Seano's 29g FOWLR to a full reef build[UPDATE 2/10/11]

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by Seano Hermano, Jul 28, 2010.

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  1. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    "fish room"

    In my previous build thread I talked about using the space below my stairs as a fish room, for equipment, & extra stuff.

    I want to do this still, but I have a few questions..

    -quarantine tank. I think I will use a 20g long for my QT. DO I need a separate tank for fish versus corals? Can I have them in the same QT? Should I run a small fuge on the back for filtration?(turn it off when medicating)

    -auto top off. I will use a 5g bucket. I'd like make it gravity fed...help?

    -water changes. I may also get a 32 brute trashcan to store premixed SW.



    ....um, the walls in my house are plaster lath.::) How big of a mess will I make, cutting a whole in the wall for plumbing to go into the "fish room"?
     
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  2. vizhunz02si

    vizhunz02si Astrea Snail

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    can you post pics on your light fixtures. im thinking about goin the t5 route, pc's are doin it for me anymore
     
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  3. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    haha Well right now I actually just have the crappy T8 bulb that came with the tank. I think I will be using this fixture though, from Marine & Reef.

    Wavepoint 4x24w T5HO Retrofit Kit

    WavePoint 24" T5 HO 4-Lamp Aquarium Retrofit Kit
     
    Seano Hermano, Sep 6, 2010
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  4. vizhunz02si

    vizhunz02si Astrea Snail

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    are you going to line the bulbs in the center of the 29 g or are you going to zig zag them to get lighting from end to end
     
    vizhunz02si, Sep 7, 2010
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  5. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I'll center them so I can have several different levels of lighting.
     
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    |-Goku-| Fire Worm

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    Awesome Man :D

    You will be very happy with the Glass Holes Overflow. I know I am :)

    Plus free candy
     
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  7. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Yay, I want candy! :) I can't wait to get this rebuilt. I think while the tank is down I'll add a skin over-top of the 3/4" ply. Bead-board with white trim.
     
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  8. Seano Hermano

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    The FS order arrived today, early. :) ...powerheads are in the tank now. one aiming at the surface of the water, the other, about half way down the glass aiming at the rock.

    Will I have to take the rock out in order to get rid of my cyano? If so, I'll do that when I have to install the OF.

    Pictures up, soon. I'll do a WC too.

    PS: I still seem to have some dead spots in the water movement? How can I fix this? The 2 power heads are Koralia nano 425's.
     
    Seano Hermano, Sep 10, 2010
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  9. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I almost forgot...

    The refactometer is here too. Finally I can have an accurate salt reading! :)
     
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  10. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I got the overflow kit today from Glass Holes. Arrived in a timely manor, along with some Fun Dip & Air heads. :)
     
    Seano Hermano, Sep 11, 2010
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