Thanks joe! It's getting there. Still dealing with algae on the sandbed but it's getting better slowly but surely
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Kschweers rebuild. 57g rimless
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Thank you Dan! Still haven't finished the equipment cabinet so the dosing pump has been put on the back burner until it's finished. Hoping to get some more work done on it this weekend. Really need to get the dosing pumps up and running.
Thanks you! Everything in the tank except for the large milli on the sandbed was bought as a Frag.
Keep the pictures coming Kevin. I'm about ready to finally start my equipment cabinet as well, and I need all the ideas I can find. Purchased the face frame wood this week, just need to find the time.
I like what you've done so far......with the exception of the dosing pumps so low. With my old knees, I'd have to get on my belly to see those. Anyway, I used cereal containers for my alk and calc.....from WalMart. What I like about these is the wide mouth they have. Makes refilling easy, with no spills. They come in various sizes...these are 1 gallon size for my 90 DT.
So what did you use to mount your controllers to the Vortechs....that velcro stuff they give you? I was thinking about making some sort of bracket.
I like what you've done so far......with the exception of the dosing pumps so low. With my old knees, I'd have to get on my belly to see those. Anyway, I used cereal containers for my alk and calc.....from WalMart. What I like about these is the wide mouth they have. Makes refilling easy, with no spills. They come in various sizes...these are 1 gallon size for my 90 DT.
So what did you use to mount your controllers to the Vortechs....that velcro stuff they give you? I was thinking about making some sort of bracket.
Thanks Paul. The doser is easy to slide out so hopefully it works out ok. I like the idea for the dosing containers I'm definitely going to look into that. For the vortec controllers I am using Velcro for now. I would like something better though. Think I may bite the bullet and buy the new holders ecotech sells.
Accessories « EcoTech Marine Store
Accessories « EcoTech Marine Store
I like that bracket.....but I'm compelled to step up onto the soapbox and complain. The old MP's...well the MP40's anyway......you could mount their controllers with four little screws. Simple and great design. They then came out with these ovoid control boxes and gave you a couple cheesey pieces of Velcro to mount this thing. You've just gone out and spent $250, $350 or $675, for one of the Cadillac of powerheads, and instead of including a 49 cent piece of plastic to mount it, they give you the Velcro. On top of that, they sell this 49 cent piece of plastic for $12. That's an insult. Their margins must be through the roof. I shall step off the soapbox now.
Preach on Paul! I feel the same way but at the end of the day will probably buy them. I have been meaning to order the upgraded QD drivers as well.
Dosing pumps have been up and running since Friday. I'm using the cal and alk bottles for now until I find or make something bigger. So far so good and everything seems to be staying stable. May need some minor adjustments, we will see. Diatoms continue to clear up.
Thanks man! Lol I love that scoly!
Looking great Kevin. It's your equipment cabinet build that inspired me to final get mine done.
Thanks Paul! I'm happy it's done. I have been talking about it for at least a year!
http://melevsreef.com/catalog/new-design-vortech-driver-holder
You could get these to hold your controllers. He sells doubles also
You could get these to hold your controllers. He sells doubles also
I thought I remembered someone else making them. Thanks man!