My 150G Build Thread - Page 6

reefkoi · 09/02/2007, 06:49 PM

So you'll have water flowing throught the sump and all the pipes?

Deuce67 · 09/02/2007, 07:13 PM

Not yet. I stopped the water before it hit the overflow. I need to drill my sump still so it can spill into the fuge. And I also need some 3/4" hose for for returm pump. Maybe tommorow Ill get the full system running.

reefkoi · 09/02/2007, 07:16 PM

cool, can't wait to see more pics.

CMcNeil · 09/02/2007, 07:17 PM

hey deuce67 ive been following your build,did you get your skimmer yet?if so how do you like it?

Deuce67 · 09/02/2007, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by checkinhawk
hey deuce67 ive been following your build,did you get your skimmer yet?if so how do you like it?

My skimmer is suppose to be ready to ship this Tuesday. Waiting for some pumps to come in was the holdup. I didnt want the Octo pumps he had in stock so I had to wait it out. I also changed the pump from 2 AB pumps to 1 Sicce pump. Supposedly the Sicce pulls more air than the 2 ABs combined. We will see.

CMcNeil · 09/02/2007, 08:57 PM

make sure you post pics and reviews when you get it.i am waiting for mine as well.keep up the work on the tank.

Deuce67 · 09/03/2007, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by checkinhawk
make sure you post pics and reviews when you get it.i am waiting for mine as well.keep up the work on the tank.

Will do. Ill post on the lighting and equipment thread once I recieve it. Since I pretty much designed it, I hope it doesnt suck lol!

Deuce67 · 09/03/2007, 11:41 AM

Plumbing is done. I just got to patch a small pin hole leak on my CL intake and we are set. I got the sump and fuge plumbed up and its ready to go!
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and the drain to the fuge has been drilled out and plumbed as well.

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I just have to let the silicone on the baffles cure for a bit more and we will be set!

reefkoi · 09/03/2007, 02:09 PM

I see so the tank drains to the sump where the skimmer will be then gravity feeds the fuge and then gets pumped back to the tank?
Is the gate valve at the bottom for draining at water change time?

Deuce67 · 09/03/2007, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by reefkoi
I see so the tank drains to the sump where the skimmer will be then gravity feeds the fuge and then gets pumped back to the tank?
Is the gate valve at the bottom for draining at water change time?

Thats exactly how it is. The valve is for water changes.

Deuce67 · 09/03/2007, 03:03 PM

Ok, Im filling it up. I guess Im being a little paranoid. Every little weird noise is making me say "what the heck was that!" Lol!.

Deuce67 · 09/03/2007, 03:32 PM

Its running! One little mishap. The right side returns bulkhead and union wasnt very tight and squirted a little bit of water. I also have to lenghten the durso about 3/4". Water level is just a bit too low for my taste.

reefkoi · 09/03/2007, 05:30 PM

Sweet! I know the feeling when I first kicked on my pumps I was running around with a flashlight checking every fitting and hoping the tank wouldn't overflow onto the floor!

Glad to see you moving along with the build, your getting close now. I bet the urge to mix up saltwater and get rock in there is pretty strong now?

Chris

Deuce67 · 09/03/2007, 05:48 PM

Yah. Ill let the tank run with regular tap for a day or so. Aquascaping is scheduled for next weekend hopefully. Im still debating if I should use this TM salt I got right off the bat or just go with IO for now and keep the TM for WCs.

Deuce67 · 09/03/2007, 05:54 PM

Btw, I cant put any salt in till I get a skimmer.

JinxXx0085 · 09/03/2007, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Deuce67
Btw, I cant put any salt in till I get a skimmer.

Can't? How come?

BTW, "can't" shall not be in our vocabulary

reefkoi · 09/03/2007, 06:22 PM

The skimmer is internal right?
I'd say use up the IO if you have some then switch to TM.
Scott and I calculated the cost of IO versus TMPro. it was only 5Â¢ a gallon more for TM Pro versus IO. If you are gonna buy salt I'd get a hold of a bag of TM regular I think it works out to only 2Â¢ a gallon more than IO if you buy the 300 gallon bag of TM, and then you know your alk and calcium will be the same.

Just FYI with a calcium reactor and using TM Pro I get a very stable alk of 9dkh and calc. at 420 which is about as perfectly balanced as you can get. I buffer nothing.

