How exactly to modify 24 Aquapod??

[slam308]

I have the loc-line flow output thing and the 900 and 1200 power head/pumps. Tomorrow, the kids are opening their presents and then they'll look to me to set things up. Once you take the sponge and bioballs out, I still don't understand what goes in which compartment and in what order.
I also have the Chemi-pure packs.
I assume the water comes in from the right side (facing the tank). That's where the "slots" are. Then, I don't know what happens. The pics I saw on here had the loc-line next to the slots, so I'm not sure what happens on the left side. How does the water get over there?

This may make no sense, but if anyone is in the least bit familiar with this system, I'd appreciate anything you can add.
I think I have all the parts, I just don't know where to put them.

 

[Illuminati]

Honestly I wouldn't stress about it. The tank is empty right, you still have time to figure most things out during the cycle.
Leave the sponge in there right behind the intake grill. The first thing water should hit when making the journey through the back of the chambers is that sponge.

Did your AP come with a cheap carbon insert (it will look like black rocks in a mesh bag)? If it did use that and save the chemi-pure until after the tank cycles, no use in using the good stuff before you have anything in there.

Can't really help with the loc-line thing except to say maybe people just aim a head at it. Do you have that Y connector that makes 2 heads?

Hope this helps.

 

[slam308]

I do have the Y connector.
Haven't opened the tank box yet. The boys are assembling the stand right now. If they have the carbon insert, I'll use that first.
Lol, I've been stressing about everything!
Thanks for the help.

 

[Reef-Emperor]

Hey fellow reefer buddy,

I wouldn't loose sleep over any of this stuff, because everything does evently work out correctly. To begin I was in your same postion not too long ago and I modded my Aquapod 24 gallon with 1/2" Loc-Line fittings. However, I don't know what parts you have, but it sounds like you have a good start. Just in-case here are the parts/setup:

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(2) Loc-Line 1/2 x 1-1/4 inch Ball Socket Flare Nozzle
(1) Loc-Line 1/2 inch Ball Socket Y
(1) Loc-Line 1/2 inch Ball Socket x MPT Connector
(2) Loc-Line 1/2 inch Ball Socket Flexible Tube 6 inch
(1) Hose Barb Insert Elbow Fitting - 1/2 inch MPT x 1/2 inch Insert
(1) Double Threaded Bulkhead 1/2"
(1) 5/8" tubing

A walk through:
The first step is to drill your hole for your bulkhead which is 1 and 1/8". It is recommended to put your modd on the over flow side because it will give a nice well balance flow in conjuction with the other output, plus it will look better. Also don't worry about the water in the back because the water does flow from chamber to chamber using small slits between them. As a pointer I found the best method for drilling the hole is to use a small drill bit to create a pilot hole first (remember you want your finished product/everything together height to be in the center to lower part of the over flow grates/no higher than the other side output and in the center of the small side wall next to it...if that makes sense) . I then used a 1" paddle bit to create the majority of the hole. To finish the hole I used a 1 and 1/8" hole saw to make a perfect fit (I didn't use this first because it will slip around on the plastic and will create scratches.)

2. assemble your loc-line parts together. However, you do not need the tool to work with them. I do recommend a vice or some other stable holder for you can apply enough pressure with out them slipping around.

3.(back side) insert the bulkhead into hole (flat ring side out/the part you see from the front) and connect the hand nut, slide forward but do not tighten the hand nut all the way... yet (this will give you enough room beween the back wall to insert the barb). Insert your hose barb fitting into the back of the bulkhead. Once everything looks good, tighten the lock for it firmly presses against the false wall.

4. (front side) insert your MPT connector to the bulkhead as a complete assembly and make final improvements.

5. install pumps and 5/8" tubing


I hope this helps and happy reefing!

 

[slam308]

Thanks Reef Emporer,
I got everything put together correctly and things are flowing well. Still waiting to see signs of life, but I guess that takes a while.
Happy New Year