Pife's One fifty glass box build - Page 4

kegogut · 04/13/2015, 08:21 PM

Be quiet fatty. dont blame it on the drinking blame it on dumbassery ! lolz

Pife · 04/15/2015, 08:12 AM

I ran into an issue plumbing my skimmer. One of my new pumps is leaking. I bought them 8 months ago so instead of trying to return them I'm sealing the crack that I found.

Last night I added salt to my sump so now it is cycling. I'll pick up a bottle of smart start to add to jump start the cycle.

kegogut · 04/15/2015, 12:51 PM

What are you trying to seal it with?

Hodge1995 · 04/15/2015, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kegogut

What are you trying to seal it with?

Salt Creep!

kegogut · 04/15/2015, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Hodge1995

Salt Creep!

Ive actually used that before with pretty good results!

Pife · 04/17/2015, 12:59 AM

So I am using weld on 4 and it is melting the plastic really nice. They are being leak tested now.

kegogut · 04/17/2015, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Pife

So I am using weld on 4 and it is melting the plastic really nice. They are being leak tested now.

Did it pass the test?

Pife · 04/17/2015, 03:17 PM

Yes one of the two are leak free. I'm waiting to test the other one.

Pife · 04/19/2015, 12:25 PM

The second pump appears to be leak free now also! I'll test it overnight to see if any leaks develop. Let's hope not so I can get this skimmer running.

Pife · 04/20/2015, 09:42 AM

I have bubbles!

Pife · 04/22/2015, 06:07 AM

So my two Sedra 9000's pumps were still leaking last night so I did what I think was inevitable. I put a small bead of silicone around the o ring. I am sure this will definitely fix my problem. I'll let them cure for a day and install them tonight. Here's how they turned out.

Here is the silicone I used.

Pife · 04/22/2015, 12:22 PM

I was in a buying spree of sorts last week. I bought a lot of reefing goodies from a tank breakdown. I bought nearly 400lbs of rock. It has have already bleached and acid washed.

I bought two 800 watt Finnex titanium heaters and a heater controller. It's just a little double redundancy with my apex.

I was also able to procure 4 mp40s and a spare wet side. I think four should be enough flow in my cube. I'll try and figure out how to setup a nice program in the apex for them. I need to give them a vinegar bath and a good scrubbing.

And last but not least I was able to find a brand new in the box Aquarium Plants carbon doser. This is going to make a nice setup with my GEO 6x24 calcium reactor and Masterflex peristaltic pump.

kegogut · 04/22/2015, 03:20 PM

Looks like you've been busy.

Just remember silicone doesnt stick well to plastic,I hope it works for you though. Keep us posted!

Pife · 04/22/2015, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kegogut

Looks like you've been busy.

Just remember silicone doesnt stick well to plastic,I hope it works for you though. Keep us posted!

As of now it's holding. I'll test it for the rest of the week and put it online this weekend! It was a slow leak. It was only a drip every 40 seconds.

Pife · 04/25/2015, 05:04 AM

I have no more little leaks and my system is running. I let it run over night and is doing well. I also have my Aqua scape done.

Useful_Idiot · 04/25/2015, 06:00 AM

I like the scape! Well done.

Pife · 04/30/2015, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Useful_Idiot

I like the scape! Well done.

Thanks. It was time consuming but I think it will be worth it.

Pife · 04/30/2015, 06:11 AM

Well my system has been running for a week and I'm doing little things to make it a bit quieter here and there. My skimmer is a beast. It's pulling some nasty nog out.

I'm trying to decide if I want to run filter socks or stick with the poly pad. Anyone have any advice?

Pife · 04/30/2015, 09:28 PM

I'm having a bit of an issue with my Rodi. I was getting 0 tds but it tested at 25 nitrates. I have installed my back up and week test again tomorrow. I can't find an explanation for this anywhere.

Pife · 04/30/2015, 09:29 PM

I also got a new fish! A red headed wrasse.

oshanickreef · 05/07/2015, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pife

I'm having a bit of an issue with my Rodi. I was getting 0 tds but it tested at 25 nitrates. I have installed my back up and week test again tomorrow. I can't find an explanation for this anywhere.

