thanks! the pic i posted was after the tank was assembled. as of now, i'm almost done with the piping and electrical components, filled it with water and some LRs already. don't have updated pics yet though. what return pump would you be using and how will your return look like?
Project 180, a peninsula room divider LOG
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So I made the decision to go with a SSB in the display and a DSB in the fuge. Was originally going to do a DSB in the display but kinda talked myself out of it. It's not that I don't like DSB, cause I really do like the, I just did not want to give up the extra space for 5-6" of sand. Last night I got the sand all taken care of. Just need to move a couple items back into the fuge.
I had bought the Marlin from someone here on RC. It shipped out on USPS Priority on Wednesday from Maine. As of today, no pump. I should mention that I don't like USPS shipping. Seems like lately priority 2-3 days has really been 4-6 days.
Just hope it arrives before this weekend.
Decided that I needed some progress so I hooked up the RO/DI to a long line and started adding water to the display at 5:30pm (Eastern). Man it's like watching grass grow. After 1 hour it hasn't even filled the tank above the trim and that's with about 1" of sand. I just want to fill that sucker up!!
Next I'm going to get the electrical under the tank situated. Not sure if that will happen tonight or will be a work in progress over the next couple days.
I had bought the Marlin from someone here on RC. It shipped out on USPS Priority on Wednesday from Maine. As of today, no pump. I should mention that I don't like USPS shipping. Seems like lately priority 2-3 days has really been 4-6 days.
Just hope it arrives before this weekend.Decided that I needed some progress so I hooked up the RO/DI to a long line and started adding water to the display at 5:30pm (Eastern). Man it's like watching grass grow. After 1 hour it hasn't even filled the tank above the trim and that's with about 1" of sand. I just want to fill that sucker up!!
Next I'm going to get the electrical under the tank situated. Not sure if that will happen tonight or will be a work in progress over the next couple days.
chrisguy
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Still no pump as of yesterday. I'd really like it to arrive before the weekend, but I'm loosing faith in the USPS.
Let RO/DI run from 5:30pm on 10/09 until 6:30am today (10/11), for a total of about 37 hours. The tank is still about 1.5 inches down from full. Tonight I will fire up the closed loop and add salt. I figure that the salt will displace some of the water. Next steps will be to add some existing (aged) tank water from my weekly weekend water change to the display. That should fill it up and get things started.
I'd really like it to arrive before the weekend, but I'm loosing faith in the USPS.Let RO/DI run from 5:30pm on 10/09 until 6:30am today (10/11), for a total of about 37 hours. The tank is still about 1.5 inches down from full. Tonight I will fire up the closed loop and add salt. I figure that the salt will displace some of the water. Next steps will be to add some existing (aged) tank water from my weekly weekend water change to the display. That should fill it up and get things started.
SVTour
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Looks great so far Chris. Couple questions, did you leave that gap against the wall (little hard to tell in the pics)? Also, is there a way you can open it to access the pipes if needed?
Once you get this going, I'd be interested to know how the noise level is with the water traveling though the overflow to the basement.
Anyway, it should be a nice step in progress once it's filled. Can't wait to see some new pics...
Once you get this going, I'd be interested to know how the noise level is with the water traveling though the overflow to the basement.
Anyway, it should be a nice step in progress once it's filled. Can't wait to see some new pics...
chrisguy
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Thanks!!
Yes, I wanted the tank/stand to look built in, but did not want to completely build it in. The wall has paneling with trim that causes the stand to sit about 1" off the wall.
Yes, both of the panels are held in place with cabinet magnets. They can be easily pulled off. I opted to not go with hinged doors as I have young kids and didn't want it to be too easy to open. I ordered some handles that look like seahorses that should look really nice and make it a little easier for me to open them and get access.
Hopefully it’s not loudOnce you get this going, I'd be interested to know how the noise level is with the water traveling though the overflow to the basement.
Anyway, it should be a nice step in progress once it's filled. Can't wait to see some new pics...
. So far I’ve run the lights and pumps and my wife is very happy with how quiet things are. I was surprised considering the room is empty, having a high ceiling, no furnishings and a Pergo floor (lots of echo).
SVTour
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Nice, I used cabinet magnets on some of my trim work myself, although mine is to hide the hinges. Cabinet magnets must be the 'duct tape' of the reefing world :lol:
My concerns with the noise would be the 14' drop of the water. I'm currently dropping 6' and have tried various methods to keep it quiet. It's not too bad now, but you can still hear it from my living room...
Kentanner11
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nice! Have fun!
chrisguy
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Weekend Update
Thought I was past due for some pictures!!!
Fist up is a picture of the tank when I started to add water. This picture also shows the the tall panels removed.
