JoJo's No Funny Business Office Tank Thread

[Lowell Lemon]

Ah, inspiring others to do the work for you! @Lowell Lemon ready to put me in an upper management position yet?

Only if you you buy me out first hahaha!

 

[08TRDOFFROAD]

Just got my aquadomes! Can't wait to restart my zoa garden with these. Would be super cool if they worked for shrooms as well.

I have 20 of these. Last count in the tank was ~18 different zoas, so should make for a nice hilly garden effect!

I really like those!

 

[JoJosReef]

Woohoo! MP40 nem guard arrived. Very nice, and should be easier to clean than the honeycomb style.

Nice extra nem shield on the inside for any fiesty nems trying to slip through.

Two other flow pattern directors, too

Also came with a free RFG nozzle to test out on the 1 inch return line!

Got it from Etsy:

Making slow progress! Updated list (compliments to @Mschmidt and @tbrown):

Category	Status	Action Items
Tank/Stand/Sump/Plumbing	YE-AH!
Return pump	YE-AH!
ATO/Reservoir	YE-AH!
4x Noopsyche Minis	YE-AH!
Light mount	NOPE	Recheck measurements, order
Lid	ORDERED	Wait for it
Hydros + sense devices	YE-AH!	Start programming
Control board	ORDERED	Design, assemble
Dosing container	YE-AH!	Solder wires for Hydros float switch
Steel pan	YE-AH!
Glass or acrylic support pedestal + leveling mat	NOPE	Call glass company
Glass sump weir wall	NOPE	Call glass company
Sump weir wall vinyl blackout film	ORDERED	Get heat gun to adhere to glass
Sump cryptic refugium shade	ORDERED	Get clamps and straight edge, cut
Transfer buckets, 27gal tubs x 4	YE-AH!
100 gal saltwater	5/100gal	Make more, slacker
Sand	YE-AH!	Start seeding with Fiji Mud
MP40 Nem Guard	YE-AH!
Overflow strainer	YE-AH!	sand
Power strip	NOPE	Research, order

 

[Brisk]

Woohoo! MP40 nem guard arrived. Very nice, and should be easier to clean than the honeycomb style.

Nice extra nem shield on the inside for any fiesty nems trying to slip through.

Two other flow pattern directors, too

Also came with a free RFG nozzle to test out on the 1 inch return line!

Got it from Etsy:

Making slow progress! Updated list (compliments to @Mschmidt and @tbrown):

Category	Status	Action Items
Tank/Stand/Sump/Plumbing	YE-AH!
Return pump	YE-AH!
ATO/Reservoir	YE-AH!
4x Noopsyche Minis	YE-AH!
Light mount	NOPE	Recheck measurements, order
Lid	ORDERED	Wait for it
Hydros + sense devices	YE-AH!	Start programming
Control board	ORDERED	Design, assemble
Dosing container	YE-AH!	Solder wires for Hydros float switch
Steel pan	YE-AH!
Glass or acrylic support pedestal + leveling mat	NOPE	Call glass company
Glass sump weir wall	NOPE	Call glass company
Sump weir wall vinyl blackout film	ORDERED	Get heat gun to adhere to glass
Sump cryptic refugium shade	ORDERED	Get clamps and straight edge, cut
Transfer buckets, 27gal tubs x 4	YE-AH!
100 gal saltwater	5/100gal	Make more, slacker
Sand	YE-AH!	Start seeding with Fiji Mud
MP40 Nem Guard	YE-AH!
Overflow strainer	YE-AH!	sand
Power strip	NOPE	Research, order

How do you think these guards compare to the Neat Aquatics one?

 

[JoJosReef]

How do you think these guards compare to the Neat Aquatics one?

I don't know. This one?

I looked at that one but didn't get it, because I was fairly sure that bubble algae would get stuck in the round holes. It still might get stuck in the one I got, though. But perhaps it won't stay alive there, as it wouldn't get any light. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[08TRDOFFROAD]

How do you think these guards compare to the Neat Aquatics one?

I don't know. This one?

