75g build.

[CrazyEyes]

Tank is getting drilled tomorrow, if I all of a sudden stop posting it means I cracked the tank and I killed myself.....til later.....hopefully.

Edit: Also, since it's already getting three holes drilled for the bean animal, I might just drill the overflow box too and run it externally. We will see.

 

[Cuzucant76]

Good luck man hope it all works good ...let me know how bad it was cuz I got 6 holes to drill in mine :/

 

[CrazyEyes]

Im still deciding on whether or not I am going to run the overflow internal or external. But, I Got my return pump in. It's a Jebao DC6000. I am going to run it externally. Will get it plumbing to the sump tomorrow.

 

[MJNTWise]

I would put the over flow external....More for Corals... and Fish...lol

 

[floridascape]

I would put the over flow external....More for Corals... and Fish...lol

+1 You should contact Prochef and ask to see a photo of his overflow, he has a very nice, bean style external overflow, from reef savy.

 

[CrazyEyes]

Only thing is, the overflow is only 36"x4"x4". The way I did the aquascape is, there won't be any rocks against the backglass, actually there is 5" space between the rocks and each side of glass so as far as corals go that shouldn't be an issue. And the overflow only displaces around 2.5g of water. I honestly am probably just going to run it internally. It being made out of glass shouldn't cause too many shadows. Also, got the return pump plumbed to the sump today.

 

[Ali :D]

That sump looks very familiar lol!

 

[MrHarvard]

I say sell it all and start over!!! JK looks good man your so close!

 

[CrazyEyes]

That sump looks very familiar lol!

Yeah that's what I hear man . Did you build this sump?

 

[CrazyEyes]

I say sell it all and start over!!! JK looks good man your so close!

Okay man, you talked me into it. Will start a FS thread here soon.

 

[clearwatereefer]

Nice setup man.looking real sharp

 

[Ali :D]

Yeah that's what I hear man . Did you build this sump?

Yup that's one of many lol. Looking good!

 

[CrazyEyes]

Yup that's one of many lol. Looking good!

Dude, this looks like a brand name sump. After seeing this I WILL come to you for any future acrylic needs. Actually, I need an acrylic ato resovoir made. If that's something you think you can do I'll figure out the measurements.

 

[CrazyEyes]

Did a quick mock up of the return plumbing. Still need to make a few adjustments, add the ball valve and glue it up.






Also picked up a wp-25. I'm either going to run a wp-40 or another wp-25.


Also, if the weather is decent tomorrow I am going to try to get the tank drilled, with the help of RockyBottom. If all goes well I think it should be cycling by next weekend.

 

[aguila88psi]

Make sure to put unions on the pump outlets for future easy removal

 

[CrazyEyes]

Tada! Thanks to Jason (RockyBottom) we were able to get the three drain holes drilled, I must say it was much easier than I would have ever thought. Need to wipe it down a bit but no more daylight and it's dinner time lol.

 

[MrHarvard]

Great man I'm glad u got it done without issue..told yah it was easy.

 

[MJNTWise]

Nice.....Now get some water in that thing...

 

[floridascape]

I like

 

[CrazyEyes]

It should be wet within 1-2 weeks. Just need to clean it up a bit, silicone the overflow on. I also have a few touchups to do on the stand, just from moving around. Put the tank back on the stand, plumb it and throw some water in. Soon.......very soon.