RR 28G Nano HQI Build *Sit Back and Enjoy*

[RaysReef]

Starting Off with:

JBJ Nano-Cube 28g HQI w/MTS-60 Stand
150w 14k DE bulb - Upgrade to 150w DE 20k Radiums
Chiller 1/4 HP
Caribsea Coarse Sand
Vortech MP10
Skimmer - TBD
100w Titanium Heater w/Controller
Filter Media - TBD

Livestock:

Only the "Ugliest" S H l T Z :biggthumpup:

Pics to come, I just ordered the cube today so it should arrive next week. :beerchug:

[LowersMyBP]

In the house or in the shop? Don't let anyone tell you you don't need a chiller either. Those closed top tanks, can't get a fan on them. Open them up, the wife starts yelling....you might be able to get by with a 1/15..that is what I'm using on my max, but I don't have halides...

[RaysReef]

In the house or in the shop? Don't let anyone tell you you don't need a chiller either. Those closed top tanks, can't get a fan on them. Open them up, the wife starts yelling....you might be able to get by with a 1/15..that is what I'm using on my max, but I don't have halides...

House...I'm downsizing to 2 tanks instead of the 4 now. 28G and a 125G the rest is going to be at the shop. I'll be growing most of my SPS in my 125G and frags will be at the shop in the near future. I'm going with a 1/4 HP chiller so yea...I'm getting ready for the summer heat issue. They have 4 fans built-in but I'm not counting on it.

[bkoppes]

In the house or in the shop? Don't let anyone tell you you don't need a chiller either. Those closed top tanks, can't get a fan on them. Open them up, the wife starts yelling....you might be able to get by with a 1/15..that is what I'm using on my max, but I don't have halides...

No need for a chiller. Save yourself some money Ray!! We have a CBreeze fan on our 28g with a halide and retro actinics with a closed top and the fan works great. It clips on the back and is very powerful. Keeps the temp stable. Bought it on nanotuners I believe.

[RaysReef]

too late, already bought it Brent...:beerchug: better safe than sorry...My house gets really hot in the summer...78+ A/C can't keep up

[Lurch]

I can't wait to see this!

[bkoppes]

too late, already bought it Brent...:beerchug: better safe than sorry...My house gets really hot in the summer...78+ A/C can't keep up

Ok Ron ;) mr moneybags.

[RaysReef]

Ok Ron ;) mr moneybags.

Brent I think its the other way around :gay1:

[RaysReef]

I can't wait to see this!

Me too, lol Can't wait to see the radiums on it. I would go with reefoptics but they don't have anything higher than 14k.

[Lurch]

Ray just shot me a message saying his tank is all setup and its wet! The aquascaping is supposed to be really nice!

[bkoppes]

Bring the pics Ray. Hopefully your ban ends soon.

[RaysReef]

I'll get pics up later tonight or Sunday. Water is still clearing up

[RaysReef]

My theme is simple:

Hanging Cliff *14+ inches of suspended shelf rock * just 2 rocks glued together* no other live rock will be added in the tank. Total weight is 25 lbs. with 25 lbs. Caribsea Coarse Sand. Sorry the water is still a little murky

I want to be able to clean the glass without bumping into any corals or rock.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0006-4.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0005-7.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0004-9.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0002-7.jpg

[RaysReef]

Just ordered my skimmer- Aquamaxx HOB-1 *Best fit and bang for the buck on a Nanocube* $199, similiar to Warner Marine *newer sicce pump* and the JNS version just rebadged for the US market- I was planning on going with a XP1000 HOB but it would not fit without extremely modding it.

Update:
Changed over bulbs last night to 20k Radium 150w DEs- Boy that's a difference from the stock JBJ 14k one.

[MAXreefer]

Very nice Ray.
Like the different rockwork. Looking forward to see how you are going to stock the tank

[RaysReef]

different angle:

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0001-7.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0002-8.jpg

[Kyle52288]

Very nice!! What ever happened to you "cheap" 20g?

[RaysReef]

Very nice!! What ever happened to you "cheap" 20g?

Its going down ;) I plan on tearing my other tanks as well.

[mrlee]

we need a FTS...:biggthumpup:

[RaysReef]

we need a FTS...:biggthumpup:

u and FTS lol Its only water, sand and LR so far

[RaysReef]

There ya go Ally-pooh

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0002-9.jpg

[mrlee]

L0L, i dont like to look at the small picture. Its deceiving, Just like girls with them huge black sunglass on.:gay1:

[RaysReef]

L0L, i dont like to look at the small picture. Its deceiving, Just like girls with them huge black sunglass on.:gay1:

funny, u say...them huge black :cool: and then i see "sunglass" :gay1:

[RaysReef]

added a few "Uglies"

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0009-2.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0007-6.jpg

[bkoppes]

"Uglies"

[RaysReef]

I'm actually suprised the 2 return pumps *included in cube* does provide decent flow, combined about 400gph. Not having too many substrate helps as well.

