Rimless 320 gallon system Build *pics*

[SuperTs]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14865516#post14865516 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by paulthomas
Hey, I do what I can do, when I can do it.



Did you make a few light passes over the flange until there was no gray left? Was the black fusion a matte finish paint?

Hey Paul, the fusion black paint comes in gloss and matte finish. Light coats were the game plan however, Rob went trigger happy on the first few. Once he finally read the instructions he then continued by spraying light coats just until the bulkheads were just coated.

 

[paulthomas]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14865656#post14865656 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SuperTs
Hey Paul, the fusion black paint comes in gloss and matte finish. Light coats were the game plan however, Rob went trigger happy on the first few. Once he finally read the instructions he then continued by spraying light coats just until the bulkheads were just coated.

Are you concerned about scraping paint off of the bulkheads?

 

[SuperR*]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14865690#post14865690 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by paulthomas
Are you concerned about scraping paint off of the bulkheads?

It actually sealed good Paul. It looks like everything came black in the first place.

Tim will get some pics up tomorrow.

 

[SuperTs]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14865690#post14865690 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by paulthomas
Are you concerned about scraping paint off of the bulkheads?

Not really, just didnt want to overapply causing any change in the diameters of the nozzles and bulkheads.

 

[paulthomas]

Sounds good guys. I'm placing an order for Sch 80 bulkheads soon from Savko. I'll pick up some of that Krylon Fusion.

 

[Wippjas]

Re: Fish Room/Reef Submarine

Re: Fish Room/Reef Submarine

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14854659#post14854659 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SuperTs

I knew Bubble Kings were expensive, but I've never seen them installed in a vault before. Is the door to keep you in or others out??

 

[SuperR*]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14865839#post14865839 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by paulthomas
Sounds good guys. I'm placing an order for Sch 80 bulkheads soon from Savko. I'll pick up some of that Krylon Fusion.

Paul, they are heavy duty, thick gasket. Don't expect them to leak! Make sure you go with sch 80

 

[SuperTs]

Re: Re: Fish Room/Reef Submarine

Re: Re: Fish Room/Reef Submarine

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14865857#post14865857 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Wippjas
I knew Bubble Kings were expensive, but I've never seen them installed in a vault before. Is the door to keep you in or others out??

HAHA! I guess you could say it is meant to serve a dual purpose.

 

[SuperTs]

Allright, here are some pics of my custom drain and CL intake strainers. I bought a PVC transition piece and machined it down to minimize its height. I added holes in the side to help draw more water on the intake. Also, I made the strainer plates from acrylic and CNC machined and drilled complete.

Screens inserted.

Painted with the fusion paint and cemented in place:

Finally, installed in the tank:

 

[Wippjas]

Hey Tim, those really look good. Did't realize that you planned on going bare bottom with this tank. You shouldn't have any problems keeping detritus suspended.

I assume the strainers are just press fit so you can remove them easily for cleaning.

 

[SuperTs]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14868872#post14868872 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Wippjas
Hey Tim, those really look good. Did't realize that you planned on going bare bottom with this tank. You shouldn't have any problems keeping detritus suspended.

I assume the strainers are just press fit so you can remove them easily for cleaning.

As of lately the BB look has grown on me. I thought it would be best suited for me with the amount of flow I intend on having.

Yes, the large intake strainer was made removable.

 

[SuperR*]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14869201#post14869201 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SuperTs
As of lately the BB look has grown on me. I thought it would be best suited for me with the amount of flow I intend on having.

Yes, the large intake strainer was made removable.

BB is way cleaner! 3 months later you are not stuck with dirty sand that you can't clean. And you can really push the flow! Corals and fish will benefit from that

 

[dustinP]

the only problem i have found with BB besides the whole "natural look" is that corals you but on the glass slide around from the flow

 

[SuperR*]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14870632#post14870632 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dustinP
the only problem i have found with BB besides the whole "natural look" is that corals you but on the glass slide around from the flow

I guess that can come into play. Depends where you put them. But most places in the great barrier reef don't even have sand. Its rock, fish and coral. So I think its a natural look with BB

 

[Ed Reef]

Nice work on the strainer... done by you or was this special from Paul??

 

[SuperR*]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14872511#post14872511 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ed Reef
Nice work on the strainer... done by you or was this special from Paul??

Ed, Tim custom built them. What are you doing for your closed loop intake?

 

[Ed Reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14872788#post14872788 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SuperR
Ed, Tim custom built them. What are you doing for your closed loop intake?

Just some ugly white strainer I got locally Nothing nice like Tim's....


Maybe Tim can make one for me and ship over here??? hint.....hint....!!

 

[SuperR*]

I'm sure he would do it for you...If not I can ruff him up a little! :lol:

 

[SuperTs]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14872830#post14872830 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ed Reef
Just some ugly white strainer I got locally Nothing nice like Tim's....


Maybe Tim can make one for me and ship over here??? hint.....hint....!!

I'm sure I can come up with something for you Ed! What size is your intake?

 

[SuperTs]

After this is all done, you owe me a nice candlelight dinner

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