Two days and a couple minor leaks later, the tank is nearly full. Notice the shop vac. I intentionally made this setup so it was easy to use a shop vac to catch all the water that exist the drain plug when servicing the pump. Turns out I got to practice this method 3-4 times.
Built a little stand to hold the Marlin pump and some of the initial plumbing. This thing is a beast!!!
Picture of the manifold off the pump return to provide flow for a carbon reactor and a phosban reactor.
Thought I was past due for some pictures!!!
Fist up is a picture of the tank when I started to add water. This picture also shows the the tall panels removed.
Two days and a couple minor leaks later, the tank is nearly full. Notice the shop vac.
I intentionally made this setup so it was easy to use a shop vac to catch all the water that exist the drain plug when servicing the pump. Turns out I got to practice this method 3-4 times.
Built a little stand to hold the Marlin pump and some of the initial plumbing. This thing is a beast!!!
Picture of the manifold off the pump return to provide flow for a carbon reactor and a phosban reactor.
chrisguy
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Put in some LR and moved some aged water from "the tub" to the display to kick start the cycle. Notice the handle on the tall panel??
Close-up of the Seahorse handle.
Took over 2 hours to clean the skimmer. There was coraline algae all over both the inside and outside. Got it plumbed in to the second drain line.
Still need to finish the return plumbing before I can fire up the Marlin and tune things in.
Close-up of the Seahorse handle.
Took over 2 hours to clean the skimmer. There was coraline algae all over both the inside and outside. Got it plumbed in to the second drain line.
Still need to finish the return plumbing before I can fire up the Marlin and tune things in.
SVTour
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Nice progress this weekend Chris. In looking, that appears to be a pretty shallow sand bed. Are you planning on vacuuming it up and cleaning it often, or do you not care how it looks? My sand it a bit thicker, but I still clean the top level about once every week or so...I seem to recall that OregonReef guy having about a 1/2" sand bed and he stated that he cleans it often...
BTW, now that it's hooked up, how's the sound?
BTW, now that it's hooked up, how's the sound?
chrisguy
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The plan for the sand is to have it about 1" thick and to stir it up occasionally. The problem is that the pump decided that 2" on one side and BB on the other was the way to go.
Once there are rocks in the tank, I expect the sand to stay put better.Believe it or not, after almost 30 hours of plumbing, the return line is not done. That's next on the list. So I still don't know about the noise level.
SVTour
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10973934#post10973934 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chrisguy
The plan for the sand is to have it about 1" thick and to stir it up occasionally. The problem is that the pump decided that 2" on one side and BB on the other was the way to go.
Yep...water flow changes everything. Hopefully you're right with the rocks.
Nice tank, as for the sand, it took probably a good 3 weeks before my sand would stay down. I just built a 150 with two Tunze streams for the flow. At first I couldn't even turn them on, then after about a week I could turn them on but only on the lowest speed, now after 6 weeks, I have them pulsing 30% to 60% each with no sand movement.
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10874431#post10874431 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chrisguy
MOVE IN DAY!!!!!
Today was the day that the tank moved from the garage to the house. The distance was less than 20 feet but it was no simple task. Thanks to some good friends with strong backs, we got the tank off the stand into the house, got the stand into the house and then put the tank on the stand. It's not easy lifting a 350lbs tank to the top of a 42" tall stand.
So without further delay, below are the pictures of the setup in its first few moments into the house.
My daughter immediately climbed into the stand and claimed it as "my house". This shot is from the family room. The stand was designed to match this room. You can see the kitchen in the back ground.
This picture is from the kitchen side looking into the family room. Managed to get my wife in the picture. At this time we do not have any furniture in the family room. The plan is to get the tank in and operational and then decorate around it using a nautical theme.
And it's practically a RC requirement to have a "kid in the tank shot" for all new setups. It was not easy getting her into and out of the tank.
Since the pictures were taken, I've got the lights on top, installed a fan in the stand and started to get some of the plumbing into position. I will be cutting the floor after dinner. WATER SOON!!!!
Wow looking good. Hey i have a question because i will be setting up a 180 peninsula as soon as i move. I notice you floor is hardwood. Do you have to cut that section where the tank will sit or did you just place it over the hardwood. The reason i ask is because the place i might move to has Hardwood floor. ( it use to be carpet but my father in law got it removed and had them install these stivky sided hardwood floor
Thanks in advace
chrisguy
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My floor is actually Pergo, not real hardwood. I did install the tank on top of it, as I installed the flooring in hopes that it would help with weight distribution.
I also planned it out so that when we move in about 5 years after the tank is moved, I can (hopefully) easily remove a piece of trim fix the subfloor and replace the single board that has two ugly holes in it. I made sure I saved a couple extra pieces of the Pergo flooring.
