redbaron's 100 gal tank

[redbaron81]

ventured into the hobby early this year as a way of bonding with my nieces. initial foray was a 10 gal custom cube, simple no frills setup. I am currently taking care of a pair of ocellaris clowns, inverts and a few corals (mostly lps and softies). got bitten by the upgrade bug a few weeks ago hence the new tank. anyway pics below of my humble setup, suggestions welcomed:

tank with stand, that's my old nano cube on the left by the way. the led fixture will also be utilized for the new tank.


sump pics; was thinking of going the ats route, to be decided soon


aquascape; will have to add a bit of height to the left island for better propotion.


cycling day 1: it's finally wet


thanks for viewing.

[redbaron81]

Appreciate any suggestions from the experts in securing my flex tubes to the bulkheads. I was told that normally flexible tubes do not need any additional supports when connected to a hose barb fitting. Unfortunately got home from lunch today to find the living room flooded . One of the flexible tubes connected to the return pump got loose and the pump sprayed sea water all over the floor. Right now i am using cable ties as an added security measure but i'm looking for a more permanent solution. Do you guys think i can use silicone or epoxy to permanently bond the hose to the fitting?Appreciate your thoughts and suggestions. Thanks.

2 1" drain lines


1 3/4" return line

[sandztorm]

You've got a nice clean setup bro! Mukhang well thought-out and planned ang design.

With regards to your problem, suggestion ko stainless hose clamp from any auto supply pwede na since di naman submerged yan sa tubig. Wait din natin suggestions ng mga experts hehe.

[bangurdead27]

ganda rockscape bro ano pinang dikit m hehe

[RonSax]

Ganda rockscape! Paano mo ginawa bro?

[Monching]

ayos ito ah! kaabang-abang!

[seth]

Well thought out! ganda nito kapag nabuo.

I don't think silicone will work for your problem, maybe you can try sandzstorm's suggestion but do check the clamp from time to time for signs of corrosion.

Hindi na ba maisasagad yung pagka-kabit ng hose dun sa fittings?

[redbaron81]

@sandztorm

thanks bro for the kind words. i was also thinking of the hose clamp but was initially apprehensive because of corrosion. but you got a point that hindi naman siya always submerged. I'll give it a try. thanks.

@bangurdead27
thanks gelo. sayo galing lahat ng bato na yan. i used DD aquaclay and pioneer aqua epoxy together with some cable ties to secure the rockwork. kelangan ko pa konti flat rocks, yung parang plato mga 2, tabi mo naman ako kapag may makuha ka. daanan ko next year.

@Ronsax
Thanks bro. DD aquaclay (from aquariatech) and pioneer aqua epoxy (tip din ni aquariatech) lang yan bro. initially i'll use cable ties and some rocks to support the cantilevers while i wait for the epoxy to set. after 24 hours the epoxy is very hard and the rock work becomes very stable that it supports the ledges on its own. DD (yun yung pink na color if you notice sa bato) is actually a good product kasi mas madikit siya sa simula but medyo mahal, kaya supplemented it with aqua epoxy.

@Monching
Thanks bro. Good luck also with your tank build. Stocking na yan.

@ seth
Thanks bro. i will try bro sandztorm's suggestion, and you're right to suggest checking the fitting regularly. hindi ko na masagad yung sa drain maski ano pilit ko. naka"bite" naman sila sa last barb kaya baka ok na sila for the meantime. yung cable ties actually medyo naka pinch sa gap ng barbs so palagay ko kahit paano may support sila. i will still use the cable tie for the connection to the pump (this was the one that popped out) since this is always submerged and hose clamp for the others. thanks sa suggestion.

[jemzac]

Ako din nagandahan sa rockscape mo, ang gagaling talaga ng lalake sa ganito.. Asan ba asawa ko nung kailangan ko sya haha????

[redbaron81]

Thanks sis. Trial and error lang...tapos silip silip sa gawa ng mga masters.

[jemzac]

Cut mo na lang din yung mga excess na string para mas malinis ang dating tutal di mo narin naman ma-adjust yan di ba..

[redbaron81]

Yup sis. I'll trim the ties. Thanks sa suggestion.

[rchitect]

Niice set up redbaron! Great attention to detail, 'would definitely watch out your tank's progress. Epic!

[redbaron81]

@rchitect

salamat sir. post mo na tank build mo para makita ko din. tapos na ba stand?

[RonSax]