redtop03's 360 gallon plywood adventure

[redtop03]

Matt,about the clowns,my sister had 7 percs in a 37g tank,they did good together until 1 of them wanted the bubble tip to live in,then it got real aggressive toward the other clowns,killing a few of 'em....but that was a small tank and only 1 anemone....my mated pair,and 1 of the other 2 are survivors of that....she had a 125g set-up and decided it was too much to care for with HOB equipment(I offered to drill it for her and install a sump system)she went to the 37g,she tore that tank down and started again with a 72g tank,had a small flood,got aggravated at it,tore it down and set up my old 150g which was drilled and reef ready.......she,like me,couldn't reach the bottom of it,got POed at it too....she's just gave up on the aquarium and went back to keeping bearded dragons,in her 125g...thats why I ended up with all her stuff....of coarse most of the stuff I have,she bought for me anyway

 

[MattShack]

Your sister went through a lot... dang...

Worked out for you though

If my clowns fight, I guess I could dive in and try to catch them :lol:

 

[redtop03]

after seeing acrosteve's light set-up,I decided mine were too high,so I lowered 'em about 4"....here's pics before and after....the first pic is with all 4 halides on,the second is with just the 2 center halides....it looks a lot brighter now with just 2

 

[redtop03]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15304456#post15304456 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MattShack
Your sister went through a lot... dang...

Worked out for you though

If my clowns fight, I guess I could dive in and try to catch them :lol:

I may have a problem with my clowns,I don't know for sure,but I think the female of the 2 that were spawning in the seahorse tank is more interested in the larger of the other 2,he/she is bigger than her mated male,the mated male is the smallest of the 4,he's started wandering away from the pack,and keeping to himself

.......will they change mates?

 

[redtop03]

here's with all 4 halides before and after lowering the lights

I think,after I replace the 2 outer bulbs and ballasts with the same that the inner 2 have,I'll be set for lighting

 

[mightyevil]

WOW! That really did brighten up a hole lot.

 

[redtop03]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15141838#post15141838 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mightyevil
Hey Willie, I noticed you used flexible tubing for what seems to be your returns. Any particular reason you chose this method? I am assuming you wnt flexible to avoid any friction or resistance. Would it be too much to ask for a picture of what your return looks like in your display tank? Thanks!

mightyevil,sorry,I remembered today someone ask about my returns,I am getting old ....its just 2 45's not glued so I can change their direction if I need to,I painted 'em blue,and once I figured out where the water level was on 'em after the pump was off,I drilled my anti-siphon holes in the upper 45's.....here's some pics of that,and the paint I used

 

[mightyevil]

Its okay Willie, dont worry about it, I figured you had a lot on your mind. Thanks for the pictures.

 

[redtop03]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15313272#post15313272 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mightyevil
Its okay Willie, dont worry about it, I figured you had a lot on your mind. Thanks for the pictures.

it don't take much to have a lot on my mind anymore,I don't have much mind left

can you tell from the pics how I got 'em hooked up?

 

[mightyevil]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15313532#post15313532 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by redtop03
it don't take much to have a lot on my mind anymore,I don't have much mind left

LOL :lol:

I imagine you T'd off the return line coming from your pump and have one return on each back corner as shown in the pictures.

edit* Looks like you have another in the middle? If so, then I dont know how you split the return line...could be done in a few different ways I suppose.

 

[MattShack]

That turned out pretty good.

I ordered 10 gallons of epoxy today, so I'll start making some progress soon.

 

[redtop03]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15313804#post15313804 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mightyevil
LOL :lol:

I imagine you T'd off the return line coming from your pump and have one return on each back corner as shown in the pictures.

edit* Looks like you have another in the middle? If so, then I dont know how you split the return line...could be done in a few different ways I suppose.