I had the same issue. changed out all the filters to the new BRS 1 micron carbon blocks and new membrane, sediment, and Di. now my rodi water has .009 p04

Pife · 05/07/2015, 10:34 AM

I'm changing my membrane tonight. I already have the files changed out. I hope this solves the problem.

Hodge1995 · 05/07/2015, 02:19 PM

I would think maybe one of the test was bad. If you have 0 tds how would you have nitrates? I would think nitrates are tds. I am no water chemist though.

Pife · 05/08/2015, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hodge1995

I would think maybe one of the test was bad. If you have 0 tds how would you have nitrates? I would think nitrates are tds. I am no water chemist though.

Changed my filters and the nitrates disappeared. I tested with two different kits several times to verify results. I'm very surprised and upset that tds doesn't really mean nitrates. I have lost many sps because of this.

oshanickreef · 05/08/2015, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Pife

Changed my filters and the nitrates disappeared. I tested with two different kits several times to verify results. I'm very surprised and upset that tds doesn't really mean nitrates. I have lost many sps because of this.

I feel you there! I now know that having a nitrate test kit and p04 is important too. I have always had the Hanna phosphurus... but i never tested nitrate!

04/13/2015, 08:21 PM	#76
kegogut Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: St.Louis Posts: 5,052	Be quiet fatty. dont blame it on the drinking blame it on dumbassery ! lolz __________________ Dave. "I have learned all kinds of things from my many mistakes. The one thing I never learn is to stop making them." --Nicomo Cosca. Current Tank Info: 225 mixed w/ 225 sump 550 lbs live rock,3x MarinePure ceramic blocks,Skimz SM201,Geo 618 CR,Vectra L1,DOS automatic water changes,3x 250w MH w/ 4x actinic T5,All ran by Apex thru Fusion.--57 community tank w/ OR T-247,120 nem tank.

04/15/2015, 08:12 AM	#77
Pife Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 7,408	I ran into an issue plumbing my skimmer. One of my new pumps is leaking. I bought them 8 months ago so instead of trying to return them I'm sealing the crack that I found. Last night I added salt to my sump so now it is cycling. I'll pick up a bottle of smart start to add to jump start the cycle. __________________ Brandon I'm not saying let's get rid of all the stupid people.* I'm just saying let's remove all the warning labels and let the problem work itself out. Current Tank Info: 150g DT plumbed to an 80g frag tank and 220g sump in the basement. ~6-MP40s ~ 12 ATI powered t5s ~ Reefbrites and Radions supplementing ~ Custom GEO Skimmer ~ GEO CA Reactor 6x24~ Iwaki 70 Return ~

04/15/2015, 12:51 PM	#78
kegogut Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: St.Louis Posts: 5,052	What are you trying to seal it with? __________________ Dave. "I have learned all kinds of things from my many mistakes. The one thing I never learn is to stop making them." --Nicomo Cosca. Current Tank Info: 225 mixed w/ 225 sump 550 lbs live rock,3x MarinePure ceramic blocks,Skimz SM201,Geo 618 CR,Vectra L1,DOS automatic water changes,3x 250w MH w/ 4x actinic T5,All ran by Apex thru Fusion.--57 community tank w/ OR T-247,120 nem tank.

04/17/2015, 12:59 AM	#81
Pife Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 7,408	So I am using weld on 4 and it is melting the plastic really nice. They are being leak tested now. __________________ Brandon I'm not saying let's get rid of all the stupid people.* I'm just saying let's remove all the warning labels and let the problem work itself out. Current Tank Info: 150g DT plumbed to an 80g frag tank and 220g sump in the basement. ~6-MP40s ~ 12 ATI powered t5s ~ Reefbrites and Radions supplementing ~ Custom GEO Skimmer ~ GEO CA Reactor 6x24~ Iwaki 70 Return ~