Deuce67 · 09/03/2007, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JinxXx0085
Can't? How come?

BTW, "can't" shall not be in our vocabulary

Lol! Im just not going to mix salt yet till I get a skimmer. I just feel more comfortable that way.

Deuce67 · 09/03/2007, 06:42 PM

Chris, the skimmer can be used internal or external if it ever gets made. Ill give the manufacturer till end of the day tommorow. If it doesnt happen, Ill go a different route as far as skimmer goes. Maybe an internal Euro Reef 250 or a beckett. Ill just use the rest of this Seachem I got left to get started. I want it gone anyways. Ill start using the TM for the 90 and the WC from that will go into the new 150. Ill take my time before a complete change over is done.

reefkoi · 09/03/2007, 07:15 PM

thats a great idea just keep changing water in the 90 into the 150.
do big water changes, I want to see some rock in there LOL.

Just call Premium Aquatics and get a mini bubble king shipped out tonmorrow

You wont regret it

Deuce67 · 09/03/2007, 07:50 PM

BK mini!? Yah Chris, thats way out of my budget. One thing for sure that Im happy with is, not one item on this tank build went into a credit card nor a store card. Id like to keep it that way so dont tempt me! LOL!(i have considered the BK mini bigtime though) Change of plans on the tank. im draining it right now. I can not aquascape much this weekend since its football season(yes, I like football as much as reefing) and its my wifes bday this weekend too. So Ill drain it tonight and will start rinsing out 5 bags of sand starting tommorow. I have been tinkering with the rock I have on the pool table and I decided that I like a packed rock aquascape than an open look.

reefkoi · 09/03/2007, 08:28 PM

I know Russ i just like to poke you about the BK cause I know you want one

Maybe I'll win one week after next and bring it home to you

Deuce67 · 09/03/2007, 08:37 PM

Hmmm.. BK...drool...

reefkoi · 09/03/2007, 10:25 PM

I'll make sure I get you video footage of all the skimmers there LOL
hopefully somebody will have a BK

Deuce67 · 09/04/2007, 08:25 PM

Got the aquascaping done. Im pretty happy with it. i tried the open look and I just wasnt feeling it.
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09/02/2007, 06:49 PM	#126
reefkoi Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,983	So you'll have water flowing throught the sump and all the pipes? __________________ 1Kw bulb club Current Tank Info: A 600gal. on Zeovit & a 240gal.

09/02/2007, 07:16 PM	#128
reefkoi Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,983	cool, can't wait to see more pics. __________________ 1Kw bulb club Current Tank Info: A 600gal. on Zeovit & a 240gal.

09/02/2007, 07:17 PM	#129
CMcNeil Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St.Petersburg,Florida Posts: 7,368	hey deuce67 ive been following your build,did you get your skimmer yet?if so how do you like it? __________________ Deep Blue 28g rimless, AI Prime LED,Vortech MP-10,SCA-301 skimmer, Tunze 1073.04 return pump,Tunze nano osmolator, 10g glass sump,Ehiem 100w heater,RK Lite. SPS dominant reef

09/02/2007, 08:57 PM	#131
CMcNeil Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St.Petersburg,Florida Posts: 7,368	make sure you post pics and reviews when you get it.i am waiting for mine as well.keep up the work on the tank. __________________ Deep Blue 28g rimless, AI Prime LED,Vortech MP-10,SCA-301 skimmer, Tunze 1073.04 return pump,Tunze nano osmolator, 10g glass sump,Ehiem 100w heater,RK Lite. SPS dominant reef

09/03/2007, 11:41 AM	#133
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	Plumbing is done. I just got to patch a small pin hole leak on my CL intake and we are set. I got the sump and fuge plumbed up and its ready to go! [IMG][/IMG] and the drain to the fuge has been drilled out and plumbed as well. [IMG][/IMG] I just have to let the silicone on the baffles cure for a bit more and we will be set!

09/02/2007, 07:13 PM	#127
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	Not yet. I stopped the water before it hit the overflow. I need to drill my sump still so it can spill into the fuge. And I also need some 3/4" hose for for returm pump. Maybe tommorow Ill get the full system running.

09/03/2007, 02:09 PM	#134
reefkoi Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,983	I see so the tank drains to the sump where the skimmer will be then gravity feeds the fuge and then gets pumped back to the tank? Is the gate valve at the bottom for draining at water change time? __________________ 1Kw bulb club Current Tank Info: A 600gal. on Zeovit & a 240gal.

