surf&turf November 7, 2014 Share November 7, 2014 I vote sand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt November 7, 2014 Share November 7, 2014 Sand...for looks...cuz why have it if you don't like looking at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos November 7, 2014 Share November 7, 2014 66.6% bare (full of LPS growing on the bottom)acrylic divider 33.3% sand for the wrasses, and just cause I like sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoelace November 7, 2014 Share November 7, 2014 Sand, please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliftonsong November 7, 2014 Share November 7, 2014 I just made this decision this past monday on my 200dd. added 220 pounds of pink fiji sand.. still waiting for it to clear up. Looking forward to your build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos November 7, 2014 Share November 7, 2014 I just made this decision this past monday on my 200dd. added 220 pounds of pink fiji sand.. still waiting for it to clear up. Looking forward to your build Dude that is like 21' deep in sand......I think. or like 3-4"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogurnda November 7, 2014 Share November 7, 2014 This tank will be amazing. Lots of room to play above and below. Have to admit, the name of the thread is primo! Maybe I'll call my next build "Reef-noceros," in honor of the Conchords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliftonsong November 7, 2014 Share November 7, 2014 Dude that is like 21' deep in sand......I think. or like 3-4"? LOL its about 3-3.5 inches but the water is so cloudy that there could be a sand mountain in the middle hidden from sight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 November 7, 2014 Share November 7, 2014 LOL its about 3-3.5 inches but the water is so cloudy that there could be a sand mountain in the middle hidden from sight 200DD Whatttt. @ Duffy +10n the BB sand split !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM November 7, 2014 Share November 7, 2014 Duffy, are there any tanks online with that kind of a half and half split? Kind of a fun sounding idea and it would keep the sand more contained than just putting a plate of sand in there for the wrasse to sleep in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime November 7, 2014 Author Share November 7, 2014 This tank will be amazing. Lots of room to play above and below. Have to admit, the name of the thread is primo! Maybe I'll call my next build "Reef-noceros," in honor of the Conchords. It will be awesome! I'm the hip-hop-apotomus, my lyrics are bottomless, popping off the top of this esophagus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Puckstable November 7, 2014 Share November 7, 2014 I just made this decision this past monday on my 200dd. added 220 pounds of pink fiji sand.. still waiting for it to clear up. Looking forward to your build Where's the thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos November 7, 2014 Share November 7, 2014 (edited) Duffy, are there any tanks online with that kind of a half and half split? Kind of a fun sounding idea and it would keep the sand more contained than just putting a plate of sand in there for the wrasse to sleep in. No there are not, I just invented the Yin Yang sand bottom.....remember you heard it here first on Build-apotamus Live! I have no clue, never seen one. If you had a nice black acrylic divider, maybe 1.5"- 2" tall, then you probably could keep your sand about .5" below it. Stick a few zoas, acans or something on the acrylic to let it grow out and hide the acrylic, and you have a bed for wrasses and some sand, which I think looks nice. Progress in this world is never produced by the meek.....I like that, Ok TM it is mine. Edited November 7, 2014 by DuffyGeos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howaboutme November 8, 2014 Share November 8, 2014 2 pages already. Everything looks great. I wish you success on this tank as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt November 8, 2014 Share November 8, 2014 Marcos spent a lot of time making sure everything was exactly how I wanted it, which is tough, because I didn't know. The cool thing about it (everything) but super cool thing about it, is that the internal butts up to the top of my eurobrace. Unless it gets through the weirs, nothing is getting in there. I can't speak to the availability if these, this is custom, and held together with x3 1.5" bulkheads. It sits 4' wide internal and external, and at least 1' deep, I'd estimate 10 gallons in the external! Hey Isaac, are there any concerns with the stress on the glass given the bulkheads are holding that weight up on the outside? I'd toyed with a similar idea once, but I wasn't up to figuring out if it would be a risk. I know some people use supports under an external... but I think not always if they trust silicone to do the job of holding the external weight entirely. It looks like Marco did a very good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos November 8, 2014 Share November 8, 2014 Hey Isaac, are there any concerns with the stress on the glass given the bulkheads are holding that weight up on the outside? I'd toyed with a similar idea once, but I wasn't up to figuring out if it would be a risk. I know some people use supports under an external... but I think not always if they trust silicone to do the job of holding the external weight entirely. It looks like Marco did a very good job. Hummmm..... With 4' long x 1' deep x4" wide that is 10g which is 83lbs / 3 holes is 27.6 lbs per hole....... Ok engineering big brains, any issues with this? We have a new floor in this room! