DasCamel's 375 DT build. What could go wrong? - Page 3

worm5406 · 12/23/2016, 11:24 PM

Looking good. I like the pedistal.

DasCamel · 12/24/2016, 10:21 AM

Thanks!! Just fixed a small leak on the external overflow and am excited to cement the plumbing.

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DasCamel · 12/28/2016, 11:28 AM

So, flow to sump won't be a problem. In fact, at full power ridiculously over board. Sump has a slight leak. Sigh. I think it's from where the two halves are joined together. What I get for getting cheap/used.

) Easy enough fix, just waste of time.

Fine tuned the Bean Animal, with 1.5" pipes handles the flow adequately and quite easily. Easily overkill. I'll post a vid when the return line is secured.

Got a problem though, the water level in the tank is too high. It touches the center brace on the under side. (It flexes under load....) I could let it be, another thing to clean....

I placed the top edge of the weir close to the top, maybe 1/4" gap to keep fish from going over

So do I just wait to drain and extend the teeth height with a Dremel? It's already bonded to the tank. Under the Eurobrace. That'll lower the water level I guess.

DasCamel · 01/04/2017, 11:01 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLNGAfmT18s

Enough done to fill, how long will this take to fill? All the plumbing works and leak tested. XF 280 Gyre installed, playing with settings. Beginning to think I need two. Sigh.

Anyway, serviced RODI unit, water is filling 24/7. Placed a couple water leak alarms. Time to work on more things.

worm5406 · 01/04/2017, 11:04 PM

It might just take a while... LOL

DasCamel · 01/04/2017, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worm5406

It might just take a while... LOL

Take a guess!

krazysvede · 01/05/2017, 07:16 AM

Looking good, I like the scape!

I'd drain and dremel down the slots on the overflow a little, I had the same issue with a previous tank and it always bugged me. I finally knocked a couple teeth out completely, not the prettiest solution but it worked.

Id guess 4.5 days to fill with RO going constantly unless you have a big RO unit.

worm5406 · 01/05/2017, 07:50 AM

Is there a live webcam feed?? Nothing like watching grass grow, or in this case, watching water being made.

DasCamel · 01/05/2017, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worm5406

Is there a live webcam feed?? Nothing like watching grass grow, or in this case, watching water being made.

We can all dream about the day it dills up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by krazysvede

Looking good, I like the scape!

I'd drain and dremel down the slots on the overflow a little, I had the same issue with a previous tank and it always bugged me. I finally knocked a couple teeth out completely, not the prettiest solution but it worked.

Id guess 4.5 days to fill with RO going constantly unless you have a big RO unit.

I'll try to do that while watching it fill. Not high on the fun list lol.

Did you use a bur or disc on the Dremel?

DasCamel · 01/08/2017, 02:31 AM

So, little over half way. About 15". Going back to sleep..

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worm5406 · 01/08/2017, 10:19 AM

Still waiting on the live web cam. You could have stayed in bed and saw it if you had one. HAHAHAHA

DasCamel · 01/08/2017, 05:08 PM

Stop inspiring the laziness before my wife takes another nut!

I did extend the weir slits though, not pretty but it should work. If it doesn't just going to cut all the teeth out and put on debris net and be done with it.

worm5406 · 01/08/2017, 11:11 PM

HAHAHAHA... I agree.. that is why I am divorced... Joking... got divorced before the tanks. HAHAHA..

Keep the updates coming. Glad to see all the work and updates!

DasCamel · 01/08/2017, 11:34 PM

She's great, excited to see our fish in there.

Goal is to get Hydra 52's up in the next couple days. I'll probably add salt and start heating soon.

So the Gyre XF -280 is interesting. It really does push the flow across 8 ft. I really want a second one now. Maybe next Black Friday...

Build isn't complete by any means, but soon more than functional!

worm5406 · 01/08/2017, 11:48 PM

Is any build complete? Unless you are getting out that is.

DasCamel · 01/08/2017, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worm5406

Is any build complete? Unless you are getting out that is.

Once it gets skinned, Apex hooked up, with the auto top-off and mixing station good to go. Back to regular hobby mode and enjoy the fish.

How about crazy maniacal mode to tinkering mode?

DasCamel · 01/09/2017, 01:59 PM

So 3d printing a custom PVC slip to connect 1.5" flex to the Jebao return pump. Off to the lights. My neck and back will hate me shortly.

