240g RR build thread

[drgabe]

Looking awesome!

 

[Im Lon 2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9689608#post9689608 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpcart
What is "marine grade flooring"?

it is carpet that they put in boats. We took out the old flooring because it was messed up and put that down hoping since they put it in boats it will hold up better, in case of spills (and knowing stupid... there is a good chance for a flood )

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9689608#post9689608 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpcart
How many bulbs did you go with on your T5 retros and did you decide on a bulb combination?

8x80Watts x 60"

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9689608#post9689608 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpcart
How long do you have to let the tank "cure" before you can fill it up?

It is either 3 weeks or 4 weeks from the date the tank was made. His tank is being made now and we don't get to pick it up till the end of the month, so by time he is ready to fill it, it will be ready.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9689608#post9689608 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpcart
Do you have any drawings of your plumbing layout?

It's all in my head... I'm not sure if it will work till we get the tank in place... The bad part is.. The return lines and the over flow lines are all on the back.. I'm not sure if they make a 2" elbow thread but that will make a difference which way we go as well.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9689608#post9689608 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpcart
-Mike

-Lonnie

 

[DrBDC]

http://www.savko.com/PartList.asp?pgid=3&ptid=14&pid=97

 

[Reggae Fish]

Looking sharp! Wish I had room for sumps that big. Instead, I get to get custom made acrylic boxes that have to be exact to all squeeze in my stand. Looking forward to seeing the progress.

P.S. Can we please get less pics of lonnie :lol:

 

[Im Lon 2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9692321#post9692321 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DrBDC
http://www.savko.com/PartList.asp?pgid=3&ptid=14&pid=97

I seen those... Plan on buying four of them. But we need 3 threaded elbows. I coundn't find them.

 

[Im Lon 2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9693955#post9693955 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Reggae Fish
P.S. Can we please get less pics of lonnie :lol:

I agree

 

[Im Lon 2]

Okay here is the plumbing design that I have in my head. Not sure how everything works till he gets the tank in place, and we can rough plumb everything.

 

[Baron]

So I was right Mike is the photographer and you Lonnie are the Engineer, Builder, Designer and who knows what else

I guess Stupid has the hardest part though he is the President of Finance on this project.

Keep up the good work guys and Stupid don't forget your camera!

 

[panaboy95]

what kind of return pump will you be using how much flow?

 

[Baron]

First page first post
http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewI...dproduct=MM1143

 

[panaboy95]

wow i even looked through the thread. i guess i am blind. thanks anyway. is it going to have a coast to coast overflow?
i am doing some planning for my 150 and have a iwaki rlt70 i will be using for return. can't wait to see more pics.

 

[Markk96]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9695646#post9695646 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by panaboy95
what kind of return pump will you be using how much flow?

The kind that is in the box and sitting in my living room.

 

[Im Lon 2]

The over flow will be on the back of the tank with a over flow box almost the width of the tank.

Mark,
What time do you get home? Stupid wants to come buy tomorrow and grab that while he is up your way.

 

[StupidsReef]

Lonnie, look at that plan of yours. Their is 4 holes on the back of the tank NOT 3!! The 4th hole will be fed straight to the skimmer with a ball valve for control. And Baron I kick you in that favorite place!! I come up with the Ideas and Lonnie makes them work, except for the anything to do with the plumbing part. I just look @ him all cross eyed and go OK

 

[sirreal63]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9696420#post9696420 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by StupidsReef
I just look @ him all cross eyed and go OK

He has seen that look many times before.


The tank will be great, I am enjoying watching it come to fruition day by day.

 

[JxMetal]

Jack you are a sick, sneaky man. :lol:

 

[StupidsReef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9695646#post9695646 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by panaboy95
what kind of return pump will you be using how much flow?

The overflow is somewhat a califlow. I tweeked it a bit. Most califlows have 1 or 2 holes on the back pane up at the top and a very small overflow box around them. I had mine built with 4 two inch holes drilled evenly across the back pane and the overflow box is 48" in length. The holes are I think 10" or 12" apart.

Mark if I can, I'd like to P/U the pump from you sometime on 4-11.

 

[sirreal63]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9696468#post9696468 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JxMetal
Jack you are a sick, sneaky man. :lol:

I have good teachers.

 

[JxMetal]

ok, just making sure I wasn't the sick, sneaky one that was looking too deep into what you were saying. :lol:

 

[StupidsReef]

Wrong, just plain ol' wrong!! Ya cut me deep there Jack, it's just hurts :sad1: :lol: :lol: It was good though!!!!! Somethin tells me to walk carefully around the old and wise Jack, He'll hit cha when you least expect it. You bunch of sick-o's.