04/17/2015, 03:17 PM	#83
Pife Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 7,408	Yes one of the two are leak free. I'm waiting to test the other one. __________________ Brandon I'm not saying let's get rid of all the stupid people.* I'm just saying let's remove all the warning labels and let the problem work itself out. Current Tank Info: 150g DT plumbed to an 80g frag tank and 220g sump in the basement. ~6-MP40s ~ 12 ATI powered t5s ~ Reefbrites and Radions supplementing ~ Custom GEO Skimmer ~ GEO CA Reactor 6x24~ Iwaki 70 Return ~

04/19/2015, 12:25 PM	#84
Pife Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 7,408	The second pump appears to be leak free now also! I'll test it overnight to see if any leaks develop. Let's hope not so I can get this skimmer running. __________________ Brandon I'm not saying let's get rid of all the stupid people.* I'm just saying let's remove all the warning labels and let the problem work itself out. Current Tank Info: 150g DT plumbed to an 80g frag tank and 220g sump in the basement. ~6-MP40s ~ 12 ATI powered t5s ~ Reefbrites and Radions supplementing ~ Custom GEO Skimmer ~ GEO CA Reactor 6x24~ Iwaki 70 Return ~

04/20/2015, 09:42 AM	#85
Pife Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 7,408	I have bubbles! __________________ Brandon I'm not saying let's get rid of all the stupid people.* I'm just saying let's remove all the warning labels and let the problem work itself out. Current Tank Info: 150g DT plumbed to an 80g frag tank and 220g sump in the basement. ~6-MP40s ~ 12 ATI powered t5s ~ Reefbrites and Radions supplementing ~ Custom GEO Skimmer ~ GEO CA Reactor 6x24~ Iwaki 70 Return ~

04/22/2015, 06:07 AM	#86
Pife Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 7,408	So my two Sedra 9000's pumps were still leaking last night so I did what I think was inevitable. I put a small bead of silicone around the o ring. I am sure this will definitely fix my problem. I'll let them cure for a day and install them tonight. Here's how they turned out. Here is the silicone I used. __________________ Brandon I'm not saying let's get rid of all the stupid people.* I'm just saying let's remove all the warning labels and let the problem work itself out. Current Tank Info: 150g DT plumbed to an 80g frag tank and 220g sump in the basement. ~6-MP40s ~ 12 ATI powered t5s ~ Reefbrites and Radions supplementing ~ Custom GEO Skimmer ~ GEO CA Reactor 6x24~ Iwaki 70 Return ~

04/22/2015, 12:22 PM	#87
Pife Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 7,408	I was in a buying spree of sorts last week. I bought a lot of reefing goodies from a tank breakdown. I bought nearly 400lbs of rock. It has have already bleached and acid washed. I bought two 800 watt Finnex titanium heaters and a heater controller. It's just a little double redundancy with my apex. I was also able to procure 4 mp40s and a spare wet side. I think four should be enough flow in my cube. I'll try and figure out how to setup a nice program in the apex for them. I need to give them a vinegar bath and a good scrubbing. And last but not least I was able to find a brand new in the box Aquarium Plants carbon doser. This is going to make a nice setup with my GEO 6x24 calcium reactor and Masterflex peristaltic pump. __________________ Brandon I'm not saying let's get rid of all the stupid people.* I'm just saying let's remove all the warning labels and let the problem work itself out. Current Tank Info: 150g DT plumbed to an 80g frag tank and 220g sump in the basement. ~6-MP40s ~ 12 ATI powered t5s ~ Reefbrites and Radions supplementing ~ Custom GEO Skimmer ~ GEO CA Reactor 6x24~ Iwaki 70 Return ~

04/22/2015, 03:20 PM	#88
kegogut Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: St.Louis Posts: 5,052	Looks like you've been busy. Just remember silicone doesnt stick well to plastic,I hope it works for you though. Keep us posted! __________________ Dave. "I have learned all kinds of things from my many mistakes. The one thing I never learn is to stop making them." --Nicomo Cosca. Current Tank Info: 225 mixed w/ 225 sump 550 lbs live rock,3x MarinePure ceramic blocks,Skimz SM201,Geo 618 CR,Vectra L1,DOS automatic water changes,3x 250w MH w/ 4x actinic T5,All ran by Apex thru Fusion.--57 community tank w/ OR T-247,120 nem tank.

