Cprowler's 150g System from the start

JohnL · 08/20/2007, 11:37 AM

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melev · 08/20/2007, 11:37 AM

That's awesome. Try feeding it. I've heard that if you feed it once it is in the location you like, it might think "hey, this is a great spot because I'm getting food here."

melev · 08/20/2007, 11:40 AM

Resubscribing.

And congrats on your first split!

Jason McK · 08/20/2007, 11:59 AM

WOW thread split cool.

So Were is it now.
I'm wondering once you get the OM running you maybe faced with this all over again. I hope not your tank is so cool as it is.

J

Cprowler · 08/20/2007, 12:12 PM

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Originally posted by melev
That's awesome. Try feeding it. I've heard that if you feed it once it is in the location you like, it might think "hey, this is a great spot because I'm getting food here."

I just did and it's just holding the food and not putting it in its mouth.

I'm fairly sure it will be ok.

Cprowler · 08/20/2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally posted by Jason McK
WOW thread split cool.

So Were is it now.
I'm wondering once you get the OM running you maybe faced with this all over again. I hope not your tank is so cool as it is.

J

It might but I think the lack of light was the bigger issue when I was doing the plumbing.

Cprowler · 08/20/2007, 12:31 PM

Here is a pic from a few minutes ago, had to go a bit of an angle because of the reflection from the window.

jnarowe · 08/20/2007, 12:44 PM

looks good o me.

melev · 08/20/2007, 12:53 PM

Looks like it is right back where it started.

I really like it in that spot, as it has always made your reef look nice.

I would pull off those white PVC fittings, paint them with Krylon Fusion (from Walmart) black spray paint, let them dry 24 hours and reinstall them.

Dudester · 08/20/2007, 12:56 PM

I agree with Marc. I'd also consider scraping the coralline off of the back wall and overflow. Otherwise, looking great as usual!

jnarowe · 08/20/2007, 01:02 PM

man you guys are harsh!

melev · 08/20/2007, 01:08 PM

Oh...

We meant "The tank looks great - don't change a thing. It's awesome and you're awesome. Way to go man!"

Cprowler · 08/20/2007, 01:14 PM

WOW!

You guys are killing me.

maxxII · 08/20/2007, 01:21 PM

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Originally posted by Cprowler
I just did and it's just holding the food and not putting it in its mouth.

I'm fairly sure it will be ok.

Its probably annoyed that it got moved....
I've had to relocate mine once......its was annoyed for about a day, but hasnt moved since.
(Knock on wood).
Nick

Cprowler · 08/20/2007, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by melev
I would pull off those white PVC fittings, paint them with Krylon Fusion (from Walmart) black spray paint, let them dry 24 hours and reinstall them.

They are not going to stay, I didn't think they would look as bad as they did. I didn't glue the fittings that go into the tank so I could change them out if I wanted and that's what I did. I reduced the 1 1/2" pvc down to 1" and threaded in the lockline that was on the original manifold.

Pics to follow.

Cprowler · 08/20/2007, 11:20 PM

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Originally posted by Dudester
I'd also consider scraping the coralline off of the back wall and overflow.

I have considered that, the problem is the overflow. I thought it was some what textured and I didn't think I would be able to clean it. Now the nuisance algae that was on the right overflow has disappeared the overflow looks quite smooth. I'm not sure how I would scrape them off but might give it a try, I'm worried about gouging it with a scraper or blade. I agree it looks way better black.

If you look at the FTS that will follow you can see the top of the right overflow.

Pacific Reefs · 08/20/2007, 11:24 PM

Glad you got the Magnifica back in it's spot. I like the look of coralline algae on the overflow and wall. Looks more natural.

Cprowler · 08/20/2007, 11:30 PM

Here is the shot of the three outletts on the right that I reduced and put the lockline back on.

Here is a FTS that shows the lockline, as you can see I have not reduced the left outlet. I think it is too close to the corals to have it with that much pressure, I have loosely put in the reducers to give equal pressure for now, I just have it pointing upward away from the corals. I'm open to Ideas for this outlet, I guess I could paint this one with Krylon or put in a spray bar or something.

melev · 08/21/2007, 01:45 AM

It looks much better with the locline. And scraping the back wall makes the coral stand out. They really pop with a nice black backdrop, but it is a real job keeping it clean. If you scrape it down once a week, it isn't so bad.

The overflow is a problem as it doesn't clean as easily. Maybe a scrubby pad would work, but until you give it a try, you won't know if you think it is worth it.

maxxII · 08/21/2007, 03:31 AM

Keep in mind you are seriously strangling your pump by reducing from 1.5 inches down to 0.75 inches w/ the locline. You might leave them off temporarily, and consider ordering OM's version...forget what its called but its should be available all the way up to 1.5 inch diameter.

Nick

Dudester · 08/21/2007, 04:55 PM

OM's version is the OmniFlex nozzle. It's gray in color and absolutely wonderful! I'm using them for all of my 4-way returns as well as the sump return since they're so versatile and easy to adjust the direction, which is important as corals grow out. And Nick's right, it's available in 1" and 1.5".