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller November 8, 2014 Share November 8, 2014 sand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime November 8, 2014 Author Share November 8, 2014 2 pages already. Everything looks great. I wish you success on this tank as well! Thanks, Jack. I hope so. I really hope so. Hey Isaac, are there any concerns with the stress on the glass given the bulkheads are holding that weight up on the outside? I'd toyed with a similar idea once, but I wasn't up to figuring out if it would be a risk. I know some people use supports under an external... but I think not always if they trust silicone to do the job of holding the external weight entirely. It looks like Marco did a very good job. Nope. I'm supporting the pipes underneath with zip ties at the moment. The box is braced, and essentially up against the wall. It feel comfortable. Dropped my new ATI in the tank last night. Whoops. Looks like the only damage done is an endcap that won't stop sparking. I've cleaned it out x3 now with RO/DI and let it dry, but it looks like I might have to replace it. If that doesn't work, I might need a new ballast. I guess I might as well get involved with the fixture now than later. Just another speedbump. Looks like sand is the go. I'll probably get some in in the next month or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos November 8, 2014 Share November 8, 2014 (edited) Thanks, Jack. I hope so. I really hope so. Nope. I'm supporting the pipes underneath with zip ties at the moment. The box is braced, and essentially up against the wall. It feel comfortable. Dropped my new ATI in the tank last night. Whoops. Looks like the only damage done is an endcap that won't stop sparking. I've cleaned it out x3 now with RO/DI and let it dry, but it looks like I might have to replace it. If that doesn't work, I might need a new ballast. I guess I might as well get involved with the fixture now than later. Just another speedbump. Looks like sand is the go. I'll probably get some in in the next month or so. Next time you want an underwater light just ask. So which was your favorite beer?....or are you still drinking! Edited November 8, 2014 by DuffyGeos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime November 8, 2014 Author Share November 8, 2014 Next time you want an underwater light just ask. So which was your favorite beer?....or are you still drinking! I will alert you at midnight. Maybe tomorrow morning. Maybe tomorrow afternoon. I'm gearing up for a slide into home plate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos November 8, 2014 Share November 8, 2014 I will alert you at midnight. Maybe tomorrow morning. Maybe tomorrow afternoon. I'm gearing up for a slide into home plate! Isaac- It ended 3 hours ago....if you slide into homeplate now you will probably get arrested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime November 8, 2014 Author Share November 8, 2014 Isaac- It ended 3 hours ago....if you slide into homeplate now you will probably get arrested There is this, see you at 9? http://drinkthedistrict.com/avada2/rockthecore/ Btw, you are a smart you know what, with your underwater light comments and photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos November 9, 2014 Share November 9, 2014 There is this, see you at 9? http://drinkthedistrict.com/avada2/rockthecore/ Btw, you are a smart you know what, with your underwater light comments and photo. So you are changing from Hops to fruit...nothing good will come of this! I wish, off the bottle till Dec. so I can fit in my wetsuit for a dive trip. "Btw, you are a smart you know what, with your underwater light comments and photo." If you don't do stupid things when you are young, you will have nothing to laugh at when you are old......I laugh because I care! :laugh: Now keep drinking and call Uber when you are done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueTricia November 10, 2014 Share November 10, 2014 It will be awesome! I'm the hip-hop-apotomus, my lyrics are bottomless, popping off the top of this esophagus. LMFAO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos November 10, 2014 Share November 10, 2014 It will be awesome! I'm the hip-hop-apotomus, my lyrics are bottomless, popping off the top of this esophagus. LMFAO. That rhyme is preposterous, I think Isaac may need to join alcoholics anonymous.........scratch, scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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