Another 225 Tank Project!

gumbybc said:
in that last pic, what is the bucket fro? (the one that is sitting on top of the cooler?
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I think your asking what is it for? It is almost full of LS - I used it as a fuge with no light, but will be using the sand in my new 67 gallon fuge, so I just hooked it up intacked with pump and all. All of the other buckets are weither full of LS or LR, one of them has rogue crabs I have been trying to get ride of!


Al G Blenny said:
Whats up Henry. What ever happened to the lights you ripped me off on. They still don't work and I still don't have my money.
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uh oh! Is this a post for vendor experience? Is someone not playing nice? :eek:
 
yeah, that is what I was asking, sorry i forgot to put that part in. Everything is looking awesome, excited to see the rest of it!
 
me too :) - The tank has been delayed an additional week ( that seems to be the norm for ordering tanks), so hopefully I get it in 2 more weeks!
 
12/16/03 - AutoTop Off unit is Complete: I have finished wiring the auto top off unit which consist of 2 float switches, a 120v solenoid, and latching relay. The solenoid controls the on/off valve on the water inlet that goes to the RO/DI unit. This tank will evaporate 6-10 gallons a week I would rather not have to constitaly keep up with the evepoaration manually. It worked the first time! This was a design by H20ENG on ReefCentral.


Here are some pics:

#69585K45 relay, DPDT, 12vdc coil, $7.26
#7122K22 matching socket for relay, $5.35
mcmaster.com

<img src=http://bluechunks.net/reef/225reef/topoff1.jpg>

<img src=http://bluechunks.net/reef/225reef/topoff2.jpg>

Polypropylene solenoid- Part 7877K53, for $18.12 each
<img src=http://bluechunks.net/reef/225reef/topoff3.jpg>

Floats are out for testing....
<img src=http://bluechunks.net/reef/225reef/topoff4.jpg>

Panel
<img src=http://bluechunks.net/reef/225reef/topoff5.jpg>
 
well done so far.. i do like seeing a setup where so much attention has been focused on the little things that make it easy to maintain later on
 
Interested in a canopy design??

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At this point, Im just wainting for the tank which has been delayed in production a couple of weeks. I have been doing little things on the stand to keep me busy. Once I get the tank, I can finish the plumbing and start on the surge tank! I have also been working on the kalkwasser, which I will post some pics of this week.

I will be building a custom canopy designed around the plumbing, and designed to attach to the side cabinet...thanks though!
 
I stopped by and checked out Platapus' setup last week. The thing is huge!:D
Nothing like doing it right the first time!
Cant wait for more info!
Chris
 
Sorry for the delay!

UPDATE:

01/06/04 - Limewater Reactor: Progress is slow, tank still has not arrived. While waiting, I went ahead and built the limewater reactor, this will get installed in the lower cabinet, the RO/DI will feed the reactor, which will then overflow into the tank as part of the auto top off system. The pump on the bottom will be on a timer that will run for about 1 minute every 6 hours to help mix the kalkwasser. The chamber is made of 6"OD x 20" acrylic tube, with a MAG 2 pump installed at the bottom. Here a a couple pic of me testing for leaks. The down tube for the inlet will be extended to the bottom of the chamber...

<img src=http://bluechunks.net/reef/225reef/kreact1.jpg>

<img src=http://bluechunks.net/reef/225reef/kreact2.jpg>

<img src=http://bluechunks.net/reef/225reef/kreact3.jpg>

<img src=http://bluechunks.net/reef/225reef/kreact4.jpg>

<img src=http://bluechunks.net/reef/225reef/kreact5.jpg>

Im pretty much done with the sump, here is pic of the float switch brackets I just installed. They constcist of 2 - 1.5" acrylic tube taped with a 1/4" nylon thumb screw.

<img src=http://bluechunks.net/reef/225reef/kreactor6.jpg>
 
Lookin good, Dude!
You may want to put in a bypass line from the ro/di feeding the reactor. With the float setup having the ro on for longer periods, you may overdose the kalk.
You could set it up with a couple of small valves. Restrict each one to set a good flow rate for the reactor and still feed the sump straight DI water for topoff. It may be easier to just feed the reactor separately though.
Sorry to hear of your delay. At least you were somewhat prepared for the wait.
Chris
PS, Thanks again for the sand!
 
Your sump

Your sump

You might want to take all your 90Dg elbows an use 2 45's instead. I ran in to a flow problem with 180G. once i put in 45's it made the water fall into my sump almost twice as fast.
 
You mentioned a flat top overflow box. I had one of those one time and found that snails would go over the top, get in the plumbing, restrict the water flow, and cause a tank overflow. I use overflows with teeth/slots now. The snails won't climb out of the water to go over the top.
 
Good Questions! Keeps me double checking everything...thanks!


H20ENG said:
Lookin good, Dude!
You may want to put in a bypass line from the ro/di feeding the reactor. With the float setup having the ro on for longer periods, you may overdose the kalk.
You could set it up with a couple of small valves. Restrict each one to set a good flow rate for the reactor and still feed the sump straight DI water for topoff. It may be easier to just feed the reactor separately though.
Sorry to hear of your delay. At least you were somewhat prepared for the wait.
Chris
PS, Thanks again for the sand!
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Hey Chris! Im going to tee it off as you suggested when you were over, so not all the RO/DI water will go through the reactor. Glad you can use the sand, I look forward to seeing some home made rock :)


class219frog said:
You might want to take all your 90Dg elbows an use 2 45's instead. I ran in to a flow problem with 180G. once i put in 45's it made the water fall into my sump almost twice as fast.
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I just threw the 90s on for now, I would like to use 45s, but space is limited, once I get the tank installed and plumbed, I will see if I can get away with the 45s. I will be usings 2" flex PVC, so hofully it will work.

harryehooper said:
You mentioned a flat top overflow box. I had one of those one time and found that snails would go over the top, get in the plumbing, restrict the water flow, and cause a tank overflow. I use overflows with teeth/slots now. The snails won't climb out of the water to go over the top.
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In going to use egg crate ran to top of glass inside the overflow to keep the large things out of the overflows, I wont put in any snails that are small enough to fit through the egg crate. I need the flow rate, and cant afford the flow loss by using slots (because of the surge) Every pro has a con. ;)

...sam
 
01/10/04 - Tank Arrives: This morning I was able to pick up the tank from Aquarium Solutions with the help of a couple of friends. The weight of the tank empty is a little over 400 lbs. Everything seems to be in order as far as the changes to the overflows and the placement of the holes. The craftsmanship of the LeeMar tanks are top notch and I realy like the euro bracing designs! Here are some pics of it on the stand, some of the pics might be hard to make out, its kinda tough taking a picture of a clear box!
Tank Dia: 72x30wx24, the overflows dia: 6x9" w/ 2" PVC drains

<img src=http://bluechunks.net/reef/225reef/225tank1.jpg>

<img src=http://bluechunks.net/reef/225reef/225tank2.jpg>

<img src=http://bluechunks.net/reef/225reef/225tank3.jpg>

<img src=http://bluechunks.net/reef/225reef/225tank4.jpg>

<img src=http://bluechunks.net/reef/225reef/225tank5.jpg>

<img src=http://bluechunks.net/reef/225reef/225tank6.jpg>

<img src=http://bluechunks.net/reef/225reef/225tank7.jpg>

<img src=http://bluechunks.net/reef/225reef/225tank8.jpg>

<img src=http://bluechunks.net/reef/225reef/225tank9.jpg>
 
Man, I cannot wait to get a place of my own, and a job so I can afford a big tank. I like your setup, very nice.
 
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