Cprowler · 08/22/2007, 10:26 AM

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Originally posted by maxxII
Keep in mind you are seriously strangling your pump by reducing from 1.5 inches down to 0.75 inches w/ the locline.

Nick

With the drum that's coming today it will direct flow to two ports (opposing) at the same time. So it will be going to 2 x .75 inch and any particular time, not that 2 x .75 inch equals 1 x 1.5 inch.

This is not acceptable?

Jason McK · 08/22/2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally posted by Dudester
I'd also consider scraping the coralline off of the back wall and overflow.

In nature all the rock faces are covered in coralline and other algae since the back wall might as well be a rock face I think it looks more natural with the back covered.
That's just me though.

J

alan214 · 08/22/2007, 10:41 AM

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Originally posted by Jason McK
In nature the all the rock faces are covered in coralline and other algae since the back wall might as well be a rock face I think it looks more natural with the back covered.
That's just me though.

J

FWIW, I agree with you, Jason. I realize though that it's just a matter of personal preference and everyone has a different opinion.

Alan

jnarowe · 08/22/2007, 10:49 AM

I don't like my box of coraline!

08/20/2007, 12:44 PM	#8
jnarowe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 14,710	looks good o me. __________________ Jonathan--Recovering Tankaholic. Current Tank Info: 70g fresh planted

08/20/2007, 12:56 PM	#10
Dudester Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,218	I agree with Marc. I'd also consider scraping the coralline off of the back wall and overflow. Otherwise, looking great as usual! __________________ The Dude abides Current Tank Info: building a new home tank l 450g office tank with Deltec everything

08/20/2007, 01:02 PM	#11
jnarowe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 14,710	man you guys are harsh! __________________ Jonathan--Recovering Tankaholic. Current Tank Info: 70g fresh planted

08/21/2007, 03:31 AM	#20
maxxII Super Housemonkey! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 4,442	Keep in mind you are seriously strangling your pump by reducing from 1.5 inches down to 0.75 inches w/ the locline. You might leave them off temporarily, and consider ordering OM's version...forget what its called but its should be available all the way up to 1.5 inch diameter. Nick __________________ A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn, that was fun!"

08/21/2007, 04:55 PM	#21
Dudester Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,218	OM's version is the OmniFlex nozzle. It's gray in color and absolutely wonderful! I'm using them for all of my 4-way returns as well as the sump return since they're so versatile and easy to adjust the direction, which is important as corals grow out. And Nick's right, it's available in 1" and 1.5". __________________ The Dude abides Current Tank Info: building a new home tank l 450g office tank with Deltec everything

08/20/2007, 11:37 AM	#1
JohnL RC Staff Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 14,431	This thread was automatically split due to performance issues. You can find the rest of the thread here: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...3#post10593963

08/20/2007, 11:37 AM	#2
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	That's awesome. Try feeding it. I've heard that if you feed it once it is in the location you like, it might think "hey, this is a great spot because I'm getting food here."

08/20/2007, 11:40 AM	#3
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Resubscribing. And congrats on your first split!

08/20/2007, 11:59 AM	#4
Jason McK Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 195	WOW thread split cool. So Were is it now. I'm wondering once you get the OM running you maybe faced with this all over again. I hope not your tank is so cool as it is. J

08/20/2007, 12:31 PM	#7
Cprowler Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,758	Here is a pic from a few minutes ago, had to go a bit of an angle because of the reflection from the window.

08/20/2007, 12:53 PM	#9
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Looks like it is right back where it started. I really like it in that spot, as it has always made your reef look nice. I would pull off those white PVC fittings, paint them with Krylon Fusion (from Walmart) black spray paint, let them dry 24 hours and reinstall them.

08/20/2007, 01:08 PM	#12
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Oh... We meant "The tank looks great - don't change a thing. It's awesome and you're awesome. Way to go man!"

08/20/2007, 01:14 PM	#13
Cprowler Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,758	WOW! You guys are killing me.

08/20/2007, 11:24 PM	#17
Pacific Reefs Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,768	Glad you got the Magnifica back in it's spot. I like the look of coralline algae on the overflow and wall. Looks more natural.

08/20/2007, 11:30 PM	#18
Cprowler Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,758	Here is the shot of the three outletts on the right that I reduced and put the lockline back on. Here is a FTS that shows the lockline, as you can see I have not reduced the left outlet. I think it is too close to the corals to have it with that much pressure, I have loosely put in the reducers to give equal pressure for now, I just have it pointing upward away from the corals. I'm open to Ideas for this outlet, I guess I could paint this one with Krylon or put in a spray bar or something.

08/21/2007, 01:45 AM	#19
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	It looks much better with the locline. And scraping the back wall makes the coral stand out. They really pop with a nice black backdrop, but it is a real job keeping it clean. If you scrape it down once a week, it isn't so bad. The overflow is a problem as it doesn't clean as easily. Maybe a scrubby pad would work, but until you give it a try, you won't know if you think it is worth it.

08/22/2007, 10:49 AM	#25
jnarowe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 14,710	I don't like my box of coraline! __________________ Jonathan--Recovering Tankaholic. Current Tank Info: 70g fresh planted