Pooky's 300
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pookstreet
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Thanks man. You can't see it but I did put an old mouse pad beneath the pump to reduce vibration and noise, not that noise is going to be an issue in the garage :lol:
cbui2
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my entire setup is in the garage and with only one pump in the beginning testing was loud humming enough to reach my bedroom. it was installed on 3/4" plywood supported with 2x4.
is that daddy's little girl, how old is she?
Eric you better get back before you change your mind and upgrade.
is that daddy's little girl, how old is she?
Eric you better get back before you change your mind and upgrade.
pookstreet
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Eric - what are you waiting for man. Get going already. I just checked out your thread and looks like you got a bit of action going on over there 
Bart - which return pump are you using? I am running the Dart and it's quiet as heck. No, that ain't daddy's little girl, that's my son when he was about a year old :lol: He's 3 now and definitely look and act like a boy. My little girl is 15 months. And yes, she does look like a girl
Bart - which return pump are you using? I am running the Dart and it's quiet as heck. No, that ain't daddy's little girl, that's my son when he was about a year old :lol: He's 3 now and definitely look and act like a boy. My little girl is 15 months. And yes, she does look like a girl
pookstreet
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I finally finished all the plumbing last night on the overflow drain and double checked everything.
This is from one of the 2 2" drains that has been reduced down to 1.25". Then part of it is split off to feed the H&S skimmer. I decided to install a gate valve for the skimmer feed b/c it's more precise. Still have to get a nipple and tubing to make the connection.
Both drains installed. I need to make an acrylic bracket to hold 2 7" filter socks for the drains.
Ouside view of the 2 drains.
This is from one of the 2 2" drains that has been reduced down to 1.25". Then part of it is split off to feed the H&S skimmer. I decided to install a gate valve for the skimmer feed b/c it's more precise. Still have to get a nipple and tubing to make the connection.
Both drains installed. I need to make an acrylic bracket to hold 2 7" filter socks for the drains.
Ouside view of the 2 drains.
pookstreet
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No leaks overnight so that's a good sign. At this rate, I am hoping to have the NSW delivered soon, just need to make the arrangements.
FILL 'ER UP!!!!!!!!!!!! It took almost an hour and a half to fill the tank/sump :eek2:
Tanks/sump filled and pump running last night
pookstreet
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There is a LOT of water moving through this system. Water from the drains.
I had to dial the return down a bit with the union valve, otherwise, it's like Niagara Falls in the sump.
I had to dial the return down a bit with the union valve, otherwise, it's like Niagara Falls in the sump.
erics3000
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10459500#post10459500 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pookstreet
Eric - what are you waiting for man. Get going already. I just checked out your thread and looks like you got a bit of action going on over there
Bart - which return pump are you using? I am running the Dart and it's quiet as heck. No, that ain't daddy's little girl, that's my son when he was about a year old :lol: He's 3 now and definitely look and act like a boy. My little girl is 15 months. And yes, she does look like a girl
Thanks Kenny.. I started on a weekend and then I had to leave for a month for business. I will be back next week and start working again.
I have a question about your dart. I ordered a tank with your same dimensions. I have a dart and an OM4. Does the dart have enough power to blow form one end across the tank to the other end. I am going to add some power heads for extra flow, but was wondering how strong the dart is.
pookstreet
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Bart - man, you've been busy. We stopped at 2 and they are more than enough :lol:
Eric - you must be antsy to get back into the thick of it. I don't even need business travel to take a month to get a few things done with 2 little ones running around. I was hoping the tank would be half way done with cycling by now.
As to the Dart, it's pretty strong but the main issue is the volume of flow going through the sump. If mine was on full blast, it looks like a Category 5 rapids in my sump. Too many bubbles. I had to dial it back to reduce the turbulance. So with that said, it's probably not strong enough to go from one end to the other. However, I am planning on outfitting both the SS and the WavySea with eductors that will increase the strength of the output, but not the volume. I chose these 2 devices b/c the move individually. Besides adding a Tunze Wavebox for some wave action, I am hoping that I won't need any other powerheads inside the tank. I am shooting for an overall system that's as simple as possible to be both cost and enerygy efficient.
Thanks thor32766!
Eric - you must be antsy to get back into the thick of it. I don't even need business travel to take a month to get a few things done with 2 little ones running around. I was hoping the tank would be half way done with cycling by now.
As to the Dart, it's pretty strong but the main issue is the volume of flow going through the sump. If mine was on full blast, it looks like a Category 5 rapids in my sump. Too many bubbles. I had to dial it back to reduce the turbulance. So with that said, it's probably not strong enough to go from one end to the other. However, I am planning on outfitting both the SS and the WavySea with eductors that will increase the strength of the output, but not the volume. I chose these 2 devices b/c the move individually. Besides adding a Tunze Wavebox for some wave action, I am hoping that I won't need any other powerheads inside the tank. I am shooting for an overall system that's as simple as possible to be both cost and enerygy efficient.
