danzer Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Hi Reefers, After getting advise from a few reefers. I finally have the courage to go for a 6ft tank! Stage 1.. my cabinet and tank setup. Will do the piping works & chiller tomorrow afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 New house new tank !! Nice ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danzer Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 Yup. Without new house, I would not have the chance to do the wiring and piping for my chiller. Now waiting for cabinet top & doors this saturday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsontantw Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Impressive big build... nice electrical wiring done just for the tank. Look forward to more updates... Quote decommissioned 2.5x2x2 Videos: | | Your mind is like a parachute. It only works when it is open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member comycus Posted December 7, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted December 7, 2011 Bro, you might want to waterproof those electrical switches, they are so near your overflow and sump, its like inviting murphy. You might also want to build some sort of cover around your filter sock and overflow compartments to prevent splashes. Nice build you have going on here! With the luxury of a new house and not moved in yet, you can afford to do the tank setup slowly part by part and troubleshoot if there is anything wrong Care to share your sump design? I see a v. nice big area set aside for refugium Quote My old 3ft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member desideria Posted December 7, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted December 7, 2011 I always admire having an empty canvas to design the tank and wiring etc before moving in. So cool. Yes at this stage, having not move in you can take your time and do it up part by part... so this saturday is just the rest of the woodwork coming in? How about the piping etc? So what's the timetable for this tank? or is it dependent on your home reno as well? I echo the sentiment of getting some sort of cover for your switches also for the ones above your overflow.. it's too close for comfort. this is gonna be the show piece of your house! Quote Cheers, Desi Sheldon (TBBT): A little misunderstanding? Galileo and the Pope had a little misunderstanding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedricang Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 6 footer with a 3 side view ! Awesome Quote Treat others the way you wanna be treated... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 maybe you would like to share with us some spec of your tank as well ? Look like a 6 x 2 x 2,5 ft tank ? 12mm glass ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Ketchup Posted December 7, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted December 7, 2011 Very nice new set up! looking forward to this Yes, pls share more details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member digibee Posted December 7, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted December 7, 2011 Way to go Danzer! Envy ... envy ... Take care of the electrical points! Cheers Quote () Happy will do ... (o_o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member vinccc2009 Posted December 7, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted December 7, 2011 Yes...take care of your points as salt will accumulate there as time goes by. Love the titanium coil. Where is the upflow? Swee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alvinpark Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 dont break your tank when moving in your furnitures.... Quote i have never been so crazy over a hobby......now you fishes are my next best friends!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danzer Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 Thanks for all advise.. there will be a protective cover for my electrical plugs.. Works in progress. My Tank Specs Cabinet: 6ft x 2ft x full height to ceiling Tank: 5.5ft x 2ft x 2ft Sump: 4ft (design by Vincent) Skimmer: Deltec AP851 Chiller - Dakin 1.5HP Lighting - Lumenaqua Ultra Bright LED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NO3NO2 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 What you keep??? Deltec AP851 can support your tank?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danzer Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 I am still a newbie.. fishes and LPS for a start. Dun think will go for SPS for the next 1 year. My wife & I love fishes more than corals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member desideria Posted December 7, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted December 7, 2011 Btw DAnzer, why not use the newer Deltec TC models..rather than the AP? The AP being an older model than the newer TCs. full cabinet nice.. the white will match the rest of your white themed house. I see your kitchen cabinets also white! Quote Cheers, Desi Sheldon (TBBT): A little misunderstanding? Galileo and the Pope had a little misunderstanding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danzer Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 Hi desideria, I bought it second hand from a reefer. I guess have to upgrade it along the way. See how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 nice tank... looking forward to see your setup complete & running .... Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member limsc Posted December 7, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted December 7, 2011 Nice tank and the height is just nice to view while standing.. My tank is of this height too, just that maintenance will be a hassle. I would place 4 chairs around my 3 ft tank that i can hop around easily.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayamdodo Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 nice! i have always loved tanks with white cabinets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I used to use the same skimmer as you, the skimmer is just nice if you are not overstocking your tank .. But you may need a bigger skimmer if u decided to upgrade later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators thomas_lim Posted December 7, 2011 Moderators Share Posted December 7, 2011 Yup.. I agreed with Larry the AP851 is a good skimmer as it had a long solid body which allow the air to react with the water longer. I used it for my 5ft SPS last time. You may supplement it with bio pellet to control nutrient if u think you will "overload" the tank going forward. This is what i did previously and it does help. All the best Quote Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danzer Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 How to know when your skimmer is insufficient for your tank?? All equipments set for Sat Big Day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondteo Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Nice set up... Vincent from aquarium artist set it up for u? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member bubblefish000 Posted December 7, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted December 7, 2011 Nice tank who setup for u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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