Matt's 225g Custom Build - Page 3

tonyyloww · 07/22/2015, 07:00 PM

wow man... all that looks great.

marco.sv · 07/22/2015, 08:27 PM

just AMAZING, im copying right now that shelf for my auto dosing pump

props4you · 07/22/2015, 09:13 PM

I'm copying everything.....lol

mattr777 · 07/23/2015, 05:28 AM

Thanks everyone. Feel free to reach out and ask any questions if you have them.

marco.sv · 07/23/2015, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by props4you

I'm copying everything.....lol

Stylo328 · 07/23/2015, 06:30 AM

The shelf turned out great. The equipment looks great overall. Very clean, organized and elegant.

rovster · 07/23/2015, 07:09 AM

Trying to figure out your fuge/frag area. Looks like you have it draining from the bottom? Water level will be same as return area. You have a drain there AND a feed? Why not place a baffle in there or the drain/overflow higher up so you can maintain a higher water volume for more macro, frags, etc....

Build looks amazing so far. That's the funnest part! Everything is top notch. Looking forward to this badboy coming alive!

rovster · 07/23/2015, 07:12 AM

OK after looking at it again, looks like you probably have one of your emergency drains going to the fuge. Make sure its the trickle drain, not the true emergency. Not sure that little connector pipe will handle the flow of a true emergency. I'm sure you already thought of that though, LOL!

mattr777 · 07/23/2015, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rovster

Trying to figure out your fuge/frag area. Looks like you have it draining from the bottom? Water level will be same as return area. You have a drain there AND a feed? Why not place a baffle in there or the drain/overflow higher up so you can maintain a higher water volume for more macro, frags, etc....

Build looks amazing so far. That's the funnest part! Everything is top notch. Looking forward to this badboy coming alive!

It's hard to see from the pic but the line that connects the two sumps has a valve on it. I will be able to control the flow and the water level with that.

rovster · 07/23/2015, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mattr777

It's hard to see from the pic but the line that connects the two sumps has a valve on it. I will be able to control the flow and the water level with that.

Dangerous. Even moreso with the valve. If that gets clogged with a chunk of chaeto, you'll have an overflow quick. Keep in mind what you will have in there. Even if you put a screen on it, it can still clog quickly. I would put a second pipe higher up as an emergency drain. Not trying to rain on your parade. I just see that as a potential problem. Also looks like it would be easy access for a rogue snail. Hope this helps...

firemedix911 · 07/23/2015, 10:44 AM

Kick *** Matt.

rovster · 07/23/2015, 11:25 AM

Just thought of this, but another option would to do a PVC overflow (Elbow with standpipe + screen for security) and forget the valve. Problem mostly solved

tonyyloww · 07/23/2015, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by marco.sv

I SCREENSHOT even the sweat off his forehead...

mattr777 · 07/24/2015, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rovster

Just thought of this, but another option would to do a PVC overflow (Elbow with standpipe + screen for security) and forget the valve. Problem mostly solved

Great points. I appreciate the feedback. It is the emergency drain that feeds the right side so the majority of the flow goes to the left two. Not quite sure what you mean with the standpipe though. Are you talking about adding an actually overflow below to feed the main sump from the secondary?

mattr777 · 07/24/2015, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mattr777

Great points. I appreciate the feedback. It is the emergency drain that feeds the right side so the majority of the flow goes to the left two. Not quite sure what you mean with the standpipe though. Are you talking about adding an actually overflow below to feed the main sump from the secondary?

Sorry just woke up and didn't drink my coffee yet. Just use the same bulkhead and turn it up with an elbow and make a standpipe. I actually like that idea. I feel like it was something I considered doing but for some reason didn't. Probably just forgot and got sidetracked or something. Makes sense though.

mattr777 · 07/24/2015, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by tonyyloww

I SCREENSHOT even the sweat off his forehead...

Lmao

mattr777 · 07/24/2015, 05:45 AM

Mounted the reefbrites to the ATI fixture. This light is frickin heavy though. For piece of mind I may crawl up in this hot attic and reinforce the drywall. Lot of weight pulling on it. My studs weren't even close to lining up to be able to mount directly in to them.

mattr777 · 07/24/2015, 06:02 AM

This next idea is kind of hard to show in pictures alone. Like most people I hate siphoning water out for water changes so I put a split on one of my return lines. Also towards the base of the return pump I added a valve on the return lines. All I need to do is close that valve and shut the pump off, then the back siphon once I open the valve on the T will pull the water from the tank down the drain line I added. This will empty the tank down to the depth of my return lines (whatever I set them at). Behind the tank is a bathroom closet. In that closet I had access to the back of the bathtub. I opened it up and put a T on the drain then connected the line that Ts of the return. Instant drain line for the tank for small weekly water changes. I had thought about just having another whole drilled for a drain on the tank but decided I didn't want a low bulkhead on the back of the tank that could potentially leak or go bad.

