d2mini's "Essential Focus" Mixed Reef Build - Page 14

choss · 05/03/2016, 06:30 AM

Wow that is one sexy sump. Can't wait to see some water in that bad boy. Are you planning on hanging the same light above the fuge that you had in your last build?

mr9iron · 05/03/2016, 07:04 AM

D2mini, that sump is really cool. I cannot wait to see your tank in action. Your attention to detail is second 2 none.

kabe87 · 05/03/2016, 07:49 AM

The sump already looks better than my tank lol

I can't wait to see what's coming for the display

d2mini · 05/03/2016, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bobbravo2

Woohoo! Glad to be along for another D2Mini build! Great work so far, looking forward to seeing it wet.

Thanks, me too!

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Originally Posted by reefanatik

Damn D2!!! that thing in nice. Our sump will have allot of similarities. I'm more excited now about my sump and cant wait to get it.

haha, awesome.

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Originally Posted by choss

Wow that is one sexy sump. Can't wait to see some water in that bad boy. Are you planning on hanging the same light above the fuge that you had in your last build?

Thanks. If you go back a page or two you'll see pics of the new fuge light.

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Originally Posted by mr9iron

D2mini, that sump is really cool. I cannot wait to see your tank in action. Your attention to detail is second 2 none.

Thank you.

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Originally Posted by kabe87

The sump already looks better than my tank lol

I can't wait to see what's coming for the display

haha, thanks.

joshky · 05/03/2016, 12:57 PM

Wow Dennis, beautiful sump. I love what BAO came up with for the drain, hopefully it works for your macros. I take it there will be a sponge/something to block macros in the last section where the egg crate is?

zzl630 · 05/03/2016, 01:41 PM

Educate me a little bit on sump design, why the black baffle on heater holder is lean to the refugium side?

jason2459 · 05/03/2016, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by zzl630

Educate me a little bit on sump design, why the black baffle on heater holder is lean to the refugium side?

It's leaning toward the skimmer side. First stage will be his macro algae and I'm looking forward to some more chaeto dance videos.

vvv

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Originally Posted by Usernam Invalid

What a great looking sump. Can you explain the purpose of the ramp.

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Originally Posted by d2mini

High flow would cause the water to shoot through the slots of that baffle and arc into the water below creating noise/turbulence/bubbles. The ramp acts as a buffer, letting the water flow smoothly down into that section. And it takes up less room than additional baffles. It was tough trying to fit that much refugium into that "small" of a sump.

zzl630 · 05/03/2016, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jason2459

It's leaning toward the skimmer side. First stage will be his macro algae and I'm looking forward to some more chaeto dance videos.

vvv

I sure did miss that.

From left to right, is it return pump, skimmer, and refugium section with spray bar?

How do we compare filter pad/sponge and filter socks?

d2mini · 05/03/2016, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by zzl630

Educate me a little bit on sump design, why the black baffle on heater holder is lean to the refugium side?

Because the water drains into the refugium from the display tank, then spills over the ramp into the skimmer section.

d2mini · 05/03/2016, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by zzl630

I sure did miss that.

From left to right, is it return pump, skimmer, and refugium section with spray bar?

How do we compare filter pad/sponge and filter socks?

Correct.

I've never liked filter socks. They clog and are a pain to clean.
A filter sponge is easy to rinse in the sink, and/or toss in the washer, and depending on what material you are using, cheap enough to toss in the trash once a week. Most of that stuff can be purchased in large sheets and cut to size.

EDJFA · 05/03/2016, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

When did my wife join RC?!

Her exact words to anyone admiring my last tank... "hi, nice to meet you. This is our pool".

You should compromise with her. Pool in the backyard, but it has to be a legit saltwater pool with one end dedicated to a reef.

Just imagine the fun you'd have snorkeling the reef in your own backyard!

