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SPS Hoover
11-10-04, 12:43
Heres a picy to wet you appetite. ;)
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC03903.jpg
New system is going to plan.
Glass arrives Friday morning all bar front pane as they have said there is a world shortage of Diamant after my order :lol: but they believe that will arrive next week.
Get your silicone gun ready Mr douglas Saturady is on. :o
That's obscene :D Good luck with the build!
Nice Work bench you got there Simon :D :D :D :D
Very neat and tidy...going to be a stunner, very Jealous :thumbsup:
Anyway I thought I mite change my name to Simon....Too many Ssssss's, on here doing so well and having stunning tanks with far to much knowledge for there own good... Bit puzzling <_< . That seminar yesterday really did get the inspiration and hearts going of all who went. Great stuff mate, can't wait for the next post :)
Mark...
Looks great Si,
Realy got cracking after I left on saturday them,
see you soon,
Regards Steve.
P.S. Thanks for the Frags all looking good so far.
simon garratt
11-10-04, 14:47
Should have made it into a snooker table with all those bloody great holes round the outside........ ;)
Notice the cryptic sump then.....Very nice work there, I hope your going to pay the desighner of that monstously large raised DSB a handsom sum in Roast dinners....... ;) ;) ;)
Its all OBSCENELY large :o :o :o
Regards
Si. :)
keith hellyar
11-10-04, 16:23
nice pic Simon
I'm impressed with the progress, and the toolkit but I cant spot the empty beer cans.
Keith
Simon,
Like the way you leave the 1M sprit level just lying around across the top to show how big it is! Makes all of us with small one’s fell inferior…….. <_<
Rich B.
glad to see its coming along mate.
sump looks great :thumbsup: (well worth a roast or 2)
how man times did you cut yourself making that stand (be honest)
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Kevin Douglas
11-10-04, 18:21
I hope you are going to tidy up before I get there Saturday.
By the way I dont like Lamb. :D :D
I like fish and chips tho. :thumbsup:
Atb
Looking good mate, you are certainly cracking on.
well impressed, will watch this post closely, Good luck with the rest of it.
Remember, if you need anything big or heavy moved, give me a shout as have got van.
Bry
You sure that's not a stage to host "Clark and Garratt live" ?
Phil
who would pay to watch those 2?
Simon....
Just wondering how you are managing to look after all the old tank contents? I know you have dismantled it, so must be in holding some place. If you have already said some place, another thread and i've missed it... i appologise.
Mark
Thank Simon... I can see why you're getting on with the job now :)
:cheers: Mark
simon garratt
13-10-04, 13:48
Why are the return pipes different hight. I dont rememberr making a pissed stand...... :D
I dunno, leave him alone for five min, and all hell breaks loose.......stop tinkering you impatient bugger.
:D
simon garratt
13-10-04, 13:59
lyer, youve just notices as well, and your gonna fix it before i get there........ :rolleyes:
:D
Is that all? humph! ;) :lol:
Looks like its going to be great Simon,
Is the tank in a conservatory ? what skimmer are you going to run it with ?
simon garratt
15-10-04, 12:39
Simon.
I dont care how tempting it is......DO NOT FIRE THEM UP IN THE BATH
It will end in divorce ;)
Regards
Si.
I was amazed how far accross the bathroom my OR6500 shot water from the bath :blink:
Tim
keith hellyar
15-10-04, 13:03
Simon
I dont beleive you are building a new tank. I think its a jacuzzi. God knows how you get in though.
Keith
littlereefer
15-10-04, 13:14
glass jacuzzi what a horrible thought all those bodily parts squeezed up against the glass :blink:
mark
Hi Simon....
This build looks more intresting ever day there simon. :blink: :blink: :blink: Could you give us a flow rate of each pump left to right from your picture above....i wont ask just yet how they fit into your plans... my god the last one on the right looks incredible powerful...
Mark....
SPS Hoover
15-10-04, 15:20
Two are 1950 gals per hour and big ones 2450 gals per hour.
Two small ones each have two outputs at front of tank
Two big ones will flow across reef at each other.
The little deltec is skimmer feed
Regards
simon garratt
15-10-04, 15:27
glass jacuzzi what a horrible thought all those bodily parts squeezed up against the glass
depends who's boby parts they are.........now Eliza Dushku...... :wub:
regards
Si. :)
Hi Simon....
Incredible amount of water power and movement, have they all got controllable outputs of water or fixed flows???
Interesting to see you using a one for the skimmer... I see you have two will they be in line or T offs or one being completely differently fed???
I like how you say little Deltec are they all Deltec models???
I too use a Deltec HLP 5250 to feed my skimmer with its flow control set lower... and I’m really pleased how it has been doing its job. Great little pumps...seams to be very reliable, even though they a bit pricey
Is this system been solely designed by your self???
:cheers: Mark....
that poor lamb that was running around less than a mile away from my house....
nice to see the pumps arrived safely, (anybody else want one??)
Simon
Just curious, but where are those pumps actually going to be cited? The sump looks to be well back against the wall, so not sure where they are actually going to sit ?
Phil
SPS Hoover
15-10-04, 16:23
Mark
There are three pickups jointed together, two large one will be tee together same with smaller ones
They are sequence pumps
Si G designed sump I designed how system went together and holes in tank.
Kev Douglas did drawing for Solaglas for me and advise on glass thickness and bracing.
Phil pumps will sit in front of sump...... they fit i checked
Regards
Will that restrict the access into the sump at all with all the closed loop pipework down there ?
Just curious
Phil
SPS Hoover
15-10-04, 16:52
Yes about 18" of sump will be restricted........ but Ive got another 5' to play with :lol:
simon garratt
15-10-04, 16:58
Either that or a small child to act as a slave..... ;)
Si G designed sump I designed how system went together and holes in tank.
Kev Douglas did drawing for Solaglas for me and advise on glass thickness and bracing.
So whose fault is it if it all goes horribly wrong? :unsure:
Regards
Si.
SPS Hoover
15-10-04, 17:30
Got to be Kev :o ;)
Hi mate,
Only just noticed the thread. Looking good already, I'll be over soon to inspect the work and to collect all the broken bits from the moving day ;) :D :D :D
See you soon,
Cam.
Kevin Douglas
15-10-04, 17:50
QUOTE*
Si G designed sump I designed how system went together and holes in tank.
