900 Gallon Reef Project

[Bennytheblenny]

and was it scratched from the ledge or from the sand grout?

It was scratched by the tool the guy used, a metal putty knife and the grout. Stupid stupid move, at least the contractor is willing to pay for the buffing. We have to remove the ledge to do it. Scratches everywhere for the bottom 10 inches, its like the guy was having a seizure.

 

[Bax]

That's just awful about the scratches! Sure hope he can buff that out of the glass.

The water surface flow and sump flow vids are sweet!

 

[tzhanks]

Wow this is an awesome build cant wait to see the finished product

 

[Reefski's]

in the last two pictures is that the intake strainers for the CL? if so i think you will have problems with them clogging up very quickly. there is just not nearly enough surface area.

i have a similar setup and even a 2"x18" screen intake was not enough.

carl

 

[Bennytheblenny]

in the last two pictures is that the intake strainers for the CL? if so i think you will have problems with them clogging up very quickly. there is just not nearly enough surface area.

i have a similar setup and even a 2"x18" screen intake was not enough.

carl

Jeff has built well over 20 tanks with the same setup and has had no issues with clogging. Did you happen to use dual intakes for each intake location? I will keep that in mind as we move along though, we will be setting up the rockwork with the ability to clean the screens if necessary.

 

[eniram78]

Hey Benny, solid tank there.

May i ask those black Y shaped pipes at the base of your tank, are they the return pipes?

 

[Bennytheblenny]

Hey Benny, solid tank there.

May i ask those black Y shaped pipes at the base of your tank, are they the return pipes?

Those are the closed loop intakes.

 

[Reefski's]

what is the flow from the pump you will be using with the CL? what size are the pipes?

Carl

 

[Bennytheblenny]

what is the flow from the pump you will be using with the CL? what size are the pipes?

Carl

The flow from the pump is about 5500 GPH and the pipes are 2 inch.

 

[Untamed12]

I agree that those little intake screens are terrible. Using two of them per intake certainly improves the situation...but they are still terrible from a surface area POV. I started using one of those screens on my Dart CL, and it was silly how fast it clogged.

I hope they work for you and I agree that you need to ensure the rock work gives you easy access to them.

Shorten the threads on them so they are easier to screw in/out. Have a couple of spares so that you can reach in and remove/replace them easily.

 

[Elliott]

I agree that those little intake screens are terrible. Using two of them per intake certainly improves the situation...but they are still terrible from a surface area POV. I started using one of those screens on my Dart CL, and it was silly how fast it clogged.

I hope they work for you and I agree that you need to ensure the rock work gives you easy access to them.

Shorten the threads on them so they are easier to screw in/out. Have a couple of spares so that you can reach in and remove/replace them easily.

there is an easier method

install a "flush out" via a T fitting on the drain line followed by a ball valve, periodically isolate and flush out the screen by providing reverse flow (air or water)

there is also a slightly more complex method of plumbing in a diversion from your pump output so that you can manually isolate each screen for flushing/cleaning

 

[bolo7735]

Very nice build. Looking forward to your completion of your project.

 

[Cannon7]

Very nice background.

 

[Bennytheblenny]

Okay we are done with the second to last phase of the project. Tank has rock in it and the skimmer is up and running. Ill have detailed pics up later this weekend! :celeb2:

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[MaryG]

Will you adopt me.........


Lol...I love the tank. So envious!

 

[Bennytheblenny]

Thanks! I added 2 more videos to the original posting, I didn't realize it got cut up into 3 parts.

 

[lotusstar]

Oh my... I don't know what to say. The stand and everything is just amazing. What about the canopy? Will it be similar to the stand? What's next and when will the last phase take place?

 

[Budda]

Wow, can't wait see the livestock selection.

 

[jmurr8484]

Speechless!!!

 

[K.Sweeney]

Thank you, wot a great tour.