750g show tank (L shape)

dahenley said:
I love the removable site glass.

what are the 2 clear tubes above the sump, and behind the heater?
do they go to your balling canisters? (i understand the concept, but not familiar with the setup)
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the clear tubes is not for the ballins system... that I will show you later :lmao:

the clear tubes is for the automatic water change (Profilux is soooo nice!!)
 
well we are missing some plumbing part to be able to finish everything... but we should be ready to start filling the tank by Monday... I mean, it's a BIG tank so we should have time to receive the missing piece before it's full hahaha

but for today, the U.V. is install :beachbum:



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Are you sure it will be ok with the intakes pointing down like that?
The water may rush out of the UV, by gravity.
Then your quartz sleeve may get really hot, crack possibly?
I don't know, just asking...
 
jjk_reef00 said:
Are you sure it will be ok with the intakes pointing down like that?
The water may rush out of the UV, by gravity.
Then your quartz sleeve may get really hot, crack possibly?
I don't know, just asking...
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don't worry everything was think of
like you saw the plumbing isn't done yet... the UV was install this way for the picture
 
forgive me if this is a stupid question.... but...... what's the plantonic reactor for? Wouldn't something like that be set up to feed rotifers that feed baby fish? Just currious, and again I'm almost always wrong about these things. thanks!
 
meredith1985 said:
forgive me if this is a stupid question.... but...... what's the plantonic reactor for? Wouldn't something like that be set up to feed rotifers that feed baby fish? Just currious, and again I'm almost always wrong about these things. thanks!
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Phytoplancton is a really good food for corals and all filter feader too :)
and copperpods eat it too, so it really good to have some for a reef
 
because the picture was taken at an angle, the union is actually between the two outlets. not to mention its 6-8 inches off the wall.
One thing that i will point out, is when you turn the pump off (for service or power outage) that return line will create a siphon so that line will be dry. (if ever needed to take apart.)
one other thing i might ask, you hard plumbed your return pump in. i have never delt with that type of pump so i dont know if there is any vibrations especially with different head pressures. you might think of using a piece of flex tubing. (plastic, vynal, or spa flex) from the pump to the wall. (in that arch area) it might cancel any vibrations or potential harmonics.

(i an not here to bash or talk bad, just giving a opinion on the other side of the fence. a different angle for say)

keep it up
 
Whoa whoa, wait a minute. You have a mated pair of Centropyge multifasciata and there are no pics of them in this thread? :D How long have you had them? Did they come as a pair or did you pair them up?

Also, astounding tank build. Everything looks so clean and sleek in black acrylic and gray pvc. I can't even imagine what this whole setup is going to run you, even assuming you are getting a great deal on the equipment through your significant other - I think those 2 T5 fixtures cost more than my last tank :D
 
tipou said:
Phytoplancton is a really good food for corals and all filter feader too :)
and copperpods eat it too, so it really good to have some for a reef
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That makes tons of sence! Can't believe I didn't think of that on my own. Thanks for answering my question and keep up the good work on this awsome build! I can't wait to see it up and running!:bounce1:
 
dahenley said:
because the picture was taken at an angle, the union is actually between the two outlets. not to mention its 6-8 inches off the wall.
One thing that i will point out, is when you turn the pump off (for service or power outage) that return line will create a siphon so that line will be dry. (if ever needed to take apart.)
one other thing i might ask, you hard plumbed your return pump in. i have never delt with that type of pump so i dont know if there is any vibrations especially with different head pressures. you might think of using a piece of flex tubing. (plastic, vynal, or spa flex) from the pump to the wall. (in that arch area) it might cancel any vibrations or potential harmonics.

(i an not here to bash or talk bad, just giving a opinion on the other side of the fence. a different angle for say)

keep it up
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I agree, the varying oscillation in flow pressure can cause havoc at a distance when the wave frequency equalize and collapse creating hydrostatic vibrations.
 
sfsuphysics said:
I love your build don't get me wrong, and I really hate to point this out, but do you think it was wise to have the detachable union right next to the power socket?? :D
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lol you're right it look like that on the picture but really the union is between the 2 power socket and it's not actually so close to the wall so it shouldn't be any problem :)
 
dahenley said:
because the picture was taken at an angle, the union is actually between the two outlets. not to mention its 6-8 inches off the wall.
One thing that i will point out, is when you turn the pump off (for service or power outage) that return line will create a siphon so that line will be dry. (if ever needed to take apart.)
one other thing i might ask, you hard plumbed your return pump in. i have never delt with that type of pump so i dont know if there is any vibrations especially with different head pressures. you might think of using a piece of flex tubing. (plastic, vynal, or spa flex) from the pump to the wall. (in that arch area) it might cancel any vibrations or potential harmonics.

(i an not here to bash or talk bad, just giving a opinion on the other side of the fence. a different angle for say)

keep it up
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everything was think of, but remember, all the plumbing is not final now, we are still missing a check valve and other part too and don't worry, they will be a part of spaflex between every pumps and plumbing, and every power socket will be protect with GFI :D
 
Sardaukar said:
Whoa whoa, wait a minute. You have a mated pair of Centropyge multifasciata and there are no pics of them in this thread? :D How long have you had them? Did they come as a pair or did you pair them up?

Also, astounding tank build. Everything looks so clean and sleek in black acrylic and gray pvc. I can't even imagine what this whole setup is going to run you, even assuming you are getting a great deal on the equipment through your significant other - I think those 2 T5 fixtures cost more than my last tank :D
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yes! they are my personal favorite fishes!!
I bought one medium and one small multifasciatus at the same time, the bigger became the male :)

if I remember correctly I have them for like a year now... they are eating everything (flakes, mysis, pellets) :D

Yes all of this cost us a LOT of money... but it's a dream coming true... and that's priceless :)

here a pic of my male :)
 
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