The R/C Man
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Oh, if that doesn't flow enough then I will change the gutter gaurd with black eggcrate... 
375 Gallon Tank Project Under Way
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Looking good. :thumbsup:
I like the way you did the external overflow. The top on there will definatly cut down on some of the noise. good thinking.
As for the rubber spray, yes you can get it in a spray can in black. HD carries it around here. 
I like the way you did the external overflow. The top on there will definatly cut down on some of the noise. good thinking.
As for the rubber spray, yes you can get it in a spray can in black.
HD carries it around here.
The R/C Man
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Thanks!
I installed the boxes and started drilling the sump and tank for the plumbing.... Pics soon to follow....
I installed the boxes and started drilling the sump and tank for the plumbing.... Pics soon to follow....
The R/C Man
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Sorry about the lack of updates everyone! I am currently deployed to Kyrgyzstan. When I finally return in July, the goal will be to add the main pumps, finish the plumbing and then water test the system. Anticipation is a killer.....
BumpinTJ24
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how thick is the acrylic on the tank? Great job on everything so far. Nothing like seeing a complet DIY project. Keep up the work.
Yo R/C Man...WOW...I'll be following along. My stand is built and my tank arrives Sept 30. (390g 96x30x31) I would consider more flow IMHO. I am putting my system in the stand also. I'm interested in the final outcome of the skimmer. That has been my biggest concern, being able to properly skim a 550 gallon system with something that will fit in the stand. Please give details on the skimmer.
I have a 375g with a total volume of around 500 where all of the equipment is under the stand. I ended up running 2 MRC MR-2 skimmers placed in my sump. Worked out rather well. I was limited by the compartments in my sump and these where the best I could find that would fit in my sump. Unfortunately, they where a last minute plan after the MR-3 skimmer would not fit under the tank and I could not get the bulkheads to stop leaking when i tried to plumb it external. Great skimmers though.
blfuller123
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Can you post another picture of the overflow fencing? I am having trouble seeing the picture. By the way, this looks great.
The R/C Man
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Hey All!
Long time no post for me.... Well since my last post I have purchased some more items for the tank to include an Iwaki pump for the skimmer, a Hammerhead pump for the closed loop, a Baracuda for the return and a VHO ballast for the sump. There where some other things too but I can't remember. (they say that's the first thing to go) Anyway, a couple of months ago we finally purchased a house and I am excited about the tank project. The plan will be split our lower level family room with a 2x4 wall with a cut out for the tank. This will give me a nice room to hide all my equipment etc. It should also keep the viewing side of the tank very quite since I plan ro insulate the partition. When we moved in we ran into our first delema with the tank. It will not fit through the window so it will need to be removed. Another delema is that I have been shipped off again and I am currently in UAE and won't return until September. So the project is on hold (again) until then. I must say that I have learned quite a bit of patience during this process.
Long time no post for me.... Well since my last post I have purchased some more items for the tank to include an Iwaki pump for the skimmer, a Hammerhead pump for the closed loop, a Baracuda for the return and a VHO ballast for the sump. There where some other things too but I can't remember. (they say that's the first thing to go) Anyway, a couple of months ago we finally purchased a house and I am excited about the tank project. The plan will be split our lower level family room with a 2x4 wall with a cut out for the tank. This will give me a nice room to hide all my equipment etc. It should also keep the viewing side of the tank very quite since I plan ro insulate the partition. When we moved in we ran into our first delema with the tank. It will not fit through the window so it will need to be removed. Another delema is that I have been shipped off again and I am currently in UAE and won't return until September. So the project is on hold (again) until then. I must say that I have learned quite a bit of patience during this process.
