Our 140gal. Cube Build Thread

newbieguy · 08-20-2006, 03:52 PM

If my tank and canopy look 1/2 that good when I'm done I'll be thrilled.

How did you treat the inside of your canopy? Poly? Marine Varnish? Are the fans dissipating the heat OK? Where in Wisconsin are you? Any local clubs you could recommend?

ereefic · 08-20-2006, 04:22 PM

Thanks again everyone for the nice words.

Newbieguy, the cabinet maker just sprayed it with a clear coat. Not sure exactly what that is. He adds a hardner so it was dry in about an hour.

The fans are doing fine, although I probably should have tilted the 2 fans on the temp. controller down a little more.

I'm in Janesville and there is a group in Madison, WI. Also, a group just started in Rockford, IL as well. There is the WRS, which is more Milwaukee area and north. I'll PM you some links.

**Poseidon** · 08-20-2006, 06:38 PM

Eric, one quick note, make sure you keep an eye on those fans. I had 2 of them on my canopy, they both quit after about a year. I think the humidity and the DUST (my fault for not cleaning them often) had a lot to do with their demise. I am going to replace all my DC computer fans with a 2 AC fans from either radio shack or icecap...

fish outa wata · 08-20-2006, 07:38 PM

you really can't beat the price & size of case fans.

ereefic · 08-20-2006, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poseidon

Eric, one quick note, make sure you keep an eye on those fans. I had 2 of them on my canopy, they both quit after about a year. I think the humidity and the DUST (my fault for not cleaning them often) had a lot to do with their demise. I am going to replace all my DC computer fans with a 2 AC fans from either radio shack or icecap...

Yeah, the Radio Shack fans were the same way, but at twice the cost, plus they were loud. Hopefully,

I'll clean these and keep them going longer, but I would be happy with a year if that is all I get.

**Poseidon** · 08-20-2006, 08:19 PM

I ordered a "six pack" from new egg, I think it was $20 after shipping. Maybe I another six pack will do for me too. I know the IC fans last a long time, but they are EXPENSIVE that is for sure.

I noticed your canopy is pretty much open at the top, I don't think you will have a heat issue, with a single 250W halide anyway.

klasikb · 08-22-2006, 12:57 AM

some of the fish

bi-color blenny

red sea sailfin

royal gramma

lubbocks wrasse

klasikb · 08-22-2006, 12:59 AM

more

clowns

midas blenny

fish outa wata · 08-22-2006, 01:45 PM

some great pictures, love the clowns nestling!

I bought 2 80mm(led) to act as moonlights & 1 92mm for $12 shipped from Xoxide.com. $12 for a year of cooling isn't that bad.

klasikb · 09-06-2006, 11:57 PM

some new pictures to share, enjoy

klasikb · 09-07-2006, 12:01 AM

***zhenya*** · 09-07-2006, 01:08 AM

Sweet!

mandarin_watcher · 09-07-2006, 01:41 AM

ABSOLUTLY BEAUTIFUL

It looks like you stuck with the smaller fish for the most part. I like that also.
What is the black fish in the last group of pic's. Looks like a blenny, I can't place what type.

ereefic · 09-07-2006, 01:50 AM

Thak you.

That is a Starry Blenny.

almostdiva · 09-07-2006, 01:15 PM

Guys,

LOVE the Starry Blenny and the zoo pics! you guys always post great ones.

Rebecca

fish outa wata · 09-07-2006, 02:12 PM

great pics of the corals. So close up.

klasikb · 10-06-2006, 11:07 AM

our new fish: wanatabe angel fish

almostdiva · 10-06-2006, 03:17 PM

He's GORGEOUS!!! (that is the male, right?? !)

did you get him online or some place local to you??

Rebecca

klasikb · 10-06-2006, 03:55 PM

it's a female and I got her at one of the lfs, they had her for about a month.

klasikb · 10-07-2006, 12:43 AM

some more new photos

green with purple tip acro

green monti cap

orange with green center zoos

deresa closeup

crocea closeup

08-20-2006, 03:52 PM	#21
newbieguy Just Moved In Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wind Lake, Wisconsin Posts: 19	Great job.... If my tank and canopy look 1/2 that good when I'm done I'll be thrilled. How did you treat the inside of your canopy? Poly? Marine Varnish? Are the fans dissipating the heat OK? Where in Wisconsin are you? Any local clubs you could recommend?