[Mike Bennett]

Looks like a nice Nano Ray, off to a great start.

[RaysReef]

Thanks Mike, can't wait to add sps, I'd say another 2 wks. for a test frag, I should also have my skimmer next week

[jjwhiteboy]

Nice little setup Ray:biggthumpup:

[RaysReef]

Nice little setup Ray:biggthumpup:

Thanks Jas, just added a few more corals *Torch and clam* ;)

[Merkurfan]

Very ugly. I expect the ugliness to be dropped off at my shop post haste for proper disposal.


(Coral sale at my shop 5 minutes after Ray leaves)

[RaysReef]

they are so ugly they smell

[Merkurfan]

That is just you Ray. I didn't have the heart to tell you to shower yesterday.

[RaysReef]

That is just you Ray. I didn't have the heart to tell you to shower yesterday.

looks like u got the heart now, btw clear your PM box

[Merkurfan]

Cleared. Now, stop sending me so many pm's ;)

[RaysReef]

lol, ok I will stop stalking u :popworm:

[FOR3VER_3XILED]

Ray, stupid question, but did you used cycled water from your other tanks or something? I was thinking about doing that so I wouldnt have to cycle my 37g, does it work well? Looks great btw:beerchug:

[RaysReef]

Ray, stupid question, but did you used cycled water from your other tanks or something? I was thinking about doing that so I wouldnt have to cycle my 37g, does it work well? Looks great btw:beerchug:

I did use about 20% of it from my main tank, I started my nano with all new rock and sand. I also added a some other "additives" to help cycle it faster. No matter what any new setup will go through a cycle. I limit my lighting as well for about 2 wks.

[RaysReef]

Fish List:

Flame Hawk *added*
Fu ManChu Dwarf Lionfish
Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish
Wild Caught True Percs *Pair added*
Juvi Koran Angelfish
Yellow Coris Wrasse
Blue Hippo Tang *added*

Tank Update:

Took Scolys out, HQI lights were a bit much for them. Transferred my Japanese Leather and its definately liking the HQI lighting. Man, I'm stoked about getting this skimmer for it. Eager to try this baby out. Should be here Friday *crossing fingers* Also added some carbon to help clear up the water. Adding also the red Hornets from Bkoppes *looking great and w00t for Brett.

[Merkurfan]

Blue Hippo Tang *added*




Someone call the tang police

[RaysReef]

someone already did

http://www.kare11.com/news/article/9...Pines-townhome

[Lurch]

Was that nearby you?

[RaysReef]

lol across the street. They were there til 11pm at night. A fellow member was over my place picking up his coral and left around 4pm and mentioned it through PM to me and thats how I found out, lol. Talk about knowing my surroundings...

[Merkurfan]

link broken ray.

http://www.startribune.com/local/north/115126854.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUi D3aPc:_Yyc:aUvckD8EQDUI

that the story you where trying to link to?

[RaysReef]

yup that's the one...sorry the link was broken. It was just there too when I last checked.

[mrbill]

I saw that last night. I thought it looked like your complex but I couldnt tell how close it was to your place.

[RaysReef]

The number was 500 and I was 600, I believe it was across the street. I'm one of the few remaining original owners that bought in the community. I wish I could easily just move out, but I'm tanked.

[RaysReef]

Update pic FTS *Water still cloudy* can't wait to get the skimmer next week, planning on adding UV as well

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0001-8.jpg

[Jace]

tanggg policeee, no just kidding nice tank.

[Jace]

and btw do those clams stay that small?

[RaysReef]

tanggg policeee, no just kidding nice tank.

no your right, it should be in there. But I want them in there ;)

and btw do those clams stay that small?

they are about 2.5 inch maximas, they will get twice as big, but thats about it. It will take a while :goldfish:

[RaysReef]

PMs answered, patient is my weakness :beerchug: I have ways to make my tanks established faster than normal :beerchug:

[Merkurfan]

I saw a 15G tank on CL with a tang or two in it. They got Ray beat.

Still a tank full of ugliness Ray. You need to fix that.

[RaysReef]

I'm not done yet with my fish addition ;)

[Lurch]

I'm not done yet with my fish addition ;)

I vote bamboo shark.