04/25/2015, 05:04 AM	#90
Pife Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 7,408	I have no more little leaks and my system is running. I let it run over night and is doing well. I also have my Aqua scape done. __________________ Brandon I'm not saying let's get rid of all the stupid people.* I'm just saying let's remove all the warning labels and let the problem work itself out. Current Tank Info: 150g DT plumbed to an 80g frag tank and 220g sump in the basement. ~6-MP40s ~ 12 ATI powered t5s ~ Reefbrites and Radions supplementing ~ Custom GEO Skimmer ~ GEO CA Reactor 6x24~ Iwaki 70 Return ~

04/25/2015, 06:00 AM	#91
Useful_Idiot Artificially Intelligent Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Farmington, CT Posts: 1,188	I like the scape! Well done. __________________ Patrick Current Tank Info: 150 DD

04/30/2015, 06:11 AM	#93
Pife Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 7,408	Well my system has been running for a week and I'm doing little things to make it a bit quieter here and there. My skimmer is a beast. It's pulling some nasty nog out. I'm trying to decide if I want to run filter socks or stick with the poly pad. Anyone have any advice? __________________ Brandon I'm not saying let's get rid of all the stupid people.* I'm just saying let's remove all the warning labels and let the problem work itself out. Current Tank Info: 150g DT plumbed to an 80g frag tank and 220g sump in the basement. ~6-MP40s ~ 12 ATI powered t5s ~ Reefbrites and Radions supplementing ~ Custom GEO Skimmer ~ GEO CA Reactor 6x24~ Iwaki 70 Return ~

04/30/2015, 09:28 PM	#94
Pife Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 7,408	I'm having a bit of an issue with my Rodi. I was getting 0 tds but it tested at 25 nitrates. I have installed my back up and week test again tomorrow. I can't find an explanation for this anywhere. __________________ Brandon I'm not saying let's get rid of all the stupid people.* I'm just saying let's remove all the warning labels and let the problem work itself out. Current Tank Info: 150g DT plumbed to an 80g frag tank and 220g sump in the basement. ~6-MP40s ~ 12 ATI powered t5s ~ Reefbrites and Radions supplementing ~ Custom GEO Skimmer ~ GEO CA Reactor 6x24~ Iwaki 70 Return ~

04/30/2015, 09:29 PM	#95
Pife Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 7,408	I also got a new fish! A red headed wrasse. __________________ Brandon I'm not saying let's get rid of all the stupid people.* I'm just saying let's remove all the warning labels and let the problem work itself out. Current Tank Info: 150g DT plumbed to an 80g frag tank and 220g sump in the basement. ~6-MP40s ~ 12 ATI powered t5s ~ Reefbrites and Radions supplementing ~ Custom GEO Skimmer ~ GEO CA Reactor 6x24~ Iwaki 70 Return ~

05/07/2015, 10:34 AM	#97
Pife Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 7,408	I'm changing my membrane tonight. I already have the files changed out. I hope this solves the problem. __________________ Brandon I'm not saying let's get rid of all the stupid people.* I'm just saying let's remove all the warning labels and let the problem work itself out. Current Tank Info: 150g DT plumbed to an 80g frag tank and 220g sump in the basement. ~6-MP40s ~ 12 ATI powered t5s ~ Reefbrites and Radions supplementing ~ Custom GEO Skimmer ~ GEO CA Reactor 6x24~ Iwaki 70 Return ~

05/07/2015, 02:19 PM	#98
Hodge1995 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Kinmundy , IL Posts: 658	I would think maybe one of the test was bad. If you have 0 tds how would you have nitrates? I would think nitrates are tds. I am no water chemist though. __________________ ~300 gallon Mixed Reef~ Current Tank Info: 300 Gallon Reef / JBJ 28 pro