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10/02/2014, 05:51 PM | #26 |
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Getting close to plumbing...
Sorry about the poor photos...still haven't gotten around to placing floor lamps and this overhead lighting creates quite a glare.
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10/02/2014, 06:57 PM | #27 |
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10/03/2014, 09:11 AM | #28 |
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Looks good!!
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10/03/2014, 09:35 AM | #29 |
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Thanks! I am very busy with work and school but I try to do something with the build every day to keep it moving forward. Next weekend I have two days off in a row so I'm aiming at having it plumbed, water tested, and (hopefully) begin the cycle.
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10/04/2014, 05:43 AM | #30 |
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Looks like a really good spot for your system, looking forward to seeing it get wet. All in good time, though. I understand having less free time than one would prefer.
Just a few quick questions: Did you have to use any foam, or yoga mats, or anything similar between the bottom of the tank and the tank stand? Does Marineland specify anything about this? I'm sorry if I missed it, but what lighting will you be using? And did you mount those 90's (I am assuming those are EMT lengths) to the wall, or to the back of the stand? |
10/04/2014, 09:42 AM | #31 | |
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I'm going to use two ReefBreeder Photon 32's. The 1" EMT is attached to the back of the stand
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10/07/2014, 02:09 PM | #32 |
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Had to swap out the 20L reservoir tank for a 10g. The 20L (and subsequently a 20H) would not fit. So, I spray painted the 10g today which was much nicer than rolling paint on like I have in the past.
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10/07/2014, 02:13 PM | #33 |
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Also started plumbing. Got the overflows mocked-up. I still have to putz around with the standpipes, but I'd like to have water running in the system to start that so I can fine-tune. It's a BeanAnimal design. In all pictures from left to right: full siphon, open channel, and emergency channel.
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10/07/2014, 02:15 PM | #34 |
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I will be adding support for the long horizontal run...
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10/11/2014, 09:26 PM | #35 |
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Had to change the plans a bit. Moved the sump to the back of the stand so the plumbing is a direct linear drop.
There won't be any access in the front right of the stand. The electrical switches will go in a box above the reservoir tank. The left will be open space to allow for access to the refugium. The calcium reactor and phosphate reactor fit perfectly on the right side of the sump, right next to where the manifold will be and close to the CO2 bottle which will sit outside the cabinet. Have to go out tomorrow to get some threaded bulkheads and lumber for the electrical box.
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10/13/2014, 11:10 AM | #36 |
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While I'm waiting for the threaded bulkheads to be delivered I got some work done on the box for my DJ power switches.
I designed the right side of it like that so that I only have to slide the box back an inch or so before being able to slide it to the left side of the stand. This way I'll be able to remove the box or the reservoir tank. I used insert nuts so that I can remove a power strip if I need to without worrying about damaging the integrity of the wood. The nuts aren't exactly straight, but they line up with the holes on the power strips. Not bad for a guy with limited skills and even less tools, lol.
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10/13/2014, 04:58 PM | #37 |
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Nice build.. looking forward to seeing progress... I also have a dd tank
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10/14/2014, 09:03 AM | #38 | |
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Question: I'm going to hit the box with some Kilz and then some flat black. Should I use water or oil based Kilz?
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10/14/2014, 10:49 AM | #39 |
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Oil base well hold up better
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10/14/2014, 06:44 PM | #40 |
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Cool, that's what I got just wanted to be sure. Thanks!
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10/14/2014, 08:10 PM | #41 |
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Nice start bud! The DD tanks are sweet!
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10/16/2014, 10:32 AM | #42 |
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Thanks man! I'm looking forward to aquascaping this thing.
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10/16/2014, 10:52 AM | #43 |
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looking fine bro, seems you are the right track.
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10/16/2014, 06:17 PM | #44 |
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Hopefully 3rd time is a charm...
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10/16/2014, 06:18 PM | #45 |
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Also, this guy is pretty much ready for paint.
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10/22/2014, 10:01 AM | #46 |
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I probably won't need all 24 switches, but I plan on replacing that middle strip...the switch fell off at some point during the move and it bugs the hell out of me.
I got the bottom halves of the 3 overflows glued today, still have to do the standpipes. Hoping to glue the return tomorrow.
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10/24/2014, 08:07 AM | #47 |
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hey there E. Rude, I'm not trying to upset you, but I was surfing threads here on RC and came across this one:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2451768 Since you said you planned on the right OF just being an emergency, I figured I would bring this to your attention. |
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10/25/2014, 09:03 PM | #49 |
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Got the box primed with Kilz and painted. Put the reservoir tank and box in the stand with no issues. Everything went in real nice. I'll be able to remove everything from the stand, including the sump, without having to drain the tank. You can't see it well, because the switches aren't in it, but it's sitting in the front right of the stand. Switches will go in tomorrow when I connect all the equipment for the FW test.
Also put some egg crate down. This is something I wanted to do with my last build was in too much of a hurry to actually do it.
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10/25/2014, 09:19 PM | #50 |
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Congratulations. Looking great, exciting time. Looks forward to seeing the aquascaping.
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