Gimmito's 450 gal L-shaped tank

[xcaret]

Jim, that looks damn good! Wish my tank was close to being as awesome as yours! I know I read about you using some type of product to cycle your tank but I cant remember what page it was. Can you tell me what products you used and how long your cycling time was?

Thanks Rommel,

I used Dr. Tim's One and Only. The cycle time took about 10 days total w/the addition of ammonium chloride that Dr. Tim provides for free w/purchase (try and keep a 2-3ppm during the cycle). You can checkout the cycle starting on page 107.

Here's a link to Dr. Tim's:

http://www.drtimsaquatics.com/One_Only/OneOnly.html

Nah ! I heard you had your kids take a swim in cold water, prior to that you had them drink lots of water.

 

[gimmito]

Jim, that looks damn good! Wish my tank was close to being as awesome as yours! I know I read about you using some type of product to cycle your tank but I cant remember what page it was. Can you tell me what products you used and how long your cycling time was?

Thanks Rommel,

I used Dr. Tim's One and Only. The cycle time took about 10 days total w/the addition of ammonium chloride that Dr. Tim provides for free w/purchase (try and keep a 2-3ppm during the cycle). You can checkout the cycle starting on page 107.

Here's a link to Dr. Tim's:

http://www.drtimsaquatics.com/One_Only/OneOnly.html

Nah ! I heard you had your kids take a swim in cold water, prior to that you had them drink lots of water.

Jim's "One and Only" does has a nice ring to it. I can see me telling the kids "Drink more water.... we're behind in production !".

 

[gimmito]

Gen dropped off my water resevoir tower for the main display. It measures 14"x9"x42" and holds about 23 gallons. It will allow me to go a week without having to refill it.

 

[gimmito]

Also hooked up the Davey Jones Skimate Locker.

 

[gimmito]

Gen also modified my frag racks. They were accumilating too much detritus inder the racks, so Gen routed them out and made different feet for more flow.

 

[gimmito]

I also scored a couple of Ecotech MP10's from Bryan (SeminoleCPA). I'll use one on the 40 gal fuge and the other on the RSM.

 

[LordHelmet]

Gen is magic.

 

[gimmito]

The water tower in place. I also got to plumb in the bio pellet reactor (Reef Octopus SR-140), I plumbed the outlet of the reactor directly into the feed line into the skimmer. I'll have to play with the flow to get it dialed in.

 

[gimmito]

Gen is magic.

I couldn't bring all the ideas I have in my head to fruition without him.

 

[Coral reefer]

Jims collection of toys is magic

 

[eldiablosrt8]

Jim has all the toys now.....

 

[gimmito]

You know the ole saying "Do you know the difference between a boy and a man ?
It's the price of his toys." $)

 

[eldiablosrt8]

have i showed you my car build..... LOL that is my cash cow so i know the saying real well.....

btw the surrounding systems are looking good and glad gen got u some better feet for the racks. i thought the usa was going into recession we pay our mail people way to much,LOL!

 

[mike1962]

Hi Jim,

Wow, gotta love how your whole system is turning out! I was curious as to the type of tubing that you are using that is connected to your Reef Octopus SR-140, and where you found it.

 

[gimmito]

Hi Jim,

Wow, gotta love how your whole system is turning out! I was curious as to the type of tubing that you are using that is connected to your Reef Octopus SR-140, and where you found it.

Hi Mike,

I was using 3/4" spa flex, but the reactor and Y connector didn't fit it. I'm using 3/4" flex hose now that I bought from Urban Farmer in the city.

http://www.urbanfarmerstore.com/

A little trick is to heat up some water in a cup and dip the end of the tubing into the water for about 15 seconds before attaching to the fitting. It makes it more malleable and life easier.

 

[melly mel]

Jim, that looks damn good! Wish my tank was close to being as awesome as yours! I know I read about you using some type of product to cycle your tank but I cant remember what page it was. Can you tell me what products you used and how long your cycling time was?

Thanks Rommel,

I used Dr. Tim's One and Only. The cycle time took about 10 days total w/the addition of ammonium chloride that Dr. Tim provides for free w/purchase (try and keep a 2-3ppm during the cycle). You can checkout the cycle starting on page 107.

Here's a link to Dr. Tim's:

http://www.drtimsaquatics.com/One_Only/OneOnly.html

Thanks Jim! Keep them pics coming!

 

[gimmito]

have i showed you my car build..... LOL that is my cash cow so i know the saying real well.....

My neighbor is into restoring cars also and I always tell my wife "It could be worse...I could be into cars"

I thought the usa was going into recession we pay our mail people way to much,LOL!

I wish that was the case...I think I need to get into the coral farming business.

 

[gimmito]

Will do...did you decide to go the bacteria in a bottle route ?

 

[Apon]

This is the best, nicest setup I have ever seen! ........ for an empty fish tank with no life.

 

[melly mel]

I am thinking about ordering some this weekend. Normally I wouldnt mind the waiting period of letting it cycle naturally but due to having to move in the next month or 2, I want to make sure cycle is complete. I did start the cycle process by throwing a piece of shrimp in this past weekend and a couple cups of live sand.

I was thinking let the ammonia build up and by the time I get the Dr.Tim's in the bacteria will take cafe of the ammonia build up? I know you said to not let it get past 2ppm but if it does, will it have an adverse effect on the whole cycling proccess?