Yep,pulled it off so I could increase water flow from my return and more importantly lower the water level a little bit, I didn't like how high it was stock.
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Yep,pulled it off so I could increase water flow from my return and more importantly lower the water level a little bit, I didn't like how high it was stock.
Djturna4thakidz
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I made an offer on a used 112 (60x18x24 LxDxW) today, so contemplating changing the plumbing to durso, but I saw it up and running and it was quiet with a simple airline tubing in the drain. It's a 1" & 3/4" I assume. I'm trying to decide whether there is a large enough risk of the overflow clogging or whether that could be compensated for by a float valve in the tank? Anyone have any ideas for protecting the tank from overflowing with just a single return line?
Yeah, I think I will have to have it in hand before I can decide on the plumbing. I liked what someone earlier did with going over the top.
Hi everyone. New to RC, but I've been reading this thread and pulled the trigger on an SC aquarium that's getting delivered this week. This will be a replacement for a 90g half circle mixed reef setup I've had running for a long long time. Thanks to reading about some sizes that aren't on SCA's website on this thread I ended up with a 100g 48x24x20. It's a PNP with a 52g sump and solid wood cabinet/canopy. Like a lot of you have mentioned here - Steve is great to work with. He put together this new package that isn't on his website yet and all for a price I couldn't pass up. Again thanks for all the advice and pics here. I'm looking forward to sharing my build and getting some advice along the way.
dreaddinit
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What light mount is this?
915MANG
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Oh Nice, You will have to post pics. Especially since its not on the site. I got a 45g Cube from SC Aquariums and I love it. Its such a clean system, which is why I love the PNP set ups. I have to save for a bigger system. Hands down one of the best out there!
They delivered my new tank, stand, canopy and sump yesterday and it's in the garage for the time being. All I have are picks of the boxes for now, but looking forward to unboxing it all and posting more pics.
Before I set everything up I have to address an issue with the floor joists under the floor the tank will sit on. The wife agreed to let me put the new tank against a wall in our family room - that way it's visible from the couch and we can all enjoy it. My old tank is in the dinning room, probably the least used room in the house as we eat in the kitchen mostly..... Anyway, I'm moving the LED's from my 90g to this new tank and didn't want to put it on the same wall as the tv, since the light is so bright. We had a tall bar table on the wall I want to put it against and when I moved the table I noticed a significant slant about a foot in front of the wall. I took a level and sure enough it's way off and drops over 3/4 of an inch. I did load calculations for the tank, sump and water and was afraid the 1,600lbs+ of weight could be an issue. My brother in law happens to be an architect and stopped by to take a look. The house is 125 years old and a work in progress. That wall happens to be load bearing and is supporting a wall upstairs that seperates two bedrooms. I honestly never noticed it until we took a good look in the basement and realized this wall sits on a single joist. Worse yet, that joist hangs over a basement window that's supported by 2 inches of wood and about 2 inches of rock/cement above the wood.......There's clearly a bow in the window from the weight of the wall and it sunk.
The plan now is to jack that joist and the two joists next to it, hopefully get everything back in place and supported properly. I picked up a nice 4 inch i-beam from a local steel mill that I'm going to slip above the window to support the joist. I'm also sistering the 3 joists with some laminated joists for additional support.
So my new tank has turned into a minor home renovation project to say the least......
Hey, it's better then the alternative!
Plan ahead and take it slow is the recurring theme I see everywhere on RC and it's now my new motto.
Before I set everything up I have to address an issue with the floor joists under the floor the tank will sit on. The wife agreed to let me put the new tank against a wall in our family room - that way it's visible from the couch and we can all enjoy it. My old tank is in the dinning room, probably the least used room in the house as we eat in the kitchen mostly..... Anyway, I'm moving the LED's from my 90g to this new tank and didn't want to put it on the same wall as the tv, since the light is so bright. We had a tall bar table on the wall I want to put it against and when I moved the table I noticed a significant slant about a foot in front of the wall. I took a level and sure enough it's way off and drops over 3/4 of an inch. I did load calculations for the tank, sump and water and was afraid the 1,600lbs+ of weight could be an issue. My brother in law happens to be an architect and stopped by to take a look. The house is 125 years old and a work in progress. That wall happens to be load bearing and is supporting a wall upstairs that seperates two bedrooms. I honestly never noticed it until we took a good look in the basement and realized this wall sits on a single joist. Worse yet, that joist hangs over a basement window that's supported by 2 inches of wood and about 2 inches of rock/cement above the wood.......There's clearly a bow in the window from the weight of the wall and it sunk.
