[Bob's ADA 120p build]

Thanks. I will look at isaacs build. Looks like Isaac and I are riding the 90 day trip.

[Tank cycling]

Tom,

Thanks for the help!  This is a lot of great info and my challenge is to stick to it and not fall into the temptation of stocking too early.  Anyone else out there following this regimen?  Maybe start a stocking too early anonymous club.....

[Bob's ADA 120p build]

I have a WAMAS member since Nov 2011 and have learned so much a ways to go so I will always consider myself as a newbie. Finally got the courage to post my latest build thread because I am usually a passive member absorbing everyone's post.
Tank: ADA 120 p that I purchased from a member
About 40 lbs of live rock and three inches of sand
Stand: DIY stand painted white and poly sealed. Not a handy man but am proud of this accomplishment
Gear:
Return: Hydro Selz L40
Sump: Artfully acrylic with three sections bought used from a WAMAS member
Skimmer: Avast Cs-1 recirc skimmer ) bought used from a WAMAS Member
ATO: avast top off with bu float and toms aqua lifter
Lights: AI Hydras with wireless controller
Light tree: DIY light stand design that I got here made with 3/4 inch iron conduit. Hanging kit from AI.
Apex controller arriving tomorrow

Just started my cycle this week using about 20lbs of sand from my first tank. Have a separate thread asking for advice on cycling. Attached are pics of my build.

Wish me luck! Once cycled I will be searching for frags and fish. Don't have a list planned yet other than my first fish will most likely be a long horn cowfish!


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[Tank cycling]

Thanks. I missed that meet.

[Tank cycling]

What is the rationale for no lights during the ammonia cycle?  Any link to Tony Vargas? I have not tested for ammonia, nitrites or nitrates.  Waiting for my ammonia test kit to come in tomorrow.  And three months is a long time!

[Tank cycling]

Cooked or cured?  What I did was let it sit in a tub with just a pump recirculating.

[Tank cycling]

So I have finally started cycling my second tank (120p ADA/67gal) and it has been a couple of years since my first cycle on my first tank so memory from that experience is limited.  Time flies.  I have some questions and seeking comments/advice from you all

What I have done:

1.  I have a sand bed with a combination of aragonite bagged sand and live or dead sand from my first tank which had been sitting in a bucket for two weeks after rinsing it once I got it off the tank. And boy does it stink?

2.  About 30 gallons of SW from my first tank.  It took about one day to clear up the tank created old sand.

3.  About 40 lbs of cured (2 months cooking in my garage)

4.  Running a skimmer

 

Questions:

1.  Should the cycle be shorter?

2.  Should I run the skimmer?  Does this have an effect on the cycle time?

3.  Do I feed the tank as if fish are in the tank?

 

Appreciate any help!

I will post a build thread soon.  Have never done it but will try anyway

 

 

 

[Dosing 2 part]

Here is the two part OSC calculator excel spreadsheet that I use.  One stop shop for Apex Settings.

Apex_OSC_Calculator-1.xlsx

[Dosing 2 part]

I have brs dosing pumps and use apex. There is a excel spreadsheet that provides u the settings. Has worked well for me. I will see if I can post the link

[Do I need another EB8 for my Apex?]

Why do u have two heaters?  I only use one on my 60 gal.  Also, if you plan on using the feed cycle on Apex, the return would make sense on the controller.  

[Loco's 59g rimless tank build]

Looks great!  I use Airport express to hook up the Apex controller into my network.  Let us know how the Zeovit works!

[Dosing pumps?]

+1 on the BRS dosing pumps.  I use Neptune controller to control the dosing.  

[SPS looking paler each week, what can I do?]

How are you reading salinity.   Refractometer.  If so, check the calibration.

[AI Hydra]

Just installed mine yesterday.  So far they look great!  Have not had a chance to play with the settings.  I have an AI Sol on my other tank and in my humble opinion, I like the hydras better.

[Loco's 59g rimless tank build]

I used 1/2 inch.

[Loco's 59g rimless tank build]

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Some pics of tank and light stand

[Loco's 59g rimless tank build]

Will do.

[Loco's 59g rimless tank build]

I built this last Sunday and I used a 2x4 as a base and created vertical support that rests on back of stand. It is now installed. I like the portability of it. I will take pics with the tank lights and light tree.

[Loco's 59g rimless tank build]

Thinking of doing same type of light tree setup using conduit but thinking about using PVC but not sure whether PVC schedule 40 will be strong enough to hold two AI hydras.  What do you think?

[Brad's 36x18x18 Rimless ZEOvit Box]

Ok. Thanks!

[Hello from Ashburn newbie!]

+1 on getting bigger speaking from experience. You can get good deals here on used equipment and welcome aboard. Now I don't feel as lonely with a new member from Ashburn!

 

 

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[Brad's 36x18x18 Rimless ZEOvit Box]

Thanks. But didn't u have to cut some pieces and ended up with ends with no thread?

 

 

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[Brad's 36x18x18 Rimless ZEOvit Box]

Did you cut the pieces using a hack saw and how did you put them together (glue or something else).  Trying to build my light tree using your design.  Thanks.

    
Thanks everyone

Started to do some prep work

Clearing out middle section for the new sump


Painting the new light tree


Home Depot

[need a chiller]

I have the jbj artica 1/4 hp chiller for a 60gal and plenty sufficient.  Got it when they were on sale at the jbj website.

[DIY Stand for my 60 Gal rimless cube]

I have started to skin my stand and was wondering how many coats of paint and polyurethane should be applied.  The finish will be flat white.  I also understand that I must sand in b/w coats.  Is it just light sanding?  Appreciate any help!