Kev Douglas did drawing for Solaglas for me and advise on glass thickness and bracing.
So whose fault is it if it all goes horribly wrong?*
Got to be Kev*
Do you want me there in the morning or not. :rolleyes:
Amazing. 3 pages and we have not built it yet. :D
Atb
no broken bits when i left cam ;) :thumbsup:
Originally posted by Kevin Douglas@Oct 15 2004, 17:59
Amazing. 3 pages and we have not built it yet. :D
Simon,your building your own tank ? is this cost reason or just fancied a go at it ?
cheers.
SPS Hoover
16-10-04, 06:00
Cost I saved a fare few quid and I get it built exactly how I want it. Plus I get to say I made my tank and system with the help of some friends. ;)
oooooooh
I get by with a little help from my friends, mmmmm
I get high with a little help from my friends, mmmmm
Going to try with a little help from my friends............
Phil
SPS Hoover
16-10-04, 14:22
My friends came good............................. here todays work pic's
09:30
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC03908.JPG
10:00
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC03909.JPG
11:30
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC03912.jpg
12:30
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC03914.jpg
After lunch
14:00
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC03916.jpg
The old diamant glass is good you can't even see it!!!! :lol:
Tomorrow pipe work
Looking very good. How long you gotta wait for glass seals to set?
How many metres of pipe you gotta do
Has Si G moved in yet?
Bry
Has Si G moved in yet?
...hehe, i think he is moving his bed in next to the sump......
enjoy the roast tomorrow boys...dont forget thats my neighbours ex girlfriend you're eating :D
looking fantastic.. :thumbsup:
mclaren6969
16-10-04, 18:31
si
did the blue backing dry out over night ok? does it look ok,no bubbles etc
gary :dance: :thumbsup:
so how many tubes of silicone did you get through :D
Goodness me that look good...New side line job maybe.... :whistling: Love that under floor heating Simon....I be interested in how that will be forming....
Coming along nicely :thumbsup:
Mark......
lookin really good simon crack the whip mate, ;)
SPS Hoover
17-10-04, 19:26
How long you gotta wait for glass seals to set?
How many metres of pipe you gotta do
Has Si G moved in yet?
Bry
3 weeks
about 30 meters
No but he is here all time, I have let him have thursday evening off for meeting.
so how many tubes of silicone did you get through
Nic
I think we are up 7 and we still have to stick front glass on.
Gary/Mario back has gone on lovely no probs with it.
Love that under floor heating Simon
Mark what under floor heating?
Today we started pipework run out of 50mm tube off to get some more tomorrow still not finishedby a long way, have to be completed next weekend now. But can do dry rock work this week so front can go on.
Regards
Simon
Originally posted by Simon@Oct 17 2004, 19:35
Love that under floor heating Simon
Mark what under floor heating?
Owe what :blush: ...Sorry mate I must be going blind or nuts :blink: :blink: :blink: just looked like heat cables running underneath the tank..... :lol: :lol: :lol: Thought it could be possible obviously not ;) ;) ;)
:cheers: Mark
Tsk tsk. Yet another nano-reef... :P
Dude, that's a disturbingly large tank you have there.
I've always wondered:
Silicone is quite runny when it isn't set. Is it possible when sticking one of the vertical pieces of glass onto the base of the tank, that the weight of the glass squeezes the silicone out of the join? Or do you use spacers or something? (But I guess that would leave a hole).
G
OK. I've had a closer look at your pictures. I guess that's why there's the double base where the upper piece of glass is slightly smaller than the lower piece of glass. I think.
G
SPS Hoover
17-10-04, 20:40
Silicone is quite runny when it isn't set. Is it possible when sticking one of the vertical pieces of glass onto the base of the tank, that the weight of the glass squeezes the silicone out of the join? Or do you use spacers or something? (But I guess that would leave a hole).
Hi Gubs
Yes it does squeeze out a lot of the silicone but you want a join with no bubbles. The weight of glass help with that quite a bit.
Regards
Simon,
But can do dry rock work this week so front can go on.
Do tell more mate, I have a 10'x4'x30" to aquascape in the not toooooo distant future which I was thinking of doing with the tank 1/2 full. I assume you are using 'dead' rock to do this ?
:thanx:
Wow you dont mess about when you build a tank do you. Your fish will have more living space than a one bedroom London flat ! :lol: ;)
Bachlum Chaam
17-10-04, 21:43
That looks like its going to be a really good set up can't wait to see the finished product
Tim
MaidstoneMarine
17-10-04, 22:09
Simon,
Looking good so far - am watching this thread with intrigue - I'm currently planning a measly 6 x 3 x 2.5 room divider. I'd be grateful if you could tell me what your tank dimensions are and what size timber you've used for the stand?
Looking forward to the next instalment!
Chris
Hi Simon,
What is the total gallonage of this new set-up.
Adding more water volume in the "outhouse".
Kevin
SPS Hoover
18-10-04, 08:23
Marc
I have made some large pieces of home made rock. Which will be surported on eggcrate platforms. Then i have killed off some of my old live rock this will be placed around and on it. When completed I'll post some pic's
Chris
Tank Dim's are 92"x44"x31" the stand is made of 4x2" timber
Kevin
New tank is 400gals approx no plans to extend rest of system.
Regards
Simon
SPS Hoover
18-10-04, 18:31
Here's a few more pic's
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC03917%20copy.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC03918.jpg
looking good mate wont be long now :thumbsup:
SPS Hoover
18-10-04, 18:39
Mike
I thought you would be tuned to Sky watching the football I hear that the only football team from South Coast ;) is playing tonight :lol: :lol:
Regards
dont start clark!!!!! :angry: (i just cant believe how bad we are doing :unsure: :( still theres one one team in hampshire one team in hammmmmpshire theres only one team in hampshire,
we hate pompey
we hate pompey :D no offence :D
That little ocean runner looks lost in there!!! :P
SPS Hoover
18-10-04, 18:49
That little ocean runner looks lost in there
Don't say that you will hurt its feeling ;) as it is very important its the return pump :lol:
Mike
Keith couldn't come around tonight as hes watching it!!!!!! :lol: :lol:
Come on you blues :dance:
Regards
Oooooerr, nice lot of pipework there Simon, your cabinet all of a sudden looks very small!!!
Quick question, Is the egg crate used to keep rocks of sand, if so, why? Si G has his rock on egg crate, just wondered what the reasoning of this is.
