125 gallon reef tank update 7 7 19

[@Reefgrrl]

You know, that big hammer really balances the look of everything....I like it! And CONGRATULATIONS on your big win! That’s the prize I coveted most.... What about putting it on the back, in the center facing forward? You’d get some good random flow given the positions of the returns and the other 2 powerheads. The only thing I’ve heard to be cautious about, is the openness of the basket - large openings that tend to suck creatures into the impeller. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen a foam guard you can get for that....👍🏻👍🏻

[@laminar_flow]

So the back is a problem, in that I can't get a hand down there. I can probably get enough of a reach to touch a magnet to the glass, but if that magnet comes off... I will be fishing for magnets... I need to think that through some more. Did you notice my current wave pumps are secured to the corner overflows? I have already lost a magnet down the sides, and so currently, the magnets are in the overflow, where I can retrieve them. That works with a pump that swivels, but won't work for the Nero. I will have to look into the foam guard, that's a good idea to keep critters out.

[@Reefgrrl]

Ooh, I see what you mean. I use metal curtain rods to retrieve magnets from the floor behind my tank. Happens to me because Jebao nano wave makers aren’t designed to be used with 1/2” glass. Oops. Could you somehow tether the magnet from above and push it down with a stick or something, until it’s where you want it? I’m assuming you can reach across above the tank rim from inside your upper doors.... 🤔

[@laminar_flow]

Since my reply, that's what I was thinking. I should hot glue a string onto all magnets I push down the side or back of the tank, then I can pull it back when it comes free.

[@Reefgrrl]

I was picturing gluing twine (because it’s a rough surface that wouldn’t “slip” out from under the glue) around the circumference so there’d be 2 ends above the magnet, kind of like a cradle, to distribute the force when the string is pulled...🤔 Hot glue sounds perfect!

[@ashscichlids7057]

Beautiful tank!!!

[@laminar_flow]

Thank you! Are you going to move into saltwater as well?

[@ashscichlids7057]

@@laminar_flow I would like too one day.

[@EDKsurly]

Jazzy tank!

[@laminar_flow]

Thanks man, I'm listening to Billy's stream this evening about Dave. I know you visited him in person, i remember commenting on the video that I wanted to hang with him like you did. So sad...

[@EDKsurly]

@@laminar_flow I actually rewatched that video last night after watching Billy's stream. I'm so bummed out.

[@sandrstudios]

wish I had a tank that size to play with!

[@laminar_flow]

It is a lot of work, though, too. Thanks for watching

[@MichellesMermaidRoom]

Congratulations again! I second the vote for the Nero on one side and the other two on one side. My LFS has the Nero on one side of a 180 gallon and it rocks! How does your alkalinity look? My leathers always look sad and withdrawn when my alk is low or too high. I have also found that my leathers like flow.

[@laminar_flow]

Thanks Larie! I am pretty sure the leather issue is not water, since they do fine in the basement frag tank.

[@Reefgrrl]

And your pistol shrimp and goby are revealing your secrets....my clownfish have unearthed the egg crate under the rocks in their corner empire...🙄

[@laminar_flow]

My egg crate went in during my build after watching you add it in your build. I have less fear of cracking bottom glass with it in place. Thanks for watching to the end!

[@Reefgrrl]

I always watch to the end unless I get interrupted and forget...😁

[@moereefer]

I would add the AI Nero to back right

[@laminar_flow]

Thanks Mo, so to be clear, back of the tank, facing front, or like on the right corner overflow, facing left.

[@moereefer]

Back facing front. Definitely