08-20-2006, 06:38 PM	#23
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,540	Eric, one quick note, make sure you keep an eye on those fans. I had 2 of them on my canopy, they both quit after about a year. I think the humidity and the DUST (my fault for not cleaning them often) had a lot to do with their demise. I am going to replace all my DC computer fans with a 2 AC fans from either radio shack or icecap... __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

08-20-2006, 08:19 PM	#26
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,540	I ordered a "six pack" from new egg, I think it was $20 after shipping. Maybe I another six pack will do for me too. I know the IC fans last a long time, but they are EXPENSIVE that is for sure. I noticed your canopy is pretty much open at the top, I don't think you will have a heat issue, with a single 250W halide anyway. __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

08-22-2006, 12:57 AM	#27
klasikb Citizen Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: wisconsin Posts: 134	some of the fish bi-color blenny red sea sailfin royal gramma lubbocks wrasse Last edited by klasikb; 10-12-2006 at 06:29 PM.

08-22-2006, 12:59 AM	#28
klasikb Citizen Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: wisconsin Posts: 134	more clowns midas blenny Last edited by klasikb; 10-12-2006 at 06:33 PM.

08-20-2006, 04:22 PM	#22
ereefic Citizen Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 154	Thanks again everyone for the nice words. Newbieguy, the cabinet maker just sprayed it with a clear coat. Not sure exactly what that is. He adds a hardner so it was dry in about an hour. The fans are doing fine, although I probably should have tilted the 2 fans on the temp. controller down a little more. I'm in Janesville and there is a group in Madison, WI. Also, a group just started in Rockford, IL as well. There is the WRS, which is more Milwaukee area and north. I'll PM you some links.

08-20-2006, 07:38 PM	#24
fish outa wata Tenant Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: belleville, IL born&raised in Rhody Posts: 91	you really can't beat the price & size of case fans.

08-22-2006, 01:45 PM	#29
fish outa wata Tenant Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: belleville, IL born&raised in Rhody Posts: 91	some great pictures, love the clowns nestling! I bought 2 80mm(led) to act as moonlights & 1 92mm for $12 shipped from Xoxide.com. $12 for a year of cooling isn't that bad.

09-06-2006, 11:57 PM	#30
klasikb Citizen Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: wisconsin Posts: 134	some new pictures to share, enjoy Last edited by klasikb; 10-12-2006 at 06:37 PM.

09-07-2006, 12:01 AM	#31
klasikb Citizen Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: wisconsin Posts: 134	Last edited by klasikb; 10-12-2006 at 01:32 PM.

09-07-2006, 01:08 AM	#32
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,878	Sweet! __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

09-07-2006, 01:41 AM	#33
mandarin_watcher Just Moved In Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: midwest Posts: 26	ABSOLUTLY BEAUTIFUL It looks like you stuck with the smaller fish for the most part. I like that also. What is the black fish in the last group of pic's. Looks like a blenny, I can't place what type. __________________ "You spent how much" "It a glass box of water for peaty sake " "

09-07-2006, 01:50 AM	#34
ereefic Citizen Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 154	Thak you. That is a Starry Blenny.

09-07-2006, 01:15 PM	#35
almostdiva Mayor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 972	Guys, LOVE the Starry Blenny and the zoo pics! you guys always post great ones. Rebecca

09-07-2006, 02:12 PM	#36
fish outa wata Tenant Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: belleville, IL born&raised in Rhody Posts: 91	great pics of the corals. So close up.

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10-06-2006, 11:07 AM	#37
klasikb Citizen Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: wisconsin Posts: 134	our new fish: wanatabe angel fish Last edited by klasikb; 10-12-2006 at 01:27 PM.

10-06-2006, 03:17 PM	#38
almostdiva Mayor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 972	He's GORGEOUS!!! (that is the male, right?? !) did you get him online or some place local to you?? Rebecca

10-06-2006, 03:55 PM	#39
klasikb Citizen Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: wisconsin Posts: 134	it's a female and I got her at one of the lfs, they had her for about a month.

10-07-2006, 12:43 AM	#40
klasikb Citizen Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: wisconsin Posts: 134	some more new photos green with purple tip acro green monti cap orange with green center zoos deresa closeup crocea closeup

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