Forrest's Reef Tank Build

[CoralReeForrest]

Awesome. Also just read through another thread to do a silent dual overflow so that should be good. Will update this weekend.

 

[CoralReeForrest]

Forrest's Reef Tank Build

Woooo! Got it all plumbed and running 100% silent for less then 10 dollars. That stupid clear tube cost 17! What a waste of money, but it's ok I suppose. Either way I'm stoked. With a little tuning got the pipes running totally silent.

 

[BlindZide]

Nice job! Can't wait to see it stocked!

 

[Mark9]

Woooo! Got it all plumbed and running 100% silent for less then 10 dollars. That stupid clear tube cost 17! What a waste of money, but it's ok I suppose.

Just in case you ever need to buy more of that clear tube, Lowes sells it by the foot, something like 43 cents.
They sell all sizes, even airline tubing, way cheaper than anywhere else i've seen.

 

[Cymonous]

Good job on with the plumbing. Wow, that is a small sump. Might I suggest something about your stand? Add in a back wall or some kind of vertical middle support(single 1x4 strip or two strips surrounding return line). Doing either would make it more stable and less chance of caving and possible breaking your tank.

 

[CoralReeForrest]

Forrest's Reef Tank Build

Yes the sump is small I will definitely get a larger sump in the future but for now it will work just fine. It's a 20 tall. And yes thank you for the support idea I will most likely brace the back with a few braces. And probably the inside on the sides as well.went out and checked on it this morning and still running dead silent and going good. Just gonna let it go until I get my RODI and bring her in the house.

 

[CoralReeForrest]

Just gotta wait on my RODI unit now! Hopefully I can order it next week. It's just running in the garage I check it daily to make sure it's doing good. Only ha about a half inch evaporate in 3 days. Will glue up the PVC when it's empty. Then into the house finally. 8 long months later!

 

[BlindZide]

If you have waited 8 months to get this far then you will no doubt have an awesome tank.

 

[CoralReeForrest]

I sincerely hope so. Done a ton of research in that time so hope for the best!

 

[CoralReeForrest]

Forrest's Reef Tank Build

Woohoo! Just ordered up my 5 stage plus RODI!!! Yay for Christmas work bonus! =D

 

[CoralReeForrest]

Oh snap! Scored a Xmas sale going on at petco and just got 90 pounds of sand for 60 dollars online!!! Free shipping! Now I just need salt and I can finally begin!!! Well after patiently waiting some more for my stuff to get here!

 

[BlindZide]

Congrats! My LFS has 200lb boxes of IO Reef Crystals for $40.

 

[CoralReeForrest]

Nice. I'll get it from dads shop to help him out a bit, just buy a whole box.

 

[CoralReeForrest]

Tictoctictoc my rodi is due next friday!!! My sand has yet (to my knowledge) to have been shipped.

 

[BlindZide]

Now how hard is it to ship sand?!? Lol! Happy Holidays!!!

 

[CoralReeForrest]

Merry Christmas! My rodi should be here Friday it was in SoCal last night. The sand thankfully got shipped from Visalia so it is supposed to be here Friday as well!! =D

 

[CoralReeForrest]

Woot loom at this! Checklist for startup is almost finished!!! Hope everyone had a great Christmas!

 

[BlindZide]

Woot loom at this! Checklist for startup is almost finished!!! Hope everyone had a great Christmas!

 

[CoralReeForrest]

Yes that's a picture of the picture I posted. Great addition to the conversation! =P bahahahah

 

[CoralReeForrest]

Gettin close! Just got 2 10 gallon tanks at the dollar gallon sale for my ATO Res and an emergency overflow. Cementing rock work together, got a thermometer, and glued up the plumbing. Currently draining the tank to complete cleaning. Stuff gets here tomorrow!