Backdraft79's 90RR build thread.

[shawna1972]

Ill be going to pick up the canopy and cabnet tomorrow night. I havent had time to get pictures up of them being mad and finished due to a dealth in the family. I want to get this thing filled with my coral and fish from my 55 but I know I cant rush it!

Oh wow so sorry to hear, My prayers go out to your family. Looks great so far

 

[backdraft79]

Thank you. She is in a better place.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

45 degree angle to the water just above the surface so trapped air can escape the drain and the water flows somewhat gently into the sump you can still hear the "waterfall" but I dont suffer from micro bubbles just noisy tank in the movie room.

ditto that here.
Just before water empties out the drains it hits a 45.
Another arrangement that works great is a horizontal spraybar. Not only does it aerate draining water thoroughly but it eliminates the sound of a deluge.
For this one use a 12"-24" long piece of PVC drilled with many 1/4" diameter holes (pointing downwards) and mount the spray bar horizontally.

If all else fails simply cover the sump

 

[backdraft79]

Gary, I have seen this. My question would there be a problem with back pressure? But I guess if there was enough holes that problem would be solved.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

you got it. Make sure there's enough holes.

 

[backdraft79]

If my back up idea doesnt work I will try that. Thank you!

 

[backdraft79]

Im so happy!!! Well I made it home safe and sound with everything!

Im so happy!!! Well I made it home safe and sound with everything!

Here is the love rock. I just tossed it in there. I will stack it when I get the rest over.

As for the rest, enjoy.

 

[backdraft79]

As you can see we are ready for the fish! I just want to go swimming!

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

yer beast :lmao:

nice woodwork. Really nice overall set up.

 

[backdraft79]

Well there was no way of me getting my girlfirend in the tank for a picture so you got me in my rescue PFD.

 

[solRNY]

looking real nice! i like the side panel switches, hmmmm..

 

[backdraft79]

looking real nice! i like the side panel switches, hmmmm..

Amazon.com and they were cheep. Go with the ones I got, not the one unit one. Less of a chance of an over load.

 

[superkat]

sweet!

 

[backdraft79]

Thank you guys and gals! I want to work on the lighting tomorrow and get the two fans I do have in the holes.

Anyone know where I can get fans local?

 

[superkat]

Thank you guys and gals! I want to work on the lighting tomorrow and get the two fans I do have in the holes.

Anyone know where I can get fans local?

i know we get them at home depot or lowes here...i actually found a pair at a thrift store once.

 

[cardiffgiant]

Very nice!! That woodwork is looking real sharp!

I've never used spa tubing before. Does the shape of it cause more friction and noise? I wonder if you could get away with flexible pvc?

 

[backdraft79]

Very nice!! That woodwork is looking real sharp!

I've never used spa tubing before. Does the shape of it cause more friction and noise? I wonder if you could get away with flexible pvc?

In the last couple of days the noise has gone down alot but im still going to change it. As for the shape of it it could very well add some noise bc of the ribs. With the flexible PVC I dont think I could get it to bend enough. Maybe im wrong?

 

[backdraft79]

i know we get them at home depot or lowes here...i actually found a pair at a thrift store once.

I will have to look! Thank you.

 

[reefboarder]

Grainger can surely get them you can look in their online catalog then call the 1 800 # and go pick up in henrietta. You may need an account with them but you could find out easy enough. the website ishttp://www.grainger.com

 

[dan10342]

WOWOWOW!!! looks great so far!