my 255 starfire ocean upgrade!

Here is the Vertex Alpha 300 in action. It's right out of the box in a 40breeder tank with new salt water and a cup or so of skimmate!!!


This has to been the cheesiest thing I have ever done!!!! Have to love the ending.


http://www.vimeo.com/6118218
 
If you do use threaded fittings use a teflon plumbers putty. You can get it in a tube at HD or Lowe's.

Nice build, can't wait to see it up and running.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15530524#post15530524 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GlassReef
Lovin' the Man Cave theme! :cool: You've already put lots of work into what definitely looks like a great start! Looks like you've got the whole thing planned very well. I'm subscribed ...
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I've been watching your build as well. I have been reading up on your acrylic building skills to make a frag tank. I have the pieces cut and need to get the thing glued on mon.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15536407#post15536407 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by murfman
If you do use threaded fittings use a teflon plumbers putty. You can get it in a tube at HD or Lowe's.

Nice build, can't wait to see it up and running.
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I've never seen it. I'll be checking it out on Mon. thanks! Have you used it before?
 
Thanks everyone for the compliments. I just got the 90gal. sump drilled and got the baffles cut. I am off to lowes to get some silicone to glue them in. I also have the light rack finished and will be installing them within the next 2 days. I am going to use barn door rails and wheels to be able to slide the rack to allow easier access to the tank. I was going to use some of those aluminum sliding door rails that GlassReef(Tom) used on his build but I would have had to buy 2 sets. I need rails that are almost 12' long. The rails are steel I believe so I will give them a coat with some rustolium paint to hold off the rust as long as possible! I'll be sure to post pics!!!!!!
 
, Everything looks great, I wish here in So Cal we had basements. For sanding you really need the respirators with the pink filters, I use mine all of the time.
 
Let's just say that sanding sucks! It was on pretty thickn in some spots. I have zero experience doing framing/drywall/anything construction. I'm happy how things turned out though!
 
quick question....................

what type of silicone should I be using to glue in some baffle in my sump??

I picked up some GE I clear silicone that doesn't have the mildew junk in it. Will that work? I have always had acrylic sumps so I'm new to the DIY sump business.
 
You can buy the silicone for aquarium I do not think it is much more expensive and I believe that you can buy it at Lowes. Bubble King has some stuff that is black and you can do a repair with water in the tank.
 
Well, after a long list of projects that took precedence over the tank and fish room I am back to the grind. I got the fish room floor painted and am picking up a utility sink tomorrow and get that started as well.

One question: The fish room has my furnace in it and was wondering if any issues could come to pass because of that. I am looking into getting some type of ventilation in the room and will need to figure out how to vent a 1hp chiller outside as well. Any suggestions?
 
anyone have any ideas about my last ????? It has been a slow process but I am back at it again. I also sold my RKE and am planning on picking up an APEX with and extra EB8.
 
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