoreefer22]

Hmmmm, did you try the john guest fitting? I had this same problem, using a mag 7 with 1inch drain on my 20gallon about 3years ago.

 

[E.intheC]

Sorry for my ignorance on this, but ill have to look up the john guest fitting. I have been in the city most of the afternoon so I haven't been able to tinker with the setup. (Was able to stop by Manhattan Aquariums and check out their awesome stuff and picked up some Powerbrites )

 

[nanoreefer22]

http://www.gamurdock.com/gam/out/BRANDS/John-Guest-Valves-Inline-Valves.htm You can find them at HD or Lowes.

I wanted to go by MA today to, but didn't get the chance

 

[KathyC]

If you are using a piece of airline to quiet it down - you can get an airline valve at most any LFS that will also work.

Nice set-up - it's a great tank, looking forward to seeing what you do with yours!
btw.. I set up the same tank yesterday , will post mine tonight sometime after the game..if I can still type ..lol

 

[E.intheC]

http://www.gamurdock.com/gam/out/BRANDS/John-Guest-Valves-Inline-Valves.htm You can find them at HD or Lowes.

Thanks for the link

I wanted to go by MA today to, but didn't get the chance

They had a ton of Aussie Elegance corals, and some reallllly nice scolys and maxima clams. (lots of other great looking corals I'm sure, but those were the ones that caught my eye).

Kevin said they were getting a huge shipment of LPS corals this week as well.

 

[E.intheC]

If you are using a piece of airline to quiet it down - you can get an airline valve at most any LFS that will also work.

Nice set-up - it's a great tank, looking forward to seeing what you do with yours!
btw.. I set up the same tank yesterday , will post mine tonight sometime after the game..if I can still type ..lol

Thanks Kathy! Post up some pictures of yours!

I really love the footprint of this tank. Lots of front to back room and it's (IMO) a perfect ratio

 

[E.intheC]

Here's a few pics of what it looks like painted:

and the door:

Here's what it looks like from the inside:

And a skimmer shot:

 

[E.intheC]

That shot was taken after only a day or two running. Not too bad considering it was brand new and I only have 2 smallish clowns, 2 harlequin shrimp, and a clean up crew.

As for the tank and its surroundings, please excuse the mess as that was before cleaning up afterward. I just snapped some quick pictures.

Also, the rockscape isn't going to stay like that. I'm adding some more sand this week and will re-arrange the rock work so it looks better (more minimalist and better layout for flow, coral placement, and viewing from the room) ..

Tonight I'm going to install the Powerbrites completely into the canopy. I've got a few ideas.

I'm also planning on constructing a nice cave structure out of PVC for a Blue Spot Jaw. :approve:

 

[E.intheC]

Here's a few updated pictures. The first pic is from last night when I added some sand and it clouded the tank. Looked awesome with the blue LED's on it. Couldn't catch it fully, but you get the idea.

The second pic is the view from my kitchen table:

Here's another one to show the Powerbrite LED's.

 

[E.intheC]

Last night I was able to re-arrange the rockwork and put the corals in their "correct spots" (at least for now)..

 

[E.intheC]

..new fish addition today and new "nice camera" pics tomorrow :approve:

 

[aznt1217]

Looking awesome man. How are my frags did they attach?

 

[E.intheC]

Thanks Ted. Unfortunately the frags didn't make it I put them in the 72 gallon's sump (in a large plastic baggie in the sump actually) and they must have gotten banged around due to the flow. It was definitely my fault they didn't make it

 

[jaa1456]

I like the human face frag hahaha. The reflection in the pic. Sorry about the frags though and nice tank so far.

 

[E.intheC]

haha, yep that was The Office "Michael J. Scott".. I'm training my fish to swim around in circles when The Office is on Thanks for the kind words though jaa1456

Will have to take it somewhat slow from here. (Funds don't allow anything faster, lol) Overall it will be better for my tank because I'll be able to better plan coral placement and will be able to make better coral choices.

I have a few 'different ideas' though