ExactlyWhatttttt. SouthDown sand? Nice!
24x24x24?
ExactlyWhatttttt. SouthDown sand? Nice!
24x24x24?
I got it off Jay McBride. I wonder how many others have stockpiles.Looks good Joe,nice to still have some Southdown
I think Mauro has some in Tampa still.I got it off Jay McBride. I wonder how many others have stockpiles.
Do itReading build threads....starting to get the itch...again.....must resist!
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Might as well start somewhere...
Diving back into the hobby after about a 8 + year hiatus.
60 gallon custom starphire cube. This little guy was assembled at a club diy meeting back in the day. I acquired at an auction and it's sat ever since.
Stand is near complete. Going for a contemporary look. No lip. No trim. No rim.
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Lighting is an XR 30 pro.
The majority of the flow will most likely be provided via DC return pump located in the basement @ the 75 gallon sump. Looking on pump advice. Looking at a Neptune 1500gph option.
Still trying to decide if I should drill and install a ghost overflow. Not thrilled about the exposed plumbing though. I'm leaning towards keeping it simple and drill the bottom, install center or corner overflow utilizing a durso with emergency drain. Is a ghost really all that?
I'd live to hear some feedback from you cube nerds out there. I'm on the fast track to catching up on the state of the hobby. All comments are welcome.
Best
Joe
Love the washing machine connectorI am finally going update the worlds slowest build thread:
I worked on this tank on and off throughout the pandemic. My mind has been back and forth on the approach to take on the build.
The final criteria:
- Clean look and fee - No holes in the floor. No clutter under the stand.
- Ability to easily deal with water changes using NSW in most cases.
- Remote sump in an enclosed porch basement.
- Modularity - Provide for future expansion for basement office tank.
The tank was originally built by BRS past president and member @Dave McReeferson. It had never seen water and has been in storage for quite some time. The entire tank was constructed from starphire glass.
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I ended up settling on a ghost style overflow. I scrutinized the type of overflow that I wanted and finally settled on a Modern Marine 16". The overflow oversized for the 60, but I wanted options. The 16 gave me a ton of surface skimming ability. The box has 3x 1" drains for my Bean Animal setup. The 2x 3/4" returns are supplied from a 1.5" main that is fed by a variable speed pump. The build quality is the best I have seen and it's dead silent, since setting up.
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Plumbing was something I dreaded. I was not looking forward to the task to get through the wall and into the basement. It had to look clean. To accomplish this I decided to use a washing machine outlet box. With a little modification, it fit the bill nicely.
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I miss the hobby and the BRS but i live on a boat now so can't have a tank. I do get to dive in my own back yard thoughI think you old timers should just start a tank so that more ghosts from the past would show up.
How have you been man?!I think you old timers should just start a tank so that more ghosts from the past would show up.
This reminds me that my BRS join date is 05/2004 when we broke off from RC. 17.5 years and counting. Man. I’m getting old.
Good to hear from you Marvin. I still remember picking up my first MH fixture from you. It was a fine Gisemann Nova fixture.How have you been man?!
Joe Yaiullo lives on a boat and has a tank. Not sure about anymore though. Different boats I believe as well.I miss the hobby and the BRS but i live on a boat now so can't have a tank. I do get to dive in my own back yard though
Gosh man i haven't thought about giesemann in years. Do you still have it?Good to hear from you Marvin. I still remember picking up my first MH fixture from you. It was a fine Gisemann Nova fixture.
Marine FishMaster | GIESEMANN NOVA 250 WATT.
www.marinefishmaster.com
Nothing much. Still here. Lol
Just more gray hair.
I live on a sailboat and cruise a lot. It leans pretty hard when your cruisingJoe Yaiullo lives on a boat and has a tank. Not sure about anymore though. Different boats I believe as well.