Minnesota Basement Fish Room
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I managed to make a breakout box and get it connected.
Here it is in its final place. I used some super strong velcro to attach it to the underside of the stand.
Port1- Low Sump Level float switch
Port2- Normal level sump float switch (For ATO)
Port3- High Level sump switch
Port4-Open for now
Port5- Connected to a momentary push button switch to turn on my Water mixing station pump
Port6- Soldered a jumper to keep it closed so if my BOB ever gets unplugged my apex will alert me.
I managed to make a breakout box and get it connected.
Here it is in its final place. I used some super strong velcro to attach it to the underside of the stand.
Port1- Low Sump Level float switch
Port2- Normal level sump float switch (For ATO)
Port3- High Level sump switch
Port4-Open for now
Port5- Connected to a momentary push button switch to turn on my Water mixing station pump
Port6- Soldered a jumper to keep it closed so if my BOB ever gets unplugged my apex will alert me.
Here are some pictures of the momentary switch I created for my water mixing station pump. The pump is connected to my apex and programmed to turn on for 15 minutes every 2 hours to recirculate my saltwater holding tank. This button will allow me to turn on the pump should I need to manually mix/add water etc.. It is programmed to stay on for 10 minutes after the button is pushed. I shrunk wrapped the connections and then added silicone to help extend the life of the switch and terminals.
Here is a float switch holder I made out of some acrylic pieces I had lying around. I used a torch to heat and bend it over the tank to hold it in place. These float switches control my ATO and will alert me and shut off necessary devices should water level get too high or too low. I will also be using these switches to help automate an automatic water change.
Here is the Old Saltwater Pump- This pump will turn on once a day for 2 minutes to pump out roughly 1.5 gallons of tank water. This will exit into my utility sink.
Here is another acrylic holder I made to hold the ATO water hose and the New Salt water hose.
Here is the Old Saltwater Pump- This pump will turn on once a day for 2 minutes to pump out roughly 1.5 gallons of tank water. This will exit into my utility sink.
Here is another acrylic holder I made to hold the ATO water hose and the New Salt water hose.
Finished painting my quarantine tank stands and added the tanks. 20 gallon longs on the two lowers shelves and the top one will hold my gravity fed ATO for the two tanks.
Simple 50 Gallon Aquaclear HOB filter, Heater and will add a power head or two. The lower tank will be my coral quarantine tank and the upper tank will be my fish quarantine/hospital tank after the completion of the Tank Transfer Method for all fish. Tank Transfer method will occur in a couple of 10 gallon aquariums . That will all occur in a separate room in the basement to help minimize any cross contamination.
Simple 50 Gallon Aquaclear HOB filter, Heater and will add a power head or two. The lower tank will be my coral quarantine tank and the upper tank will be my fish quarantine/hospital tank after the completion of the Tank Transfer Method for all fish. Tank Transfer method will occur in a couple of 10 gallon aquariums . That will all occur in a separate room in the basement to help minimize any cross contamination.
sixpackgarage
reef mechanic
I just read this whole thread in a Minnesota accent. Couldn't help it. Nice build.
Using the space below the RODI unit I mad up some boxes as shelves. Now I have a place to store extra DI resin and RODI Filters.
I also made a fold down work surface that rests on top of the sink. I left enough space behind the shelf in the down position to still access the sink and use the faucet. My intent is to use this as a staging area for future Fragging, Testing etc...Trying to maximize the space in the room as it is on the small side.
I also made a fold down work surface that rests on top of the sink. I left enough space behind the shelf in the down position to still access the sink and use the faucet. My intent is to use this as a staging area for future Fragging, Testing etc...Trying to maximize the space in the room as it is on the small side.
I installed a 3 way valve on my RODI unit to flush the first few gallons of water after the RO membrane to help prolong the life of my DI Resin. At the same time I replaced my RO Membrane. I was getting around 12-15 TDS after my RO membrane and after putting a new one in I get 3 TDS. Should be a huge improvement on DI savings.
Installed a LED Flood light that I purchased off Amazon over my Fuge. Based on reviews on the forum here I thought I would give it a go.
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Hopefully will do well growing Chaeto.
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Hopefully will do well growing Chaeto.
Land_shark067
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This build is awesome and exactly the fish room I dream of! I'm interested to see if it gets to humid in there. The vapor barrier was a good call to stop mold inside wall but you may want an exhaust fan or dehumidifier to keep the room under control. With the 75 sump, and 3 quarantine tanks, you may get bad evap plus high humidity of MN in a basement... dew may be a major problem. Your plumbing of the sink also seems to be missing a vent. You have it plumbed as a wet vent which usually you only do on the top floor of a building. If you Google sink venting and wet venting you can find more info.
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Your wiring is killer! Totally took notes! Might recommend an optical water sensor not just a float since salt tends to clog them. look at the tunze osmolater. It has a perfect combo of Lazer and float. That I bet you can recreate.
Is the plan to put a main display upstairs? Have you planned yet how you are going to pipe to that location and were you are going to put a pump with enough head? It will probably be louder than your Rodi booster pump...
I actually think having a floor sump is an awesome asset you are not using. You could set up emergency over flows so if the ato fails or something it could drain into sump. Oh double check if salt would kill the pump though. If it has a metal impeller your hosed if salt gets down there.. Anyways just through out ideas. Your build is just super cool!
Keep up the posts love this build!
Your wiring is killer! Totally took notes! Might recommend an optical water sensor not just a float since salt tends to clog them. look at the tunze osmolater. It has a perfect combo of Lazer and float. That I bet you can recreate.
Is the plan to put a main display upstairs? Have you planned yet how you are going to pipe to that location and were you are going to put a pump with enough head? It will probably be louder than your Rodi booster pump...
I actually think having a floor sump is an awesome asset you are not using. You could set up emergency over flows so if the ato fails or something it could drain into sump. Oh double check if salt would kill the pump though. If it has a metal impeller your hosed if salt gets down there.. Anyways just through out ideas. Your build is just super cool!
Keep up the posts love this build!
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