Mikes 350 Gallon Build

[mike623]

Testing one of my ai sols over the tank.

 

[mike623]

My temporary holding system.

 

[mike623]

Just got it filled all the way up this weekend and will keep the updates coming.

 

[worm5406]

Very nice.... Thanks for the updates so far... Keep them coming.

How is the mini-cycling going?

 

[mike623]

Very nice.... Thanks for the updates so far... Keep them coming.

How is the mini-cycling going?

Thanks and I will keep the updates coming with pics :spin1: Everything tested perfect last night but I think its to soon to tell.

 

[Sethjamto]

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

You put this on the return line? I'm guessing under pressure with the pump one, no water flows out it because the check valve is backwards, right? Then, when the pressure stops (power loss or you turn pump off), the suction will open the check valve and suck air, thus breaking suction, right?

I might have to incorporate that into my 300g build I'm doing!

 

[mike623]

Exactly right. When pump is on the pressure keeps the valve closed, when the pump is turned off it sucks it open breaking the siphon. It works great. I cant take credit for it. I have to thank Marc "Meleves Reef" for the guidance on that. The reason the 90 is on the end it just incase the valve malfunctioned for some reason the water would shoot into the tank instead of spraying across the room.

 

[Psxerholic]

Very nice selection and good work on the setup.
Simple but very nice at the end.
By the way it looks like Houston.

 

[worm5406]

Plus once the siphon is broke it would open the valve and the water needs to trickle some where instead of shooting out and splashing.

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Nice build and great progression shots. Its going to be hard competing with the flat screen right next to the tank. Might have to relocate the tv.

 

[worm5406]

That is your add kicking in... I would be starting at the tank.. you would be watching science channel.

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

That is your add kicking in... I would be starting at the tank.. you would be watching science channel.

A.D.D. really? Yes I would be watching the science channel.

 

[worm5406]

Squirrel

 

[tfp]

that's nice to see your spouse helping out with the build! also, love that kettlebell in the tank!