Orion April 17, 2015 Author Share April 17, 2015 How bout some updates! Lots of changes happening at the Orion residence lately. I'll try to take some pictures in a few days. Tank is doing really well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf April 17, 2015 Share April 17, 2015 Lots of changes happening at the Orion residence lately. I'll try to take some pictures in a few days. Tank is doing really well! Awesome, glad to hear it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime May 28, 2015 Share May 28, 2015 Bump for an update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion May 28, 2015 Author Share May 28, 2015 Video taken today! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MMqPRnSNaU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 May 28, 2015 Share May 28, 2015 Stop it man!!! Looking killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf May 28, 2015 Share May 28, 2015 Awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime May 28, 2015 Share May 28, 2015 Absolutely stunning, but no surprise! It looks great, sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flooddc May 28, 2015 Share May 28, 2015 I believed I saw a purple bonsai and a tri-color. ?? I missed mine, loss both prior to the move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion May 29, 2015 Author Share May 29, 2015 I believed I saw a purple bonsai and a tri-color. ?? I missed mine, loss both prior to the move. That you did. The bonsai has really taken off now, and still maintains a very deep purple base. My favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion November 13, 2015 Author Share November 13, 2015 Wow. It has been almost two years to the date when I first started this build. It really has come a long way since then, and I have learned a lot. Unfortunately this weekend I will be starting the process of taking it down in anticipation of moving to a new home early next year. Bigger home = Bigger tank right?? At least that's what the boss has told me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunWyrm November 13, 2015 Share November 13, 2015 Bigger home = Bigger tank right?? At least that's what the boss has told me! Woo! How bout an updated pic before you tear it down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime November 13, 2015 Share November 13, 2015 Wow. It has been almost two years to the date when I first started this build. It really has come a long way since then, and I have learned a lot. Unfortunately this weekend I will be starting the process of taking it down in anticipation of moving to a new home early next year. Bigger home = Bigger tank right?? At least that's what the boss has told me! Shame to see this taken down, but I get it! This has been one of my favorite tanks on WAMAS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion April 25, 2020 Author Share April 25, 2020 Resurrecting this thread as I have restarted this build. Stand is built. A few things need to be done still but it’s just about ready for a tank. Most of my supplies come in later next week. I kept all my old equipment so this shouldn’t be too painful on the wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flieger April 25, 2020 Share April 25, 2020 Holy necro-post! Wait, I thought you said bigger home =bigger tank. Looking good dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion April 26, 2020 Author Share April 26, 2020 Tank is in. Still need to work on the drywall.. paint and trim. Then need to figure out plumbing... ATO, mixing, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds April 27, 2020 Share April 27, 2020 A little crown moulding and your all set. Almost like a picture frame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime April 27, 2020 Share April 27, 2020 Wowie zowie, you move fast man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion May 4, 2020 Author Share May 4, 2020 Tank is wet, rock and sand are in, and a fish-less cycle has begun over the weekend. Now working on setting up the apex and getting the wires sorted out (not fun). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmatt56 May 6, 2020 Share May 6, 2020 Tank is wet, rock and sand are in, and a fish-less cycle has begun over the weekend. Now working on setting up the apex and getting the wires sorted out (not fun). Again, I thank you for helping me program my Apex almost 8 years ago !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion May 6, 2020 Author Share May 6, 2020 6 hours ago, dmatt56 said: Again, I thank you for helping me program my Apex almost 8 years ago !!!! I’m having to relearn everything again. Glad to see yours is still up and running! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion May 6, 2020 Author Share May 6, 2020 Full tank shot. Holding off on putting the trim up in case an issue develops in the near future. We are really happy with the way this turned out. Both ammonia and NO3 are present in the tank. I placed a frozen shrimp under the sand bed for ammonia and used Dr. Tim’s for the nitrifying bacteria. The Avast CS1 skimmer is overflowing like crazy with the gate valve wide open. I even swapped the recirculating pump from a MJ1200 to a MJ600. I’m thinking it’s because of all the epoxy I used on the rock work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flooddc May 6, 2020 Share May 6, 2020 Nice! that was quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime May 6, 2020 Share May 6, 2020 Love it. You went from "I'm thinking about getting back in" to "it's happening, here's my 3 year old reef tank!" lol. What tank is that, is it the 57? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion May 8, 2020 Author Share May 8, 2020 On 5/6/2020 at 11:26 AM, YHSublime said: Love it. You went from "I'm thinking about getting back in" to "it's happening, here's my 3 year old reef tank!" lol. What tank is that, is it the 57? When you are quarantined at home things can move rather quickly! Yes it’s the 57. Also helps to have all the original equipment on hand ? (except for lights). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion May 12, 2020 Author Share May 12, 2020 Trim is complete around the tank, and lights have been hung. This turned out really well. Went with a aquatic life t5 and 2 radion xr15s for lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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