I think you're right. As much as I hate the extra work, I do want ZERO baddies in the new system. I ought Brute trash barrels, heaters, power heads and air stones to do the TTM. I'll have to do them in batches b/ the trash barrels are only about 40 gallons each.
1000 Gallon System...The long road is almost over
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I think you're right. As much as I hate the extra work, I do want ZERO baddies in the new system. I ought Brute trash barrels, heaters, power heads and air stones to do the TTM. I'll have to do them in batches b/ the trash barrels are only about 40 gallons each.
Funny thing...I'm not moving a single thing over besides the fish. No rock, sand or corals. I'm starting fresh. I'll probably give all the Rock and corals away for free. After it's empty, I'm converting it over to the biggest Gold Fish bowl ever for my son. His goldfish died after 2 years so I told him he could have the old tank and put as many fresh water fish in there as possible.
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muttley000
MTS Sufferer!
This is really coming together nicely! Gorgeous plumbing!
Quick update:
Finished the closed loop plumbing and the sump plumbing! Sump is holding water and cracked seam is fixed...WOOOO HOOOO
Now the funny part...went to test the closed loop and FORGOT to open one of the Cepek ball valves...oops! Blew out the union. Happy it wasn't the Reeflo pump. Will fix this morning, fingers crossed, will get the water circulating.
Still have a ton to do (Qt's up and running, finish RO water system, heaters, skimmer, Apex system, etc.), but if I can get the water moving, I can get the cycle going that much faster. Maybe I'll have the fish in by Valentine's day. I'll post pictures (maybe a video) later.
Finished the closed loop plumbing and the sump plumbing! Sump is holding water and cracked seam is fixed...WOOOO HOOOO
Now the funny part...went to test the closed loop and FORGOT to open one of the Cepek ball valves...oops! Blew out the union. Happy it wasn't the Reeflo pump. Will fix this morning, fingers crossed, will get the water circulating.
Still have a ton to do (Qt's up and running, finish RO water system, heaters, skimmer, Apex system, etc.), but if I can get the water moving, I can get the cycle going that much faster. Maybe I'll have the fish in by Valentine's day. I'll post pictures (maybe a video) later.
FuzzyZipperbaum
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I have 2- 500 gallon tanks...tank room, QT setup...actually close to what you have. After trying all different types of QT... I am a big believer in TTM. As long as you have enough SW ready to go ( I have a 200 gallon holding tank) it is easier and less stressful on the fish. I have lost too many fish to copper no matter how careful I am. I havent lost any with TTM.
So a funny thing happened 
My production manager of 20 years quit without notice on January 4th. This was not only a surprise, but he left without notice (no one honors their employment agreements anymore). This caused a massive delay with the build b/ all of my focus was on that. I am glad to report that we have gotten past the hurdle of him leaving and the tank is back on track. In fact, it is full of saltwater and cycling as we speak. I have finished almost all of the plumbing, turned on the Skimmer, hooked up the Apex and I'm working on the odds and ends. I will start posting more pictures in the next few days.
My production manager of 20 years quit without notice on January 4th. This was not only a surprise, but he left without notice (no one honors their employment agreements anymore). This caused a massive delay with the build b/ all of my focus was on that. I am glad to report that we have gotten past the hurdle of him leaving and the tank is back on track. In fact, it is full of saltwater and cycling as we speak. I have finished almost all of the plumbing, turned on the Skimmer, hooked up the Apex and I'm working on the odds and ends. I will start posting more pictures in the next few days.
So a funny thing happened
My production manager of 20 years quit without notice on January 4th. This was not only a surprise, but he left without notice (no one honors their employment agreements anymore)...
Where will he be buried?
frankabagnale
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Nice! Pictures!!
woodnaquanut
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Tease!
and now for the craziness...the plumbing leaving/entering the tank. I messed up in the initial design stage on the closed loop drains. Like most tanks, it was suppose to drain from the bottom and be buried in the rockwork...well I had some height issue and wall issue with the equipment room and soon realized I wouldn't be able to produce a negative slope the entire way for the drains....OOPS!!!
So we decided to drill the lower part of the bottom of the overflow side for a single 1-1/2" drain. We ran the math and realized that by overbuilding the tank with 1 1/4" acrylic we wouldn't run into any kind of blow-out problem. We also drilled (2) 1" holes for the closed loop return (both feed from a single 1-1/2" return from the pump). I will deal with more flow later if needed. I've spent about 5 hours redirecting the closed loop return nozzles to keep my sand from blowing around! This is a picture of the side of the tank with all the plumbing...and yes, it will be all hidden with cabinetry at some point soon.
So we decided to drill the lower part of the bottom of the overflow side for a single 1-1/2" drain. We ran the math and realized that by overbuilding the tank with 1 1/4" acrylic we wouldn't run into any kind of blow-out problem. We also drilled (2) 1" holes for the closed loop return (both feed from a single 1-1/2" return from the pump). I will deal with more flow later if needed. I've spent about 5 hours redirecting the closed loop return nozzles to keep my sand from blowing around! This is a picture of the side of the tank with all the plumbing...and yes, it will be all hidden with cabinetry at some point soon.
Spartanman22
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This tank is incredible! Great job! I grew up in Oswego, IL so it's awesome to see such an amazing tank right in the neighborhood!
We are close! My office is at 75th and Ogden
Spartanman22
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What a small world!
Ok, cycling question. It's been 15 years since I cycled a tank
I put about 6 frozen shrimp in the tank and I've been throwing in flake food each day. Ammonia is just starting to rise (about 0.5ish). Someone remind me what to do? All the rock is dry, dry sand and new water
Tell me if this is right...let ammonia bloom to about 2.0 and then start water changes. Get levels back down to 0 then I can add fish? I am NOT putting in a fish to help with the cycling b/ I don't want any ich in this tank.
I put about 6 frozen shrimp in the tank and I've been throwing in flake food each day. Ammonia is just starting to rise (about 0.5ish). Someone remind me what to do? All the rock is dry, dry sand and new water
Tell me if this is right...let ammonia bloom to about 2.0 and then start water changes. Get levels back down to 0 then I can add fish? I am NOT putting in a fish to help with the cycling b/ I don't want any ich in this tank.
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