Very good of you to let SiG have thursday off for meeting. Back to grindstone on friday? :lol:
keith a turn coat..... never :thumbsup:
oh when the saints go marching in oh when the.........
cmon you reds
tank looks good by the way
Thats one hell of a tank, very impresive good luck with the rest of the build.
Chris
Looks superb Simon... Oh and congrats to Pompey! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Simon,
Having seen the Olympic size tank in person I can only say “WOWWWWWWWWWW”. :o
Thanks for the Frags, all polyps out and looking good. Will be after some more when I move some of my softies on…..
Also for the fact my wife is now happy that I’m only obsessed with my small one, although she can see the attraction of something a bit bigger……. <_<
Oh and for the other fans a quick “play up Pompey – Pompey play up”……. :thumbsup:
Rich B.
keith hellyar
19-10-04, 08:29
I know its really painful being a Saints supporter but its not so bad that I would resort to watching the scummers. I was watching the Mandarin that I've just introduced. Much more interesting.
Keith
SPS Hoover
19-10-04, 09:06
but its not so bad that I would resort to watching the scummers
Keith
You staints boys need to come up with some new names and stopping nicking ours ;)
And another 3 points Higher than you :dance:
Hi Simon
I understand your tank is situated in a conservatory and looks great by the way :D (dont worry no lighting or heating/cooling questions) but I have a conservatory which would accomodate a tank of those proportions which means I could move the tank out of the living room.
My question is though, what were the foundations like of your conservatory (if you had it built yourself :huh: ) I know mine was not done to full building regs (not reqd as only considered as a temp structure) and has a slab of concrete about 4" deep as its base (about 18" for walls)
Obviously you have no concerns about the weight but had you considered it?
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/conserv.jpg
Ian
SPS Hoover
19-10-04, 09:42
Hi Ian
I have checked my depth of concrete which is 6" + 10"+ of hard core the conservatory is 18" higher than garden level. In theory the old tank was 1/2 that size and on smaller footprint so I should no problems as new tank is spread over a greater area, but you have got me worried now :huh:
Simon.....
We have run 30+ ton corn transport Lorries on 4-6" concrete with a hard core base on the farm...with no effect for years. This mostly spread along the back tyres of no more than 6ft spread... working on that theory I think your are more than covered…..
Mark.....
simon garratt
19-10-04, 11:34
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Sis%20tank.jpg
WHOOPS
;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)
ATB
Si.
Tank's looking impressive already Si , pity you had to ruin it by having a pic of SG :lol: :lol:
andy
simon garratt
19-10-04, 14:49
You kidding Andy,
If it wasnt for me questioning his every move it would be full of water and fish by now.... :D :D
Never one to rush me...... :D
Si.
Yeah spose someone's got to look after the old bloke Si :lol:
andy
SPS Hoover
19-10-04, 15:24
the old bloke
Careful Mr Angel/Garratt I wouldn't want to start comparing grey hair counts ;) :lol:
Erm... don't know if it's too late, but I would reduce the numbers of taps you use to the minimal.
I've got too many & I hate them! They're absolutely rubbish! They leak after a while! Did I say I hate them? Well I do!
Otherwise looking fantastic Simon. This is such an exciting stage of the project!
Originally posted by tuan@Oct 19 2004, 16:17
Erm... don't know if it's too late, but I would reduce the numbers of taps you use to the minimal.
I've got too many & I hate them! They're absolutely rubbish! They leak after a while! Did I say I hate them? Well I do!
Otherwise looking fantastic Simon. This is such an exciting stage of the project!
Tuan....
Would you change to not have as many taps on your system?
Were they not really needed to isolate a part of the system?
I should imagine when you got that many pump out side the tank and some for closed loops...I should imagine it’s the only way you can isolate the pumps for servicing....Could there be an easier way. You could use a threaded end on the low outlet pipes in the tank and screw Blanc stop end every time you need to service the pumps...need to get your hand in for that. Taps are better option I think
.
Mark....
Originally posted by Simon@Oct 19 2004, 15:33
the old bloke
Careful Mr Angel/Garratt I wouldn't want to start comparing grey hair counts ;) :lol:
i notice you didnt say bald spots :P
simon garratt
19-10-04, 17:01
Simon's not bald, and i havent got spots you sheep sh***ng Londonian deserter you....... ;)
Regards
Si.
PS. Thanks for the TDS meter. works a treat now ive re-done the connector block. :D
PPS. (edit) i lied a little, you do get 'some' glare off the top of his head when he's under the halides..... :whistling:
SPS Hoover
19-10-04, 17:07
Hi Tuan
Is it problems with VDL taps then as my old George Fisher ones never leaked.
Perhaps thats why VDL are so much cheaper.
I have had to fit some so to isolate pumps when servicing.
If I find they leak I'll swap the bodies over to GF ones.
Thanks for heads up
we cant really put what we call you on here i would get my warn level up :lol: :evil:
i agree keith much more interesting watching a mandarin or paint dry or grass grow etc
tank still looks good though mate just one problem i can see.......
SPS Hoover
19-10-04, 17:54
tank still looks good though mate just one problem i can see.......
Whats that then Mike don't tell me theres no front glass :wacko:
SPS Hoover
19-10-04, 18:04
Come on then enlighten me...... I hate guessing games :angry: :lol:
its in pompey mate :thumbsup: :lol:
SPS Hoover
19-10-04, 18:18
Mike whats your post code? :o
Originally posted by big bubba@Oct 19 2004, 18:37
b******ks :unsure:
shouldnt that read PO
bl**dy women i never chose to live here my missus did......(slinking back into the corner)
No worries though, Thursday night is "SO" (postcode) night
Phil
yippee it will be good to be back....... :D
keith hellyar
19-10-04, 21:35
Big bubba
Been to PO tonight to see a rather large tank under construction. Definitely making a big mistake though. There is no front glass.
Despite the location though I have to say I was gobsmacked by the size of it. Very very impressive.
Keith
Silverreef
21-10-04, 07:42
Simon,
how about some more pics, it's been two days now, I'm getting withdrawl symptoms, how's the rockwork coming along?.
Regards
Steve
Originally posted by Simon@Oct 19 2004, 17:16
Hi Tuan
Is it problems with VDL taps then as my old George Fisher ones never leaked.
Perhaps thats why VDL are so much cheaper.
I have had to fit some so to isolate pumps when servicing.
