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. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    Tighe and I did some major replumbing today.

    First off, the Reeflow Manta pump I had was overkill and I was eating 6+ amps of power per month that was contributing literally hundreds of dollars to my power bill. So I spent an inordinate amount of $$ on an RK2 pump that was right-sized for me and uses only about 4 amps. So we wired it up and installed it.

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    Additionally, I had a Mag 9 powering my fuge. So while we were at it we plumbed in the fuge to the main pump so I could knock out the Mag 9. Between that and the amps saved on the main pump I'm saving about 3 amps which equates to about $140 per month.

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    Below is a pic of my DIY kalk reactor and the new pump

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    And finally a new panorama pic of the entire fish room.

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  2. thepanfish

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    That is so epic. I think we all want a fishroom like that!
    Also, how's the patent?
     
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  3. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    Provisional filed and I found someone to build the prototypes.
     
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  4. kwinter1

    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    I love threads like this one and probably why my gf hates me getting on the site. I read ever page haha just a little envious looks great!
     
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  5. ReefBruh

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    Very nice and clean rocket.
     
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  6. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    I can definitely relate - For the record, my wife has NEVER been in the fish room :) :) :)
     
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  7. SnooknRedz

    SnooknRedz Vlamingii Tang

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    Awesome job. I cant imagine a pump costing me 100's of dollars just to run it lol. Thats crazy man but your tanks are looking great!

    what are you doing with the mag pump, im in the market for a 9.5 for my tank. Lemme know brother, btw i like the policy of no wives in the fish room. lol. its a good thing you moved to a place where they have basements huh. couldn't have done this is in flat ol' Florida. lol.

    Also good thing your in cali im 100 percent positive with the amount of power your tank is using, the feds would def be knocking on your door looking for that next grow bust in Florida lol.
     
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  8. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    It was in my garage in FL and my wife had too easy of access to it. That caused a lot of issues...
     
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  9. ezz1r

    ezz1r Feather Star

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    rocketmanb: Nice !

    The only thing that makes me nervous is the hanging insulaion above your tanks it would make me crazy ....LOL

    Other than that brother its looking awesome and saving much needed chi-ching $$$$ nowadays is smart cant wait to see updated FTS from above...

    E
     
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  10. SnooknRedz

    SnooknRedz Vlamingii Tang

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    I can only imagine. lol Florida sucks in that arena. I love basements but being so close to sea level blows. I would have something like you have for sure. probably not on the scale as yours but the concept would be there, well done bud.
     
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