Build Thread!!: Going from standard 120G to custom 200G
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flfireman1
Wrasse aficionado
Eddie,
What sand are you using? I was told to buy whatever sand I liked from home depot and then cycle it myself. Dont know if I want to do this.......
What sand are you using? I was told to buy whatever sand I liked from home depot and then cycle it myself. Dont know if I want to do this.......
AquamanE
Active member
Return plumbing. Out of pump at 1.5", reduced to 1", then brought up and reduced at elbow to 3/4" for lock line outputs.
That 3/4" ballvalve out of pump will be used to plumb reactors with CPVC, and the big ballvalve out of sump will be used to connect to water change system. That plumbing and pics to follow.
That 3/4" ballvalve out of pump will be used to plumb reactors with CPVC, and the big ballvalve out of sump will be used to connect to water change system. That plumbing and pics to follow.
rovster
New member
Awesome! Question, I see you used some schedule 80 as well as schedule 40 valves. I've read that the Sch 80 ones are much better in terms of reliability and longevity (don't get stuch after a year of use). Is there a reasone you chose some in one situation and some int he other? I only ask because I'm ordering my plumbing from BRS this weekend. I was going to get a lot of gate valves, but wondering if it will be overkill. Thanks, and looking awesome!
Oh, one other question, are those magnets or pressure clips for the skin of the stand. Any close-ups of that detail?
Oh, one other question, are those magnets or pressure clips for the skin of the stand. Any close-ups of that detail?
AquamanE
Active member
I agree the big valves are better. Most of those big valves where part of the plumbing when I bought the tank but I replaced a few that where leaking. I bought them from an online plumbing place. The smaller valves I bought as I started plumbing since it was more convinient to get from Lowes and HD.
The skin for this tank is basically just doors. They are hinged to the alluminum stand. Ill try to take pics later.
I plan on moving all live stuff over next few days. Those that are asking about cycling. No cycling necessary I have plenty of mature live rock in old tank and sump to handle the load. I will monitor for a mini cycle and ready for any necessary water changes.
Joshporksandwic
Premium Member
Can't wait for an invite but since it will probably won't come I'll just show up unannounced!!! lol
silver17jo
New member
eddie its awesome man cant wait to see it in person
AquamanE
Active member
Everyone is invited to help except The Sandwich, LOL, Just kidding Pork
Im starting to move stuff in the next hour , doubt ill finish today, so will continue tomorrow. Frags for ALL, though the current state of them is medicore due to all the stress of late.
