The start of my 300Gal starfire SPS tank
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makoJ
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Ok time for an update got my new skimmer today a Deltec AP902 as well as finished all the plumbing except the pump for the skimmer. I put almost 300 gallons of water in and got the closed loop running and so far knock on wood no leaks!
Now for some pictures
Deltec AP902
Plumbing-Just finished the drains today also I had to re-plumb the return lines b/c I didn't like the way they were before
Sequence Hammerhead in back and Sequence Dart in front
Oceans Motions 4-way looks like an octopus under there lol
Now for some pictures
Deltec AP902
Plumbing-Just finished the drains today also I had to re-plumb the return lines b/c I didn't like the way they were before
Sequence Hammerhead in back and Sequence Dart in front
Oceans Motions 4-way looks like an octopus under there lol
makoJ
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Filling it water and closed loop running:
One of my 1.5" Omni Flex Nozzles and big THANKS to Paul at Oceans Motions for getting me the other three overnighted for tomorrow
One of the returns I made with 1" Omni Flex Nozzles
Close to being totally full
Returns on left
Returns from rear
Drains
Overflow teeth and returns in background
One of my 1.5" Omni Flex Nozzles and big THANKS to Paul at Oceans Motions for getting me the other three overnighted for tomorrow
One of the returns I made with 1" Omni Flex Nozzles
Close to being totally full
Returns on left
Returns from rear
Drains
Overflow teeth and returns in background
makoJ
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Want to give a HUGE thanks to John and the Kingfish Aquarium's crew for helping with the plumbing and getting me the goodies
As well as David for the bulkheads and mag pump to get the tank running! Couldn't have done this without you guys!!!!
Tomorrows list:
-Make a light rack
-finish plumbing for skimmer
-finish filling up the sump with water
As well as David for the bulkheads and mag pump to get the tank running! Couldn't have done this without you guys!!!!
Tomorrows list:
-Make a light rack
-finish plumbing for skimmer
-finish filling up the sump with water
invincible569
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Very nice!! Thast exactly how I would of done it.
I also love the way your sump came out. Another thumbs up! I noticed the little details on how the plumbing is setup just like one of the previous japanese sump builders that I havent seen around here. How big is that sump anyways? Glad to see an AE sump in action!
I also love the way your sump came out. Another thumbs up! I noticed the little details on how the plumbing is setup just like one of the previous japanese sump builders that I havent seen around here. How big is that sump anyways? Glad to see an AE sump in action!
invincible569
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Another quick question.. is that SPA PVC flex or ABS PVC?
Great job MakoJ. I see you have been working hard!
From what I can see the tank was perfectly made. Kudos to A.G.E. for getting the product right the first time. I assume the acrylic-to-glass bonding is all very secure ?
So you have four drain lines from the external overflow... what size are they ? How do you plan on feeding your AP902 ? That is the same skimmer I plan on ordering, it is supposed to work well with gravity feed if you can give it 750-800gph or so.
A few other questions ...
1. How much of the rear top edge was CNC machined away to create the overflow weir, i.e. 3/4" or 1/2" ? Is the toothed insert removeable ?
2. How wide and deep is the external overflow box ?
3. Do you plan on using any backdrop in the tank to hide the external overflow box and plumbing, or is the expectation that your aquascape and SPS garden will conceal it ?
Please keep the pictures and progress reports coming... I see my own future in this thread
From what I can see the tank was perfectly made. Kudos to A.G.E. for getting the product right the first time. I assume the acrylic-to-glass bonding is all very secure ?
So you have four drain lines from the external overflow... what size are they ? How do you plan on feeding your AP902 ? That is the same skimmer I plan on ordering, it is supposed to work well with gravity feed if you can give it 750-800gph or so.
A few other questions ...
1. How much of the rear top edge was CNC machined away to create the overflow weir, i.e. 3/4" or 1/2" ? Is the toothed insert removeable ?
2. How wide and deep is the external overflow box ?
3. Do you plan on using any backdrop in the tank to hide the external overflow box and plumbing, or is the expectation that your aquascape and SPS garden will conceal it ?
Please keep the pictures and progress reports coming... I see my own future in this thread
makoJ
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Thanks man!!!The sump holds roughly 80gal's when totally full, I actually got Dan's Aquatics out of San Antonio to build it he followed my CAD drawings perfectly.
LOL..I bought 3 super heavy duty 96gal trash cans from Lowes they worked out very well
its SPA FLEX PVC found a great site that sold it in black,grey and white all sizes for a really good price
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8847889#post8847889 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ekovalsky
Great job MakoJ. I see you have been working hard!
From what I can see the tank was perfectly made. Kudos to A.G.E. for getting the product right the first time. I assume the acrylic-to-glass bonding is all very secure ?
The acylic to glass bond is VERY strong I was affraid of it when I first heard about it but man after testing it out I have no worries!
So you have four drain lines from the external overflow... what size are they ? How do you plan on feeding your AP902 ? That is the same skimmer I plan on ordering, it is supposed to work well with gravity feed if you can give it 750-800gph or so.
Drains are 1.5" I'm looking into that today so far I leaning towards an iwaki55 with a gate valve but I think I'm going to go ask on the Deltec forums what they suggest.
A few other questions ...
1. How much of the rear top edge was CNC machined away to create the overflow weir, i.e. 3/4" or 1/2" ? Is the toothed insert removeable ?
If I'm not mistaken I think the glass is waterjet cut ? but it is 1 1/2" from top and the acrylic teeth are bonded in
2. How wide and deep is the external overflow box ?
8" wide and 12 1/2" deep
3. Do you plan on using any backdrop in the tank to hide the external overflow box and plumbing, or is the expectation that your aquascape and SPS garden will conceal it ?
I'm going to use black acylic panels on the back and sides that will be removable
Please keep the pictures and progress reports coming... I see my own future in this thread
Thanks James! will do
invincible569
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Thanks mako. I know which site your speaking of for the flex PVC. It's pretty darn cheap too compared to marinedepot and those other resellers.
1SickReefer
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umm, a link to this black spa flex would be great... thanks
KingfishJohn
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Just for clarification the overflow was notched out using a high pressure water cutter.
makoJ
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jnarowe
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LOL..I bought 3 super heavy duty 96gal trash cans from Lowes they worked out very well
I have two in my tank room and one of them popped the lift bar! They are great but I will have to replace them at some point. I really liked using them to move the rock when I bought the tank. I popped the rock in and filled half way with water and put them in the truck.
invincible569
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Where did you buy the blue plumbing true union gates? savko?
invincible569
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Thanks Scott. Found it.
http://www.us.piping.georgefischer.com/index.cfm?uuid=19710C75D60EB5F064B0E4A8221D10AE
http://www.us.piping.georgefischer.com/index.cfm?uuid=19710C75D60EB5F064B0E4A8221D10AE
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