The plan now is to jack that joist and the two joists next to it, hopefully get everything back in place and supported properly. I picked up a nice 4 inch i-beam from a local steel mill that I'm going to slip above the window to support the joist. I'm also sistering the 3 joists with some laminated joists for additional support.
So my new tank has turned into a minor home renovation project to say the least......
Hey, it's better then the alternative!
Plan ahead and take it slow is the recurring theme I see everywhere on RC and it's now my new motto.
theMerchant
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Just got my 75g cycling. Custom metal stand, panels coming soon
915MANG
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They delivered my new tank, stand, canopy and sump yesterday and it's in the garage for the time being. All I have are picks of the boxes for now, but looking forward to unboxing it all and posting more pics.
Before I set everything up I have to address an issue with the floor joists under the floor the tank will sit on. The wife agreed to let me put the new tank against a wall in our family room - that way it's visible from the couch and we can all enjoy it. My old tank is in the dinning room, probably the least used room in the house as we eat in the kitchen mostly..... Anyway, I'm moving the LED's from my 90g to this new tank and didn't want to put it on the same wall as the tv, since the light is so bright. We had a tall bar table on the wall I want to put it against and when I moved the table I noticed a significant slant about a foot in front of the wall. I took a level and sure enough it's way off and drops over 3/4 of an inch. I did load calculations for the tank, sump and water and was afraid the 1,600lbs+ of weight could be an issue. My brother in law happens to be an architect and stopped by to take a look. The house is 125 years old and a work in progress. That wall happens to be load bearing and is supporting a wall upstairs that seperates two bedrooms. I honestly never noticed it until we took a good look in the basement and realized this wall sits on a single joist. Worse yet, that joist hangs over a basement window that's supported by 2 inches of wood and about 2 inches of rock/cement above the wood.......There's clearly a bow in the window from the weight of the wall and it sunk.
The plan now is to jack that joist and the two joists next to it, hopefully get everything back in place and supported properly. I picked up a nice 4 inch i-beam from a local steel mill that I'm going to slip above the window to support the joist. I'm also sistering the 3 joists with some laminated joists for additional support.
So my new tank has turned into a minor home renovation project to say the least......
Hey, it's better then the alternative!
Plan ahead and take it slow is the recurring theme I see everywhere on RC and it's now my new motto.
Cant wait to see it.
theMerchant
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Thank you. I have a few extra large pieces I made with overhand and felt it was too much so I went with one overhang
Let's Start the Cycle
Let's Start the Cycle
It's been about a week since I filled up my 80gal. Finally installed the lighting, powerhead and connected via the reeflink. I feel the aquascape is to a point where I'll stop screwing with it(for the time being). Now I can sit and stare at the emptiness and think of all the possibilities.
I have two Ocellaris Clowns appropriately named Nemo and Marlin (by my 2 yr old) awaiting in a QT in the basement, eating frozen and pellets so that is encouraging.
I also built a matching ATO stand that will house a 5 gal bucket and some other misc testing supplies and gear. I have plans which I'm willing to share if anyone wants a DIY project, just msg me and I'll email them to you. Ended up being les than $70 but could be done cheaper depending on hinge/drawer glide selection.
Off to a good start. Big thanks to everyone at RC who recommended the SC's, couldn't be happier with this decision. Yes it takes a lot of time, patience and $$$ any route you take, I just feel that you're better set up for success going with this direction.
Let's Start the Cycle
It's been about a week since I filled up my 80gal. Finally installed the lighting, powerhead and connected via the reeflink. I feel the aquascape is to a point where I'll stop screwing with it(for the time being). Now I can sit and stare at the emptiness and think of all the possibilities.
I have two Ocellaris Clowns appropriately named Nemo and Marlin (by my 2 yr old) awaiting in a QT in the basement, eating frozen and pellets so that is encouraging.
I also built a matching ATO stand that will house a 5 gal bucket and some other misc testing supplies and gear. I have plans which I'm willing to share if anyone wants a DIY project, just msg me and I'll email them to you. Ended up being les than $70 but could be done cheaper depending on hinge/drawer glide selection.
Off to a good start. Big thanks to everyone at RC who recommended the SC's, couldn't be happier with this decision. Yes it takes a lot of time, patience and $$$ any route you take, I just feel that you're better set up for success going with this direction.
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theMerchant
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^^^^ looking good!
I also installed a light and started my cycle on my 75
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I also installed a light and started my cycle on my 75
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dreaddinit
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Just ordered my 90 gallon. Should be here mid next week. I keep hearing the plumbing isn't so great on these. As I know very little about the types of overflows and mainly how to build them, will I be okay with using the stock plumbing?
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