I looked at that one but didn't get it, because I was fairly sure that bubble algae would get stuck in the round holes. It still might get stuck in the one I got, though. But perhaps it won't stay alive there, as it wouldn't get any light. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I have the Neat Aquatics one for my MP10. You are correct, it gets plugged with bubble algae and it is rather annoying. But the wide flow is much broader than the stock Mp10 so it came in handy for my nano.

 

[JoJosReef]

Checking on the weir wall for the sump. Does that need to be tempered glass? I'm thinking no, but want to double check. @TangerineSpeedo @VintageReefer ?

Also, there is a 15 and 6/8ths (3/4, yes) in between front and back glass. Ok to plan 1/16th in extra space on either end for silicone? So 15 and 5/8ths x 4 in tall?

 

[JoJosReef]

Also, is Aqueon black aquarium silicone trustworthy? It's just a weir wall, so not really holding in lbs and lbs of pressure from water weight. It will be resisting water that's pulling through at about 600-900 gph.

 

[Slocke]

Also, is Aqueon black aquarium silicone trustworthy? It's just a weir wall, so not really holding in lbs and lbs of pressure from water weight. It will be resisting water that's pulling through at about 600-900 gph.

I’d go with GE silicon 1. Always worked for me

 

[dangles]

Woohoo! MP40 nem guard arrived. Very nice, and should be easier to clean than the honeycomb style.

Nice extra nem shield on the inside for any fiesty nems trying to slip through.

Two other flow pattern directors, too

Also came with a free RFG nozzle to test out on the 1 inch return line!

Got it from Etsy:

Nice! I got one of these for the MP10 in my refugium! Much better than the stock guard.

 

[tbrown]

I’d go with GE silicon 1. Always worked for me

Lots of people say don't go with GE. But I didn't listen to lots of people. I went with GE on three different tanks so far.

 

[fishguy242]

no tempered glass, you break it it's gone , reg glass ,crack it repair it.
baffle and bottom plate.

 

[08TRDOFFROAD]

Also, is Aqueon black aquarium silicone trustworthy? It's just a weir wall, so not really holding in lbs and lbs of pressure from water weight. It will be resisting water that's pulling through at about 600-900 gph.

I’d go with GE silicon 1. Always worked for me

I have used GE I on previous builds without issue. You want to avoid GE 2 or any other silicone with mold inhibitor additives.

 

[08TRDOFFROAD]

no tempered glass, you break it it's gone , reg glass ,crack it repair it.
baffle and bottom plate.

On one of my previous 10 gal sump builds I used picture frame glass from the di/goodwill. I think I paid like .25 or .50 per frame. Pulled the glass and threw the rest of the frame away.

 

[fishguy242]

how thick are you going on both pieces ?

 

[08TRDOFFROAD]

If you can find it locally, this is the best stuff.

https://www.rshughes.com/p/Momentive-RTV103-Adhesive-Sealant-Black-Paste-10-1-Fl-Oz-Cartridge-RTV103-BLACK-12C/rtv103_black_12c/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrp-3BhDgARIsAEWJ6Sz1L-HdQLgh0fO_jiYSA8gEPFrDtYSliJEYRuNGEFpBIXJYTkCcpk8aAgtIEALw_wcB

 

[TangerineSpeedo]

Checking on the weir wall for the sump. Does that need to be tempered glass? I'm thinking no, but want to double check. @TangerineSpeedo @VintageReefer ?

Also, there is a 15 and 6/8ths (3/4, yes) in between front and back glass. Ok to plan 1/16th in extra space on either end for silicone? So 15 and 5/8ths x 4 in tall?

No need for tempered glass is correct.

 

[TangerineSpeedo]

I used ASI for the frag tank. Really happy with it. Find it on amazon.
ASI silicone

 

[JoJosReef]

Let's go! It's macro time, baby!

 

[JoJosReef]

And we're off! 4 medusa worms and a big ol Philip trying to hitch a ride in.

Cleaned and mounted!

Hope this one makes it (orange galaxy). It was the main reason for making this order so soon!