If I find they leak I'll swap the bodies over to GF ones.
Thanks for heads up
I would swap all the critical ones over now. ie. the ones that you cannot remove the entire tap without draining down.
Half a dozen of mine (VDLs) are leaking or have leaked. Where they go is the internal O-ring, on the half that sits against the ball, and no matter how much you tighten the the outter nut you cannot put enough pressure to squeeze the internal seal tight.
I hate them. I've got two critical ones for the close loop pumps and they're the worst mistake on my system (didn't know how crap they were then).
SPS Hoover
21-10-04, 09:04
Tuan
Are you using taps to reduce flow?
What size taps are we talking about?
Regards
Some of the taps are supposed to be for re-directing flow between the outlets for the close loops for fine tuning. Some are isolating taps to enable removal of pumps etc...
Most of them are now wide open anyway as the pumps are powerful enough to provide a decent flow to all the outlets.
I've had leaks with the 32mm, the 40mm, 50mm and one of the 63mm ones. I've noticed you have drilled the bottom of the tank and so these pipes would have isolating taps on ? Make sure that these taps are absolute top quality because when they go wrong you can't replace them!
With hindsight I wished I went up and over instead of through the side & bottom of the tank to feed my close loop pumps. The frictional losses of the extra pipeworks and hassle of priming the pumps is way way less important than holding the entire tank's volume by some pieces of plastic and rubber O-rings!
Oh another thing. These larger taps are a real PIA to tighten as you can't really get a good grip on them. The nasty plastic moldings also leave some sharp edges/spikes which have torn nice gashes on my hands quite a few times, just the thing you need with a lot of salt water around!
Wished I'd spent the money on more streams actually. So much easier to work with and stress free!
Edit: Forgot to ask.. aren't you tempted to try the eductors?
I agree with Tuan about the taps Si, mine are as tight as a********. I've got some blue handled ones dotted here and there on my system and they seem much much easier to turn, though I'm not sure if it's just coincidence or wether the orange and blue taps are different (anyone know?)
Tuan, what colour are your taps?
SPS Hoover
21-10-04, 16:27
I believe Tuan's are blue ones.
Spoke to someone who sells quite a few of these and they were unaware of them leaking
Lets have a poll :lol: on VDL taps
Sorry - both orange handle and blue handled ones leaked. When it first happened I rang 'someone' and he knew immediately what the leak was, and it turned out it happened quite alot! Wished I had known that before the system was peppered with them!
I find that if you don't actually use them very often, then try to turn them, that's when the damage is done. I think it's down to the deposit on the ball inside pushing against the plastic ring and kind of warp it somehow. And this kind of 'usage' is exactly how you use them to isolate pumps/skimmers for maintenance - ie. only once or twice a year!
Sigh...
Yes, sort out the taps now!
The Effast (blue) ones have a slip seal on one side. Over time the rubber ring inside starts to let water leak out. If you try to tighten them up it usually upsets the seal even more and they leak worse. One solution I found was to pull the fitting to bits, then rebuilt it but glue the insert inplace with solvent weld. At least then it can't leak from that inner seal.
Also, just a note that the Georg-Fischer ball valves have a different thread to some of the others. So, to replace the fittings with +GF+ may mean cutting the pipes and re-gluing new tails on.
[QUOTE]
Wished I had known that before the system was peppered with them!
Damn, me too! I wish people would mention that there are other options before they recommend them to you. Mine will be a nightmare when that time comes.
Simon, looks like you are just in time with this heads up!
Paranoia setting in I think....A idea i have....
I just like to add we use red, grey, blue all makes and it makes no difference I’m afraid…
IMO If left for months without turning it on or off… the build up of deposits within the tap… build behind the seal…Then when the tap does finally get used, it grind and damages it…IMO pressure does not come into the problem…Quick turn on off a few times once a fortnight and they should last for years...I based this on the wear and tear…deposit build up on hundred we use in the plant nursery…also with the added factors from heat from the sun and freezing condition in the winters does make them far more prone to damage than inside.
There is no real alternative except I think a closed electronic valve...Used in horticulture nursery layout for irrigation...Expensive and need the water management computer to control them. One other is to fit a threaded stop end to any pipes enclosed loops or sump were the water would just keep flowing threw… just to cover in advent of the tap leaking…this would allow you to replace the tap with new without the need of completely draining the system. Just screw them in place if and when needed…
Mark...
Mark, agreed.
However, turning all the taps on and off every few weeks was never mentioned anywhere that I've seen before the system was set up. And it's just the kind of thing you do on a reef tank if the tap is for isolation purposes only.
If I knew this when we started there would probably be only a couple of taps on the whole system!
simon garratt
22-10-04, 13:35
Could never understand why a cirtain mr 'S' had to drain his system to change the valves he had.....
If the open ends off the loop are in the tank, just fit a bung/cap in the end while your working/draining the loop.
The pressure of water above will quite happily keep it on. You can also weld a drain nipple at the bottom end of the pipe as well for ease of draining.
No biggy as far as i can see.
Regards
Si.
Tuan...
No! I’m not surprised you new nothing about this turns on/off business...really it's not herd of. I relate it to any tap really brass of what ever...you try turning the bloody thing after a few years...usually partly or totally sized up from lime scale. You are right on having less of them as possible; if you could do away with some then I would have thought they shouldn’t be there in the first place. All we can say is it's a mater of haven them with the Closed loop system with no other options, like Simon's with the external pumps, it’s really the easiest or only way of isolating them. Another option is to have two taps side by side; to allow one to be changed wile the other isolates it...NOW THAT WOULD BE CRAZY…Both go at once.
Si G has the other idea but a simpler method to what i thought. I thought with the threaded stop end method in the tank...But his is far easer with rubber bungs...much simpler.
I suppose It's only come about from you saying that's got every one thinking...Speaking to Marc at Watford yesterday gave me the impression that Danny has not come across this leaking tap business to much before... I certainly not herd of it before you said nothing from the maker or suppliers…and like I said we got 100 of different types and sizes working and never leaked due to wear and tear...Pain in the back side just a mater of turning them on & off from now on to prevent this happening.
I think what we find on the Nursery... that these taps are only put on lines were they are going to be turned on most every day in the summer and 2-3 times a week winter time, so it would never occur...the only damage we ever get was frost splitting them...this was only because of the system not being drained before nightfall being forgot really... other than that some of them are still original 19years on...