09/03/2007, 03:03 PM	#136
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	Ok, Im filling it up. I guess Im being a little paranoid. Every little weird noise is making me say "what the heck was that!" Lol!.

09/03/2007, 03:32 PM	#137
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	Its running! One little mishap. The right side returns bulkhead and union wasnt very tight and squirted a little bit of water. I also have to lenghten the durso about 3/4". Water level is just a bit too low for my taste.

09/03/2007, 05:30 PM	#138
reefkoi Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,983	Sweet! I know the feeling when I first kicked on my pumps I was running around with a flashlight checking every fitting and hoping the tank wouldn't overflow onto the floor! Glad to see you moving along with the build, your getting close now. I bet the urge to mix up saltwater and get rock in there is pretty strong now? Chris __________________ 1Kw bulb club Current Tank Info: A 600gal. on Zeovit & a 240gal.

09/03/2007, 05:48 PM	#139
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	Yah. Ill let the tank run with regular tap for a day or so. Aquascaping is scheduled for next weekend hopefully. Im still debating if I should use this TM salt I got right off the bat or just go with IO for now and keep the TM for WCs.

09/03/2007, 05:54 PM	#140
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	Btw, I cant put any salt in till I get a skimmer.

09/03/2007, 06:22 PM	#142
reefkoi Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,983	The skimmer is internal right? I'd say use up the IO if you have some then switch to TM. Scott and I calculated the cost of IO versus TMPro. it was only 5Â¢ a gallon more for TM Pro versus IO. If you are gonna buy salt I'd get a hold of a bag of TM regular I think it works out to only 2Â¢ a gallon more than IO if you buy the 300 gallon bag of TM, and then you know your alk and calcium will be the same. Just FYI with a calcium reactor and using TM Pro I get a very stable alk of 9dkh and calc. at 420 which is about as perfectly balanced as you can get. I buffer nothing. __________________ 1Kw bulb club Current Tank Info: A 600gal. on Zeovit & a 240gal.

09/03/2007, 06:42 PM	#144
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	Chris, the skimmer can be used internal or external if it ever gets made. Ill give the manufacturer till end of the day tommorow. If it doesnt happen, Ill go a different route as far as skimmer goes. Maybe an internal Euro Reef 250 or a beckett. Ill just use the rest of this Seachem I got left to get started. I want it gone anyways. Ill start using the TM for the 90 and the WC from that will go into the new 150. Ill take my time before a complete change over is done.

09/03/2007, 07:15 PM	#145
reefkoi Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,983	thats a great idea just keep changing water in the 90 into the 150. do big water changes, I want to see some rock in there LOL. Just call Premium Aquatics and get a mini bubble king shipped out tonmorrow You wont regret it __________________ 1Kw bulb club Current Tank Info: A 600gal. on Zeovit & a 240gal.

09/03/2007, 07:50 PM	#146
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	BK mini!? Yah Chris, thats way out of my budget. One thing for sure that Im happy with is, not one item on this tank build went into a credit card nor a store card. Id like to keep it that way so dont tempt me! LOL!(i have considered the BK mini bigtime though) Change of plans on the tank. im draining it right now. I can not aquascape much this weekend since its football season(yes, I like football as much as reefing) and its my wifes bday this weekend too. So Ill drain it tonight and will start rinsing out 5 bags of sand starting tommorow. I have been tinkering with the rock I have on the pool table and I decided that I like a packed rock aquascape than an open look.

09/03/2007, 08:28 PM	#147
reefkoi Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,983	I know Russ i just like to poke you about the BK cause I know you want one Maybe I'll win one week after next and bring it home to you __________________ 1Kw bulb club Current Tank Info: A 600gal. on Zeovit & a 240gal.

09/03/2007, 08:37 PM	#148
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	Hmmm.. BK...drool...

09/03/2007, 10:25 PM	#149
reefkoi Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,983	I'll make sure I get you video footage of all the skimmers there LOL hopefully somebody will have a BK __________________ 1Kw bulb club Current Tank Info: A 600gal. on Zeovit & a 240gal.

09/04/2007, 08:25 PM	#150
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	Got the aquascaping done. Im pretty happy with it. i tried the open look and I just wasnt feeling it. Full shot [IMG][/IMG] Left side [IMG][/IMG] Center [IMG][/IMG] Right [IMG][/IMG]