First Saltwater Tank
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Captain Quint
Plank Owner of the Orca
I've put in both areas you mention and have no preference. I as you prefer the ball valve over a gate valve. Good choice.
I am truly enjoying your thread, way of thinking, clever ideas and construction and thank you for sharing.
Captain Quint
Plank Owner of the Orca
Crisp and sleek Andy. This is a terrific build.
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KCSUMPS
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Thank you this is a great community I look forward to learning as I go here. I am currently building a 40 breeder some and will put some pictures on here if you or anyone has ideas on how to best to get the filter socks hooked up or to use something else as a pre-filter to the sub.
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So I started and finished my DIY sump this week... I went with a used 40 gallon breeder that I tested for water and then cut out the 2 baffle system that was in it. I want to have filter socks (4"), a place for my skimmer first, then a refugium, and, not sure if this is needed, but a mechanical filter between the refugium and return pump 2-5/8" was desired... I used the GE1 silicone although I will see how that pans out. I also added some bracing at the top of the baffles as it is THIN polycarbonate that would help shore it up for less bending with the flow (the Jecod pump does 9000LPH)...
All told I used about 1/2 of the 2/3 sheet polycarbonate, 2 tubes of GE1, and ended up not following my initial design for filter socks (different configuration as you can see)....
All told I used about 1/2 of the 2/3 sheet polycarbonate, 2 tubes of GE1, and ended up not following my initial design for filter socks (different configuration as you can see)....
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Here is where I worked on this last night and will let it dry for at least a week as I have all the plumbing to do still. Thinking I will put the sump in next weekend and work plumbing then... Any feedback on this or comments are always appreciated... My wife and I said after it was done... WELL, IF IT DOESN'T WORK WE WILL CUT IT OUT AND TRY AGAIN... I am thinking if it doesn't work the trigger systems guys will get a call....
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Well, I recieved some great feedback on plastic absorption of water and ended up taking all the baffles back out today and cutting them down 1/8" on each side so they can expand without living room destruction...
Once I get it all put back together I will be working the plumbing and FISH ROOM!! downstairs... Video coming early next week...
By the way, are you registered for this giveaway??? https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/built-like-a-tunze-9410-doc-skimmer-giveaway.515/
Once I get it all put back together I will be working the plumbing and FISH ROOM!! downstairs... Video coming early next week...
By the way, are you registered for this giveaway??? https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/built-like-a-tunze-9410-doc-skimmer-giveaway.515/
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If you all have any ideas on the fish room please let me know... I am looking, of course, at a mix station, rodi res, 2 quarantine tanks, and a large salt res as well... Any ideas or thoughts or PICTURES please let me know...
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Well, starting down the electronics path (I think I should have done plumbing first but once I had the apex I started buying online!!!)... Any feedback would be great...
It’s sooo pretty!!.
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Ok so we have finally been able to get back to the tank and get some things done...
The aquascape is essentially complete. Could use some advice on placement from the glass for flow etc...
Also went with bare bottom per all the videos from WWC and BRSTV on their method and ULM... Thanks BRSTV!! MORE FLOW!!! LESS DETRITUS!
The aquascape is essentially complete. Could use some advice on placement from the glass for flow etc...
Also went with bare bottom per all the videos from WWC and BRSTV on their method and ULM... Thanks BRSTV!! MORE FLOW!!! LESS DETRITUS!
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Ok so I WILL FIX THE LIGHTING for the next one.... Looked cool in person but in the video and pics it is horrible...
I have the sump finally going in and ready for plumbing... ANY suggestions or advice I am open to...
Using gate valves, several unions on top of true union ball valves with my prototype the BRS160 plumbing...
Thanks to any and all for comments or suggestions...
I have the sump finally going in and ready for plumbing... ANY suggestions or advice I am open to...
Using gate valves, several unions on top of true union ball valves with my prototype the BRS160 plumbing...
Thanks to any and all for comments or suggestions...
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Got some algae today (8th day of the cycle). Ended up with two (see other thread in the algae form about why) so put both in the refugium today. Took some measurements and hope to have the algae help with final cycling. I have one more item I wanted in before I cycled (the large Marine pure block) which is supposed to be in tomorrow. I will throw a bit more Biro Spira at this to get that seeded and then wait the cycle.... Fun...
Any comments or suggestions PLEASE chime in...
Any comments or suggestions PLEASE chime in...
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