New Sump

[jporter]

I finally replaced my quasi sump that was a modified tank with one baffle. I drew up a design and had this built. It was built around the new Reef Octopus DC skimmers and return pump. I originally tried to fit the SS2 model but it was just too big. It was also oversized for my water volume and I didn't want to over skim again. This is the smallest size they make and is rated for 200 gallons. It's already producing skim after just a few days. I'm using the DC5500 model return pump. The left side of the cabinet is done. I still need to address the ballast and cables on the right side. I spent so much time in the stand this weekend it feels like I've been playing twister for 3 days straight. JP

Sump


Left side


Close up


Little Fuge

 

[m-six hundred]

Your the only guy that I know who puts Jaw Breakers in his fuge LOL

 

[zrogst]

Just the good AI Nano for a fuge light... nothing to see here folks!

 

[evolved]

Working in stands is never fun. I always wake up the next day and realize I must of had my back arched in a position it's not supposed to be in the whole time.

Looks good. And seriously, but that thing in the DT!

 

[zibba]

So clean, very nice.

 

[bugs713]

it feels like I've been playing twister for 3 days straight.

Would that be regular Twister or Naked Twister?

Looking very nice Jeff!
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[ademster]

Would that be regular Twister or Naked Twister?

Looking very nice Jeff!
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leave it to you to ask:eek2::reading:

 

[bgifford]

What are you running your dc return pump at? (how many green bars?). I've got mine full blast and its perfect for my 90. I really love this dc pump for my return- I could have gone with the 5500 but I really didn't need the extra gph.

 

[Weyrman]

Talk about skimmer clearances! That looks like it had to be wedged in!

Nice looking set up. I'll bet it was worth all the back pain for sure.

 

[jporter]

What are you running your dc return pump at? (how many green bars?). I've got mine full blast and its perfect for my 90. I really love this dc pump for my return- I could have gone with the 5500 but I really didn't need the extra gph.

Speed 4 seems to be perfect. the skimmer is still on 3. These are nice pumps.

 

[jporter]

Talk about skimmer clearances! That looks like it had to be wedged in!

Nice looking set up. I'll bet it was worth all the back pain for sure.

Actually I could have, and wish I would have went 2" longer for a little bigger refugium. A future rebuild I guess. I do like the center return configuration. JP

 

[dotcommer]

Looks nice, great job!!!