Mark..
kenneth_halley
24-10-04, 11:41
Well impressed Simon- not been paying cloase attention recently- you know how it is! And I thought your last tank was huge- good luck mate! I can feel a 3G visit to Fareham coming on in a few months!
And yes my VDL 's leak too - in particular my main outflow 40mm is a ****- and like some say, the more you try to make them dry the worse they seemto get. In the end I stuck a drip plat underneath mine- (it was more a seep of water than a flow and the salt deposits have clogged up the leak- but might need to think about replacing this valve at some point. My smaller ones have been OK though.
EnglishReefer
24-10-04, 12:32
What part of the valves is the leak comming from exactly??
ps to tighten some of the bigger valves use a boa type wrench (has a rubber strap on a handle).
SPS Hoover
26-10-04, 09:25
Mr G working he's a good lad
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC03929.jpg
Thanks also to Kevin for coming down to help stick front glass on
My little un will prove handy for cleaning front glass :lol:
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC03931.jpg
Looks great, is the rock that new fake live rock ? I saw some at Interfish this week looked very good to add structure at a low price.
cheers.
SPS Hoover
26-10-04, 14:23
No that fake rock is homemade by myself and Mr Garratt using oystershell and snowcrete. Even cheaper
Regards
i didn't realise abi was reef safe
SPS Hoover
26-10-04, 16:17
She's definitely not "Reef Safe" ;)
I bought her a mask and snorkel and some scotch pad so she’s all kitted out for glass cleaning :lol: got to earn her pocket money somehow :lol:
Looking brill mate... bet your eager to fill her up! :D
SPS Hoover
26-10-04, 16:30
Can't wait week Saturday :dance:
Wheres my man from Portsmouth Water theres going to be low pressure that day
Hi Simon,
Coming on real well, bet you can't wait to fill it up! :D
keep the piccies comin'
:thumbsup:
Originally posted by Simon@Oct 26 2004, 16:39
Can't wait week Saturday :dance:
Wheres my man from Portsmouth Water theres going to be low pressure that day
I'll make sure the reservoirs are topped up and a new de-ion resin fitted ;)
Looking really good si... :thumbsup:
EnglishReefer
26-10-04, 20:41
Looking good so far :wub: I assume your not worried about the snowcrete rock leaching anything nasty? have you used it before??
Cheers
Looks great, is the rock that new fake live rock ? I saw some at Interfish this week looked very good to add structure at a low price.
cheers.
Simon if its the same stuff I have bought, it looks great but beware :o I dont think it would be suitable for reef tanks
see here (http://www.ultimatereef.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=30180&st=0&#entry242840)
Looks great by the way Simon I take it the snowcrete rocks are the larger flat wite pieces rather than the more shapely pieces. (thats not a dig at your sculpting techniques by the way :D )
Ian
SPS Hoover
27-10-04, 07:02
I assume your not worried about the snowcrete rock leaching anything nasty
They were made 3months ago and been soaking in water all that time.
Looks great by the way Simon I take it the snowcrete rocks are the larger flat wite pieces rather than the more shapely pieces.
Yes thats right home made stuff is large flat pieces. The shapely stuff is dryed out tonga rock. It had zoo's growing on it so when we stripped tank tank we put it to one side to dry out and jet washed the zoo's off. Now that its dry its a bit easier glue into the rock structure.
simon garratt
27-10-04, 08:06
Curtisi.
Why would Fiberglass rock (not that Simon is using it) be unsuitable for reefs. Its been used in large public displays for donky's years without adverse affect. And what do you base your conclusions on that its not reef safe?
Regards
Si. :)
Simon,
Quick idea, leave your daughter in the tank and fill the conservatory instead…….
Must be about the size of your next tank!!!!
Also is this the reason Portsmouth Water have been doing all that work on top of Portsdown Hill fir the last 10 years…….
Looks better every time we see it………….. More Pics….
Rich B.
Why would Fiberglass rock (not that Simon is using it) be unsuitable for reefs. Its been used in large public displays for donky's years without adverse affect. And what do you base your conclusions on that its not reef safe?
Si
I am not saying fibreglass rock is not reef safe, just a new artificial live rock that has come on to the market which is shaped and looks just like live rock. It is hollow and has a few small darinage holes that allow it to fill with water which would not circulate and become stagnant. Also as it is not porous, it would not become "live"
Ian
SPS Hoover
27-10-04, 15:06
I admitt Ian I am of same opinion as you about stagnant water contained in rock not sure how much harm it will do i would suspect that critters will populate it and their movement will help with water movement within but by how much not sure
JMO
Originally posted by curtisi@Oct 27 2004, 15:08
Why would Fiberglass rock (not that Simon is using it) be unsuitable for reefs. Its been used in large public displays for donky's years without adverse affect. And what do you base your conclusions on that its not reef safe?
Si
I am not saying fibreglass rock is not reef safe, just a new artificial live rock that has come on to the market which is shaped and looks just like live rock. It is hollow and has a few small darinage holes that allow it to fill with water which would not circulate and become stagnant. Also as it is not porous, it would not become "live"
Ian
Could you not run some pipework into the rock a la Simon Garret. You may need to perforate the fibre glass a little!
Should keep the water fresh?
e
Mr Clark would you and Mr Garrett Consider Building a tank for Someone else,
at a cost of course,
Regards Steve.
bunglehaze
27-10-04, 20:22
Come on then Simon, wheres the pictorial updates - that looks like one hell of a tank your setting up!
cheers
leigh :D
SPS Hoover
27-10-04, 20:26
Sorry Leigh i've got flu so have done nothing with it this week.
bunglehaze
27-10-04, 20:29
Thats no excuse....
Flu - a bloke like you should laugh it off!
cheers
leigh :D
ps get well soon!
Kevin Douglas
27-10-04, 20:59
Sorry Leigh i've got flu so have done nothing with it this week.
So thats where I got this Bl**dy flu from. :(
Atb
SPS Hoover
27-10-04, 21:01
Sorry Kev you got it too :(
simon garratt
27-10-04, 21:45
Buncha fairy's....... :rolleyes:
Kevin Douglas
27-10-04, 22:59
Buncha fairy's.......