I used the SCWD,it has 2 outlets and it alternates the flow from one return to the other continuously,.....in the center of this pic is the SCWD

the bulkhead you see in the center is the input for the hammerhead,it's for the closed loop....thats what I need the OM 4 way for.....here's a pic of the hammerhead,it's not connected yet but sitting about where it needs to be,it might give you a better understanding of what I'm doing...the OM 4 way will set on top of the hammerhead and have 4 outputs going into the tank,it will continually switch from one output to another...this is to create random currents in the tank

Does all that make sense?

 

[redtop03]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15313838#post15313838 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MattShack
That turned out pretty good.

I ordered 10 gallons of epoxy today, so I'll start making some progress soon.

I think that I'll do that for the 4 1.5" closed loop returns too,

got epoxy on the way,it wont be much longer until we get to see the kids enjoying the new pool.....I hope.....

 

[MattShack]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15315389#post15315389 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by redtop03


the bulkhead you see in the center is the input for the hammerhead,it's for the closed loop....

That Hammerhead plumbing looks about a 1/4" off. :lol: :lol:

Just kidding.. That's for noticing my plywood was 15/16":lol: :lol:

Looking good. Can't wait to see that OM plumbed in. How are you liking the SCWD?

 

[redtop03]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15315422#post15315422 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MattShack
That Hammerhead plumbing looks about a 1/4" off. :lol: :lol:

Just kidding.. That's for noticing my plywood was 15/16":lol: :lol:

Looking good. Can't wait to see that OM plumbed in. How are you liking the SCWD?

1/4" off,is right on the money,good eyes Matt :lol: I didn't calculate the rubber mat in when I cobbled up the stand :lol:

I hope I can build a betterstand,it's too wobbly like it is,I'd like to build something that's has duel purpose.....that will look like something more than stilts for a pump :lol:

the SCWD is awesome,it will flow from both outputs for a few seconds,between directions.....the water flow in the tank completely changes direction between switches too....with the polario switching at different times,I end up with some major turbulence at the overflow occasionally,creating some noise in the overflow though

 

[MattShack]

I couldn' resist.

I'm not sure how that is set up back there, but you may could put some shelves in pump stand to steady it up and give you some storage. I want to see a video with that Hammerhead hooked up. That's going to be awesome.

I'm saving up for OM's too. I hate waiting.

 

[redtop03]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15315677#post15315677 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MattShack
I couldn' resist.

I'm not sure how that is set up back there, but you may could put some shelves in pump stand to steady it up and give you some storage. I want to see a video with that Hammerhead hooked up. That's going to be awesome.

I'm saving up for OM's too. I hate waiting.

I'm just now figuring out my pic taking with the camera,I may have to call in reinforcement for a video :lol:

I hope to get one of that,and the SCWD in operation....it's way cool....you gotta add bubbles to really see the SCWD switching

 

[mightyevil]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15315389#post15315389 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by redtop03
I used the SCWD,it has 2 outlets and it alternates the flow from one return to the other continuously,.....in the center of this pic is the SCWD

the bulkhead you see in the center is the input for the hammerhead,it's for the closed loop....thats what I need the OM 4 way for.....here's a pic of the hammerhead,it's not connected yet but sitting about where it needs to be,it might give you a better understanding of what I'm doing...the OM 4 way will set on top of the hammerhead and have 4 outputs going into the tank,it will continually switch from one output to another...this is to create random currents in the tank

Does all that make sense?

Yeah, it makes perfect sense! Thanks for explaining it to me. Now I cant wait to see the OM connected! Not like im gonna be able to see what it does but the hype is there... unless you wanna throw some food coloring in there so we can see the magic

 

[redtop03]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15317905#post15317905 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mightyevil
Yeah, it makes perfect sense! Thanks for explaining it to me. Now I cant wait to see the OM connected! Not like im gonna be able to see what it does but the hype is there... unless you wanna throw some food coloring in there so we can see the magic

I'll add bubbles,it works well ....I'd need to figure out how to make and post a video

 

[mightyevil]

I think photobucket lets you upload videos, or you can do it on youtube. Fairly easy on youtube, let me know if you need to be guided.