[e_baer]

That must have cost you a pretty penny! That looks very nice so far. What sorta of coral and critters will you be getting? Live rock? how many punds of it?

[reefnoob1991]

Not so live live rock anymore lol after baking in the sun!

[cbui2]

Originally Posted by Fishhead Junkie

i have a question about this outside tank. dont know if anyone ever asked it but...i dont get it. why put it outside?? do u spend all your time outside? i dont see a deck or patio around it to sit and look at it. seems like the only one that will be enjoying it are the crickets, mosquitos and birds. i like the concept though.

steve

my main display is located in my garage which i have full access from the living room. sorry but i dont get your questions.

[cbui2]

Originally Posted by ladydragon55

So these are pictures of the live rock and live sand that you received, plus where you purchased them from? Or is that a picture of your friends tank? Either way...WOW!!! I can't wait to see what is next.

live sand was purchased from LFS, and rocks was purchased
from Building a coral reef? Tips and tools for successful reefing

the pictures you see below is where i bought the live rocks from in Tampa Bay, since his setup was pretty awesome i had to take a few pic's and its operating system.

[reefnoob1991]

I believe he's talking about the big pool full of LR you looked to be snorkeling in

[cbui2]

Originally Posted by e_baer

That must have cost you a pretty penny! That looks very nice so far. What sorta of coral and critters will you be getting? Live rock? how many punds of it?

thanks, 500lbs Live Haitian Rocks all kind of critters settles on the rock itself. all the rocks i picked out were fully cured at least 2-3 months.

[cbui2]

Originally Posted by reefnoob1991

Not so live live rock anymore lol after baking in the sun!

cooking a little more longer since it was raw they was only out there about 20 mins tops and weather was good and under shade . i needed to placed them on a 4x8 plywood just to get a general idea on how much i needed to buy.

[cbui2]

here are some more pic's, tank is still cloudy. i'm still about a week out on filling the rest of the tanks. sump and skimmer is next in line to fill then QT, fuge and last fuge.
this is not the final setting and few pc's around will be moved around but time will tell.

total of 7 caves, these rocks are truly amazing with ton of shapes, sizes, character and less density than many other.

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[dragonboy4578]

All i can say is WOW!!!!

[ChrisR33]

WOW! i am soo jealous. Good luck to you and your phenomenal tank.

[ACE]

......................... ....BIG,,,COOL,,,NEAT!!! I don't know what to say but !!!WOW!!!

[cbui2]

here are some more updates, and the tank is more clear now. i should have enough water by monday night to get skimmer and reactor online. all the outlet for CL is covered and few more pc's has been arrange around to make it look more realistic, but this will not be the final stacks as coral will be introduced.

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[RyanG]

Bart, what is your stocking list looking like? Have any ideas?

[ladydragon55]

Does the person you got your live rock from ship to California? Those pieces are stunning, and your tank is looking amazing!!! I love your area of the country, so maybe a trip to NO is in my future! Please keep us posted, this is like a weekly TV show, except far more entertaining!!!

[Fishhead Junkie]

i like those pieces you stuck up front in a row...they are like an obstacle course for the fish and inverts....nice piece in the upper left. take more pictures.

steve

[chuck rayburn]

wow wow wow wow

[cbui2]

Originally Posted by RyanG

Bart, what is your stocking list looking like? Have any ideas?

i have one made up but this could change.

[cbui2]

ok finally enough water is made to get sump, 1st fuge, skimmer and return online.
here are some more pic's, and i still cant believed the character in these Haitian Rocks.

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[cbui2]

Side view

[KJohansen]

Great rock!! I love some of the cofigurations you have that in.

Got fish in there already?

[blind1993]

nice but how did u get so many damsels in there so quick

[Fishhead Junkie]

those fish have more caves to swim thru and/or hide in than i can count. keep taking those pics....glad to see some fish in there.

steve

[reefnoob1991]

Well I must say i love that rock and how the lights give it that cool sunray effect!

[cbui2]

ok here are some more updates, got a chance to finished the sump adding enclosed baffles for all the returns from skimmer and reactors. skimmer was also hooked up but not 100% sure if i tune it right. it says 800gph intake and tunning the air valve. anyone can give me some pointers on tunning the skimmer. do you start with air valve or intake? how much water, it called to have the water below the black neck and adjust it from there.
here are some pics, and excuse the mess.

[RyanG]

Where is a picture of your RO/DI unit?