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worm5406 · 01/09/2017, 02:19 PM

On your RODI, do you have it setup as a double filter or a single filter ? Double ones can increase the output. Do you have a booster pump attached to the RODI ?

DasCamel · 01/09/2017, 02:48 PM

Nah, just single without a booster. Was dealing with other stuff, going to revamp the rodi setup in the future.

I did setup a heated bucket for the pretube. Going to change the sediment filter again today. I figure, should be close to done by Wed evening. I started a tank watching thread in the main reef section for the fill.

DasCamel · 01/09/2017, 05:36 PM

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IvanTheTerrible · 01/09/2017, 09:52 PM

You're making me jealous. I wish I could print my own parts.

- Ivan

DasCamel · 01/10/2017, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IvanTheTerrible

You're making me jealous. I wish I could print my own parts.

- Ivan

The price of 3D printers has really dropped, if you can afford to reef, you can easily 3d print!

DasCamel · 01/10/2017, 06:50 PM

Printed a better final version, smoother snug like standard plumbing.

AND

Just little water needed to clear the overflow and fill the sump. Tomorrow mid by day should be heated, salinity adjusted and ready to start transferring.

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McPuff · 01/11/2017, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DasCamel

Printed a better final version, smoother snug like standard plumbing.

AND

Just little water needed to clear the overflow and fill the sump. Tomorrow mid by day should be heated, salinity adjusted and ready to start transferring.

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Maybe I misunderstood, but are you planning to get the salinity adjusted and then transfer fish in the same day? I would transfer some dirty media into sump along with some dirty water, let it fester for a week, and then do the transfer using as much of your original tank water as possible. It just makes me nervous to do it too quick. Anyway, just my opinion.

DasCamel · 01/11/2017, 11:30 AM

I already have everything cycled. Zero sand. Everthing in good condition. Still going to acclimate just because IO vs Reef Crystal's.
The live rock from the other tank, zero die off equals zero cycle... Yes. I'm that crazy. Well not really, already moved everything 1000 miles in a cooler... Theory is sound.

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12/23/2016, 11:24 PM	#51
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	Looking good. I like the pedistal. __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

12/24/2016, 10:21 AM	#52
DasCamel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kenmore, WA Posts: 1,542	Thanks!! Just fixed a small leak on the external overflow and am excited to cement the plumbing. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk __________________ 375g DT 125g sump acrylic, Mixed SPS/LPS tank with anemones and fish. Current Tank Info: 375g Build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2608197

12/28/2016, 11:28 AM	#53
DasCamel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kenmore, WA Posts: 1,542	So, flow to sump won't be a problem. In fact, at full power ridiculously over board. Sump has a slight leak. Sigh. I think it's from where the two halves are joined together. What I get for getting cheap/used. ) Easy enough fix, just waste of time. Fine tuned the Bean Animal, with 1.5" pipes handles the flow adequately and quite easily. Easily overkill. I'll post a vid when the return line is secured. Got a problem though, the water level in the tank is too high. It touches the center brace on the under side. (It flexes under load....) I could let it be, another thing to clean.... I placed the top edge of the weir close to the top, maybe 1/4" gap to keep fish from going over So do I just wait to drain and extend the teeth height with a Dremel? It's already bonded to the tank. Under the Eurobrace. That'll lower the water level I guess. __________________ 375g DT 125g sump acrylic, Mixed SPS/LPS tank with anemones and fish. Current Tank Info: 375g Build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2608197 Last edited by DasCamel; 12/28/2016 at 11:34 AM.

01/04/2017, 11:01 PM	#54
DasCamel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kenmore, WA Posts: 1,542	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLNGAfmT18s Enough done to fill, how long will this take to fill? All the plumbing works and leak tested. XF 280 Gyre installed, playing with settings. Beginning to think I need two. Sigh. Anyway, serviced RODI unit, water is filling 24/7. Placed a couple water leak alarms. Time to work on more things. __________________ 375g DT 125g sump acrylic, Mixed SPS/LPS tank with anemones and fish. Current Tank Info: 375g Build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2608197

01/04/2017, 11:04 PM	#55
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	It might just take a while... LOL __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

01/05/2017, 07:16 AM	#57
krazysvede Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 345	Looking good, I like the scape! I'd drain and dremel down the slots on the overflow a little, I had the same issue with a previous tank and it always bugged me. I finally knocked a couple teeth out completely, not the prettiest solution but it worked. Id guess 4.5 days to fill with RO going constantly unless you have a big RO unit. __________________ 320 SPS and Chalices -Ian