Deep Reef · 07/24/2015, 09:26 AM

That line to the waste shouldmhave an air gap. Any clog will back up waste into your drain line

mattr777 · 07/24/2015, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Deep Reef

That line to the waste shouldmhave an air gap. Any clog will back up waste into your drain line

Please explain more about that. How would I add an air gap? The drain itself in the tub would have an air hole up top for the safety overflow. I definitely don't want it backing up. Thanks

Deep Reef · 07/24/2015, 10:25 AM

If the relief for your tub is lower than anywhere else the water might back up to you would be fine.

mattr777 · 07/24/2015, 02:52 PM

Working on some of the rock structures today.

mattr777 · 07/24/2015, 02:53 PM

Some of these pieces are massive and close to 50lbs. Not sure if I am going to break one of them up yet or not.

.Renegade · 07/25/2015, 09:35 PM

what are you thinking for the aquascape?

mattr777 · 07/25/2015, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by .Renegade

what are you thinking for the aquascape?

It's going to be an SPS tank so I am going to go with a minimalistic scape few islands, some valleys. Want to give it depth and a nice 3 dimensional look. Been reading up a lot on scaling and art so we will see how it turns out. Probably one of the toughest parts.

07/22/2015, 07:00 PM	#51
tonyyloww Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: MIAMI FL aka Carol City/Opa-laka Posts: 704	wow man... all that looks great. __________________ REEF like a BO$$.......... FMAS team!!!!

07/24/2015, 09:26 AM	#69
Deep Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 1,192	That line to the waste shouldmhave an air gap. Any clog will back up waste into your drain line __________________ Deep Reef ~Greg~ 150g DT, (2)AI Hydra 52 HD's, Vertex Omega 150 skimmer, jebao 1200DC main pump, Trigger Systems Sapphire 34 sump, (2) Ecotech WP40wQD, Tunze ATO, Apex Current Tank Info: 150g Reef

07/24/2015, 10:25 AM	#71
Deep Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 1,192	If the relief for your tub is lower than anywhere else the water might back up to you would be fine. __________________ Deep Reef ~Greg~ 150g DT, (2)AI Hydra 52 HD's, Vertex Omega 150 skimmer, jebao 1200DC main pump, Trigger Systems Sapphire 34 sump, (2) Ecotech WP40wQD, Tunze ATO, Apex Current Tank Info: 150g Reef

07/22/2015, 08:27 PM	#52
marco.sv Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Miami spring, Fl Posts: 68	just AMAZING, im copying right now that shelf for my auto dosing pump

07/22/2015, 09:13 PM	#53
props4you Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 234	I'm copying everything.....lol

07/23/2015, 05:28 AM	#54
mattr777 Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Deerfield Beach, Fl Posts: 208	Thanks everyone. Feel free to reach out and ask any questions if you have them.

07/23/2015, 06:30 AM	#56
Stylo328 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,970	The shelf turned out great. The equipment looks great overall. Very clean, organized and elegant.

07/23/2015, 07:09 AM	#57
rovster Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,518	Trying to figure out your fuge/frag area. Looks like you have it draining from the bottom? Water level will be same as return area. You have a drain there AND a feed? Why not place a baffle in there or the drain/overflow higher up so you can maintain a higher water volume for more macro, frags, etc.... Build looks amazing so far. That's the funnest part! Everything is top notch. Looking forward to this badboy coming alive!

07/23/2015, 07:12 AM	#58
rovster Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,518	OK after looking at it again, looks like you probably have one of your emergency drains going to the fuge. Make sure its the trickle drain, not the true emergency. Not sure that little connector pipe will handle the flow of a true emergency. I'm sure you already thought of that though, LOL!

07/23/2015, 10:44 AM	#61
firemedix911 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 448	Kick *** Matt.

07/23/2015, 11:25 AM	#62
rovster Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,518	Just thought of this, but another option would to do a PVC overflow (Elbow with standpipe + screen for security) and forget the valve. Problem mostly solved

07/24/2015, 05:45 AM	#67
mattr777 Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Deerfield Beach, Fl Posts: 208	Mounted the reefbrites to the ATI fixture. This light is frickin heavy though. For piece of mind I may crawl up in this hot attic and reinforce the drywall. Lot of weight pulling on it. My studs weren't even close to lining up to be able to mount directly in to them.

07/24/2015, 06:02 AM	#68
mattr777 Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Deerfield Beach, Fl Posts: 208	This next idea is kind of hard to show in pictures alone. Like most people I hate siphoning water out for water changes so I put a split on one of my return lines. Also towards the base of the return pump I added a valve on the return lines. All I need to do is close that valve and shut the pump off, then the back siphon once I open the valve on the T will pull the water from the tank down the drain line I added. This will empty the tank down to the depth of my return lines (whatever I set them at). Behind the tank is a bathroom closet. In that closet I had access to the back of the bathtub. I opened it up and put a T on the drain then connected the line that Ts of the return. Instant drain line for the tank for small weekly water changes. I had thought about just having another whole drilled for a drain on the tank but decided I didn't want a low bulkhead on the back of the tank that could potentially leak or go bad.

07/24/2015, 02:52 PM	#72
mattr777 Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Deerfield Beach, Fl Posts: 208	Working on some of the rock structures today.

07/24/2015, 02:53 PM	#73
mattr777 Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Deerfield Beach, Fl Posts: 208	Some of these pieces are massive and close to 50lbs. Not sure if I am going to break one of them up yet or not.

07/25/2015, 09:35 PM	#74
.Renegade Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 62	what are you thinking for the aquascape?