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Hah, gotcha. My mind went straight to those surge devices. I love the idea, but would be a pain to coordinate with an ATO and I'd have to imagine it would produce a lot of salt creep.Thanks. I will try and take some pictures of the plumbing tonight. I really took my time with it on this build. This go around I Chamfered/Sanded every cut and primed before using glue. Took a lot longer but is going to be worth it in the end.
No. It was more figuratively speaking than anything. I plan to have at least (4) powerheads and (2) gyres in the sump running at full speed 24/7.
Hah, gotcha. My mind went straight to those surge devices. I love the idea, but would be a pain to coordinate with an ATO and I'd have to imagine it would produce a lot of salt creep.
What's the plan for the old tank??Spent the day today moving everything over to the 300 sump in the garage. Next weekend I will hopefully have the old tank out and start on prepping the room.
Disregard the wiring. I threw things together late last night.
What's the plan for the old tank??
Ahhhh, that makes sense. If only I was a bit closer.Trying to sell it. It is currently taking up valuable real estate in the garage and is a happy wife deterrent.
Have you considered just mounting a longer 2" diameter PVC pipe vertically in the sump to isolate out the waves/flow and putting the the float valve in there?
I think that would be easier than sourcing a new container and plumbing it.
Ahhhh, that makes sense. If only I was a bit closer.
That is an awesome tank you have now!! The amount of strides and challenges that people are willing to go in this hobby are nothing but amazing!
Awesome brother!!!We got the tank in today! Will need to buff out some minor scratches and residue from the protective paper but it turned out great!
Awesome brother!!!
That's a beast Josh
The Rolite 3 Step Scratch Removal System (from Amazon) worked pretty well for me when I was cleaning up a frag tank.
I just used a square 5" plastic pot for plants (with drainage holes) for my ATO sensors. Works great and cheap. That is what I'll probably use when I get around to getting my own JCOLE-style 300-gallon stock tank sump
The PVC ideas posted above would also work well.
Found a good source for my lower pH issues. After Cipro, I am able to monitor pH better. Things such as fresh air, etc actually help and make a difference with the pH now. I have noticed over the last couple of weeks that my pH will drop randomly all of sudden and I found the source.
The water heater is in the garage with the sumps, etc. When the fire kicks on to heat the tank it must be putting off an excessive amount of CO2 and leaking out into the garage. My pH dipped a full .10 this morning while taking a shower. I have a dilemma. Either fix this issue or stop taking showers.....
Nice detective work! Sounds like you are creating negative pressure in your garage, causing the water heater exhaust to act as a source for "makeup air" for your exhaust fan. You will need a source of fresh "makeup" air if you want to run the exhaust fan and water heater at the same time. Do you have a window you could open. You could also run an air inlet line to your water heater if it's design permit that. Our water heater has a line that draws fresh, outside air into the firebox. Also, be aware that in addition to CO2, you may also have elevated CO levels. Be careful!