180 gal - rebuild thread

[mike660r]

Hey fellow members,

Here is a link in the large tank forum I have started to document the rebuild of my tank. I figured it would be easier to link the thread instead of doing double work on two threads.

Enjoy!

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1144302

 

[MJAnderson]

Mike,

Where did you get the see-through barrel? I am looking for some.

Forgot how big that skimmer was! =)

 

[mike660r]

I got it from itzme a while ago. I wish I could get my hands on 2 more. If I come across more I'll be sure and let you know.

Yeah, that skimmer is a little on the large size. With the movement of the needle wheel sequence pumps. I am sure it will become a dwarf in no time.

 

[MJAnderson]

This is the closest I've found, and they are $125 when you add the lid.

http://www.aquaticeco.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.detail/iid/4080/cid/1175

 

[scottfarcuz]

serpentman had a cool idea on his drums. He plumbed a bulkead or uniseal both top, and bottom of the container. He put a pc of clear tube between the 2 fittings to see what the water level is inside.

 

[bond007069]

cool mikey

 

[itZme]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10171060#post10171060 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by scottfarcuz
serpentman had a cool idea on his drums. He plumbed a bulkead or uniseal both top, and bottom of the container. He put a pc of clear tube between the 2 fittings to see what the water level is inside.

Yeah that is cool. When we install them in hydraulic tanks we call them "sight gauges" .

Here's one I found online that is on a fuel tank to help others visualize what you described.

You could mark the tubing with a Sharpie to indicate how many gallons are in there.

I can only get the smaller 15g barrels now but they are convenient, see-through and have a handle on top in case you need to move it. You can move them but they are pretty heavy if they are full. I can get a few at a time for $15 ea.

They look like this but only have one handle.

-- Kevin

 

[mike660r]

I posted some updates in the large tank forum.

 

[crzy4saltH2O]

all i can say is wow WOW