Rocketman's New Dual 175g Bullnose Build Thread

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by rocketmandb, Dec 16, 2010.

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  1. JJL

    JJL Purple Tang

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    Very nice build and A LOT of live rock! :)
     
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  2. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    I need to make it look decent and I'm not sure I can do that with insulation around the pipes (going to paint them). I'm also not too worried about it. I'll have a lot of heater wattage to keep things warm in the colder months and I don't know that I'll need to worry about warmth during summer (though I do have a small chiller if needed).
     
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  3. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    A project for this weekend: Find the small leak in my sump :-/

    I'll probably empty it, put it up on 4x4s and refill. Hopefully then I can find the spot that's drippiing. It is very small, but enough that I can't move forward as-is.
     
    rocketmandb, Mar 30, 2011
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  4. chappy85

    chappy85 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I think i remember reading somewhere that if you can dry everything really wel, try putting newspaper under before filling it again very carefully to help identify the leak as it will wet the paper in that area first.
    not sure if that helps with all of your stuff being massive but thought i'd throw it out there anyway. good luck!

    also, is it tank delivery day today?
    i've been looking forward to seeing them in place!
     
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  5. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    I've been traveling all week and haven't had a chance to follow up with Tenecor. However, I haven't heard from them which leads me to believe they are not going to be at my house when I get home tonite. I will be calling tomorrow.
     
    rocketmandb, Mar 31, 2011
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  6. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    Update:

    - Most important is that the tanks have been shipped! I should get them tomorrow or Wednesday. I have no clue where I will put them until the columns get pulled down..

    - Over the weekend I put the sump up on 4x4s and found the leak so I know where I have to focus. It is not in a critical location and should be a relatively easy fix.
     
    rocketmandb, Apr 4, 2011
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  7. 2in10

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    Congrats on the tanks being on the way, and finding the leak and it not being critical.
     
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  8. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    Tanks are here and they are awesome! Tenecor just does an incredible job.

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    rocketmandb, Apr 5, 2011
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  9. chappy85

    chappy85 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    That is nice looking tank!
    Cant wait to see them in place.

    The dual tanks the way you have planned makes me think of a James bond style evil lair for some reason

    Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk
     
    chappy85, Apr 6, 2011
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  10. ReefBruh

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    Just curious but is that acrylic?
     
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