Bringing the Ocean Home: Pacific Reefs' 375g

On Reeflo pumps, I use thread tape, and then aquarium silicone on the threads. Then I install it as tight as I can get it by hand, and let it sit for 24 hours. I learned that from John at FAOIS, and it works every time.
 
Merry Christmas everyone!

Thanks for the tip Mike...will do when I receive the new part.

Finished the closed loop and fired it up. I am using the Version 2 drum and I really like the flow pattern on it.

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I finished the work I needed to do on the temporary lighting fixture. I received this fixture from a fish store that was moving and it was basically gutted. I added the spider reflectors that I had from previous tanks. I also added a 4" Icecap fan on one end. I may need to add another on the other end depending on heat. I plan on upgraded in the next few months to an aluminum sliding light rack and Lumenarc III reflectors.

Some pictures...I still have some aquascaping to do as well as plumbing. I will be added more rock and building some towers down the road.
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14043387#post14043387 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tangers
Looking good, Tom. How long before it's fully filled?
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Hey James

Should have it filled up by next week! Waiting on the gate valves from ACE.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14043558#post14043558 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by savethereef
Tank is looking nice.
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14044123#post14044123 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ODReef
Looking good! Hey tangers where in NE Iowa?
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Thank you both for the comments. I really appreciate it.

Hey Savethereep it says you are running a BK skimmer...what do you think? I wish I could afford one!
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14043968#post14043968 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mflamb
Oh yeah!!! Fill it up!!!
When will you have the volute for the Orca?
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OH YEAH!

Your tank is looking awesome. I love the fish room. I just received the volute and I am putting it together now and using your silicone tip. I don't want to break another one!
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14095815#post14095815 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jaxspsreef
your setup is looking good!
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Thank you.

I was able to finish all the plumbing since the last time I've posted on here. I will be working on some aquascaping soon. I also need to order the acrylic background for the tank.
 
I will get some pics soon. I had a cyano outbreak that I am trying to find the cause of. It happened after I started using Tropic Marin so maybe the extra trace elements had something to do with it.
 
Looks great Pacific Reefs!

I just picked up a 375 myself, I 'll be taking notes.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14288216#post14288216 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Pacific Reefs
I will get some pics soon. I had a cyano outbreak that I am trying to find the cause of. It happened after I started using Tropic Marin so maybe the extra trace elements had something to do with it.
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Give it time - in a new system the nutrients are abundant
Try lessening your lighting schedule or turning off completely for a day and starting with a few hours a day.
Otherwise - looking good, you've got lots of room to work - unlike my tank where everything had to fit underneath - including the quarrantine!
 
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