D to the P
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Everything looks really nice. Hows the progress of putting holes in your wall?
Newbie 90 Gal build thread
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Gtstricky
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Here is my first draft of a sump plan. 48" by 14" by 12" high.
Fuge is on the right, sump area on the left, return portion in the center. The current plan is to use an external pump. Each compartment will have a valved bulckhead leading to the pump. Only the middle valve will be open during normal use but for water changes all three can be opened. The pump will be plumbed to the tank and to the house drain pipe allowing for easy water changes.
Thoughts?
Fuge is on the right, sump area on the left, return portion in the center. The current plan is to use an external pump. Each compartment will have a valved bulckhead leading to the pump. Only the middle valve will be open during normal use but for water changes all three can be opened. The pump will be plumbed to the tank and to the house drain pipe allowing for easy water changes.
Thoughts?
D to the P
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I've never set anything up like that, but I know most people say keep it simple. Don't do too much plumbing or you will just end up having more to worry about. That being said I don't think you are doing too much with this one. Hopefully someone who has built a sump of this scale will chime in.
Gtstricky
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Well I built the sump this weekend. Overall I am pleased with my first attempt.
So lets get right to the pictures shall we...
Acrylic was delivered on Friday. I really lucked out because:
A) My local glass shop had a sheet in stock.
B) They had another job in my neighborhood and delivered it for free.
I went and got some of the plumbing supplies Friday also.
So lets get right to the pictures shall we...
Acrylic was delivered on Friday. I really lucked out because:
A) My local glass shop had a sheet in stock.
B) They had another job in my neighborhood and delivered it for free.
I went and got some of the plumbing supplies Friday also.
Gtstricky
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Here is the cutting station I set up. I borrowed a saw and it did not have a guide rail long enough so I used the trashcan pushed up against my car. Hey... it worked...
Here are a couple of shots of the build:
Hey It holds water... well it did have a drip leak in one corner but a little weld-on #40 took care of that.
And a parting shot of my first 20# of live rock cooking away.
Here are a couple of shots of the build:
Hey It holds water... well it did have a drip leak in one corner but a little weld-on #40 took care of that.
And a parting shot of my first 20# of live rock cooking away.
D to the P
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I think that sump looks great. I can't wait to see it up and running. You did a really nice job, it looks very clean. I like in the one photo how your dog is kinda looking out the door like he's saying "what the hell are you doing?"
supercon71
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Nice looking. As you know i'm doing my own in-wall 90 gallon oceanic tech tank build as well (click on the red house), and I see a lot of similarities between our two builds (even though mine is in wall).
I'm not sure about what you want to do, but I removed all that insulation on the drywall. For one thing, it will get damp (at least with my high volume sump) and secondly the amount of debris it creates is just too much and too close to the water, so I removed it. I'm still trying to think about the best way to protect the exposed drywall from dampness, however.
Even though i'm running an Iwaki external rated at 1000 gph and up only about 3 feet, I am not relying on it for tank flow (in fact, as you know, i've restricted the flow of it a good amount). Right now i'm using 3 HK4's.
Anyway, looks good.....i'll tag along.
I'm not sure about what you want to do, but I removed all that insulation on the drywall. For one thing, it will get damp (at least with my high volume sump) and secondly the amount of debris it creates is just too much and too close to the water, so I removed it. I'm still trying to think about the best way to protect the exposed drywall from dampness, however.
Even though i'm running an Iwaki external rated at 1000 gph and up only about 3 feet, I am not relying on it for tank flow (in fact, as you know, i've restricted the flow of it a good amount). Right now i'm using 3 HK4's.
Anyway, looks good.....i'll tag along.
Gtstricky
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While my wife was out of town this week (with the camera) I got a lot done.
The plumbing has been completed and tested. I only had one small leak which was fixed. The sand and live rock was put in and the system is up and running.
I ended up turning down the flow on the return pump. It was really flowing and was a bit loud. If I guessed I would say it is between 450 and 500 gph. The three power heads are a bit much. I like the 2 koralia 4's as they are very quiet but they start in reverse about 50% of the time.
I also have a maxi-Jet 1200 with a mod kit. I like the flow on that also but it has a hum to it every once in a while. If I have all three going and the pump turned up it really moves.
Here are some pics.
Sump. The electrical cords will be moved this weekend sometime.
Another sump
Tank. Gotta love the light. I ordered a Aquactinics constellation but they are back ordered for another week.
Some of the rock. I have a little more but I am still thinking through the layout. This is not where it will be:
The plumbing has been completed and tested. I only had one small leak which was fixed. The sand and live rock was put in and the system is up and running.
I ended up turning down the flow on the return pump. It was really flowing and was a bit loud. If I guessed I would say it is between 450 and 500 gph. The three power heads are a bit much. I like the 2 koralia 4's as they are very quiet but they start in reverse about 50% of the time.
I also have a maxi-Jet 1200 with a mod kit. I like the flow on that also but it has a hum to it every once in a while. If I have all three going and the pump turned up it really moves.
Here are some pics.
Sump. The electrical cords will be moved this weekend sometime.
Another sump
Tank. Gotta love the light. I ordered a Aquactinics constellation but they are back ordered for another week.
Some of the rock. I have a little more but I am still thinking through the layout. This is not where it will be:
lemkerailroad1
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looing great, wish i would have put a refug in my 220g
very nice setup
very nice setup
Aquarist007
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just make sure the large rocks are the base and as you move up the reef they become smaller--there is one rock in the middle that looks like you should reverse it--the bigger is over the smaller.
Rocks shouldn't touch the glass but can, as long as they are not load bearing and are going to create pressure against it.
great build by the way:smokin:
newreefbishop
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Looks great......
Aquarist007
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great setup--could you possible post these pics of your setup in this thread
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1349443
I think you setup would be a value to alot more reefers that access the site looking for ideas
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1349443
I think you setup would be a value to alot more reefers that access the site looking for ideas
D to the P
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things are looking great! what all for livestock do you have in that tank now?
D to the P
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Sounds like a nice stocking list. How about some individual pics of the fish so we can get to know the family haha.