A kick in the B****cks is in order for you on Thursday. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
And an Oziniser. :D
Atb
simon garratt
28-10-04, 07:58
What a considerate man, Kicks me in the bollox, and then gives me a way of minimising any infection..... :D
You didnt work for the Kray's did you kev? ;)
SPS Hoover
28-10-04, 09:06
Kev "The Godfather" :lol:
Silverreef
02-11-04, 13:19
Simon,
how about an update :) , we need more pics :D , pretty please :rolleyes:
Regards
Steve
P.S has it got water in yet?.
SPS Hoover
02-11-04, 13:26
Steve
Sorry mate you can't rush these things you know.
I seen a thread around recently where someone rushed the setup and stocking process ;)
Saturday is fill up day :dance:
Good luck for the big fill up tomorrow mate, fingers crossed for no leaks :D
When do i expect the water pressure to drop? :P
Bry
Kevin Douglas
05-11-04, 18:38
Sorry mate you can't rush these things you know.
I seen a thread around recently where someone rushed the setup and stocking process
Saturday is fill up day
You little liar. You would have filled it up the same day as we silconed it together if you could have gotten away with it. :D :D :D
Atb
pictures pictures pictures water water water :dance:
Good luck with it today Simon..... :thumbsup:
Let's hope there was no need for the flood warning they have issued.... :dance:
Rich .....
simon garratt
06-11-04, 08:49
That reminds me, i better take my wellies and a mop :D
you'd be better off with a dinghy
Talking of Dinghy's... I hear John Wilson is going to fish it once it's finished.... :bow:
we wont to see the tank with water we carnt wait any longer :bow: :thanx:
Your confident of no leaks then Si
:D
SPS Hoover
06-11-04, 17:19
Its full and no leaks :dance:
:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: Come on Si-C do us some more pictures... :wub: Been a wile now & we need proof of your last comment.... :whistling: :D
:cheers: Mark....
Yeah Yeah pics pics!!! Otherwise we don't believe you... :P
G
simon garratt
06-11-04, 20:08
Trust me, you gotta see it to believe it......... ;)
Does the term SPIN CYCLE mean anything to you..... :D
Regards
Si.
PS. And not a manky old stream in sight........ :D :D :D :D :thumbsup:
Garry thomas
06-11-04, 20:23
well instead of throwing us all a bone lets see some pics. ;)
simon garratt
06-11-04, 20:25
Here boy..... :whistling: :whistling: :whistling: :whistling:
:D
mclaren6969
06-11-04, 22:32
i told you to have more faith si that it wouldnt leak,ill pop round tomorrow for that frag if thats ok with her indoors :dance: :thumbsup: :cheers: :wave: :thanx:
:wave: SIMON.....Looking distinctly more dodgy every day without a picture you know... :whistling: :rolleyes: ;) :D :lol: Come on put our dodgy thought to rest :thumbsup:
:cheers: Mark...
Obviously hasn't had time for pictures due to all the mopping up he has had to do! ;)
Either that or he has built up our expectations too high and is scared of revealing it! (i think not).
Come on - we all want to see PICTURES!
Steve
simon garratt
14-11-04, 01:31
heres the tank today after putting the Aragamax in the main tank and The Aragamud and Aragamax in the DSB compartment......
If you look carefully you can make out Simon's remarkable rock layout......well, you could have if youd been there before we milked it all up with Aragamax......Shame, youll just have to wait i spose. ;) ;) ;)
Needless to say, for all the doubting Thomas's, Not a single dribble........... ;) .
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSCF2671a.jpg
The Skimmer had its work cut out today, even at 1000gall/hr ;)
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSCF2672a.jpg
Regards to all.
Si.G
:wave: Si-G & Si-C
Never doubted it for one minute.... :whistling:
Very proud looking picture…hope the neighbours don’t think the Aliens have landed in their UFO :D Nightime must give them a fright…bet the conservatory glows with the light on… :blink:
Coming along nicely chaps... :dance: keep up the good work... :thumbsup: and i look forward to see the next picture of the tank nice and clear :zzzZZZ:
Regards Mark...
NO WORK ON THE TANK TODAY
ALL THEM TEARS MIGHT JUST MAKE IT OVERFLOW
KEITH
UP THE SAINTS :dance:
Silverreef
15-11-04, 07:27
Si,
you could have asked that down and out to move along, whilst you took the picture :lol: :lol: :lol: .
Looking sweet :wub: , can't wait to see it in the flesh.
Regards
Steve
simon garratt
15-11-04, 07:46
Steve, just some local tramp who was asking for a cup of tea and selling copy's of the big issue, apparently he was attracted by the bright lights of the big city.....bless him he was very confused..........
But hey, Thats Pompey for you. ;)
Silverreef
15-11-04, 07:55
Si,
he must have smelt the bacon butties :D or roast dinners :D. Hope it wasn't roast lamb ( twice ).
Regards
Steve
i like the idea of the skimmer being outside.
has to be an advantage being quieter and in a dark area also to reduce unwanted algae.
Simon's....
From picture and outside Skimmer I take it you are running main tank off-line until it's setup.....
How long will you leave it until you connect to your main system?
Did you not have the capacity to fill from the main system?
Rich B.
SPS Hoover
15-11-04, 13:06
just some local tramp
I setting up a tank not trying to win a fashion contest :lol:
Rich
Tank will be run seperately untill i'm satisfied all normal setup issues are over.
Tank was filled with new water none has come out of rest of system, with all stock in system i felt it needed to be left alone as much as posible. I will be seeding sand beds with some sand from garage but thats all i am taking out of existing.
Regards
Ps its taking its time to clear 400lbs of sand makes a right mess
:D :D hehe, I was just looking at your photo of the skimmer outside and thinking "its amazing what reefkeepers will do to there homes !" holes in walls, sheds outside etc etc :D :D B)
mclaren6969
15-11-04, 21:41
yeh i knocked a hole into the kitchen from my lounge and robbed the saucepan cuboard so i could put a sump in it.Best of all it was my luvly wifes idea,i must be blessed with a wife that thinks of that
Originally posted by simonm@Nov 15 2004, 13:31
:D :D hehe, I was just looking at your photo of the skimmer outside and thinking "its amazing what reefkeepers will do to there homes !" holes in walls, sheds outside etc etc :D :D B)
I think it's shocking that people change their homes to accomodate tanks. Si Clark what are you like?
:lol:
SPS Hoover
16-11-04, 15:26
Nick
You are last person who can say anything about that :lol:
Piccy's
Rockwork is not finished but getting there
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC03976.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC03978.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC03977.jpg
wow, looks really good simon. I really like the plateau effect you have there.
