Setting up a 130 gallon Coral Reef Tank, LA Fishguys Episode 150, part 1

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Ken Cress - 6 years ago

That should be a gfi outlet because it's proximity to water

lafishguy - 6 years ago

While a GFCI would be 'safer' there are two issues, one is getting an electrician to come out and change it in such a tucked-away-area, and GFCI's can be sensitive and trip quite easily thus shutting down the entire aquarium system, possibly in an un-needed situation causing the loss of fish and corals.

SC Nason - 6 years ago

Awesome vid and walk thru
That rock work is top notch thanks for sharing

John Hanna - 6 years ago

Has anybody ever told you that you remind them of the actor John Malkovich? Uncanny resemblance.

John Gallo - 7 years ago

Hi Jim how far do u travel I live in Beaumont CA 92223

lafishguy - 7 years ago

hi John, Honestly, I try not to travel very far. I have potential weekly service in Santa Barbara that is 65 miles away and Ive factored in an additional $100 Drive Fee. I believe Beaumont would be 120 miles away. What is it you are looking for?

Mclayne - 7 years ago

Hi Jim, I got a question for you sir. What is the diameter of carbon fiber rods?

lafishguy - 7 years ago

1/2", maybe 5/8" carbon fiber rods

Jon Pickhaver - 7 years ago

great as always Jim !!!!

yazeed altall - 7 years ago

hi Jim
I set up my tank 4 days ago,I make a test today and all the tests is perfect. is that a fall's test or what?!

yazeed altall - 7 years ago

thank you

lafishguy - 7 years ago

Since you were not specific I cant answer your question specifically but if the results are ZERO I believe you can safely move forward.

yazeed altall - 7 years ago

all of them are reading 0

lafishguy - 7 years ago

I think it depends on what you call "perfect". what were the specific results of the tests?

Thomas Miller - 8 years ago

Hey Jim, How about an update in this tank?

lafishguy - 8 years ago

+Thomas Miller I am waiting for the customer to add something, equipment-wise, to make it worthy of doing a new video 'story'.

Santa Monica Filtration - 8 years ago

Risers, risers, risers. Jim rises to the occasion again.

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JOECANAD1AN - 8 years ago

I'm an electrician and an aquarium hobbyist. I'm my own best friend...lol. I had fancy lighting controls before there were controllers. :-) Keep moving forward.

LEOPAZZO TV - 8 years ago

Really well done. The electrical box was installed there I think as that is the standard height of a plug box. Stuff happened. I'm assuming your going to have to move it or do something about that! Keep us posted, can't wait to see the next show. Awesome bro

Peter Rossetti - 8 years ago

Still using Iwaki's Jim?

lafishguy - 8 years ago

+Peter Rossetti Yup, but have started using the new DC Pumps. this will be in an upcoming 180 reef set up.

Bruce Ashcraft - 8 years ago

Thanks Jim for another great video...

vulcan rider - 8 years ago

this cabinet guy is a reef hobbyist and wouldve made that in a week, too bad i live in pa or id offer my services, keep the videos coming!!!

NITRO4KTHOMPSON - 8 years ago

I like the episodes with Scott.

Ehsan Adib Shabahang - 8 years ago

what will happen if you do not use the padI just setup my thank and I did not use the pad

lafishguy - 8 years ago

Most glass tanks rest on a plastic frame and thats what supports and lifts the bottom panel off the surface. Its the glass tanks, such as this one, with 'floating' bottoms ( where the bottom panel rests inside the outer panels, that are much more subject to cracking as a result of sitting on an uneven surface or pressure at one point.

Sven C - 8 years ago

+Ehsan Adib (At Reef) No surface is 100% even, if you wish to avoid long-term problems use a pad

Ehsan Adib Shabahang - 8 years ago

I have the same type of tank

lafishguy - 8 years ago

+Ehsan Adib (At Reef) Not all glass tanks require the pad. This glass tank has a 'floating' bottom panel meaning the weight rests on the outside four panels.

Ehsan Adib Shabahang - 8 years ago

+Ehsan Adib (At Reef) I have a 50 gallon glass thank 36w*18d*16h

dennis blood - 8 years ago

I call this the allstar crew scotts the man and kande too and of course you jim love it

Lee powerhouse - 8 years ago

love all the videos i look every day to see if new one are on there thank from lee in norwich uk

Steve Diaz - 8 years ago

cool video check mi 30 gallon build

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Ross Ellis - 8 years ago

Awesome it's the three amigos great stuff

Phil Maznyk - 8 years ago

Great video fella's. Nice to see a new installation coming together.

Merle Mitchell - 8 years ago

Sweet! Thanks for the quick reply!

iSim0641 - 8 years ago

5:02 R2D2 bird

Brett Abbott - 8 years ago

So Scott works for you now?! Nice. Love your videos. Keep them coming!

lafishguy - 8 years ago

+Brett Abbott I wouldnt say 'works for me' but he does 'work with me'. Scott does the hi-tech stuff, such as lights and automation.

Merle Mitchell - 8 years ago

What did you guys use to attach your rock work together with? I know you said pegs, but was curious.

lafishguy - 8 years ago

+Merle Mitchell I think Cande reffered to them as carbon fiber rods.

Casper Myers - 8 years ago

any episode with Scott and Kande are good episodes.

Gary Cort - 8 years ago

I agree

Jeff K - 8 years ago

Seems like a lot of gallongs for a fairly small footprint.

canvoodoo - 8 years ago

The customer would have been better off with a redsea reefer.

Ben Todd - 8 years ago

redsea reefers are the best

lafishguy - 8 years ago

+canvoodoo whats a redsea reefer ? ya mon

Casper Myers - 8 years ago

I disagree. for the footprint the tank chosen looks fantastic!

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