Brand New 8 gallon bio cube

[Magellan]

@JoshH do you have a backup return pump?

(just curious, you have a huge system!)

 

[JoshH]

@JoshH do you have a backup return pump?

(just curious, you have a huge system!)

I honestly haven't given much thought to the backup return pump yet, I haven't decided on my primary pump so a back up will follow. For the backup now that we are talking about it I think I will use my original planned return pump which was a Reeflo Yellowtail. As a backup it will work perfectly, the Seal issue won't be a problem if it's only run as a backup when needed.

 

[Magellan]

I honestly haven't given much thought to the backup return pump yet, I haven't decided on my primary pump so a back up will follow. For the backup now that we are talking about it I think I will use my original planned return pump which was a Reeflo Yellowtail. As a backup it will work perfectly, the Seal issue won't be a problem if it's only run as a backup when needed.

So, yes! Lol

I’ve already seen how crucial having 2 returns is, I’ve had a failure twice now...(got the tank used). fortunately it was fine to run with just one of them for a while. But now I have an extra ready to go just in case, I learned my lesson ;Dead

 

[JoshH]

So, yes! Lol

I’ve already seen how crucial having 2 returns is, I’ve had a failure twice now...(got the tank used). fortunately it was fine to run with just one of them for a while. But now I have an extra ready to go just in case, I learned my lesson ;Dead

It can be crucial to have a backup, I don't know that I'll plumb mine in directly just yet if I get one but who knows. Basement sumps can be awesome but things like return pumps can add to the costs SIGNIFICANTLY. $1000 for reliable AC pumps or $2000 for DC options, having a backup certainly makes you pause for a minute on the wallet side of things

 

[Why-Me]

President of our local reefing group and forum TCMAS, just posted this today...pretty darn neat.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/300gal-dd-48hrs-marathon-build.684245/

 

[Katrina71]

Getting down to the nitty gritty layout.

 

[Katrina71]

Btw, rookie mistake, the cabinet openings had to be modified. 100% my mistake. It's been corrected. Honesty in Reefing.

 

[Why-Me]

Btw, rookie mistake, the cabinet openings had to be modified. 100% my mistake. It's been corrected. Honesty in Reefing.

Shhhhhhhh it happens

 

[Katrina71]

It actually worked out better in the end.

 

[JoshH]

It actually worked out better in the end.

Gotta love mistakes with happy endings!

I'll admit probably the biggest mistake I've had with my build thus far has been my drain plumbing size. I went with 1" and I should have gone with 1 1/2".

 

[Why-Me]

Gotta love mistakes with happy endings!

I'm not gonna touch that one this time...Maybe @crusso1993 wants to step in??

 

[JoshH]

I'm not gonna touch that one this time...Maybe @crusso1993 wants to step in??

You know you wanna...;Nailbiting

 

[Why-Me]

Gotta love mistakes with happy endings!

So when are you guys gonna finally have your first kid??

 

[Magellan]

It can be crucial to have a backup, I don't know that I'll plumb mine in directly just yet if I get one but who knows. Basement sumps can be awesome but things like return pumps can add to the costs SIGNIFICANTLY. $1000 for reliable AC pumps or $2000 for DC options, having a backup certainly makes you pause for a minute on the wallet side of things

Holy **** Batman! I’ll stick to my little nano tank, $26.99 for a new return ;Hilarious

 

[Magellan]

Gotta love mistakes with happy endings!

I would like to tag in @CasaReefer to assist in my response ;)

 

[JoshH]

Holy **** Batman! I’ll stick to my little nano tank, $26.99 for a new return ;Hilarious

Well the Reeflos are only $450 so that's a bit more manageable, but the replacement Seals are like $100 CAD and you have to replace them on average every 1-2 years, so that adds up quickly..

 

[Magellan]

Well the Reeflos are only $450 so that's a bit more manageable, but the replacement Seals are like $100 CAD and you have to replace them on average every 1-2 years, so that adds up quickly..

Just sell a kidney and get it over with ;)

 

[JoshH]

Just sell a kidney and get it over with ;)

I think the Tax return will be going to my return pump fund instead of the vacation fund:p Ssshhhhhhhh don't tell the wife! ;Muted

 

[Dolelo96]

Jenny Craig is still alive. I gave Sheldon away.

:eek:

 

[Magellan]

I think the Tax return will be going to my return pump fund instead of the vacation fund:p Ssshhhhhhhh don't tell the wife! ;Muted

You just need to upsell that decision to her...

“honey, its really like getting to take a vacation in the living room every day... Just think of what it’s doing for the kids!”