Are you going to be using the same lights again on this tank?
Andrew
love the aquascaping si.
what are you going to use to 'clad' the tank?
simon garratt
16-11-04, 15:37
£50.00 of filter floss later...... ;) :D
Originally posted by simon garratt@Nov 16 2004, 15:49
£50.00 of filter floss later...... ;) :D
more guessing then....
;)
when you buying a dog whistle si?
:lol:
si is that home made rock, that is flat
simon garratt
16-11-04, 16:01
when you buying a dog whistle si?
Who, me or Si. :D
Re the floss.....Trust me when your trying to clear 400gall of aragamax silt, you need it........ ;)
Originally posted by simon garratt@Nov 16 2004, 16:13
when you buying a dog whistle si?
Who, me or Si. :D
Re the floss.....Trust me when your trying to clear 400gall of aragamax silt, you need it........ ;)
:wacko: :wacko: :wacko: too many simons :wacko: :wacko: :wacko:
Originally posted by nice1bruva@Nov 16 2004, 16:45
Who, me or Si. :D
too many simons
hello !
good name, shared by intelligent people :P
Garry thomas
16-11-04, 18:23
good name, shared by intelligent people
MMMmmm
Coming along well simon :thumbsup:
Originally posted by simonm+Nov 16 2004, 16:52--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (simonm @ Nov 16 2004, 16:52)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-nice1bruva@Nov 16 2004, 16:45
Who, me or Si. :D
* too many simons
hello !
good name, shared by intelligent people :P [/b][/quote]
simonm, Don't know you and so reserve judgement but Si G and Simon of the new reef ??????? :D :D :D :D
simon garratt
16-11-04, 18:47
Christ allmighty, now im getting confused........ :unsure:
;)
SPS Hoover
16-11-04, 18:48
Are you going to be using the same lights again on this tank?
Yes lighting will be same
what are you going to use to 'clad' the tank?
white UPVC like I used on last tank, great because its easy to keep clean
si is that home made rock, that is flat
Yes it is wanted large pieces you don't see it around that much so had to make myself
[/QUOTE]
simonm, Don't know you and so reserve judgement but Si G and Simon of the new reef ???????
[QUOTE]
What are you trying to say Bob??????
what skimmer will you be running on the tank are you still going with the beast in the garage or you sticking to the deltec?? N :thumbsup:
Originally posted by Simon@Nov 16 2004, 19:00
[QUOTE]
What are you trying to say Bob??????
So you are awake then?
Not sure but if the cap fits :lol: :lol: :lol:
Looking good Simon, how long before you start to transfer livestock ?
SPS Hoover
17-11-04, 07:11
what skimmer will you be running on the tank are you still going with the beast in the garage or you sticking to the deltec
Nic
The deltec is staying on this system i will reconnect two systems up soon so it will be feeding to both skimmers
Marc
The main stock will get transfered over next few weeks, I have put 4 cromis this evening to help cycle tank. We also added a 1.5" of live sand bed over new one in sump so I think system will not take to long to be fully live.
Regards
pbcunningham
22-11-04, 18:11
Hi, that is an absolutely stunning setup and got to be the best aquascaping I have seen in a long time.
Is the rock you made similar to what is on garf?
Regards
Peter
Simon,
Nice to meet you at last. :)
That is truly an awesome tank - much better than in the pictures for sure.
Something we should all aspire to. :bow:
Steve
Not bad for a beginner mate :lol: :lol: :lol:
Looks like we'll have got get over in the next few weeks for a crimbo drink or two! Cant wait to see it for real, but I'm sure it's going to be a belter. :bow:
Cheers,
Cam.
reef boy 2002
04-12-04, 22:26
Updates
piccies ????? :lol:
any more progress/pics simon?
your tank is giving me ideas for my new set up when i move.
it'll be smaller though!
:lol:
SPS Hoover
15-12-04, 20:39
Here you go
Got the normal algea probs but they will go soon as the coraline is taking over
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC03994.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC03995.jpg
I wish I could take a photo properly
Looking good Si,
Hopefully i'll get left alone a bit now.
Luke
Kevin Douglas
15-12-04, 20:58
Starting to look good Simon. Look forward to seeing it in the flesh.
I wish I could take a photo properly
It would help if you took the ladder out of the way :D :D :D
Atb
Yea! very tasty Simon...and about time too with the update... :)...the new flat rock shapes really work well...Nice one! :thumbsup:
Mark
:wub: :wub: :wub:
what anthias are they, bartlett's or evansi or another?
andrew
SPS Hoover
15-12-04, 21:45
Andrew
They are barletts I plan to have another 12 of them when I find them for sale
Oh and a couple of Fatheads :lol:
Kev
I need the ladder its become an intregral part of my reefkeeping :lol:
simon garratt
15-12-04, 21:45
Brown brown brown brown brown.............
Hee hee, vengance is mine................well, for the time being..... :blush:
wow, look at the size of that digitata at the back...looks amazing Simon well done.
SPS Hoover
15-12-04, 21:50
simon garratt Posted on Dec 15 2004, 21:57
* Brown brown brown brown brown.............
Hee hee, vengance is mine................well, for the time being.....**
Hey I'm not the one who needs a sea hare
He who has a glass tank should not throw stones ;) :lol:
Simonm
No digitala in there only acros
Andy Hipkiss
15-12-04, 22:13
Think the fatheads were a mistake :evil:
edit: actually thinking about , no they weren't ... I was in fear of being beaten like a baby seal I'd dare buy them :P
simon garratt
16-12-04, 08:11
Hey I'm not the one who needs a sea hare
:blush: :whistling:
I was in fear of being beaten like a baby seal I'd dare buy them
I would of Andy, just to spite him....... ;)
Any news on this System surely it has stock in it now.. would love to see the piccies.. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
SPS Hoover
06-01-05, 20:18
Originally posted by narthur@Jan 5 2005, 21:48
Any news on this System surely it has stock in it now.. would love to see the piccies..* :thumbsup:* :thumbsup:
Here you go Nic photography is not my forte
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC03996.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC04000.jpg
Regards
See that big table in the foreground ? Well there a big lump of that about to fall off....round about the next time you pop out for all of 5 mins :)
Looking great their simon.. i guess its all just setteling in now.. plenty of room for growth though..N
SPS Hoover
07-01-05, 11:28
Marc
Thats the problem with tables if you frag them, it looks wrong chunks missing out of coral.
