Matt's 234 Gallon rimless tank build - Page 3

geaux xman · 03/23/2013, 05:46 PM

damn bud, that's a badass sump.

Thanks for going over the details of the sump. Didnt think I would watch 5 minutes about a sump, but I enjoyed it.

Those mitras looks sweet. Can't wait to see some livestock get into the tank..

Clownin Aroun · 03/23/2013, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by geaux xman

damn bud, that's a badass sump.

Thanks for going over the details of the sump. Didnt think I would watch 5 minutes about a sump, but I enjoyed it.

Those mitras looks sweet. Can't wait to see some livestock get into the tank..

Hahaha thanks man!

I didn't realize it was 5 minutes but that's how long it took to go over it all quickly. Lol

Should be adding live stock soon!

bmullikin1 · 03/24/2013, 07:44 AM

great looking tank, love the rock work, did you put siphon holes in your return for when the pwr goes out,all though your sump looks like it might handle it, great sump as well.

Clownin Aroun · 03/24/2013, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bmullikin1

great looking tank, love the rock work, did you put siphon holes in your return for when the pwr goes out,all though your sump looks like it might handle it, great sump as well.

I did and I attached an elbow with a little tube onto it so that it is constantly spitting water back into the over flow area. This way as soon as power goes out the siphon breaks! (Although I have a generator that automatically kicks in 10 seconds after a power outage so it doesn't really matter)

montiporalova · 03/24/2013, 12:58 PM

That is one nice sump.

shiladitya1991 · 03/24/2013, 02:48 PM

Those lights really look awesome.

Adamc1303 · 03/24/2013, 03:04 PM

I really like that sump! Does Tyler ship?

Clownin Aroun · 03/24/2013, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Adamc1303

I really like that sump! Does Tyler ship?

He is in Utah and I am in New Jersey......so yes!!!!

If you go to him, let him know Matt sent you!

owenspackman · 03/24/2013, 03:56 PM

great, build. loving it. going to be tagging along!

240special · 03/24/2013, 03:57 PM

Great build!

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Clownin Aroun · 03/24/2013, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by owenspackman

great, build. loving it. going to be tagging along!

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Originally Posted by 240special

Great build!

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Thanks, I will be updating with some live stock very soon!!!

Clownin Aroun · 03/26/2013, 07:47 AM

Some updates......

I have put in my White Tail Bristle Tooth Tang after 5 weeks in QT and my bicolor from my old 125 gallon reef. They are both doing really well and will not leave each others side for more then 10 seconds, its pretty cool!

I have also put in some of my hammers, my elegance, wells, and some SPS.....everything is doing very well as of now and all of my levels are staying in check! i will be testing my ALK, Calc, and mag every other day to see when i need to start dosing, but as of now, everything is good!

Ill post some pictures soon!

Clownin Aroun · 03/26/2013, 11:50 AM

rorroreef · 03/26/2013, 06:10 PM

We loved your sump and plumbing videos on youtube. Any more planned videos in the near future?

h.cordero · 03/26/2013, 08:05 PM

nice clean progress. To soon too tell but that led fixture is so good as they say? Whats the real light spread?

Clownin Aroun · 03/26/2013, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rorroreef

We loved your sump and plumbing videos on youtube. Any more planned videos in the near future?

Thanks for watching!

Yes, I am planning on doing update videos of my 234 gallon as i progress as well as possibly making some videos of the 54 gallon reef i have in my bedroom!

dread240 · 03/26/2013, 08:29 PM

I've been looking for a white tail for months

How long have you had yours and where did it come from if you don't mind me asking (tank is a beautiful setup btw)

Clownin Aroun · 03/26/2013, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by h.cordero

nice clean progress. To soon too tell but that led fixture is so good as they say? Whats the real light spread?

Thanks, and yes i agree it is too early to tell as far as corals are concerned but the spread on one of these lights is insane, two light my whole tank no problem what so ever!

They are as good as they say they are for sure!

One amazing thing i found with these lights........you can not find ONE SINGLE PERSON who has them and is not happy with them! That says a lot in this hobby!

Clownin Aroun · 03/26/2013, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dread240

I've been looking for a white tail for months

How long have you had yours and where did it come from if you don't mind me asking (tank is a beautiful setup btw)

Took me about 2-3 months to find one and when i did i clicked purchase instantly! Unfortunately it was so long ago now that i honestly do not remember where i got it from (it was in QT for 6 weeks).

Supposedly they will be coming in all around soon and not hard to find at all, which kind of sucks to be honest, lol!

He is by far one of my favorite fish! He has an amazing personality too lol

Clownin Aroun · 03/27/2013, 07:18 PM

So here is my first SPS coral placement! I have decided where i want to put my fist frag and i have epoxyed it into place, i will be posting some growth pictures along the way!

Pink Pocillopora-Pocillopora damicornis

And this one is placed in this hole for now

chrismayu · 03/27/2013, 10:49 PM

Nice Setup! That Sump is amazing!

madean · 04/16/2013, 10:25 AM

Clownin aroun- can you describe your process for making those anti siphon breaks on the return lines. I like the idea and want to modify it for my set up. Just wondering how you did it, did you glue it (weld on). In my set up I don't have my return lines in my overflow, so I would have to route the lines in the tank to the overflow, or maybe just vent into the tank just slightly above the water line.

