Brando's 180 Gallon in Wall!!!
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I got my 20 gallon ato container in place, originally I was going to keep it under the fuge stand, but to access the pump/tank itself was a pita.
I also started on my wiring center, since all my fish died I have only the return & heaters going at this time. Once I add back on my WP60 and other powerheads I'll add more wires etc.
I have a jebao DC12000 on order, plan is to build a manifold to run my reactors, the fuge, my return, and whatever else I think of.
I also started on my wiring center, since all my fish died I have only the return & heaters going at this time. Once I add back on my WP60 and other powerheads I'll add more wires etc.
I have a jebao DC12000 on order, plan is to build a manifold to run my reactors, the fuge, my return, and whatever else I think of.
Thanks, yeah it stinks, but what can you do. Live and Learn I guess.
The pump should be here this week and my friend Steve is going to help me with the plumbing the weekend of the 9th.
I plan on rescaping the whole tank and basically starting over fresh.
I placed an order for 50 lbs of Reef Cleaner's rock on Sunday.
I requested larger pieces for my 180 gallon tank.
Here are a few pictures of the rocks and then I just threw some of them on top of one another to get an idea for scaping.
Keep in mind these little random scapes took all of 5 minutes to make and play with. I plan on drilling the rocks and making it stable
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Rocks 1:
Rocks 2:
Rocks 3:
Rocks 4:
Random Scapes:
I think I'm going to do a pillar and arch like I have, but will keep playing around to get ideas. Now to find a big drill bit :X
I requested larger pieces for my 180 gallon tank.
Here are a few pictures of the rocks and then I just threw some of them on top of one another to get an idea for scaping.
Keep in mind these little random scapes took all of 5 minutes to make and play with. I plan on drilling the rocks and making it stable
.Rocks 1:
Rocks 2:
Rocks 3:
Rocks 4:
Random Scapes:
I think I'm going to do a pillar and arch like I have, but will keep playing around to get ideas. Now to find a big drill bit :X
Pillar:
It is about 21/22" tall, I drilled 1/2" holes down center and used 1/2" pvc to keep it straight. I need to add some JB weld or something though because the top rocks do wobble a bit with my WP60 on max :>
Water is still clearing up and I just washed/readded my sand, but this gives you an idea of how it looks in the tank.
It is about 21/22" tall, I drilled 1/2" holes down center and used 1/2" pvc to keep it straight. I need to add some JB weld or something though because the top rocks do wobble a bit with my WP60 on max :>
Water is still clearing up and I just washed/readded my sand, but this gives you an idea of how it looks in the tank.
Today I spent an embarassing amount of time in lowes, but thankfully I went with a diagram and well from the diagram my manifold came to life.
5 ports w/ 1/2" barb and then one port w/ 3/4" barb to my display.
I went from 1.5" to 1" then to 1" Tees that go down to 1/2" outlets.
I calculated with the 1" Tees that it will be plenty of flow to my 2 reactors, fuge, and display for my 3000 gph pump.
5 ports w/ 1/2" barb and then one port w/ 3/4" barb to my display.
I went from 1.5" to 1" then to 1" Tees that go down to 1/2" outlets.
I calculated with the 1" Tees that it will be plenty of flow to my 2 reactors, fuge, and display for my 3000 gph pump.
I know, too many tolls and the gas is a killer. One of these days youll buck up and take the ride
Last time I checked there aren't any tolls from here to your house and the distance is 5 miles max.
Maybeee if someone inviteddd meee overrr to say HI, I might just swing by for a quick beer.
BTW be careful with all the crap rolling out of Newark, it is spreading to Kearny and only a matter of time it moves up. I'm dealing with a bunch of carjackings this past week it sucks.
Well got the manifold built and all connected. Once my RO is finished being made I'll test all of it for leaks :x.
Thanks to Steve 9supra for all his help!
All that is left to do is:
1. finish making RO
2. check plumbing for leaks
3. get all equipment connected/wired
4. add salt
5. cycle
Thanks to Steve 9supra for all his help!
All that is left to do is:
1. finish making RO
2. check plumbing for leaks
3. get all equipment connected/wired
4. add salt
5. cycle
I need to finish making up water to get my fuge filled then I can turn everything on and begin my cycle .
I also need to connect the reactors, but I figure they'll be the last thing I do.
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.I also need to connect the reactors, but I figure they'll be the last thing I do.
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