Neowind · 05/03/2016, 08:00 PM

Following along. Crazy prep work so far. Amazed at how much thought you have put into this.

shaggss · 05/04/2016, 04:34 AM

Nice sump Dennis! But where do u put your probe?

d2mini · 05/04/2016, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by EDJFA

Just imagine the fun you'd have snorkeling the reef in your own backyard!

And imagine the chiller I would need.

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Originally Posted by Neowind

Following along. Crazy prep work so far. Amazed at how much thought you have put into this.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by shaggss

Nice sump Dennis! But where do u put your probe?

Well now, that's kinda personal, don't ya think?

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Originally Posted by d2mini

And the one thing missing that I'll show once the sump is in the stand, is a magnetic probe holder that is a new design by BAO that really seals off the magnets from the saltwater.
Apparently they did some extensive testing under high pressure and were finally confident enough to release the design into real world use, something they've avoided in the past.
I know many of us, including myself, have seen the damage that can be caused by water penetrating seals and causing magnets to rust in the aquarium.

CafeReef · 05/04/2016, 06:40 AM

Any chance of a second trip to Tampa Bay for us to live vicariously though you're means??? That was pretty awesome to be able to follow your experience with gathering your live rock before.

Oh, and whats with this 2 days and no pictures business?

liverock · 05/04/2016, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by CafeReef

Any chance of a second trip to Tampa Bay for us to live vicariously though you're means??? That was pretty awesome to be able to follow your experience with gathering your live rock before.

Oh, and whats with this 2 days and no pictures business?

CafeReef · 05/04/2016, 12:15 PM

I take this as Richard fully supports this idea

haha

d2mini · 05/05/2016, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by CafeReef

I take this as Richard fully supports this idea

haha

There's plenty of exciting things in the works, and maybe even some changes coming. So keep checking back.

Couple minor updates from this week...

• Both of my old Ecotech battery backups were dead. So a new one arrived yesterday. Time to switch that out.
• A 200g bucket of Tropic Marin Pro salt arrived... Recommended by Triton. Different than my usual bucket of Salinity.
• Picked up my new-to-me 24" LifeReef skimmer this weekend and changed out the tubing and gate valve.
• Changed my mind on how I'm plumbing the sump, so now I'm waiting on a couple extra fittings from Elos.
• Got some storage jugs to mix/store the Triton Elements. And working on dosing containers.
• Two new 300w Finnex Titanium heaters are arriving today.
• New Cepex ball valve arriving today to replace the one I ordered previously in the wrong size. :face palm:

ClownsRCoo · 05/05/2016, 08:34 AM

Did you see the new magnetic stirrers from ghl? Would that be useful for your triton dosing liquids?

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Arkayology · 05/05/2016, 10:53 AM

Great tank build so far. I'll be following.

Reel North · 05/05/2016, 11:02 AM

Dennis. When I move you are coming over. And organizing all my stuff.

Beast! Awesome thread

d2mini · 05/05/2016, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ClownsRCoo

Did you see the new magnetic stirrers from ghl? Would that be useful for your triton dosing liquids?

I have seen those. I'll have to double check, but I don't believe the Triton liquids need stirring once mixed.

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Originally Posted by SoCalDude

Great tank build so far. I'll be following.

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by Reel North

Dennis. When I move you are coming over. And organizing all my stuff.

Beast! Awesome thread

hahaha, thanks.

bmullikin1 · 05/05/2016, 01:06 PM

awesome build as usual, knowing your pretty handy, the ecotech marine batt b/u are not difficult to recycle, just drill the rivits, replace battery and pop in some new rivits, good to go again, and alot cheaper than new ones

CafeReef · 05/05/2016, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bmullikin1

awesome build as usual, knowing your pretty handy, the ecotech marine batt b/u are not difficult to recycle, just drill the rivits, replace battery and pop in some new rivits, good to go again, and alot cheaper than new ones

+1
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2206713

d2mini · 05/05/2016, 01:39 PM

Ya I've seen that and thought about it briefly.
This was one instance where I felt like by the time I went out, bought the battery, bought the rivet gun and rivets and took the time to do it, I'm just gonna get a new one under warranty.

