Night Howler Frag Tank Build

[Lost in the Sauce]

Yes correct. That is Exactly how it's supposed to be.

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

Controller cabinet all done and everything hung to the wall. Now its time to get a back peg board for the controllers to hang on and hide all wiring. I would say that it has been an eventful weekend so far. Got a lot done and still a ways to go.

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

Let there be light had to throw so good led's in it probably wont need em but you never know....

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Is it wet wet?

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

Is it wet wet?

No hoping by end of sept. Have a few things to bug return pump have plumbing to do manifold to build and sump to silicone up had a set back this weekend with there being a massive issue with our furnace at work had to calibrate the furnace all over again..... someone set temps to max and was melting glass when trying to temper....smh but i am getting close....

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

Do you even reef bro lol when the house pops like its a rave party. One light mounted one more to go.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Do you even reef bro lol when the house pops like its a rave party. One light mounted one more to go.

I wonder what people think in my down stairs office, with the red fuge light on all night.

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

I wonder what people think in my down stairs office, with the red fuge light on all night.

Redlight district lol

 

[NowGlazeIT]

Epic!

Do you even reef bro lol when the house pops like its a rave party. One light mounted one more to go.

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

Well last night was a very productive night. Got the sump cut at workand i must admist with the white gloss stand and the diamond plate this sump is really going to pop. 6 mil satin(etched) glass for the exterior with all baffles cut and still have room for a custom ato to match and sit under with the sump. Will get this glues up this upcoming weekend and into the cabinet it goes. Photos attached are of the glass that made the top quality show room cut lol @NowGlazeIT this is just one of many patterns that might be rolling through the line up for future builds.

 

[NowGlazeIT]

Well last night was a very productive night. Got the sump cut at workand i must admist with the white gloss stand and the diamond plate this sump is really going to pop. 6 mil satin(etched) glass for the exterior with all baffles cut and still have room for a custom ato to match and sit under with the sump. Will get this glues up this upcoming weekend and into the cabinet it goes. Photos attached are of the glass that made the top quality show room cut lol @NowGlazeIT this is just one of many patterns that might be rolling through the line up for future builds.

Wow she’s pretty bro. Get some glue on er already!

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

Got it all dry set into place and this thing is gonna be awesome and just what i needed for the frag tank

 

[Projects with Sam]

Got it all dry set into place and this thing is gonna be awesome and just what i needed for the frag tank

looks amazing!

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

looks amazing!

I was wanting something different and unique i think the white satin look is really going to compliment the stand and help with light leaking from the bottom cabinet by creating a dampener. Also hides all equipment for the most part and will look super clean. Thanks for the kind words cant wait to get it coned up and in the stand

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

Got the sump coned up today has some touchups but getting really excited for this one of the final stages left to do baffles will get put in tomorrow after a 24hr cure.

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

Filter sock chamber done with enough room to have skimmer placed in front so i can save space for refugium..so far going good...gonna set baffles tomorrow and then get it under the tank will fit perfect through the cabinet door all together total sump volume will be 20g filled which leaves a 9g emergency siphon in case it drains back or any other issues.

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

Hey yo @Lost in the Sauce any suggestions for the sump build.... @Projects with Sam @NowGlazeIT what do you guys think? Before i set baffles in place have any suggestions for it location how many height etc.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Filter sock chamber done with enough room to have skimmer placed in front so i can save space for refugium..so far going good...gonna set baffles tomorrow and then get it under the tank will fit perfect through the cabinet door all together total sump volume will be 20g filled which leaves a 9g emergency siphon in case it drains back or any other issues.

How is he water feeding the filter sock?

Hey yo @Lost in the Sauce any suggestions for the sump build.... @Projects with Sam @NowGlazeIT what do you guys think? Before i set baffles in place have any suggestions for it location how many height etc.

What are your must haves?

At this point, it's all about your desired proportions. I go big fuge and enough room for the skimmer and return chamber.

 

[NowGlazeIT]

Caulk your baffles from the inside out. To get caulk in between baffles, I normally either A- set your tape lines, precaulk then squish the baffle into the caulk and tool the excess onto the tape, pull tape. Or B- using zip ties attach some clear 1/2” tubing to extend your caulking tip’s reach.
You got this bro!

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

How is he water feeding the filter sock?

What are your must haves?

At this point, it's all about your desired proportions. I go big fuge and enough room for the skimmer and return chamber.

Sock chamber will be direct feed from overflow and dig the bigger fuge idea kinda why i made clearance to put skimmer in front of sock chamber. Fuge skimmer return was keeping basic i was going to have reactors to and from feeding into fuge or should i have reactors fed into return chamber? Dosing lines........? Where should i put dosing lines into fuge? Or should i put those into a diff. Chamber as well.