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nevets_mcd

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    Indianapolis
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    Making, DIY, Lego, Programming
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    29 gal start over

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  1. Went into the open house. If prices and selection of corals stays like it is now I can see myself stopping here a lot. Took some photos of different areas and tanks. It is basically across the road south from the Reef. https://www.flickr.com/photos/nevets_mcd/28672857830/in/album-72157669334092163/
  2. I believe he is referring to the perceived depth (from front to back) of the tank caused by refraction of the water. Even though it is X deep when filed with water the light is bent so it looks like it is only 2/3 X deep. Personally I like as wide as can be. I always leave at least an arm width between any rock and tank side for cleaning and the ability to get whatever falls back behind the rocks. Something always always always falls back behind the rocks. -Steve
  3. Sweet, that's less then 5 minutes from my place.
  4. I am starting back up in the hobby and have decided I want to focus my small tank on some mushroom corals. So I thought it would be cool for people to post their mushroom colonies they have. So if you have some cool pics post them. Note this is NOT the place to post stuff you have for sale, see my post in Buy/Trade if that is your goal. -Steve
  5. Well they took months to make the same exact salespitch post on reefcentral. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2573440 Its all typed up, just has to copy and paste. I've been out of the hobby for two years but I used to frequent ReefCental Macro algae forum and would always see this guys posts which all seemed to be about an algae scrubber he invented and just happens to also sell items for. Image my surprise to see the same essential posting after an absence of so long. He will eventually release plans on how to build your own (maybe) with the claim that he isn't selling anything. Maybe he is on the up and up but he goes about "giving" out his information in really strange ways. I don't doubt you can use algae to export nutrients. His device may work fantastic, but he always sets of my BS and I'm being conned meter. -Steve
  6. So I can't measure apparently and the width is only 24" instead of 32" which makes it a stock 260 gallon. Just a bit smaller, still I think a challenge but much more doable. The current owner is a body builder and he claimed with no hyperbole that as long as his end was 300 lbs or less we would be fine. I think with several other guys and straps suction cups ect it will work. I really like the idea of the frame as I was thinking something similar to start with. I like the idea of maybe moving it on the frame that then is just put on top (and attached) to the stand in essence doubling the thickness of the top rails.The owner is short though and brought up a good point that the handles on the bottom need to be out quite a ways from the tank end because of the angle the carried tank up the stairs actually places the tank where the person on the bottom would stand. So any ideas of handles for the bottom carriers?
  7. Apparently I can't read a tape measure. Re-looking at the tank I was measuring doorways to figure out a plan to move it. The tank is only 24" wide which makes it a stock 260. Ha! I measured 32 multiple times. Hmmm wait the glass is 23 nominally so read upside down... I knew it was odd not finding dimensions that matched standard tanks. Anyway I've read a bunch of Rocket Engineer's Reef Central post and have decided (especially with the lighter weight) that wood can be plenty strong enough for its weight. Since I have a shop full of woodworking tools that never get used seems like a good choice. Thanks for the tips everyone -Steve
  8. Anyone have brands of straps and/or suction cups they have used? Also I'm not quite sure how they work. How many suction cups are needed for 6 guys 6 or 12? The straps I saw don't look like they will go the 7 foot of the tank. I don't see how anyone would be able to be on the sides of the tank while going up the steps.
  9. The idea is to build the stand so when I move it it will sit in its final destination. Otherwise it would need to sit outside and I would have to round up a bunch of people a second time. Honestly on budget I can go more but that would be ideal for me as a starting price for just the stand. I honestly chose a lower number so people wouldn't first suggest 1000 dollar options. I have no plans on rushing into filling this thing I just need to get it while its available. Re looking at Mc-MasterCarr prices on 80/20 it does look like the cost would be a bit higher as I was forgetting the fastener cost. That's where the cost really adds up. 8ft lengths are $92 apiece so approx $600 in aluminum. I know they are always high on prices. There is an engineering firm around 96th street that is an 80/20 distributor I will contact as well. I guess first regardless of cost are wood frames strong enough? Is 80/20 doable for that weight? I've read racking might be an issue. I was thinking I would definitely use gussets on the connections. I have plenty of woodworking tools and experience so wood is possible, but to me the strength is the issue. -Steve
  10. If I can figure out how to get it out of the basement where it currently resides I have been given a 7'x36"x29" glass tank. I need some ideas on stand options. It currently sits on a mortared cinder block base with a wood top frame. That's fine since its a built in. In my house it will be exposed on all sides so I am looking for something where I can also access below it and look a bit better then cinder block. $400ish is my current hopeful budget for the stand. (I know I'm probably dreaming) I am currently thinking 80/20 extruded aluminum using the 1 1/2 x 3 for support legs maybe thicker for the top rails. I have no experience with a tank bigger then 75 gallons. I estimate the tank weighs ~500lb empty and may weigh close to 5000 lbs when full of water, sand and rock. Where I'm placing it is a concrete slab so I shouldn't have to worry about floor weight. While I have some time to figure things out, the clock is ticking (if slowly) as my friend who gave it to me wants it gone. -Steve
  11. A friend of mine just bought a house that has a very large tank (7' X 34" X 29") in the basement and has offered it to me free, I just have to figure out how to get it out of there. This is a dream come true fro me but I need ideas of how to move it. It has to come out of the wall or doorway to the small fish room go across the basement, then up the stairs. I know some people use those suction cup holders but I really don't know their details. How many people do you think will be needed to move it? Advice appreciated. Steve
  12. Check out this Reef Central thread I started to see the algae types I had at the time. i don't always know for sure what each one is. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2351679 -Steve
  13. Here are some shots from 3 of my algae based tanks. I have almost no corals because of various kill fests but plan on adding more from the swap. If you've never seen an algae based tank you can still get lots of color, but much of the variety is on shapes. This is what I consider my main tank. 75 gal. This one focuses more on rockwork with corals. I plan on adding lots of frogspawn type corals and blastos. Full Tank Shot 75 gal Tank 2 by nevets_mcd1, on Flickr This is my second tank. This one features 80+% sand bed so I can have fields of algae. It is tied to the first tank with a 55gal sump. Full Tank Shot 75 gal 1 by nevets_mcd1, on Flickr This is my third. I just did a major purge and clean out of this one and removed much of the algae and redid the rocks to give more space. It is a separate 55 with no sump. My plan is to have this one have a mix of softies and algae. Full Tank Shot 55 gal by nevets_mcd1, on Flickr I have about 30 varieties of algae right now. Of course the best and rarest ones I had I lost in my crashes. I welcome any questions on setup as I would like others to check out this small niche of the hobby. The flickr gallery has many more shots. -Steve
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