nonamesright
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wow, very organized, can't wait to see this thing in action.
40 Gallon Custom Setup
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spf9992001
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Looks great
calvin415
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spf9992001 said:
cozmo1 said:that's a very nice setup you have created :thumbsup:
fantastic job
Thanks! It's been a long road, but I've loved every day of it!
Chelsey said:Absolutely awesome! Keep up the good work, and when you get done come to my house and build one for me
Thanks Chelsey! Now for the hard part of getting the live stock to look as good!
pimp2daizzo
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got flow???
Ha ha
Ha ha
pimp2daizzo
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Nice job cant wait for the coral.
calvin415
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Omidon4 said:
I'm thinking/hoping it won't be a factor... There are not any fans, but the back of the chiller is open to the outside of the cabinet...
Alrighty... Time for another update!
Plumbing is finished, Ozonizer is hooked up, UV Sterilizer it out (at least for now) and first 15 gallons are in. So far so good!
Here's some more shots:
Don't worry if you can't tell where the plumbing goes, I can't either and I just finished it.
Here my rack for my rock and to keep the closed loop from becoming a suction of doom for any inhabitants. The top of the PVC has been drilled with tons of holes to keep the suction to a minimum.
I installed some locks on the canopy doors to keep them closed tightly (keeps any light from escaping and screwing up the view
) They are opened my using a magnet to release the lock on the inside which is covered in plastic to keep from rusting.
Ozonizer Plus
pimp2daizzo
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YaY, its on..
what corla are you going to add?
i wish u live by me i have 100 lbs of live rock i'm trying to sell for $30
its all tongbranch.
i got it for free, and my work does not want anymore
what corla are you going to add?
i wish u live by me i have 100 lbs of live rock i'm trying to sell for $30
its all tongbranch.
i got it for free, and my work does not want anymore
calvin415
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pimp2daizzo said:
The tank will be cycling for about the first month, then if all my parameters are stable then I'll be adding SPS's. Mostly Acro's maybe a Monti here or there, and a clam or two...
jiff said:Love it, great workmanship:smokin:
Ps cute boy you have
Thanks jiff!
calvin415
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The tank is now full of RO/DI (48 gallons with sump and overflow box).
My Q1 5000 is really loud for some reason, my Dad has the same pump for his CL and it's so silent... Might be sending this one back for a new one.
Salt will go in once I'm happy with the noise level, and then I'll try to get the sand added as soon as I get my butt to the store to buy some.
My Q1 5000 is really loud for some reason, my Dad has the same pump for his CL and it's so silent... Might be sending this one back for a new one.
Salt will go in once I'm happy with the noise level, and then I'll try to get the sand added as soon as I get my butt to the store to buy some.
pimp2daizzo
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Sounds good cant wait
chocolateblnt
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Eric ... what's up MAN ?! no new posts / updates / pics ... I've been reading since day 1 and you're keeping too many people in suspense just kidding buddy I really like your setup and I am doing a 29 gall. High this weekend so I'm trying to get ideas ... I really like the American DJ Power Center ... it's pimp, therefore I shall be incorporating one as well I am curious as to how your automatic top - off works is it just a bucket --> hose --> sump ?
just kidding buddy I really like your setup and I am doing a 29 gall. High this weekend so I'm trying to get ideas ... I really like the American DJ Power Center ... it's pimp, therefore I shall be incorporating one as well I am curious as to how your automatic top - off works is it just a bucket --> hose --> sump ?
calvin415
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chocolateblnt said:Eric ... what's up MAN ?! no new posts / updates / pics ... I've been reading since day 1 and you're keeping too many people in suspense
Thanks chocolateblnt! LOL!!! I too love the American DJ Power Center, it's so nice to just flip a switch, empty the skimmer cup and then just flip a switch to turn it back on.
The ATO is very simple... It's a bucket that hose feeds to a float valve... When the water level is high enough is closes the valve (very similar to a toilet) and when the water level drops the valve opens allowing water from the bucket to flow in filling it back up. I have a DIY Kalk reactor plumbed in the middle of the line so the RO/DI water in the bucket actually feeds the Kalk reactor and then Lime water is used for Top Off. Been using the same setup on my Dad's 75G for months and it's worked great!Let me know if you have any other questions, would love to help any way I can.
