Walt's 180
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WDLV
Skunk Hybrid Freak
If you aren't concerned about a disease wiping out a multiple display system, I'd say go for it. I'm not gonna do it just because for me, the payoff isn't worth the risk.
I'm a clown enthusiast. As you probably know, it's not a great idea for more than one pair of clowns to be in a display (yes there are always exceptions.) So, I have set up rack systems for said clowns and it has always worked out poorly for me when they had central plumbing. Today, even my 10 gallons have their own filtration systems. I've considered reattaching them to a common sump and in the case of disease, I would still have sand alone filters to treat, but I decided against it because because by the time you detect a disease in one pair, it's already too late. I feel the same way about larger volumes of water. It always seems like so much less effort to centrally plumb them but the amount of time saved maintaining the water quality of two or three systems, it minimal. I'm not a big chemistry chaser. So, for me it makes more sense.
I'm a clown enthusiast. As you probably know, it's not a great idea for more than one pair of clowns to be in a display (yes there are always exceptions.) So, I have set up rack systems for said clowns and it has always worked out poorly for me when they had central plumbing. Today, even my 10 gallons have their own filtration systems. I've considered reattaching them to a common sump and in the case of disease, I would still have sand alone filters to treat, but I decided against it because because by the time you detect a disease in one pair, it's already too late. I feel the same way about larger volumes of water. It always seems like so much less effort to centrally plumb them but the amount of time saved maintaining the water quality of two or three systems, it minimal. I'm not a big chemistry chaser. So, for me it makes more sense.
WDLV
Skunk Hybrid Freak
I can pretty comfortably say that the fish room is complete; even if the aquarium itself isn't. I plan on knocking out the plumbing tonight. I don't think I'm gonna install the ball valves or unions just yet. I might just want to make sure everything works as planned before I go gluing in expensive components. They're pretty easy to cut in later anyhow. The leak test will be a long one anyhow, since I still need to cure the aragocrete that makes up about 1/3 of the aquascaping.
WDLV
Skunk Hybrid Freak
I decided to wait on doing the plumbing until I have the ball unions. I was going to test then cut them in later but neither my sawzall, jig saw nor hack saws really give me desirable cuts. I thought it better to wait.
I found 2" sch 80 ball unions for $22.02 ea. Now I'm waiting for ground delivery from GA. Ill likely do some plumbing this weekend.
I found 2" sch 80 ball unions for $22.02 ea. Now I'm waiting for ground delivery from GA. Ill likely do some plumbing this weekend.
Frank L
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Nice job, very nice build. Alot of work and time made it all worth while. The more posts I read and pics and video I see make me want to start sooner, but for now I need to mount the new sony xbr tv and theater system, should have put that 5,000 towards the reef tank, lol. Later.
WDLV
Skunk Hybrid Freak
Thanks, Frank.
So, there has been more work but little progress on this system and for quite an embarressing reason.
I plumbed the system Friday. I filled it with water and instead of the proud moment watching the powerful pumps in action, I got the down feeling of a dud. Something was wrong. After troubleshooting, I realized I had reversed the intake and outputs for the closed loop.
With the feeling of defeat in my blood, I proceeded to drain and replumb the system. Again I filled the system and flipped the switch. The feelings of pride quickly dissipated as I realized I had just finished replumbing the system the exact same way. Dejected in defeat I decided to call it a night and go to bed. I'll probably hit up HD this week and give it another go.
"Third time's a charm."
So, there has been more work but little progress on this system and for quite an embarressing reason.
I plumbed the system Friday. I filled it with water and instead of the proud moment watching the powerful pumps in action, I got the down feeling of a dud. Something was wrong. After troubleshooting, I realized I had reversed the intake and outputs for the closed loop.
With the feeling of defeat in my blood, I proceeded to drain and replumb the system. Again I filled the system and flipped the switch. The feelings of pride quickly dissipated as I realized I had just finished replumbing the system the exact same way. Dejected in defeat I decided to call it a night and go to bed. I'll probably hit up HD this week and give it another go.
"Third time's a charm."
WDLV
Skunk Hybrid Freak
Leak test performed. Some minor tweaks will be needed but nothing out of the ordinary.
I'm very pleased with the flow. It's powerful as suspected but it doesn't agitate the surface like my old system did although there's actually more flow than before.
My favorite view on any tank.
I'm very pleased with the flow. It's powerful as suspected but it doesn't agitate the surface like my old system did although there's actually more flow than before.
My favorite view on any tank.
