JapanReef - 450 gallon In-Wall system
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You mean James at Envision? I first contacted him at the beginning of July and we spent all July working out the sump design. I ended up doing 8 revisions there. In August we worked out the tank design. In September James said he'd start building in October and he did. I received the tank on November 8th. Just phone him alot and get a definite timeline and he should stick to it.
I'll be piling it up on top of those racks. And the flow through the rack provides some nice flow under there keeping that area free of detritus. Most of it blown out to the back where there is a 5" gap for easy siphoning.
I'm not buying ito the whole BB thing. I think you can have sand in your tank if you do it right. Problem with shallow sand beds is that most people build rock structures on top of them and all the detritus falls down in there where it can't be cleaned out. Steve Weast uses the same system as I've setup and I believe he devised it - I certainly used his setup as my inspiration.
But I won't be adding sand for quite a while as the LR will be shedding for quite some time. Also on this setup I've rigged up this Maxi-Jet that sits on a 1" pipe with tubing on the outlet. Can't really explain it but this MJ 1200 setup allows me to blow off the LR without putting my hands in the tank. Done something similar for siphoning too. Will post some pics one day.
Still need to finish my sliding light rack and the rear platforn that allows me stand behind teh tank but everything is progressing as fast as it can.
The corals that Matt send 30 hours ago still haven't arrived. Hope they'll survive.....
I'm not buying ito the whole BB thing. I think you can have sand in your tank if you do it right. Problem with shallow sand beds is that most people build rock structures on top of them and all the detritus falls down in there where it can't be cleaned out. Steve Weast uses the same system as I've setup and I believe he devised it - I certainly used his setup as my inspiration.
But I won't be adding sand for quite a while as the LR will be shedding for quite some time. Also on this setup I've rigged up this Maxi-Jet that sits on a 1" pipe with tubing on the outlet. Can't really explain it but this MJ 1200 setup allows me to blow off the LR without putting my hands in the tank. Done something similar for siphoning too. Will post some pics one day.
Still need to finish my sliding light rack and the rear platforn that allows me stand behind teh tank but everything is progressing as fast as it can.
The corals that Matt send 30 hours ago still haven't arrived. Hope they'll survive.....
TheCoralReef731
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Hey NexDog,
I found your thread a few weeks ago, but it was pretty long, so I finally get to post (yeah
). I really like your design and how well planned out your whole system. The sump design is amazing, but I guess it still had a few kinks in it. Wow, talk about nice (and expensive). I can't wait to see it become an established reef tank. Keep up the good work.
Peter
I found your thread a few weeks ago, but it was pretty long, so I finally get to post (yeah
). I really like your design and how well planned out your whole system. The sump design is amazing, but I guess it still had a few kinks in it. Wow, talk about nice (and expensive). I can't wait to see it become an established reef tank. Keep up the good work.Peter
Hi Peter, and thanks for reading the thread. I think the sump design is pretty good and has 3 sets of baffles. I'm certain that with some tweaking on the drains I can eliminate the microbubbles but I feel that feeding the drains into the skimmer is the best for so many reasons:<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6736166#post6736166 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TheCoralReef731
Hey NexDog,
I found your thread a few weeks ago, but it was pretty long, so I finally get to post (yeah
Peter
1) Maximises skimmer performance with raw overflow water.
2) Eliminates need for a pump.
3) Won't need to use filter bags on the drains.
4) Eliminates any microbubbles caused by the drains.
People might think it's dangerous because I'll only have one line into the skimmer and is a fish or snail got in there it would be bad news but I just ordered another float switch which will be going in my return section. So if something clogs the line the tank won't overflow as the float switch will turn off the pump (and also save the pump from burning out).
Going to do that as soon as all the rock is in the tank and it might be sooner than I though. Ammonia levels in the curing tubs is starting to drop dramatically. Going to change the water there again tomorrow and add more into the skimmer section and I reckon I might have it all in there by Sunday.
I fixed my digital video camera. It's only 3.0 megapixels and I don't understand how to work it at all as it's all in Japanese but I'm hoping this means I can be a bit more prompt with taking pics. My office is a bit narrow and I might have to perch on my desk to get a full frontal shot but I just took this one. You can see the rock is starting to pile up now.
You can also see the big Deresa in the bottom right.
The light cracks from the access doors bothers me a little. Any DIYers out there have any suggestions in cutting that out?
You can also see the big Deresa in the bottom right.
The light cracks from the access doors bothers me a little. Any DIYers out there have any suggestions in cutting that out?
CAreefer
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I believe Squamosa also. Based on the fluted structure of the shell. The Deresa's have a smooth shell.
As for the light escaping around the doors, I used the self adhesive rubber weatherstripping and attached it to the doors. It is about time to replace it (2yrs) and I'm thinking of using the rubber and metal screw on weatherstripping. It's basically flat metal with a hollow rubber "rope". I will just screw it into the rails and stiles of the cabinet. Just like sealing a front door. I have a piece left over from the pack I bought for the house. I can post a pic if you need.
HTH
CAReefer
As for the light escaping around the doors, I used the self adhesive rubber weatherstripping and attached it to the doors. It is about time to replace it (2yrs) and I'm thinking of using the rubber and metal screw on weatherstripping. It's basically flat metal with a hollow rubber "rope". I will just screw it into the rails and stiles of the cabinet. Just like sealing a front door. I have a piece left over from the pack I bought for the house. I can post a pic if you need.
HTH
CAReefer
It's not connected direct to the drains yet but will be once I've finished with curing the LR. The 902 is an amazing machine. Once dialled in it is really easy and reliable. Set it to wet or dry by adjusting the air valves and it works great.
I would have loved to have gone glass but I just couldn't. Couldn't find a builder that did for a good price and then there's explaining exactly what I needed which is tough due to the language and shipping one from abroad would have been too expensive. And then there's the earthquake risk. We had a magnitude 5 quake the other day.
I'll clean up my office and take a pic. MDP's corals arrived. Took two days and they aren't in very good shape. I've had them floating for a few hours and I'm about to open them and aclimatise. One frag looks to have shed its flesh completely.
I would have loved to have gone glass but I just couldn't. Couldn't find a builder that did for a good price and then there's explaining exactly what I needed which is tough due to the language and shipping one from abroad would have been too expensive. And then there's the earthquake risk. We had a magnitude 5 quake the other day.
I'll clean up my office and take a pic. MDP's corals arrived. Took two days and they aren't in very good shape. I've had them floating for a few hours and I'm about to open them and aclimatise. One frag looks to have shed its flesh completely.
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