01/05/2017, 07:50 AM	#58
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	Is there a live webcam feed?? Nothing like watching grass grow, or in this case, watching water being made. __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

01/08/2017, 02:31 AM	#60
DasCamel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kenmore, WA Posts: 1,542	So, little over half way. About 15". Going back to sleep.. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk __________________ 375g DT 125g sump acrylic, Mixed SPS/LPS tank with anemones and fish. Current Tank Info: 375g Build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2608197

01/08/2017, 10:19 AM	#61
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	Still waiting on the live web cam. You could have stayed in bed and saw it if you had one. HAHAHAHA __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

01/08/2017, 05:08 PM	#62
DasCamel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kenmore, WA Posts: 1,542	Stop inspiring the laziness before my wife takes another nut! I did extend the weir slits though, not pretty but it should work. If it doesn't just going to cut all the teeth out and put on debris net and be done with it. __________________ 375g DT 125g sump acrylic, Mixed SPS/LPS tank with anemones and fish. Current Tank Info: 375g Build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2608197

01/08/2017, 11:11 PM	#63
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	HAHAHAHA... I agree.. that is why I am divorced... Joking... got divorced before the tanks. HAHAHA.. Keep the updates coming. Glad to see all the work and updates! __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

01/08/2017, 11:34 PM	#64
DasCamel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kenmore, WA Posts: 1,542	She's great, excited to see our fish in there. Goal is to get Hydra 52's up in the next couple days. I'll probably add salt and start heating soon. So the Gyre XF -280 is interesting. It really does push the flow across 8 ft. I really want a second one now. Maybe next Black Friday... Build isn't complete by any means, but soon more than functional! __________________ 375g DT 125g sump acrylic, Mixed SPS/LPS tank with anemones and fish. Current Tank Info: 375g Build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2608197

01/08/2017, 11:48 PM	#65
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	Is any build complete? Unless you are getting out that is. __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

01/09/2017, 01:59 PM	#67
DasCamel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kenmore, WA Posts: 1,542	So 3d printing a custom PVC slip to connect 1.5" flex to the Jebao return pump. Off to the lights. My neck and back will hate me shortly. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk __________________ 375g DT 125g sump acrylic, Mixed SPS/LPS tank with anemones and fish. Current Tank Info: 375g Build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2608197

01/09/2017, 02:19 PM	#68
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	On your RODI, do you have it setup as a double filter or a single filter ? Double ones can increase the output. Do you have a booster pump attached to the RODI ? __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

01/09/2017, 02:48 PM	#69
DasCamel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kenmore, WA Posts: 1,542	Nah, just single without a booster. Was dealing with other stuff, going to revamp the rodi setup in the future. I did setup a heated bucket for the pretube. Going to change the sediment filter again today. I figure, should be close to done by Wed evening. I started a tank watching thread in the main reef section for the fill. __________________ 375g DT 125g sump acrylic, Mixed SPS/LPS tank with anemones and fish. Current Tank Info: 375g Build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2608197

01/09/2017, 05:36 PM	#70
DasCamel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kenmore, WA Posts: 1,542	Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk __________________ 375g DT 125g sump acrylic, Mixed SPS/LPS tank with anemones and fish. Current Tank Info: 375g Build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2608197

01/09/2017, 09:52 PM	#71
IvanTheTerrible Fish Nerd Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 378	You're making me jealous. I wish I could print my own parts. - Ivan __________________ 225 mixed reef (72"x30"x24") started 2/4/17 http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2559165 Current Tank Info: Slowly stocking....

01/10/2017, 06:50 PM	#73
DasCamel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kenmore, WA Posts: 1,542	Printed a better final version, smoother snug like standard plumbing. AND Just little water needed to clear the overflow and fill the sump. Tomorrow mid by day should be heated, salinity adjusted and ready to start transferring. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk __________________ 375g DT 125g sump acrylic, Mixed SPS/LPS tank with anemones and fish. Current Tank Info: 375g Build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2608197

01/11/2017, 11:30 AM	#75
DasCamel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kenmore, WA Posts: 1,542	I already have everything cycled. Zero sand. Everthing in good condition. Still going to acclimate just because IO vs Reef Crystal's. The live rock from the other tank, zero die off equals zero cycle... Yes. I'm that crazy. Well not really, already moved everything 1000 miles in a cooler... Theory is sound. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk __________________ 375g DT 125g sump acrylic, Mixed SPS/LPS tank with anemones and fish. Current Tank Info: 375g Build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2608197