240 Inwall Construction (Image Intense)

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Rebecca: I hate to seem like the provider of bad news but... those turned up 90's may be a little noisy. Do you have a thought of how to keep them quiet or noise not a factor? Thanks for the kind words and glad to help where I can.

Typhon: Thanks. It wasn't that long, was it? ;)

Kevin: Thank you and tours are always welcome. Have you been on CVR yet? That's the best place to keep up to date with our local reefing affairs.

Shawn, NexDog & jarhed: Thanks so much.

Joseph
 
CRONGRATS weatherson. it truely deserve this honor. your tank is amazing and an inspiration to us all. your DIY skills are amazing to say the least.

keep on reefin'! we'll keep watching and learning :D

Lunchbucket
 
weatherson said:
Rebecca: I hate to seem like the provider of bad news but... those turned up 90's may be a little noisy. Do you have a thought of how to keep them quiet or noise not a factor? Thanks for the kind words and glad to help where I can.

Joseph
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Joseph,
I am planning on putting a "T" on the back of each bulkhead drain then capping the tee. I will cut a slot into the PVC at the top to allow air in to help move the water through the drain better and reduce the noise factor. Also, this is an in-wall tank so the noise level will be reduced from the viewing side of the tank. From the inside of the tank, I am going to put a screen inside the elbow to keep critters from getting stuck in the PVC. A friend of mine has the same setup (got the idea from him). There is a small vortex funnel shape going into the elbow but it does not create any noise.

Rebecca
 
Rebecca: While you are still planning your return pumps, you should check on the maximum flow the SeaSwirls are designed to take. I thought it was only 600 to 800 gph which is less than you are planning right now. You also seem to have some pretty strong pumps all pulling water from your sump area so you need to be very sure you can keep the same amount of water flowing into the sump so it doesn't get pumped dry. Last thought is to check on the maximum recommended flow rate through your chiller as they vary by manufacturer. Mine is an AquaMedic 1/2 hp and it's recommended max flow rate is only 500 gph so the pump you are planning on would be too much for it.

Joseph: Congratulations on TOTM - I knew it was only a matter of time. But, man, this thread is long enough and now it's going to get even more traffic!!!!! Seriously though, very well deserved!!

Mickey
 
tang_man_montreal: The thread you started definitely played a part. Thank you.

Lunchbucket: Thank you very much.

Rebecca: Ahh... in-wall design. Nevermind. ;)

Airman: You are very welcome.

Mickey: Well, I think every question has ben answered already so this thread should remain as is... right? ;) Thanks for the kind words.

Joseph
 
I made it home tonight to catch the lights going down and took a series of photos at different stages. Sort of a manual time-lapse. Then, I added to this the same photos but in reverse order. This gives a pretty good representation of my lights in both cycles. Aren't digital cameras and computers great? ;)

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Joseph
 
The real question is: did Weatherson find anything in LA that he liked? And if so, is there a pic or two or three of it?
 
I like how you keep the back panel ultra clean. I think that this something that is largely overlooked in this hobby as most tanks you see are covered in coraline on the back. Clean black background just looks so sweet.
 
Joseph-
I'm being redundant here, but I must thank you for taking the time to detail your reef on this post. This has been the single most interesting, inspiring and downright jaw dropping post I have ever read at RC. I am not kidding when I say it may be the most enjoyable read of a chronology of events I've ever digested. Simply awesome. Congrats on TOTM. Please keep the updates coming.
 
NexDog: Yes, I obviously feel the same regarding keeping the back glass clean. Not only does it give a more "natural" look, it also makes the corals and fish "pop" visually when viewing the tank. While it is easier to do on this tank with its back accessible, I also did the same on my old 65-gallon which was positioned against a wall. It just doesn't take much time to do and the rewards are great. Thanks.

Edveder9: Thanks and glad you like it.

McGinnis: Thank you very much.

89GTA: I'm pleased you have enjoyed your read and it's been my pleasure. Thanks for the kind words.

Joseph
 
weatherson - NICE pic ups. my wife is asking when you are shipping a frag of the 1st and 3rd corals??? well...not asking....more demanding :D

Lunchbucket
 
Lunchbucket: Oh sure, use your wife to acquire corals. Uh huh. :D

Here's a couple shots I took today. That's pretty much it. Here they are. ;)

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Joseph
 
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