Mikes 350 Gallon Build

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Breaking in my new Reef Octopus Diablo in a 150 gallon tub full of rock.

 

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Just finished buffing sump

 

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My wife and friend helping me paint

 

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Welding in overflow boxes

 

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Welding patches where bulkheads used to be

 

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Wow, that buffed out really nicely, good job!

 

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Primed and ready to paint

 

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Wow, that buffed out really nicely, good job!

Thanks. It took me a while to get it there.

 

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Finally Painted

 

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Welding patches on bottom where bulkheads used to be.

 

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Drain Bulkheads installed

 

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Return across top. 2" Bean Animal style drains.

 

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Drains and Mainfold

 

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Marc "Meleves Reef" told me about the installing a check valve in reverse to break siphon when pump is off. It works great.

 

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Finally filling with saltwater

 

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Tank is still clearing up.