Fully automated 500+ gallons, 225gal Mixed Reef, 50gal Seahorse tank
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dave.m
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When using that type of hose clamp (the ones that were loose and rusting) you need to make sure the gear housing is marked "SS" for "Stainless Steel" to ensure you have the kind that won't rust. The kind that were used in your photos are intended for air hoses, not water hoses.
Dave.M
Dave.M
ReefRescue
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Yes, you are absolutely right Dave.m. But that was the least of the problems in that system. Tightening them would have been a good start as well as balancing them and making sure they are centered not crooked.
nuxx
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Just had our feeding tongs I use for putting rocks with nori in our tank just snap.
Naturally the wire had rusted through.
Just bought some SS tongs...
AcroDesCoraux
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Really cool story! Definitely tagging along...
kinggeorge818
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subscribed!
I've been to this build and seen it's progress so far and I have to say it's a very professional and well thought out build! Congrats.
George
I've been to this build and seen it's progress so far and I have to say it's a very professional and well thought out build! Congrats.
George
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Reefing is my middle name
I have had to help recover a couple systems myself that were setup from a company. And I was doing the same as you, going to purchase equipment and then was asked about what do they think of their system. One setup had a 225 gallon system with a 500 gph return pump. And thought the cyano was cool looking.
I honor you to take the time out to help and make your client a more knowledgeable hobbyist.
I honor you to take the time out to help and make your client a more knowledgeable hobbyist.
ReefRescue
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I can’t find a picture of the way the sump was originally set up, but in the video bellow you should be able to get an idea of how it was, the sump was on the right hand side under the tank.
The tank was custom ordered, with all the holes coming through the overflow, two 1.5“ drains, and five 1” returns.
This already presented a major problem, after calling the manufacture of the tank and finding out that the bottom and the back panels are tempered glass. Which meant I wasn't going to be able to drill any more holes.
And with the tank being built in a cabinet in the bedroom right against the wall, the option of hanging returns wasn't possible.
With this whole idea, and looking more and more into the way the system was set up, the size of the sump, restriction of space near or within the sump for an efficient skimmer, the close loop which was set up as a return and the high pressure return pump going through the chiller, I realized it wasn't possible to salvage his set up.
So after inspecting and investigating further into possibilities, I saw the possibility of building a dedicated fish room.
Directly outside, behind where the tank was sitting upstairs, runs the chimney for the fire place. At the ground level on both sides of it, there were storage units built for keeping fire wood on one side and lawn chairs in the other.
Not being very optimistic I asked Larry if he would consider, getting rid of these two storage units and building a dedicated fish room except much higher in height since the storage units were 4’ tall.
And to my surprise, he loved the idea and wondered why no one else thought about it earlier.
The tank was custom ordered, with all the holes coming through the overflow, two 1.5“ drains, and five 1” returns.
This already presented a major problem, after calling the manufacture of the tank and finding out that the bottom and the back panels are tempered glass. Which meant I wasn't going to be able to drill any more holes.
And with the tank being built in a cabinet in the bedroom right against the wall, the option of hanging returns wasn't possible.
With this whole idea, and looking more and more into the way the system was set up, the size of the sump, restriction of space near or within the sump for an efficient skimmer, the close loop which was set up as a return and the high pressure return pump going through the chiller, I realized it wasn't possible to salvage his set up.
So after inspecting and investigating further into possibilities, I saw the possibility of building a dedicated fish room.
Directly outside, behind where the tank was sitting upstairs, runs the chimney for the fire place. At the ground level on both sides of it, there were storage units built for keeping fire wood on one side and lawn chairs in the other.
Not being very optimistic I asked Larry if he would consider, getting rid of these two storage units and building a dedicated fish room except much higher in height since the storage units were 4’ tall.
And to my surprise, he loved the idea and wondered why no one else thought about it earlier.
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ReefRescue
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ReefRescue
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Thanks George
Its been a pleasure getting to know you and seeing the progress of your tank as well.
This is amazing, I see this too often. I guess we can all take a part to go to our local clubs and help the new comers and even the veterans and share information and learn from each other.
Thanks Robbie
would love to meet you in person to put a face to the voice and all the posts.
I think that's the least we can do in the hobby to make sure our kids can also have the chance to enjoy this amazing world as we do.
Simply unreal...
kinggeorge818
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Ridiculous
Ridiculous
That plumbing looks like something my gardener would come up with not something for a reef tank!
I'm glad your fixing it for him! :fun2:
Ridiculous
That plumbing looks like something my gardener would come up with not something for a reef tank!
I'm glad your fixing it for him! :fun2:
ReefRescue
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Been missing in action. Work has been crazy.
Will be posting after this weekend.
Will be posting after this weekend.
BrandonFlorida
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any updates?