Nic
That was idea of new tank lots of growth room for corals and increased swimming area for fish.
Regards
Simon,
Just about to change the course sand in my sand bed (Sump) to aragamax but was wondering as its about the same size as your bed how many bags did you use ?
Cheers Steve :thumbsup: :)
Hi long have you had that one Si ?
SPS Hoover
07-01-05, 11:55
Steve
My guess would be between 7-8 bags not sure as i ordered a load in and mixed all in together. So it was not like I poured a no. of bags into sump. I would say i have a good 5" in depth with a further 1" of alfagrog on top.
Marc
It came from Reef Encounters nearly a year ago. It only just fits into a salt bucket now. In another 6months god knows how you would move it.
Regards
SPS Hoover
07-01-05, 14:07
Couple more pics
This is the piece that my mate Mr Garrett tried to give away :o the purple for scale is 5"
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC04003.jpg
Couple of zoo's picked up recently
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Green%20Zoos.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Pink%20Zoos.jpg
Regards
simon garratt
07-01-05, 14:10
Orrible thing......Glad you took it back........ ;)
It was supping up calcium faster than a clam farm........ :D
Nice Zoos Si
When will you be fragging them ? :thumbsup:
:lol:
Regards Steve.
SPS Hoover
07-01-05, 14:31
Steve
I might well be, pink ones will not be cheap mind :thumbsup:
Regards
you can never pay to much for a good zoo :lol: :lol: :lol:
Regards Steve.
SPS Hoover
25-01-05, 15:31
Latest pic's courtesy of Mr G
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSCF3139.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSCF3107.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSCF3109.jpg
You can see bruising around edges just from being handled and transport, its recovering after looking a bit dodgy at one point.
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSCF3128.jpg
Regards
Si
Thank God Mr G Knows how to take a picture !!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Finally a picture that does it Justice. :lol:
Regards Steve.
Another fantastic tank Simon...that first full length tank pic from Si G looks as though it could have been taken straight from a reef in the ocean :wub:
Steve
keith hellyar
26-01-05, 11:46
Is that a giant Aip I can see at the bottom of the first photo.
It looks ready for fragging :D
Keith
SPS Hoover
26-01-05, 11:56
keith hellyar Posted on Jan 26 2005, 11:46
* Is that a giant Aip I can see at the bottom of the first photo
That giant aip is the tube anemone in third pic :lol:
Regards
keith hellyar
26-01-05, 11:59
I've never heard of an Aip being called a Tube Anemone before, but then again, I've never seen a Pink Aip!!!! ;)
Keith
Everything about this setup is outstanding :bow:
Quite awe inspiring :thumbsup:
Hats off to you sir ;)
All the best
Edit P.S. Do Tube Anemones differ to other anemones in regards to lifespan and feeding and caring ?
:thanx: Martin
SPS Hoover
27-01-05, 21:15
Thanks Martin for comments its getting there
Regards tube anemones here are some links truth is they are not anemones they are a coral, Brought mine never had its tube grew it back in space of two weeks. I am on look out for another one if i can find the right colour.
advancedaquarist.com (http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/june2004/invert.htm)
tubeanemone (http://www.fishdomain.com/article_tubeanemone.shtml)
More (http://www.wetwebmedia.com/tubeanfa.htm)
Regards
Simon
Thanks Simon for the links, very interesting :thumbsup:
Alas, another stunner which I will have to admire from afar. Real credit to you that it was bought in that condition and has since gone from strength to strength :thumbsup:
Hope it all comes together as you want it to, All the best
Martin
Hi,
I called round to Simon's the other day to drop off some bits and to see the new system for the first time. I have to say that the aquascaping is really impressive, with plenty of space for sexy new corals. The pictures do not do it justice. Once the corals have settled down, grown in a bit and coloured up to their former glory it is going to be one mage impressive system!
Well done mate, and I'm sure that if the tide ever fails in the Solent then we could use all those Sequence pumps to keep the flow going :lol: :lol: :lol: ;)
Cheers,
Cam.
Si,
Now - that is a NICE tank!
James.
That is one fantastic set up you have there. :cheers: :dance:
hi simon,
nice tank lot of hard work gone in there m8 well done,
a real credit to you m8 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
alan
Fantastic mate...... can i ask how much LR went in as i did not see any details on it >....... cheers :thumbsup:
SPS Hoover
29-01-05, 20:39
Originally posted by fire999@Jan 29 2005, 20:25
Fantastic mate...... can i ask how much LR went in as i did not see any details on it >....... cheers :thumbsup:
To honest I don't know I suspect it is in region of 200kg+
hey up simon, hows your tank coming along.
Long time since we had an update mate.
cRaig
Its Still huge and looking Great
Regards Steve
Originally posted by sgl101@Jul 11 2005, 10:43
Its Still huge and looking Great
:D :lol: :D i know you like Simon Steve but thats taking it a bit far!
Nick
Simon,
Where did you get the branching rock from ?
thanks in advance. Dudsey
Nick,
You've got the wrong end of the stick.....
Steve is talking about Simon Reef Tank.....
Rich. :D
Originally posted by richb@Jul 11 2005, 11:38
You've got the wrong end of the stick.....
:D :lol: :D :lol: :D :lol: :D
il shut up now!
i want to see Simons tank in person!
shows what is one your mind nick !!
Personally I never have another mans Manhood on my mind,
Still takes allsorts
Regards Steve
RedevanceUK
11-07-05, 15:25
Great build guys :thumbsup: The tank looks amazing :wub:
SPS Hoover
17-08-05, 23:09
Cop a load of this lot
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My Brown fish according to NIc Jones
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Brown My ****
Si
MaidstoneMarine
17-08-05, 23:19
Awesome pictures! The colour in the first is just :wub: and the tang too!
keith hellyar
17-08-05, 23:19
Simon
Stunning pics. The SPS colours look great. Have those XM lamps made the difference?
Keith
SPS Hoover
17-08-05, 23:20
Have those XM lamps made the difference
I definitely think they have helped.
no ure right more grey really aint she :lol:
and is that a scratch on the glass all ready i see <_<
Great pics Si and lovely colours :wub: Has the lipstick settled in well now?
Chris
edit My Brown fish according to NIc Jones
:wacko: :lol:
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