But maybe in the future when I have less going on.

05/03/2016, 06:30 AM	#326
choss Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Scarsdale NY Posts: 526	Wow that is one sexy sump. Can't wait to see some water in that bad boy. Are you planning on hanging the same light above the fuge that you had in your last build? __________________ ________ Reef Savvy 96 Gallon Rimless Tank - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2643140 Current Tank Info: Reef Savvy 96

05/03/2016, 07:04 AM	#327
mr9iron 15& Over Club Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,552 Blog Entries: 1	D2mini, that sump is really cool. I cannot wait to see your tank in action. Your attention to detail is second 2 none. __________________ Vince ______________________________ Current Tank Info: Frag tank at the moment, planning another

05/03/2016, 12:57 PM	#330
joshky Acros & Wrasses Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Central KY Posts: 2,546	Wow Dennis, beautiful sump. I love what BAO came up with for the drain, hopefully it works for your macros. I take it there will be a sponge/something to block macros in the last section where the egg crate is? __________________ Josh My 80g: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2677031

05/04/2016, 04:34 AM	#338
shaggss Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,709	Nice sump Dennis! But where do u put your probe? __________________ NEVER get eye level with an infants anus! New build, planning stages. 30 x 20 x 20", Geisemann Spectra 250W with Radium, Profilux controller, Profilux doser 2, Fluval SP4 return pump, Life Reef 28

05/04/2016, 06:40 AM	#340
CafeReef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elkhorn, NE Posts: 1,405	Any chance of a second trip to Tampa Bay for us to live vicariously though you're means??? That was pretty awesome to be able to follow your experience with gathering your live rock before. Oh, and whats with this 2 days and no pictures business? __________________ 50 Gallon cube

05/03/2016, 07:49 AM	#328
kabe87 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 218	The sump already looks better than my tank lol I can't wait to see what's coming for the display

05/03/2016, 01:41 PM	#331
zzl630 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: League City,TX Posts: 132	Educate me a little bit on sump design, why the black baffle on heater holder is lean to the refugium side?

05/03/2016, 08:00 PM	#337
Neowind Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 702	Following along. Crazy prep work so far. Amazed at how much thought you have put into this.

05/04/2016, 12:15 PM	#342
CafeReef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elkhorn, NE Posts: 1,405	I take this as Richard fully supports this idea haha __________________ 50 Gallon cube

05/05/2016, 08:34 AM	#344
ClownsRCoo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 813	Did you see the new magnetic stirrers from ghl? Would that be useful for your triton dosing liquids? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ PlanetAquariums 171g (60x30x22) - RoyalExclusiv Dreambox - Bubble King Double Cone 200 Total system volume - 225g

05/05/2016, 10:53 AM	#345
Arkayology Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,597	Great tank build so far. I'll be following. __________________ -Matt in between tanks

05/05/2016, 11:02 AM	#346
Reel North New King of Quarantine Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hammertown, Canada eh Posts: 1,175	Dennis. When I move you are coming over. And organizing all my stuff. Beast! Awesome thread __________________ It takes a very rich man to buy cheap things Current Tank Info: frag tank. Lame

05/05/2016, 01:06 PM	#348
bmullikin1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: seminole florida Posts: 1,797	awesome build as usual, knowing your pretty handy, the ecotech marine batt b/u are not difficult to recycle, just drill the rivits, replace battery and pop in some new rivits, good to go again, and alot cheaper than new ones

05/05/2016, 01:39 PM	#350
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Ya I've seen that and thought about it briefly. This was one instance where I felt like by the time I went out, bought the battery, bought the rivet gun and rivets and took the time to do it, I'm just gonna get a new one under warranty. But maybe in the future when I have less going on. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.