Clownin Aroun · 04/16/2013, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by madean

Clownin aroun- can you describe your process for making those anti siphon breaks on the return lines. I like the idea and want to modify it for my set up. Just wondering how you did it, did you glue it (weld on). In my set up I don't have my return lines in my overflow, so I would have to route the lines in the tank to the overflow, or maybe just vent into the tank just slightly above the water line.

It is a push fit elbow that is held on because i drilled the hole a tiny bit to small for the elbow. It is an elbow for an airline tube that you can get anywhere but it is black!

madean · 04/16/2013, 12:52 PM

Yeah I have always just drilled a hole under the water line, but this idea could limit more water from entering my sump.

Clownin Aroun · 04/16/2013, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by madean

Yeah I have always just drilled a hole under the water line, but this idea could limit more water from entering my sump.

Yes, with this method you can drill the whole on the top and aim the airline tubing any where you want. this way you can have the siphon almost never start in the first place!!!

03/23/2013, 05:46 PM	#51
geaux xman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 3,279	damn bud, that's a badass sump. Thanks for going over the details of the sump. Didnt think I would watch 5 minutes about a sump, but I enjoyed it. Those mitras looks sweet. Can't wait to see some livestock get into the tank.. __________________ - Miracles 180g 60x30x23" rimless FOWLR - Youtube video: Miracles 180g March 2013

03/24/2013, 03:04 PM	#57
Adamc1303 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 964	I really like that sump! Does Tyler ship? __________________ Metal Halide Connoisseur!

03/26/2013, 07:47 AM	#62
Clownin Aroun YouTube name- KNGRNGS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Monmouth County, NJ Posts: 314	Some updates...... I have put in my White Tail Bristle Tooth Tang after 5 weeks in QT and my bicolor from my old 125 gallon reef. They are both doing really well and will not leave each others side for more then 10 seconds, its pretty cool! I have also put in some of my hammers, my elegance, wells, and some SPS.....everything is doing very well as of now and all of my levels are staying in check! i will be testing my ALK, Calc, and mag every other day to see when i need to start dosing, but as of now, everything is good! Ill post some pictures soon! __________________ 234 Gallon Rimless DT 75 Gallon Custom Sump GHL Mitras ~ Radion PRO ~ SRO 3000 ~ GHL Doser ~ Vortech MP40s ~ Neptune Apex

03/26/2013, 11:50 AM	#63
Clownin Aroun YouTube name- KNGRNGS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Monmouth County, NJ Posts: 314	__________________ 234 Gallon Rimless DT 75 Gallon Custom Sump GHL Mitras ~ Radion PRO ~ SRO 3000 ~ GHL Doser ~ Vortech MP40s ~ Neptune Apex

03/26/2013, 08:29 PM	#67
dread240 Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Essex, MD Posts: 979	I've been looking for a white tail for months How long have you had yours and where did it come from if you don't mind me asking (tank is a beautiful setup btw) __________________ BRB, Goldfish on fire How much deeper would the ocean really be if sponges didn't exist? Current Tank Info: 75 gallon mixed reef tank

03/24/2013, 07:44 AM	#53
bmullikin1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: seminole florida Posts: 1,797	great looking tank, love the rock work, did you put siphon holes in your return for when the pwr goes out,all though your sump looks like it might handle it, great sump as well.

03/24/2013, 12:58 PM	#55
montiporalova Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 86	That is one nice sump.

03/24/2013, 02:48 PM	#56
shiladitya1991 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: India Posts: 376	Those lights really look awesome.

03/24/2013, 03:56 PM	#59
owenspackman Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 835	great, build. loving it. going to be tagging along!

03/24/2013, 03:57 PM	#60
240special Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 26	Great build! Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2

03/26/2013, 06:10 PM	#64
rorroreef Resident Wise Guy Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 1,215	We loved your sump and plumbing videos on youtube. Any more planned videos in the near future?

03/26/2013, 08:05 PM	#65
h.cordero Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 227	nice clean progress. To soon too tell but that led fixture is so good as they say? Whats the real light spread?

03/27/2013, 07:18 PM	#70
Clownin Aroun YouTube name- KNGRNGS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Monmouth County, NJ Posts: 314	So here is my first SPS coral placement! I have decided where i want to put my fist frag and i have epoxyed it into place, i will be posting some growth pictures along the way! Pink Pocillopora-Pocillopora damicornis And this one is placed in this hole for now __________________ 234 Gallon Rimless DT 75 Gallon Custom Sump GHL Mitras ~ Radion PRO ~ SRO 3000 ~ GHL Doser ~ Vortech MP40s ~ Neptune Apex

03/27/2013, 10:49 PM	#71
chrismayu Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 55	Nice Setup! That Sump is amazing!

04/16/2013, 10:25 AM	#72
madean Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 994	Clownin aroun- can you describe your process for making those anti siphon breaks on the return lines. I like the idea and want to modify it for my set up. Just wondering how you did it, did you glue it (weld on). In my set up I don't have my return lines in my overflow, so I would have to route the lines in the tank to the overflow, or maybe just vent into the tank just slightly above the water line.

04/16/2013, 12:52 PM	#74
madean Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 994	Yeah I have always just drilled a hole under the water line, but this idea could limit more water from entering my sump.