[MAXreefer]

I am going to be nice....:beerchug:
I LOVE your acan collection!!

[Neil]

I vote bamboo shark.

I second this

[RaysReef]

I am going to be nice....:beerchug:
I LOVE your acan collection!!

Thanks Michael, there's more where that came from. ;)

[RaysReef]

I second this

of course u would :goldfish:

[reef.saltwater]

Loving it....:beerchug:

[reef.saltwater]

:eek2::biggthumpup:

[RaysReef]

Thanks R.S.

lol, its 1:30am...I just finished putting the MP10 w/battery backup. *added* Oregon Tort, Blue Tip Acro and Green Milli

[RaysReef]

arrived:

Comes fully assembled
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0001-9.jpg

Slim Design- I'm impressed with how well its built
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0003-5.jpg

Cup is height adjustable using the rubber ring gasket
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0002-10.jpg

Height above Nano, its about 6-7 inch above *Back*
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0004-10.jpg

Overall side view
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0006-6.jpg

Needs to be primed, not to hard to do...just fill it half way and stick the air tube into the water ;)
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0005-8.jpg

Built in hanging bracket :beerchug:
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0008-3.jpg

Within 5 mins its already foaming nicely. after 45 mins water is clearing up nicely.
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0009-3.jpg

Pros:
Overall, seems to be a well built performing skimmer, quality built and very little dialing in. *Cup height adjuster for dialing* :beerchug: The sicce scrya pump compliments it, perfect combo. No modding needed

Cons:
The filter box has to be taken out *useless* Canopy can not open fully, only 2.5 inches high. You would need to mod *cut canopy* to fully have access inside.

[mrlee]

I want to see Ray grow some corals, Ill check back in a few months :gay1:

[RaysReef]

I want to see Ray grow some corals, Ill check back in a few months :gay1:

lol, if they dont sell first

[RaysReef]

update tank pic after skimmer install *few hours*

Clearer water
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0001-10.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0002-11.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0011-4.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0006-7.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0005-9.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0014.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0013-1.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0012.jpg

[mrlee]

lol, if they dont sell first

No excuses.:gay1:

[bkoppes]

Liking the skimmer!!

[RaysReef]

Thanks Brett, it was previously the WM with a different pump.

[RaysReef]

Update, tank is getting fuller will be adding acros and more SPS 2-4 wks.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0001-11.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0015.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0005-10.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0014-1.jpg

[Lurch]

Nice as usual. Give me a ring tomorrow if you are free.

[jjwhiteboy]

Looks like you got an acan outbreak already:greenguy:

[Merkurfan]

ugly as usual..

someone call the tang police ;)

[RaysReef]

Looks like you got an acan outbreak already:greenguy:

Its a good kind of "Outbreak" :gay1:

ugly as usual..

someone call the tang police ;)

Thanks!!! :beerchug:

[RaysReef]

looks like my 2 clowns got at it yesturday...The big guy has a swollen lip

[PengXiong]

Looking nice Ray,

How's the skimmate on that skimmer?

[RaysReef]

Looking nice Ray,

How's the skimmate on that skimmer?

I'm running it wet atm. I like how you adjust the height of the cup to dial it in.

[RaysReef]

New pics: Flame Hawk loves the camera, lol My trachy is pooping ATM.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0009-4.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0008-6.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0006-9.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0005-12.jpg

[coralreefer]

Kinda curious to see how that skimmer performs for ya. How is the noise on it?

[RaysReef]

quiet *everything is nicely isolated to keep the noise level down* again its a well built skimmer* and keeping my water prestine :beerchug:

[wee willie]

:greenguy::greenguy::greenguy:I :beerchug::beerchug:;);):cool::cool::cool::cool::c ool::cool::cool:will take it when completed

[RaysReef]

take what? lol

[Flounder]

sweet overhang

[RaysReef]

I'm trying to make a fish tang sandwich

[montiporalova]

Update, tank is getting fuller will be adding acros and more SPS 2-4 wks.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0001-11.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0015.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0005-10.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0014-1.jpg

Ray i want your gorgonias red and yellow .:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

[Lurch]

Ray i want your gorgonias red and yellow .:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

They're worth it. I've got two in our cube and they are amazing!

[montiporalova]

They're worth it. I've got two in our cube and they are amazing!

I know I have 2 purple ones,I need yellow and red.

[RaysReef]

I'll be home later tonight Pete if you want a pair.

[RaysReef]

I'm out of reds, I have orange and Yellows

[RaysReef]

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0006-12.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0007-10.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0008-9.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0004-15.jpg

[Jace]

very nice ray looking good.