Coral Tank from Canada (1350gal Display Tank)
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Here are some pics of the plumbing under Peter's tank. He hasn't even seen down there. He just sees miles of pipe and cases of beer being dragged into the darkness.
The view from the centre of the tank at the 90˚ bend, showing left & right plumbing. The original system had one drain hose, one closed loop intake hose, one closed loop return hose, and one sump return hose for a total of 4 hoses. The new system has 9 hoses/pipes go through the wall under the tank and a tenth line above the tank for four of the closed loop return ports.
The view from the end of the tank near the filtration room.
The view from the centre of the tank at the 90˚ bend, showing left & right plumbing. The original system had one drain hose, one closed loop intake hose, one closed loop return hose, and one sump return hose for a total of 4 hoses. The new system has 9 hoses/pipes go through the wall under the tank and a tenth line above the tank for four of the closed loop return ports.
The view from the end of the tank near the filtration room.
Flems
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Its surprisingly not that hard to crawl around in there either (I'm 6'1"), although it appears much smaller in person. I got to be the guinea pig and run a line for the under-tank water bug yesterday. Its a pretty clean job 
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Also Im just curious as to whether the space underneath the frame is graded towards the drain. I know there's the small gap to allow any water to pass through, but I didn't notice the other day.
By the way Peter, are you documenting that beast of a theater room as it comes along? You must enjoy the new 9000 we put in yesterday. Its scary even looking at that thing!
.Also Im just curious as to whether the space underneath the frame is graded towards the drain. I know there's the small gap to allow any water to pass through, but I didn't notice the other day.
By the way Peter, are you documenting that beast of a theater room as it comes along? You must enjoy the new 9000 we put in yesterday. Its scary even looking at that thing!
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mr.wilson
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Its surprisingly not that hard to crawl around in there either (I'm 6'1"), although it appears much smaller in person. I got to be the guinea pig and run a line for the under-tank water bug yesterday. Its a pretty clean job
Also Im just curious as to whether the space underneath the frame is graded towards the drain. I know there's the small gap to allow any water to pass through, but I didn't notice the other day.
By the way Peter, are you documenting that beast of a theater room as it comes along? You must enjoy the new 9000 we put in yesterday. Its scary even looking at that thing!
I'm just waiting for the 10,000 to come out so I can call dibs on that old dated 9,0000 (what ever it is).
nineball
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Thank you and I agree with you. This is truly a better architecture more suited to a build of this size and complexity. I'm glad we went back to the drawing board and got things right this time. This is a prime example of the benefits of experience being so rare and exceptional in this business. Also I do believe there are many elements that represent feedback from members of this thread that have been incorporated as best practices. To that end you may all take a congratulatory bow.
Thanks cougar man for the continuing support.
Peter
nineball
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Its surprisingly not that hard to crawl around in there either (I'm 6'1"), although it appears much smaller in person. I got to be the guinea pig and run a line for the under-tank water bug yesterday. Its a pretty clean job
Also Im just curious as to whether the space underneath the frame is graded towards the drain. I know there's the small gap to allow any water to pass through, but I didn't notice the other day.
By the way Peter, are you documenting that beast of a theater room as it comes along? You must enjoy the new 9000 we put in yesterday. Its scary even looking at that thing!
Thanks Flems, I forgot we let you out of there! Although there is a slight ridge or mound between the water bug and the 4 inch drain, the water will run to the drain before it crests the side rails. We did test the drain itself after the tap water test when we filled the tank. We opened all the tank drains and let all the water drain out to make sure the drain could handle a rapid evacuation without backing up. It passed the test with flying colours. Same thing in the fish room which is guarded with two more water bugs as you know.
I am documenting the theater but these folks would be too distracted to maintain any sense of discipline for this aquarium build. I will open that project to discussion after the coral and fish are wet! Ron and I were playing with the 9000 today in fact. You are right, the picture is incredible. It's hard to accept that the screen is as thick as an overused credit card and the 3D is as thick as a brick.
Peter
nineball
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Now THIS is what this hobby should be about!!!
What time is it...............
Peter
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Thank you bd. I am looking forward to coming down to your part of the country for the MACNA in a couple of weeks.
Peter
nineball
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Thanks for the encouragement. What you did with ChingChai's tank is nothing short of astounding. I am very impressed with your work.
Peter
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yes I agree lets see them, please!!
mr.wilson
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I'm going to let Peter release the rock work photos when he is ready. They let me stick two rocks together with your now famous Epo Putty. I used a Philips screwdriver to make a star pattern in one half of the epoxy bond, and a socket driver to make a circle and a pencil to make a centre hole in the other half. It looks like a tunicate (sea squirt) or sponge instead of a ring of putty. Some day I hope to add some colour to the mix, but I need to walk before I run. Besides, it will all be purple in six months anyway.
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