m0nkie's 560gal

[m0nkie]

the thing with BA is I have 2 different overflows. I was on the BA thread discussing for awhile and most of them say I cannot achieve true BA effect.

with the 2 maggie muffler, I'm running the RD at 80%, both full open valves and still fairly quiet

another issue was with the weir teeth height. about 2 inches tall. water splash sound was loud. I raised the emergency and all the pipes higher. But if I want to use the BA's 90 pipe, it won't fit under the overflow cover

 

[m0nkie]

starting the plumbing work on manifold. good thing I'm a skinny and I can fit in and out..



Also started on the Genesis Storm Pro and Renew Pro


Vent fan installed. very quiet. can't hear it unless I stand directly under the vent. Minor hummm sound like AC under it

 

[ArmanS]

Artfully Acrylic makes the best lids IMHO. I have one on my QT and they did a superb job!

Plumbing a huge tank like yours is tough. I am working so slow on mine and currently am plumbing the closed loops and its tough!

You are doing great so far man, just keep it up and once it is all finished and setup you will miss all the fun it is planning a build!

 

[m0nkie]

thanks Arman. worked out all the little kinks already. just patiently waiting to cycle now

very tiring plumbing. I'm sore and bruised all over..

 

[OG Reefs]

Nice work on the plumbing!


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[LesPaulPlayer]

The red pipe looks great.

 

[CoralsAddiction]

The rock structure on the left is looking fantastic.

 

[pga7602]

Whats this? "
Also started on the Genesis Storm Pro and Renew Pro"

Coming along nicely btw.

 

[m0nkie]

thanks everyone!

Whats this? "
Also started on the Genesis Storm Pro and Renew Pro"

Coming along nicely btw.

Genesis auto top off and auto water change bucket. 1 bucket stores fresh salt water for top off. 1 bucket stores waste salt water for draining.

has a lot of controlling to it:

-auto top off
-auto top off RODI refill
-auto shut off RODI pump if water below pump level
-auto shut off salt pump if water below pump level
-auto shut off salt pump if sump level is too low
-auto shut off salt refill if sump level is too high


http://genesisreefsystems.com/product/renew-pro-storm-pro-pumps/

 

[m0nkie]

Here it is the Panta Rhei at 100%. I turned off everything so there is no sound in the room. You can hear the little hummm noise as I get closer to the pump. Anything less than 80%, you cannot hear in a totally quiet room.

At 100%, you can see the waves at mid point still. minor waves at the end of tank. However, this is not like the WAV or MP pump where water goes very straight. Water seems to go in up and down motion. like how we would float on the ocean surface

I still need to move the pump a little lower. It's creating a small vortex at times. I will also move the pump to the right side and hide it behind the rocks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDlsq6z2hig


surface agitation is great too. With no other equipment on, this thing is moving a ton of water. you can see the waves crashing against every wall.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqbmS_EvwPQ

 

[m0nkie]

nothing too much happening.. just cycling. got the APEX up and running.

 

[bobafet1]

How's that panta rhei working out?

 

[deaclauderdale]

Good looking mounting board.

Reef keeping is life!

 

[m0nkie]

thanks!

The Panta Rhei works really well. I received the English manual and started programming. It will be a lot better if I have a second unit to program together, alternating modes.. so far I'm just letting it run normal at 70%. cannot hear it at all. Plenty of flow in my tank right now with that alone. I haven't turned on the Sea Swirls yet

 

[iSeeMax101]

TONY!!!
I haven't been on here in months! figured I would stop in and see what the current events are... Jesus man! looking great! I thought you were going to hit me up when you started getting this thing together but looks like you're already done :lol: Cant wait to see this thing in person! Keep up the great work man!

 

[m0nkie]

TONY!!!
I haven't been on here in months! figured I would stop in and see what the current events are... Jesus man! looking great! I thought you were going to hit me up when you started getting this thing together but looks like you're already done :lol: Cant wait to see this thing in person! Keep up the great work man!

hahaha the worst is over... plumbing and leaks.. I just need to clean things up and get the equipment working.

let me know next time you plan a fishing trip (a few days ahead if possible). I can't do last minute trips anymore. have to go prescribe some motion sickness meds before heading out again

and bring your new ride

 

[iSeeMax101]

hahaha the worst is over... plumbing and leaks.. I just need to clean things up and get the equipment working.

let me know next time you plan a fishing trip (a few days ahead if possible). I can't do last minute trips anymore. have to go prescribe some motion sickness meds before heading out again

and bring your new ride

This ninja went and built a public aquarium in the living room!

Im trying to land a sales position at BMW. Could use the discount. waiting on the 335 and shooting for the m4! Lets see how that goes lol As of now these are just dreams I'm working on manifesting into a reality. Monster tank for me will have to wait.

Man, you see Mikey on FB?! Landing big tuna right now. Want to plan maybe 2 weeks? Gotta get it in while they are here!

 

[fixmgood]

I have not been an avid follower,looks great so far. It may have been mentioned earlier,easier this way,what size heaters are you using if any?

 

[m0nkie]

This ninja went and built a public aquarium in the living room!

Im trying to land a sales position at BMW. Could use the discount. waiting on the 335 and shooting for the m4! Lets see how that goes lol As of now these are just dreams I'm working on manifesting into a reality. Monster tank for me will have to wait.

Man, you see Mikey on FB?! Landing big tuna right now. Want to plan maybe 2 weeks? Gotta get it in while they are here!

Ya sure. just let me know ahead of time. I will try take work off.

I have not been an avid follower,looks great so far. It may have been mentioned earlier,easier this way,what size heaters are you using if any?

Thanks! I bought 2 EHEIM Jager 300w. Tbh I don't use that much heater. My house/tank is on the warmer side. so far I have only 1 heater connected and I'm running at 77 degrees without issue

 

[m0nkie]

halfway through calibrating, my APEX display froze.. and stayed dead.. ok no biggie, skip it using display.. ALD dead out of box. nothing will power it on.. -.-

I seem to have bad luck with parts.. new or used.. expensive or cheap