BK's 110 Gallon Build

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Double

 

[smoothdog]

Looking good BK!

 

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Tested the drain lines and after some messing with them they are no longer leaking.

Bought a used RODI unit with extra filters. Took it apart and cleaned it. Added All new filters to the unit. When I took the charmer for the membrane apart I discovered that there was no membrane inside. There was a membrane that came with the package but it turns out it is not new and sealed like I expected it to be but it's the one that was removed from the unit. I tried it and no dice. Contacted the seller (local guy) by PM. I'm hoping he has the extra membrane I was promised and just forgot to pack it. I hope he gets back to me soon with good news or at least some kind of partial refund. I always had good experiences with locals so I'm hoping this will not mess up my experience.

I had to get water going so I went to HD and bought a crappy membrane for now. I'm hoping they will take it back when I tell them it doesn't work for me. It produces 12 gallons in 24 hours! That's seriously stinks.

Oh yeah, we have WATER!!!

 

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My DIY rock is ready to use. It has been testing at PH 9.2 for a couple of days now.

 

[smoothdog]

WooHoo, water and rock, now we're cookin'!

 

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WooHoo, water and rock, now we're cookin'!

I'm :bounce3: with excitement!!

 

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Fired up the pump after rebuilding it last night and left the plenum open. Boy, can that thing push some water!!

 

[Charfish]

Looks good BK! Glad to hear the drilling went well. :thumbsup: I wish I had know about that polarized filter test years ago when I set it up.

What is "polarized filter test" you guys refer to? Is this a way to see if glass is tempered? If so, I'd like to hear about it... nice build

 

[VSpeck]

What is "polarized filter test" you guys refer to? Is this a way to see if glass is tempered? If so, I'd like to hear about it... nice build

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1946398

 

[fireman23]

Nice build. I also have a 110. I run 175w halides. I am switching over to 250w monday because the depth

 

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Half full!

I tossed a bag is salt and a tunze 6125 in there to mix it up. The tunze can push some water for sure.

 

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Nice build. I also have a 110. I run 175w halides. I am switching over to 250w monday because the depth

Thank you.

250's are the way to go in a deep tank like this. Maybe oven 400w but that's way too much heat for my taste.

 

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Full and functional!

- The sump is running.
- The skimmer is running and pulling gunk already.
All the fine dust that came off the rock.
- Dialed in the heaters.
- Dialed in the Herbie. That thing is silent for sure.

I still have to build the topoff reservoir and the two part tanks.

Here is the aqua scape:

 

[Mascis]

Father?

Yes son?

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:lol:

 

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@ Mascis - You should see it in person. Its even more awesome lol.

 

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All of the water parameters tested in the correct ranges so I tossed in a couple of shrimp this morning to get the cycle going.

 

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Note to self: There are exactly 108 gallons of water in the system.

(I know this because I lugged them up one by one from the basement in one gallon containers lol)

 

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It worked to get your pic back too :lolspin:

Not sure how I missed this comment, Smack.

After seeing what happens to a thread if one doesn't listen to the "threats" I figured I better change it back quick. :lol:

 

[smoothdog]

I was thinking of doing something similar with the rockwork when I originally set it up but didn't think it would work for me. Now that I see yours, I wish I would have done it that way. :thumbsup:

Well, that's one way to find out how much water it holds, at least you got your exercise. :lol:

 

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I was thinking of doing something similar with the rockwork when I originally set it up but didn't think it would work for me. Now that I see yours, I wish I would have done it that way. :thumbsup:

I like it for now. I'm sure in about a year I'll start hating it and wanting to change it. Coral placement will be a PITA for sure but it's pretty for now lol

Well, that's one way to find out how much water it holds, at least you got your exercise. :lol:

I feel the burn! ha ha