DD
"Rambo"
LMAO! The thought has crossed my mind!
My 50 Cadlights Cube Artisan 2 Build
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LMAO! The thought has crossed my mind!
DD
"Rambo"
Alright, finally a worthy update!
I picked up a 40lbs bag of Fiji Pink sand. It's really nice. I rinsed it out and added it to the tank yesterday evening.
Today, I finally scaped the tank! I also mounted my fuge light, and two shelf brackets for a doser inside the stand. I think I'm leaning towards not buying a second doser since all of the sps in my 27 cube will be transferred over to this tank. I'm going to frag a small piece off of each colony and keep those small frags in the 27 cube. So no need for a doser at this point. I'll probably change my mind lol.
Alright, enough silly words, here is the scape:
Front on shot:
Off to the right a bit:
Overhead:
Since taking these shots, I've moved both columns forward a bit.
I'm nearly done making rodi and mixing salt so I'm hoping that I will have the return pump running before this night is over.
I picked up a 40lbs bag of Fiji Pink sand. It's really nice. I rinsed it out and added it to the tank yesterday evening.
Today, I finally scaped the tank! I also mounted my fuge light, and two shelf brackets for a doser inside the stand. I think I'm leaning towards not buying a second doser since all of the sps in my 27 cube will be transferred over to this tank. I'm going to frag a small piece off of each colony and keep those small frags in the 27 cube. So no need for a doser at this point. I'll probably change my mind lol.
Alright, enough silly words, here is the scape:
Front on shot:
Off to the right a bit:
Overhead:
Since taking these shots, I've moved both columns forward a bit.
I'm nearly done making rodi and mixing salt so I'm hoping that I will have the return pump running before this night is over.
The reefer
Active member
It's looking great Dominick!
DD
"Rambo"
Thanks Jaime! Still working with it a bit lol! I'll get another pic up shortly. Just want to get the water filled up and the return pump going.
DD
"Rambo"
Still need that rubble, Dominick! I can give you some tomorrow.
Otherwise, the tank looks awesome!
Thanks Ben! I actually ran out of time today with filling it up with RODI and salt.
I have two big pieces of dry rock left over that I'm going to take a hammer and chisel to tomorrow. I'll have to an FTS then.
I do have a couple of shots I'll post below though.
Funlad3
Well-known member
Sounds like a plan!
DD
"Rambo"
Finally the tank is full of water! The return pump is still sucking though 
I've replaced the cover plate, and the impeller, and nada, still sounds pretty bad. Looks like I'm going with an Eheim.
First shot below is one that was requested lol! I was pretty surprised the water didn't cloud as much as I thought it was.
I'm going to work on the scape a bit more tomorrow. Mostly turning and positioning each of the pillars. I'm also going to add a bit of rubble, an overhang, something cool.
Below is a shot of the sump in action. On the left I have a 6500K led strip light. I rigged a holder for it. On the right hand side of the stand, you can barely see it in the pic, are a couple brackets for a shelf. I'm planning to set up a dosing unit on it.
More shots to come tomorrow after the temporary light is installed and the scaping is done.
I've replaced the cover plate, and the impeller, and nada, still sounds pretty bad. Looks like I'm going with an Eheim.
First shot below is one that was requested lol! I was pretty surprised the water didn't cloud as much as I thought it was.
I'm going to work on the scape a bit more tomorrow. Mostly turning and positioning each of the pillars. I'm also going to add a bit of rubble, an overhang, something cool.
Below is a shot of the sump in action. On the left I have a 6500K led strip light. I rigged a holder for it. On the right hand side of the stand, you can barely see it in the pic, are a couple brackets for a shelf. I'm planning to set up a dosing unit on it.
More shots to come tomorrow after the temporary light is installed and the scaping is done.
BigBarnacles
New member
Lookin good!
DD
"Rambo"
Thanks Brian! Its finally wet! Thats what she said lol!
But it feels good to only have minor stuff to do. The hard part is done.
DD
"Rambo"
Thanks bro! I'm gonna dump a bottle of Dr. Tim's in today. I might add the McCosker's fairy wrasse in tonight or tomorrow after work.
Still need to install my skimmer and throw a temp light up.
DD
"Rambo"
You'll get there bro, patience is the key. I have most of the necessities so I rushed and set it up.
Don't rush, just set it up exactly how you want it. This way, after it's set up, you won't have the "I wish I did this before I set it up" feelings.
EricTheRed
No, I'm not a communist..
Nice build!! I'm liking the two rock towers 
DD
"Rambo"
Nice build!! I'm liking the two rock towers
Thanks Eric! I'm probably going to add some small pieces to the front still. I just need to break up the two big pieces of rock that are left over.
DD
"Rambo"
Alright update time:
I have added a couple more piece of rock to the front of the tank. Skimmer has been installed. I also picked up an Eheim 1260 to replace the mag 5. For temporary lighting I have a 4 bulb tek t5.
I dumped a whole bottle of Dr. Tim's in on Sunday and added my first fish, a Mccosker's fairy wrasse, last night. It's hiding currently, but it's been hiding in my frag tank for the last three weeks lol!
Here's an FTS:
I may still tweak the rock I added. I may stack them and put them slightly off center in the middle.
Here's a shot of inside the stand:
As you can see I've added a union to the fuge feed on the left hand side. Skimmer was also lowered a bit more since it wasn't working very well elevated on the stand I made for it.
I just need to add some rock to the fuge, and also some chaeto. LED group buy light will hopefully be coming Friday so that will be installed right away.
The only things I have left to get are a second apex (currently have a lead on one) and also an ATO (avast marine).
I have added a couple more piece of rock to the front of the tank. Skimmer has been installed. I also picked up an Eheim 1260 to replace the mag 5. For temporary lighting I have a 4 bulb tek t5.
I dumped a whole bottle of Dr. Tim's in on Sunday and added my first fish, a Mccosker's fairy wrasse, last night. It's hiding currently, but it's been hiding in my frag tank for the last three weeks lol!
Here's an FTS:
I may still tweak the rock I added. I may stack them and put them slightly off center in the middle.
Here's a shot of inside the stand:
As you can see I've added a union to the fuge feed on the left hand side. Skimmer was also lowered a bit more since it wasn't working very well elevated on the stand I made for it.
I just need to add some rock to the fuge, and also some chaeto. LED group buy light will hopefully be coming Friday so that will be installed right away.
The only things I have left to get are a second apex (currently have a lead on one) and also an ATO (avast marine).
DD
"Rambo"
Thanks bro! I am liking the color of the T5's. I have the group buy IT2040 coming Friday hopefully so I will be switching. LED's FTW lol!
frostyjay1
Active member
that's looks awesome