Marks...Back to the Future..Reef Aquarium

[Mark...]

Tunze makes a good product, I used a 9011 for a number of trouble free years. You'll probably have to dump the cup daily, since there is no external drain though.

Good to know, I was torn between the BM 180ex you mentioned and this model.

 

[Mark...]

Fish tank crime scene...the small rectangle will be cut out for plumbing to basement sump. Made to match size of vent on left, so if I ever move, I can cover up the hole with another phoney vent. Got that idea from RC.

 

[SPotter]

looks good mark. Make sure you cut the hole bigger than you think you need. Any vibration that is picked up from the pipes will drive you nuts!!!

 

[Mark...]

looks good mark. Make sure you cut the hole bigger than you think you need. Any vibration that is picked up from the pipes will drive you nuts!!!

It's 4"x10" to match the vent size. Should be ok.

 

[sfsuphysics]

If you want to save energy, keep the sump under the tank. That head will kill you as far as power usage.

I don't know if I trust the ratings on the Tunze skimmer, but eh whatever if the options are the Tunze or a Bubble Magus I'd probably go with the Tunze too. Although there are some nice alternatives out there that have power usages in the same ball park. Note you are going to pay a premium due to the Tunze name.

 

[Mark...]

Wood for sump stand...

 

[Mark...]

 

[Mark...]

Sump stand finished except for paint...

 

[SPotter]

Looks great mark!!!

 

[Mark...]

Thanks Steve!

Skimmer came today...

 

[SPotter]

Man that looks small. You sure it's going to be enough on your system? I see it's rated up to 264g. What's your twv estimated to be?

 

[Mark...]

Man that looks small. You sure it's going to be enough on your system? I see it's rated up to 264g. What's your twv estimated to be?

It does look small...

The tank is a 180 and the sump is about 100, but I will only use about 60 of the sump and with displacement I'd guess 135 in the DT. so 160 total.

Do you take in account the displacement?

Otherwise about 240g.

Worst case, I should get a couple of years out of it.

And best of all 15 watts...

 

[SPotter]

Since I like to over skim and displacement is really a tricky thing to account for, I usually base my skimmer purchase on my total water volume. Im sure it will be fine for a while.

 

[Mark...]

Since I like to over skim and displacement is really a tricky thing to account for, I usually base my skimmer purchase on my total water volume. Im sure it will be fine for a while.

I agree, they say once you get these broken, they work really well. I will need to keep an eye on things as the bio-load grows out.

 

[rishma]

That skimmer will keep up with your tank just fine. It Processes a Ton of water and pulls a lot of air. There won't be a lot of idle time, but it will control nutrients well. Tunze rates their skimmers very realistically. Plus it's quiet and only uses 15 W.

 

[rishma]

Nice build

 

[Mark...]

Sump stand painted. DT frame wood picked up today.

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Your progress is coming along great. Keep up the good work.

 

[Mark...]

Thanks Newbie!

Pocket drilled all the framing lumber for the Display tank. Will assemble on nice day not working...

Got this on a RC group buy. May have made a mistake. Forgot I have Euro bracing and cord comes from inside tank.

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[Mark...]

Frame for display tank stand sections complete...now they go to friend with real skills to finish in cherry...:bounce3: