Jacqueline's Reef 290 Build

[dbuesking]

That is a very good point. That is about the only metal left in the room and it is down where there is the most water movement.

So before the sump is set I need to remove part of braceing and coat them with the same material I used on the other plywood. (Sani Tred) I can coat the legs in place.

Its like a plastic coating. Very messy:wildone:

At least I will have something to do this weekend

Thanks for the extra work Octopus :lol:

 

[octopus56]

haha..you welcome.

 

[Reeferhead]

Sorry I wasn't around to help put it in place, I've been out of the loop for a bit. Everything looks great though, I'll have to swing by sometime :thumbsup:

 

[KyleCT]

What kind of pumps are you using?

 

[dbuesking]

Sorry I wasn't around to help put it in place, I've been out of the loop for a bit. Everything looks great though, I'll have to swing by sometime :thumbsup:

I had plenty of help and it all went very smooth.

What kind of pumps are you using?

Those are Pan World pumps. The return is good for about 1700 gph and the other is good for 1100 gph which will feed skimmer,and all reactors.

 

[Tater11]

hey dave did you get your sump?

 

[dbuesking]

I sure did and was able to get ALL the metel supports painted. Will finish the sump piping this weekend and do a fresh water test. :celeb3:

 

[trukgirl]

Dave, is it going in the same area you had the 125?
I can't wait to see it set up with h2o. Were you planning on perhaps getting a Sailfin Tang?

 

[dbuesking]

Dave, is it going in the same area you had the 125?
I can't wait to see it set up with h2o. Were you planning on perhaps getting a Sailfin Tang?

Yep it is going in the same place, just deeper and higher. The Sailfin is one of the fish on my list. Why do you ask?

 

[Tater11]

I sure did and was able to get ALL the metel supports painted. Will finish the sump piping this weekend and do a fresh water test. :celeb3:

cool how about some pics?:wave:

 

[dbuesking]

It was a pain to take it appart but it will be worth it in the long run.

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My salt water mixing station is now operational. I have 130 gal of fresh salt water ready to go.:mixed:

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I ended up taking the clamps off the wall. it was transferring vibration to the up stairs. Now you can't even hear it.

 

[dbuesking]

I finished piping up the sump and pump:lolspin:


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And now for the moment I have been waiting for....drum roll please......



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[RiffRaff]

You need a pic of your happy dance

 

[dbuesking]

Kinda like this?

:dance:

 

[Koddie Doo]

wow, glad to see you got the sump, glad you painted the stands legs, that was smart

 

[twiggyb]

Wow. It's getting real exciting now!

 

[Nanook]

Yabba Dabba DOOOOOOOOOO:beer: :beer:

 

[Tater11]

looks awesome:beer:it wont be long now..

 

[tahiriqbal]

Excellent build Sir. Look forward to see the rest and I am sure your tank will look beautiful in near future. All the best and good luck.

Tahir

 

[Apollo1K9]

Awesome!! I may have missed this, but do you already have rock? If not, what kind are you going to get?