My 150G Build Thread - Page 2

normanviking · 01/20/2007, 11:28 PM

I got to see this in person today. VERY AWESOME!!!!!! Russ how long after I left did you take the paper off?? lol

Deuce67 · 01/21/2007, 06:06 AM

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Originally posted by normanviking
I got to see this in person today. VERY AWESOME!!!!!! Russ how long after I left did you take the paper off?? lol

About 10 minutes. LOL!

reefkoi · 01/21/2007, 08:21 AM

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Originally posted by Deuce67
About 10 minutes. LOL!

see stuff is happening faster than you thought, minutes not days

She'd be plumbed today if it wasn't snowing so hard and you could get to lowes!

Joe69 · 01/23/2007, 08:54 AM

Totally wicked Russ!! I can hardly wait to see this thing filled.

Deuce67 · 01/23/2007, 01:34 PM

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Originally posted by Joe69
Totally wicked Russ!! I can hardly wait to see this thing filled.

Yah! Me too! But it WILL take a while before I can get started.

calvin415 · 01/23/2007, 01:35 PM

Have you done any more sanding?

Deuce67 · 01/23/2007, 01:39 PM

I havent touched the tank since it got here. Ill sand and polish after the wet test.

Deuce67 · 06/16/2007, 11:39 AM

Its about friggin time huh?

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Huhhhhh · 06/16/2007, 12:18 PM

Wow that was almost a 6 month gap between posts. All that before I was even a member. Looking good Russ. I'm still plugging away on mine and should be done with your pump this weekend or next.

GreenPuffers · 06/16/2007, 07:48 PM

YEA!!!! i can"t wait!!!

normanviking · 06/16/2007, 08:52 PM

Congrats Russ. Does this mean you and Nancy have found a spot for the tank? lol

Thurge · 06/17/2007, 09:00 AM

I think he just realized all the crap he was going to get next weekend, when we all showed up and it was sitting dry, in a corner.

Deuce67 · 06/17/2007, 09:20 AM

LOL! Its still may be a few months out before this thing gets up and running. Dan, nope, we havent come to an agreement yet. David, nah! Since my wifes car is in the shop for repairs for a while, figured this would be the best time to test it in the garage. Eric D was came over yesterday anyways so it was a good time to ask for his help carrying it to the garage. My wife refuses to help me carry it in the fear of her dropping it. LOL!

Deuce67 · 06/17/2007, 04:30 PM

Hows my CL starting to look? Critics welcome. Nothing is glued yet and there is still work to be done.

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GreenPuffers · 06/17/2007, 05:07 PM

I like how clean all the piping looks. Looks better in person. Thanx again for the 3g.

Rocmtnreef · 06/17/2007, 06:38 PM

Wow Sweet, I had no idea that you were working on such a project. Is this up and running yet, assuming that we will preview this with the LED Solaris, drooool.....

Shannon

Deuce67 · 06/17/2007, 07:00 PM

You guys are welcome to check it out this Saturday. It still far from done yet though.

Rocmtnreef · 06/17/2007, 07:16 PM

I'll be looking forward to it, see you at the meeting Russ.

calvin415 · 06/17/2007, 09:03 PM

Russ, the tank looks great!!! Love the way you have it plumbed so far!

normanviking · 06/17/2007, 10:00 PM

Russ you are are breaking your pace. lol Looking good. My tank is starting to have some color to it now.

Deuce67 · 06/18/2007, 05:56 AM

Great news to hear Dan! The more I look at the plumbing, I may chance things up a bit. I may put the end port plumbing to a 45 degree angle instead of it running horizontal and then 90ing up. It may help a bit on head loss. Im still debating if I should drill one more port in the front center to be tapped from the back center. My plumbing plans change a bit from what I originally planned awhile back. im not going to drill the bottom anymore. With my current Tunze and this CL configuration, I should have more than enough flow.

reefkoi · 06/18/2007, 06:43 AM

Looks very good to me Russ, just remember 90's reduce less flow than two 45's put together as a 90

But a 45 by itself will always be better than a 90 ofcourse.
I think it looks good and if you are considering adding a port, I say ball valve it off and do it! you know its much easier to have an extra now then to add it once the tank is up and running.
Chris

ReefJerk · 06/18/2007, 08:33 AM

That is sweet, Russ. Nice and clean. How many total ports are you anticipating barring the front center? I see 5, but can't tell if there are 2 more left and right of back center. I assume your running a Hammerhead on the loop. Any chance to maybe have it glued for a fresh water test by Saturday? I would to see the surface agitiation.

Deuce67 · 06/18/2007, 09:14 AM

Ill have 3 returns off the Dart. The end will have 2 ports and the center will have 1 maybe 2. Havent really decided yet. But the hole is drilled for the second if I choose to do it or go ahead and plumb it and shut off the valve as Chris suggested. I wont have it totally plumbed by the meet. I still have to paint the back and spray some foam in the inside back to cover the overflow. That would take a while to cure.

Deuce67 · 06/18/2007, 08:55 PM

Back of the tank is painted with Krylon Fusion. Took 2 cans.
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01/23/2007, 01:35 PM	#31
calvin415 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: C. Springs, CO Posts: 4,530	Have you done any more sanding? __________________ -February 2007 nTOTM "The problem with America is stupidity. Why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself" Current Tank Info: ADA 60-P

06/16/2007, 11:39 AM	#33
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	Its about friggin time huh? [IMG][/IMG]

06/16/2007, 12:18 PM	#34
Huhhhhh Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Srings, CO Posts: 834	Wow that was almost a 6 month gap between posts. All that before I was even a member. Looking good Russ. I'm still plugging away on mine and should be done with your pump this weekend or next. __________________ Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you. And remember you can always lead a horticulture, but you can't make her think. Current Tank Info: 125 Gallon Reef w Fish

06/16/2007, 07:48 PM	#35
GreenPuffers Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 519	YEA!!!! i can"t wait!!! __________________ If you choke a smurf, what color does it turn? Current Tank Info: 20g with fish that swim and coral that grows.

