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We're going with the external! 24" internal. It's the 2400 gph model I believe.I love my modular marine overflow! I went with a 36” internal box.
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We're going with the external! 24" internal. It's the 2400 gph model I believe.I love my modular marine overflow! I went with a 36” internal box.
Be careful with that. She might bust the glass. I think they're more powerful than the MantisYes. Very aggressive! Might try the mirror trick...
Very cool such a large project to take on, but it’s never work if u love what ur doing. I just got done with my tank today and already thinking hmmm what’s next. I can’t wait to see what u do for aqua scape?, with all that room you have I’ll bet it’s gonna be epic. Good luck look forward to seeing more,,, here’s a pic of my new seahorse condominiumSooooooooooo, I always start out expecting an epic failure when doing a new tank, but I feel pretty darn good about this one! Not only because of our decisions on equipment, but mainly because we are actually planning this one out and taking our time (as opposed to our spur of the moment, impulse buys, and erratic decision making with our previous tanks)
PSA: this is hard for me. I'm impatient and buy whatever looks good at the time instead of putting in the effort to research and make educated decisions. I'm an adult, I know. Blows my mind too! ;Hilarious That being said, bare with me through this disastrous/miraculous (unsure of which yet) adventure and pray we can get through it with full heads of hair! LOL!
To start things off, we decided we didn't want to get a brand new tank - where's the fun in that?! This is how we test the strength and boundaries of our love for each other! Haha!
So, we started looking for a used tank. Something for us to bring back to life! We've searched for weeks and weeks! Yesterday, we FINALLY found our tank. It's a 180, it included the stand and canopy. Trashed this canopy though, we're going build a floating one. We picked it up this morning, cleaned the filthy mess up (4 DAGGUM HOURS BTW), and just finished the 3rd coat of black paint on the back. By the grace of God, there's only ONE TINY scratch on the whole tank. WIN! We're going to be sanding and restaining the stand and probably redo the doors on it. Anywho, here are some pictures of before/after my deep cleaning. And, of course, my predictable shenanigans. ;Wacky
Btw, go ahead and note how hubs is a minuscule contributor. Had to notate that in case he tries to take credit for my hardwork and effort.
Love you babe! ;Smuggrin @Omgitsjoe
I'll update as we go along and hopefully we will have some huge progress in the very near future!
Oh, if you have any funny build pics, send them my way! This hobby is a headache majority of the time, so might as well have a little fun with it, right?! Happy reefing everyone!
I’d go only an inch below waterline. Less drain back into the sump when the pump is off.The overflow box was delivered today (pics to come). I need some advice on the return bulkhead locations!!! I am mounting the overflow centered. There will be 2 returns. I was thinking centered between the left of the tank and the left wall of the overflow and the right of the tank and the right wall of the overflow. For the height maybe 2" below the water line? Not really sure how high or low to mount the return bulkheads. What do you guys think?
Im not really too concerned about drain back, I plan on using a check valve on the return pipes. I appreciate the feedback though!!I’d go only an inch below waterline. Less drain back into the sump when the pump is off.
Next weekend the first order of our plumbing will be arriving, our plan is to drill and start plumbing this beast!
I want to mimic this overflow piping
I plan on using 1.5" pipe. does anyone see any issue with this?
1.5 is pretty big, maybe do 1 1/4 inch. The returns I would do 3/4 or 1 inch. I’m not an expert plumber by any means though.
Yes! We used 2 coats of PolycrylicLoving the costal grey. Did you use a clear over it?