mikejrice's 30 Gallon Innovative Marine Nuvo Aquarium

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by mikejrice, Aug 20, 2012.

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  1. zackscott20

    zackscott20 Fire Shrimp

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    I am curious, how is the wave box supposed to work? That looks like a really awesome idea, i just need it explained to me! haha
     
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  3. ReefBruh

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    Wow that's some fast progress Mike. Can't wait for more updates.
     
  4. mikejrice

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    The vortech pump basically dumps the contents of that box really quickly and then allows it flow back in right after. This displaces enough water to make some pretty big waves.
     
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    Was a long day, but the fast progress is only just beginning on this one...
     
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    Salinity is perfect. My secret stash of rocks goes in today.
     
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    Dosing unit is up and running.

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    Ato is hooked up now. I just need the control module from JBJ and it will be on auto pilot. For now it's connected to a channel of the controller so I can turn it on and off to fill up.

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    Just for good measure, here's a picture of all the gear together in the cabinet. Still need to pick up my calcium chemical and some clear fx, but after that it will be in full swing!

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  11. DevinH

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    Clean build Mike!
     
  12. mikejrice

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    Rocks, clear fx and some tigger pods are in.