Diggler's Weird 90 Gallon Reef Tank

[DirtDiggler2823]

I might have come upon a free rodi system. I might only be a 2 stage, but I can add new canisters, and that's way cheaper than buying a whole new unit! SAVINGS!!!

 

[Diamond1]

Score!!

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Score!!

Always on the lookout. A majority of the gear used in this build is either used, DIY, or both.

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Looks like she did some more pencil work last night. She changed the initial scene, took out the boat, and added a diver. Amazing. Until she paints it, it's difficult to capture, but this is pretty exciting for me considering it is probably the most personal touch for this project thus far.

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Just picked up the rodi system from my buddy. This looks to be a 4 stage, which is exactly what i was looking for. I'll take it out of the box and get more info on it tomorrow when I'm not so dang tired. #Winning

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Looks like a Barracuda 50GPD 4-Stage RO/DI system. I'll probably add a BRS water saver upgrade to it to increase production though, not that I'm complaining considering how much this kit cost me.

 

[Diamond1]

Looks brand new!

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Looks brand new!

It just about is! SCORE!!

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Just ordered my TDS meter. Since i have the rodi system now, this seems like the next logical step.

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

The art is done! Now i get to put the stand in place.

 

[Diamond1]

Looks great!

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Looks great!

Thanks! I think she did an amazing job!

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Stand is just about in place, internal tank plumbing is done. Now I'm waiting on the unions and gate valves to do the external plumbing. Scaping this tank is going to be challenging, but i have a hacksaw so I'm sure I'll figure something out. I honestly thought i had a bit more width with this tank though. Amazing how that happens.

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

First draft for the scape. My daughter did this one. I'll probably have to take some of these pieces out to build new pieces with the cement, but this is a good place to start.

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Pulled the previous scape and now I'm cementing pieces into towers i suppose.

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Got the first couple done, and now I'm building the pieces that will make the next one or two.

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Got my gate valves and unions. Time to plumb this sucker. I'm thinking I'll run tap to test, then replace with salt water after a few days. So excited.

 

[Diamond1]

Getting it wet the first time is very exciting!
Good luck with the plumbing and lets see some flow!

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Getting it wet the first time is very exciting!
Good luck with the plumbing and lets see some flow!

First things first.... giggity! Second, you're right. Now that I'm done working for the house, time for some me work. I'll post pics of the progress.

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

First pipe