My 90 gallon tank journey

[justingraham]

It’s a trigger systems 44
I didn’t make enough water and it was a lot of work almost to a point where I can say I’ll do it tomorrow

 

[Mark Gray]

Great thread my 90 just cycled, still working on flow too I have 1000 gallons going though my trigger sump same as yours Good read

 

[justingraham]

So here it is five hours later not how long I thought and I’m still not done I stink at Aquarium math
Photos
Beginning

Found this which is cool wonder how long it’s been in there

Just barely made it and my plumbing is a tad to short which sucks either have to rase the pumps or extend the pipes

Got new chetto from aqua barn yesterday good time to throw away and start fresh

And this is it for now couple things to make look nice and plumb it the right way but other then that done for the night

About the sump wish the return section and Skimmer section were bigger and I wish it was like two inches wider other then that that’s it I’m good with it


Wwc pick ups yesterday at the reefapoloza

Paradise city Mille

Christmas microballs or something

Side view

Here’s my pearly cadaver that’s just killing it it’s the size of a baseball

Goodnight I’m beat

 

[justingraham]

I am half done just need to do the emergency pipe and glue but it’s running wih a little drip now and then because I didn’t glue them

Day light pics of my new frags

 

[justingraham]

@Brew12 i have a question I have been messing around with my sump and I get”stung” every once in a while when I’m getting stung I whip out my volt meter and have as high as 18 volts Ac. If I remove my ground probe and put it back in it goes down to zero and stays there any idea? Also can DC pumps put AC voltage in the tank?

O here’s a picture for people that like it

My pearly cadaver is killing it
April 5th 2017

now

 

[Brew12]

@Brew12 i have a question I have been messing around with my sump and I get”stung” every once in a while when I’m getting stung I whip out my volt meter and have as high as 18 volts Ac. If I remove my ground probe and put it back in it goes down to zero and stays there any idea? Also can DC pumps put AC voltage in the tank?

O here’s a picture for people that like it

My pearly cadaver is killing it
April 5th 2017

now

That coral is awesome!

Its really odd that your ground probe would stop working. They are very simple devices. I would consider replacing it in case the wire has come detached from the probe and isn't making a good connection.

There are very few, and unlikely any, true DC motors used in this hobby. DC pumps are only called that because the AC is converted to DC and then back into a different AC wave form. So yes, all DC pumps can put AC voltage into your tank.

 

[justingraham]

That coral is awesome!

Its really odd that your ground probe would stop working. They are very simple devices. I would consider replacing it in case the wire has come detached from the probe and isn't making a good connection.

There are very few, and unlikely any, true DC motors used in this hobby. DC pumps are only called that because the AC is converted to DC and then back into a different AC wave form. So yes, all DC pumps can put AC voltage into your tank.

Thanks
I think I was reading that anything below 25 volts is ok
What is ur thoughts on that?

 

[Brew12]

Thanks
I think I was reading that anything below 25 volts is ok
What is ur thoughts on that?

I disagree. If a probe if functioning correctly, it should be 0 volts.
If you don't have a probe you can never be sure if even low voltage readings may be due to exposed copper dissolving in your system.

 

[justingraham]

I disagree. If a probe if functioning correctly, it should be 0 volts.
If you don't have a probe you can never be sure if even low voltage readings may be due to exposed copper dissolving in your system.

So if it is only happening some of the time (all of my equipment was running besides the night lights) how would I find out the root cause?

 

[justingraham]

So if it is only happening some of the time (all of my equipment was running besides the night lights) how would I find out the root cause?

I have the new apex if that is any help

 

[Brew12]

So if it is only happening some of the time (all of my equipment was running besides the night lights) how would I find out the root cause?

If you are seeing voltage with your ground probe in the system, I would start by replacing it.

 

[justingraham]

If you are seeing voltage with your ground probe in the system, I would start by replacing it.

By doing that I’m still not fixing the problem tho am I?

 

[Brew12]

By doing that I’m still not fixing the problem tho am I?

If your issue is an induced voltage, then it isn't a problem.

Do you use a GFCI?

 

[justingraham]

If your issue is an induced voltage, then it isn't a problem.

Do you use a GFCI?

Yes I do and I have two dedicated circuits strictly for the tank

 

[Brew12]

Yes I do and I have two dedicated circuits strictly for the tank

You should be fine after replacing the ground probe then.

Actually, you have a meter that can read resistance, right? I would be tempted to check what the resistance is from the probe body to the ground prong that plugs into the wall. And see if it changes if the cord is pulled or twisted.

 

[justingraham]

You should be fine after replacing the ground probe then.

Actually, you have a meter that can read resistance, right? I would be tempted to check what the resistance is from the probe body to the ground prong that plugs into the wall. And see if it changes if the cord is pulled or twisted.

Smart will get back to u when I get home

 

[GoVols]

Justin,
Did you get the voltage straighten out?

 

[justingraham]

Justin,
Did you get the voltage straighten out?

Nah went on a three week vacation but I did get a surprise

See if u can find it

 

[GoVols]

I'll take a stab at it...

Did you get an alk monitor?

 

[justingraham]

I'll take a stab at it...

Did you get an alk monitor?

For a steal I might add