My new 380
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LittleBlueGT
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robthorn said:
That is what I did on my Hammerhead. Cement on a 2 inch slip/thread union. Then you can screw in any 2 inch MPT adapter to what ever you need.
Get the most from your pump!
TheCoralReef731
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wow. looks good
Bigred
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Thanks.
Cool, I'll have to do that on the pumps. I think I'll go with a single union valve on the pumps for servicing.
Well I'm looking at my move in date as June 17th. Set up time fro 2 weeks then the cycle. So we're looking at adding the first sps piece in late August. Man I can't wait to get this thing going full bore.
Cool, I'll have to do that on the pumps. I think I'll go with a single union valve on the pumps for servicing.
Well I'm looking at my move in date as June 17th. Set up time fro 2 weeks then the cycle. So we're looking at adding the first sps piece in late August. Man I can't wait to get this thing going full bore.
Bigred
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Well here we go. I'll post the pics when I have time but in the mean time here's a link to them.
http://www.cvreefers.org/v/CVR_members/bigred/album125/
http://www.cvreefers.org/v/CVR_members/bigred/album125/
Bigred
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Here's some pics. First the wall work. It's had to be a load bearing wall so we put jacks on the other side which that is one of the pictures I didn't get. After we cut everything out without anything falling down on us(LOL) we put the 4x16 header in supported by 4x4'. The front three legs of the stand were built into the wall. The two front corner legs are 4x12's lagged to the 4x4's supporting the header with 6"x3/8" galvenized lag bolts. The other four legs are 4x8's supporting a 4x4 frame for the top of ths stand. On top of the 4x4's I put 3/4" plywood. For electrical I ran in two 50 amp circuts to a sub panel which will be split into 2x30 amp circuts and 2x20 amp circuts.
sonofgaladriel
Shiny!
Simply awesome! This is going to be very nice! Gongratulations on getting in without incident! You've got some good buds there.
matt_morton
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I can't wait to see that finished.
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ReefWaters
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Bigred, in that second pic, what is that small T off and ball valve on the CL for? Water changes?
Are you adding any more LR to the display?
Also, is there enough room on the left side between the tank and the wall for you to stand or do you not need to?
Awesome set up! Keep up the good work.
Are you adding any more LR to the display?
Also, is there enough room on the left side between the tank and the wall for you to stand or do you not need to?
Awesome set up! Keep up the good work.
Bigred
The Truth
Yes, the T is for water changes.
As for the rock, it doesn't look like there is alot in there but it is pretty full. Also it was 500# of dead rock so if it was live figure in about 700+.
On the side with the wall there is about 14" just enough to get in and out to arrange stuff.
Started to setup the sump and main skimmer today. Had my back-up skimmer running for the past 2 days and it pulled out about 20 gal of skimmate. Not very thick but it smelled real good.
More pics to come soon.....
As for the rock, it doesn't look like there is alot in there but it is pretty full. Also it was 500# of dead rock so if it was live figure in about 700+.
On the side with the wall there is about 14" just enough to get in and out to arrange stuff.
Started to setup the sump and main skimmer today. Had my back-up skimmer running for the past 2 days and it pulled out about 20 gal of skimmate. Not very thick but it smelled real good.
More pics to come soon.....
