my first reef

[nextlevelreef]

well its been a year of research and 8 months of gathering parts and finaly i can say my plumbing is done heres some pics
any comments would be great

and my unfinshed stand

 

[fasteddie99]

Wow! :eek2: Great job on the plumbing. Looks very neat and tidy. The cabinetry is fab from what I can see. I'd like to see more pictures of the display.

Great job! Your work?

 

[BWine]

Looking really good! Everything looks nice and clean.

 

[reefergeorge]

I hate you.

JK. If that is your first atempt. It is amazing!

 

[Squidward5]

I like the tank but I like the workmanship you put into the plumbing more good job!

 

[jterrell]

I would add a few more shutoff valves if I where you! Just kidding, looks great.

 

[nextlevelreef]

thanks everyone ya i realy took my time wiht my plumbing i hate messy workmanship i wanted to make sure everthing was easy to reach and service

 

[polyppetey]

I love the small side window, plumbing looks like a nuclear submarine or something. I like it.

 

[cward]

Very nice, and I like the fact that you used all grey PVC.

 

[drummereef]

Nice work on the plumbing. :thumbsup: Can you hook me up with your supplier that got you those gate valves. Looks amazing. Loving the trim detail on the display too.

 

[91yota]

i usually skip threads with similar titles... the results typically reinforce the title... this is one thread im glad i clicked on... the equipment and attention to detail in setting the system up is very impressive! great job

 

[Rbacchiega]

Well you're definately headed in the right direction. Very clean under the tank.

 

[OwenInAZ]

The plumbing looks really clean and well thought out -- the only thing I see is your ball valve pointing straight down with nothing under it:

I assume the intent is to make water changes easier, but IMO that is a recipe for disaster when that ball valve gives way, or you/someone taking care of the tank leaves it open even a little bit.


I do think that rock pile is going to look sweet once things really start growing on it, and the cabinetry is really nice looking too

 

[ludnix]

What would you recommend he do differently OwenInAZ? I can't imagine a ball valve giving out unless it's not glued in.

 

[Squidward5]

PVC Schedule 80 ball valve = No Problems

 

[Fun $ Pit]

First reef? Hella nice job!

 

[nextlevelreef]

that valve is a extra for who knows i also use it for water changes to drain my sump i may just end up looping it back in the the first section of my sump to keep debris floating

thanks for all the great comments i wouldnt have done this good with out RC it has realy helped me do things right the first time!!!

and im still learning little tricks all the time

the gate valves came from just a online hardware store dam i forget now but i beleve marinedepot sells the same brand

 

[macreefster]

awesome job on the plumbing and woodwork. love the look of the sch 80 fittings and pipe. i don't even want to look at my plumbing and sump area after seeing such an organized system!

how do you like your ati power module? i am so itching to switch to t-5's.

 

[silentscream]

I wish my first reef was that well thought out, nice work!

 

[ed102475]

I can see the pic's i dont know why any ideas?