Me No Nemo
Premium Member
Very nice. I went with the Vortechs on mine and they're fantastic! I dont' think you'll be disappointed.
My 240G Addiction - It's a Miracle
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I am setting up the same tank size from Miracles also,
How large of a hole did you drill on your stand pipes?
I am at this point and not sure what size to drill.
Glad to here the vortech are working I am waiting for mine to arrive.
Did you custom make your light rail?
Nice tank
Brian
How large of a hole did you drill on your stand pipes?
I am at this point and not sure what size to drill.
Glad to here the vortech are working I am waiting for mine to arrive.
Did you custom make your light rail?
Nice tank
Brian
JRaquatics
New member
WOW! great build. That's alot of pipe you have running. I will also be following your progress.
jknecht
Member
Everyone - Thanks for the compliments
Me No Nemo - I look forward to getting the Vortechs. It seems almost everyone is happy with them.
Barky - I went with 2 5/8 inch holes to accommodate 1.5 inch Sch 80 bulkheads. If you don't need 1.5 right now you could still have them drilled for 1.5 and use reducing bushings.
I made the light rack out of 1 x 3 furniture grade pine so it would be nice and smooth then sprayed it with primer and oil based paint.
JRaquatics - I didn't think I was ever going to finish the pipe. I still have more to do once I move the old sump out and move the new one.
A little update - This weekend I ended up purchasing the GEO 618 Media Reactor instead of making my own. I also bought a Ranco Temp controller for redundancy to my AquaController III. I've had two Finnex Temp Controllers go bad on me (the digital and manual) so instead of spending money on things that continue to break I decided on the Ranco. I'll still use the 500W Finnex Heat tubes I have.
Me No Nemo - I look forward to getting the Vortechs. It seems almost everyone is happy with them.
Barky - I went with 2 5/8 inch holes to accommodate 1.5 inch Sch 80 bulkheads. If you don't need 1.5 right now you could still have them drilled for 1.5 and use reducing bushings.
I made the light rack out of 1 x 3 furniture grade pine so it would be nice and smooth then sprayed it with primer and oil based paint.
JRaquatics - I didn't think I was ever going to finish the pipe. I still have more to do once I move the old sump out and move the new one.
A little update - This weekend I ended up purchasing the GEO 618 Media Reactor instead of making my own. I also bought a Ranco Temp controller for redundancy to my AquaController III. I've had two Finnex Temp Controllers go bad on me (the digital and manual) so instead of spending money on things that continue to break I decided on the Ranco. I'll still use the 500W Finnex Heat tubes I have.
i have the tank and slowly setting it up. i have the 1.5" stand pipes with a 2" drain.
Do you have your to drains tied together with a Tee or did you use a wye connection as I am getting a flushing effect, read that this happens if pvc is running lateral to each other. a slight slope to the lines supposedly will eliminate this.
also is the top of your tee not the cap at the bottom of the teeth of the overflo or is it above this. I couldnt tell from your picture angle.
Thanks Brian
Do you have your to drains tied together with a Tee or did you use a wye connection as I am getting a flushing effect, read that this happens if pvc is running lateral to each other. a slight slope to the lines supposedly will eliminate this.
also is the top of your tee not the cap at the bottom of the teeth of the overflo or is it above this. I couldnt tell from your picture angle.
Thanks Brian
mcliffy2
New member
Im following this very closely as my system is going to be very similar - 225 Miracles, external overflow, rubbermaid sump, ATI BM 250 or Reeflo 200 or 250 (maybe Xtreme 250, depending on reviews), Vortechs are in the mail right now.
I have thought about doing the returns like yours as well and think that would work well with a wavyseas. Have you thought about this or will it not fit with your lights?
I have thought about doing the returns like yours as well and think that would work well with a wavyseas. Have you thought about this or will it not fit with your lights?
jknecht
Member
Barky - I ran two 1.5 inch drains to my sump instead. I don't have any issues with the returns run that way. I would think the wye would be better than the tee. The top of the tee in the overflow is equal height to the bottom of the teeth.
mcliffy2 - Your going to love the 225 from Miracles. Congrats! I actually have a Wavysea on my 90G and have been debating whether or not to use it on the new tank. I think it would work fine attached to the euro-brace as the height of it with the hose connected is about 3.5 inches. The way I have the returns configured on the new tank make the height almost 5 inches. The Wavysea would allow you to lower the rack a little more. I figured I would get better flow (stronger flow) using Penductors and a couple of Vortechs than using the Wavysea with Vortechs. The Penductors alone have made the water very turbulent. I have used the Wavysea on the 90G for almost two years now and have always been a little concerned about the barb connection and the threaded cap. I get salt creep around the cap even though it's really tight. I don't mean to discourage the Wavysea, just my observations from owning one. I still may end up using it. I wish they made a version that could be hard plumbed with PVC like a OceansMotions.
mcliffy2 - Your going to love the 225 from Miracles. Congrats! I actually have a Wavysea on my 90G and have been debating whether or not to use it on the new tank. I think it would work fine attached to the euro-brace as the height of it with the hose connected is about 3.5 inches. The way I have the returns configured on the new tank make the height almost 5 inches. The Wavysea would allow you to lower the rack a little more. I figured I would get better flow (stronger flow) using Penductors and a couple of Vortechs than using the Wavysea with Vortechs. The Penductors alone have made the water very turbulent. I have used the Wavysea on the 90G for almost two years now and have always been a little concerned about the barb connection and the threaded cap. I get salt creep around the cap even though it's really tight. I don't mean to discourage the Wavysea, just my observations from owning one. I still may end up using it. I wish they made a version that could be hard plumbed with PVC like a OceansMotions.
reefkeeper135
Premium Member
tagging along for this one!!! sweet set-up
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I think I missed something. What are the slide rails for if the lights are suspended by the pulley system?
Everything is coming along so nicely...very well thought out. BTW I'm using two vortechs with the wwd and am overall satisfied. One pump seemed to have a habit of vibrating, but it's fine now after being really careful about lining it up just so. Using the 250 ATI bubblemaster, and am very happy with it on a 200 heavily stocked fish, mixed coral reef.
I think he said they were to slide the upper cabinetry out of the way during maintenance.
EDIT - Here is a quote from below the picture of the extended rail....
'Rails Extended - The rails are only going to support the face of the canopy. The lighting will be supported by a 4:1 pulley system.'
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thank you
Avast Marine
.Registered Member
Wow, very nice progress! Stellar plumbing skills!
kdblove_99
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That is looking awesome
very nice work so far!
very nice work so far!
drama07
New member
Awesome man!! Real professional work with the plumbing and fish room stuff. Love the fact that I can get an example of miracles workmanship. I'm thinking of ordering from them for a custom project of my own.
The shipping of that tank must have been high no? I'm lucky though
I can just pick it up seeing that I live 45min from the factory warehouse.
Keep up the good work. Looking forward for farther progess
The shipping of that tank must have been high no? I'm lucky though
I can just pick it up seeing that I live 45min from the factory warehouse. Keep up the good work. Looking forward for farther progess
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