10,000 gal pool reef. 38,000 liters
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Vinny Kreyling
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Looks so much better after piping is berried boss.
How long to cure cement?
How long to cure cement?
karimwassef
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The cement needs to cure for 30 days before I can apply the epoxy layers. It's a heavy solids 2 part epoxy. Three layers on top of two precoats.
I have one last thing to do though - I need to chip a little groove around the reef sump to tank PVC connections and seal them. It's another measure to make sure there's no surface leakage around the PVC. I have the concrete hammer to do it - just need to do it and it's hot in Texas.
I have one last thing to do though - I need to chip a little groove around the reef sump to tank PVC connections and seal them. It's another measure to make sure there's no surface leakage around the PVC. I have the concrete hammer to do it - just need to do it and it's hot in Texas.
karimwassef
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It is good to step back and see what's there. I can also visualize the reef and where everything is likely go.
I tend to be a perfectionist though so if I'm not making progress, I see all the flaws instead. :lolspin:
I do need some help coming up too - lot of epoxy and plumbing!
Vinny Kreyling
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Almost 2 months.
We need an update with pics. please.
We need an update with pics. please.
prop-frags
SPS Slave
Very ambitious plan!!
Just like with public aquaria, biggest costs are labor and salt mix. With that bright Texas sun beaming down, if you have a bunch of coral in there, and you can maintain good water quality, they will grow like mad and your alk and calcuim uptake will be HUGE. Rainwater may be a real issue, but not sure. Are the surges the only flow you're planning?
Just like with public aquaria, biggest costs are labor and salt mix. With that bright Texas sun beaming down, if you have a bunch of coral in there, and you can maintain good water quality, they will grow like mad and your alk and calcuim uptake will be HUGE. Rainwater may be a real issue, but not sure. Are the surges the only flow you're planning?
jmsilhy
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You guys should see this in person, the pics don't really show the magnitude of this thing! Now with the epoxy, it's really starting to take shape.
In case you haven't seen it go here:
In case you haven't seen it go here:
Vinny Kreyling
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Looks Great!!!!!
SantaMonica
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Is this build continued somewhere else?
Vinny Kreyling
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Karim,
I Can't Hold My Breath Any Longer!!!!!
I Can't Hold My Breath Any Longer!!!!!
karimwassef
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Hey guys. I’m still here.
My dad passed away last year so everything stopped.
The pool and reef section are running as a full use pool now. The next step is the raised glass walls. I’ll post pictures when I can.
My dad passed away last year so everything stopped.
The pool and reef section are running as a full use pool now. The next step is the raised glass walls. I’ll post pictures when I can.
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Sorry to hear about your dad.
It will be awesome to see where this goes. Following.
