Mark's 180 Starfire upgrade
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I went with one 1.5" drain, and its pretty muched max'd out with my flowstar 1500. If I was to do it over, I would of done a 2" drain. I am not sure if it was me T'ing off my drain that caused the lack of draining capability, but that is infor that I try to pass along when I get asked what I would de differently.
Here is a refernce guide to refresh your memory
I was just thinking the same thing :thumbsup:
Don't do it Sang
Looks nice Mark, although I will maintain that the seam in the previous generation never bothered me :spin3:
Hey there Tbone!!!
Definitely Jim. Your external was an awesome skimmer. You are more than welcome to stop on by whenever you want to check out the deluxe. You are always welcome at the Poletti house.
This conversation seems familar :fun2:
That should be an awesome tank Arnie. Please make sure to start a thread here so I can come drool over your progress
amore169
Active member
That should be an awesome tank Arnie. Please make sure to start a thread here so I can come drool over your progress
Thanks Mark, I was going to set up the 215 Ultimate Oceanic but after seeing how this addiction is so bad I decide to go with the AGE for a reef and the 215 make it an aggresive tank so I can get rid of all the small tanks I have around the house ( at least that's what I told my wife ) I been collecting all the equipment little by little for at least 2 years, I already got the quote from Tom from AGE so I'm going to do it.
tbone28
Active member
Sang, it's been so long, I forget what size drains I have (I think 1.5"). I have 2 drains and 2 returns on my 180. I run a T4 as return. If I were to do this tank over again, I'd do an external overflow. The internal overflow takes up too much real estate, and harder to clean the back glass.
Don't do it Sang
Looks nice Mark, although I will maintain that the seam in the previous generation never bothered me :spin3:
Hey there Tbone!!!
What up Jim! How's Japan treating ya??
Hey Vic! Hope all is well with you and your family
does this sound familiar? BK > ATB :frog:
As usual, a new page needs a new picture
WOW-WEEEEEEEEEEEE
Maximus
Active member
Would you guys go threaded on both sides of the drain or go with a slip on top and threaded on the bottom? If I go slip on top, I could use some sort of stand pipe for the gurgling noise. Man, I feel like such a noob. I completely forgot how a tank should be set up. With that said, I am beginning to have second thoughts as the potential costs are becoming overwhelming already!
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stealle
Premium Member
You guys that are starting a new build and have drainage questions. You should have a look at this setup from the RC member "GlassReef":
GlassReef 375 gallon
He uses the "BeanAnimal" overflow found here:
BeanAnimal Overflow
Even if you don't want to use that overflow design. You should give GlassReef's thread a look. He has the cleanest looking build ever and MANY great ideas.
Hey Mark, those are some perty pics. Now let's see some NASTY skimmate!
GlassReef 375 gallon
He uses the "BeanAnimal" overflow found here:
BeanAnimal Overflow
Even if you don't want to use that overflow design. You should give GlassReef's thread a look. He has the cleanest looking build ever and MANY great ideas.
Hey Mark, those are some perty pics. Now let's see some NASTY skimmate!
Definitely agree on Tom's build. Its first class for sure.
Sorry, but no nasty skimate pictures as I did my waterchange on Sunday and cleaned the skimmer for the first time. Maybe next week
SaraB
Coral Killer
As usual, a new page needs a new picture
Nice, I think that piece is smiling at me! Can't wait for my frag from Alicia to grow up!
DanW
Certified Stick Killer
stunreefer
Reef Hugger
It's all good Mark, I'm with ya!
ATB > BK! :thumbsup:
... too bad I sold mine
ATB > BK! :thumbsup:
... too bad I sold mine
hmmm... to buy a BK?? :rollface: (sorry, had to do it)... too bad I sold mine
You photo's are really good lately Mark. Do you have some more staghorn closeups?
Leonardo