Thanks thor32766!
erics3000
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I am as Antsy as I can be. Thanks for the info Kenny. I was planning on using a 75 I have for the sump. I was planning on making a tray so the return lines dump on filter floss. That should help with the bubbles. You might even be able to put some rock under the returns with a baffle on that side. Have you looked at http://www.melevsreef.com/ he has a lot of good info. For extra flow, I was thinking of getting a few penductors.I like your sea swirls They are designed for higher pressure pumps but should help a little..
jeffreylam1132
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Great looking setup, Kenny. You know what, I am exactly in your situation. I have a beautiful 240 gallon thinking I can put it in the dining room. Bought it home and the wife said, "Oh my God, the tank is so BIG! Sorry honey, tank is not going in the dining room." You know how it is, wife is boss. So my second option, hey it looks perfect in the garage. Nope, tank are not meant to be in the garage. I was like, WHAT the heck do you want me to do then. She said sell it and get a smaller tank and it'll be perfect in the dining room. Couldn't argued with her, so now my beautiful 240 gallon is for sale. 
Anyway, can't wait till the tank is all setup. How are you going to be dealing with the unstable temperature in the garage?
Anyway, can't wait till the tank is all setup. How are you going to be dealing with the unstable temperature in the garage?
pookstreet
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No worries Eric. I have a 120 that was chopped down to about 100 for my sump and it's about half filled. Yeah, I have looked at Melev's site many times. Some great ideas. I still have to add a bracket to hold a couple of filter socks, very similar to your idea of filter floss. I like using filter socks b/c they'll trap anything 100 microns or bigger and you can wash/reuse them. I may put some live rocks in there anyways, not for the bubbles but perhaps as extra biological filtration. I am still debating that though.
LOL Jeffrey. My wife first rejected the idea without looking at the tank. She actually told me I could upgrade to a bigger tank, but when I showed her how BIG, she said "Are you crazy?" So I told her if I was to upgrade, there is no sense in getting something smaller b/c it's just not what I wanted. Then she came up with the brilliant idea of putting it in the garage. Well, here we are :lol:
As for temp control, I still have to insulate the garage door and that should help keep it a tiny bit in terms of more stable temps inside. The garage is finished so that should help. I am also picking up a used Deltec Eco Cooler from a local reefer soon. It uses very little energy but is very efficient, which fits nicely in my scheme of running this system as energy efficient as possible.
LOL Jeffrey. My wife first rejected the idea without looking at the tank. She actually told me I could upgrade to a bigger tank, but when I showed her how BIG, she said "Are you crazy?" So I told her if I was to upgrade, there is no sense in getting something smaller b/c it's just not what I wanted. Then she came up with the brilliant idea of putting it in the garage. Well, here we are :lol:
As for temp control, I still have to insulate the garage door and that should help keep it a tiny bit in terms of more stable temps inside. The garage is finished so that should help. I am also picking up a used Deltec Eco Cooler from a local reefer soon. It uses very little energy but is very efficient, which fits nicely in my scheme of running this system as energy efficient as possible.
erics3000
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Not sure if I mentioned this before. I had a friend who put insulation on her ceiling in her garage and it made a big difference. I am not sure how the house are in CA, I know my house in FL doesn't have insulation above the garage part of the ceiling. Maybe it is just because it is a new house. Just wanted to bring it to your attention if you already haven't checked it out..
jeffreylam1132
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Lucky you, at least your wife like the idea of going bigger and putting the tank in the garage. Mine, no comment.
pookstreet
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Eric - my garage is finished with drywall all the way around when we bought it. So I have no idea if there is insulation in the ceiling but there is a room above. I am sure the drywall helps a great deal. The only thing I'll need to insulate is the garage door, which is just sheet metal right now. I am planning on buying some 1" or 1.25" styro sheets and cut to fit each panel.
Jeffrey - LOL. My wife became more understanding after over 10 years of marriage :lol:
Jeffrey - LOL. My wife became more understanding after over 10 years of marriage :lol:
pookstreet
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Couple of updated shots.
Filter sock holder. I had the piece made by a local acrylic tank manufacturer SoCalCreations and added the side pieces to hold it up myself.
240 pounds of live/dead sand for ~1.5" sandbed all the way around. Some rocks will go in tonight. I'll add more sand around the rockwork to make it about 2" total once all the rocks are in.
Filter sock holder. I had the piece made by a local acrylic tank manufacturer SoCalCreations and added the side pieces to hold it up myself.
240 pounds of live/dead sand for ~1.5" sandbed all the way around. Some rocks will go in tonight. I'll add more sand around the rockwork to make it about 2" total once all the rocks are in.
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