06/17/2007, 09:00 AM	#37
Thurge Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 2,707	I think he just realized all the crap he was going to get next weekend, when we all showed up and it was sitting dry, in a corner. __________________ What have you done with my Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator Earthling? The memories of a man in his old age, Are the deeds of a man in his prime. Pink Floyd

01/20/2007, 11:28 PM	#26
normanviking Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 908	I got to see this in person today. VERY AWESOME!!!!!! Russ how long after I left did you take the paper off?? lol

01/23/2007, 08:54 AM	#29
Joe69 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 190	Totally wicked Russ!! I can hardly wait to see this thing filled.

01/23/2007, 01:39 PM	#32
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	I havent touched the tank since it got here. Ill sand and polish after the wet test.

06/16/2007, 08:52 PM	#36
normanviking Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 908	Congrats Russ. Does this mean you and Nancy have found a spot for the tank? lol

06/17/2007, 09:20 AM	#38
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	LOL! Its still may be a few months out before this thing gets up and running. Dan, nope, we havent come to an agreement yet. David, nah! Since my wifes car is in the shop for repairs for a while, figured this would be the best time to test it in the garage. Eric D was came over yesterday anyways so it was a good time to ask for his help carrying it to the garage. My wife refuses to help me carry it in the fear of her dropping it. LOL!

06/17/2007, 04:30 PM	#39
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	Hows my CL starting to look? Critics welcome. Nothing is glued yet and there is still work to be done. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

06/17/2007, 05:07 PM	#40
GreenPuffers Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 519	I like how clean all the piping looks. Looks better in person. Thanx again for the 3g. __________________ If you choke a smurf, what color does it turn? Current Tank Info: 20g with fish that swim and coral that grows.

06/17/2007, 06:38 PM	#41
Rocmtnreef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 273	Wow Sweet, I had no idea that you were working on such a project. Is this up and running yet, assuming that we will preview this with the LED Solaris, drooool..... Shannon __________________ Success is what happens when you combine all the pieces together! Current Tank Info: 120 Reef with a Ref, Skimmer, 694 Watt HQI/ Actinic Fixture, Calcium Reactor. 55 with a Skimmer, PC/ Actinic lighing, HOT Ref & Canister Filter

06/17/2007, 07:00 PM	#42
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	You guys are welcome to check it out this Saturday. It still far from done yet though.

06/17/2007, 07:16 PM	#43
Rocmtnreef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 273	I'll be looking forward to it, see you at the meeting Russ. __________________ Success is what happens when you combine all the pieces together! Current Tank Info: 120 Reef with a Ref, Skimmer, 694 Watt HQI/ Actinic Fixture, Calcium Reactor. 55 with a Skimmer, PC/ Actinic lighing, HOT Ref & Canister Filter

06/17/2007, 09:03 PM	#44
calvin415 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: C. Springs, CO Posts: 4,530	Russ, the tank looks great!!! Love the way you have it plumbed so far! __________________ -February 2007 nTOTM "The problem with America is stupidity. Why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself" Current Tank Info: ADA 60-P

06/17/2007, 10:00 PM	#45
normanviking Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 908	Russ you are are breaking your pace. lol Looking good. My tank is starting to have some color to it now.

06/18/2007, 05:56 AM	#46
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	Great news to hear Dan! The more I look at the plumbing, I may chance things up a bit. I may put the end port plumbing to a 45 degree angle instead of it running horizontal and then 90ing up. It may help a bit on head loss. Im still debating if I should drill one more port in the front center to be tapped from the back center. My plumbing plans change a bit from what I originally planned awhile back. im not going to drill the bottom anymore. With my current Tunze and this CL configuration, I should have more than enough flow.

06/18/2007, 06:43 AM	#47
reefkoi Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,983	Looks very good to me Russ, just remember 90's reduce less flow than two 45's put together as a 90 But a 45 by itself will always be better than a 90 ofcourse. I think it looks good and if you are considering adding a port, I say ball valve it off and do it! you know its much easier to have an extra now then to add it once the tank is up and running. Chris __________________ 1Kw bulb club Current Tank Info: A 600gal. on Zeovit & a 240gal.

06/18/2007, 08:33 AM	#48
ReefJerk Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 853	That is sweet, Russ. Nice and clean. How many total ports are you anticipating barring the front center? I see 5, but can't tell if there are 2 more left and right of back center. I assume your running a Hammerhead on the loop. Any chance to maybe have it glued for a fresh water test by Saturday? I would to see the surface agitiation. __________________ "Whatever it is, do it 'til you're satisfied..." Current Tank Info: 180 mixed, 3x250 HQI, Reeflo Orca 200, CLM: 12 outlets, 10kgph

06/18/2007, 09:14 AM	#49
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	Ill have 3 returns off the Dart. The end will have 2 ports and the center will have 1 maybe 2. Havent really decided yet. But the hole is drilled for the second if I choose to do it or go ahead and plumb it and shut off the valve as Chris suggested. I wont have it totally plumbed by the meet. I still have to paint the back and spray some foam in the inside back to cover the overflow. That would take a while to cure.

06/18/2007, 08:55 PM	#50
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	Back of the tank is painted with Krylon Fusion. Took 2 cans. [IMG][/IMG]