my 55g set up progress

[dahay78]

hey there everyone, well i finally started getting equipment for my new 55g Santa dropped off! i picked up an reefkeeper 2 control, Reef Devil Skimmer for my 29g sump, that i still need to get the glass cut to size and i need to pick up a return pump, i got some beautiful sand for a great price! so i am going to get started putting it all together now, i have attached some pictures, i am looking for all the advice that any of you may have to offer,, thanks
dave

anyone ever buy water from the water station in Tucson? i dont have a ro and ihave to buy water and the water i have been buying from the store, is not meeting my requirements,

thanks again

 

[Dangerwill]

Looks like a pretty good start!

I bought water from the machines at safeway for a year before i picked up an ro, i have noticed a big difference in my corals since making the switch. Its also such a p.i.t.a to go to the store and lug the containers back and forth every week. If you keep an eye on the for sale forum and/or craiglist you can probably find a decent price on one.

 

[MurphysLaw]

Your setup is truckin right along. What are you planning for rock and aquascape? Livestock?

 

[dahay78]

hey thanks for the tip! i am going to keep my eyes open for one as i think it will work out better for me!

 

[MurphysLaw]

I cant tell for sure but it looks like you dont have the air line check valves installed into the top loop of your overflows. You will need those in order to remove the air pocket from that top look so that it will maintain a true siphon even with a power failure or turning off your return pump. I got mine at PetCo or Petsmart... cant remember which but they are like $2.99 ea. I attached a pic of one in the box, as well as a pic of mine on my overflows.

 

[dahay78]

sweet thanks!! i almost over looked this important part!!! thanks again