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nanoreef16g
03/07/2008, 12:19 AM
Well it's been awhile since I've had a reef system in my home and I've missed it greatly. I've been chomping at the bit to get a new set-up going and I thought I had a 65 gallon really close to being started when a new opportunity presented itself. I just came home tonight with my new Oceanic 150 Extra Tall. Plumbed for a close loop with an Oceans Motions Squirt. I'm going to build a refugium out of a 40 breeder and add a Bullet 2 skimmer. I am thinking about using flexible tubing on my standpipes and rigid PVC on the return because it will be a straight shot up to the tank. I'm going with a T5 lighting set-up, brand still up in the air, open to suggestions. I'll try to get pics up soon. I've got a little cleaning to do and a little plumbing but I hope to be able to fill'er up by next weekend. This is my first big reef tank and any guidance is welcome.
nanoreef16g
03/07/2008, 01:48 AM
Okay did a little research and I think I'm going to use flexible tubing for my drains and my return.
RBU1
03/07/2008, 04:59 AM
You are a little far from me but I have some 1.5" and 1" grey spa flex. I would be willing to sell at a good price.......
fraggin
03/07/2008, 06:01 AM
you can check out what i did Jay when you come up for that coupon.
If you are free today i am home most of the day.
FishTri
03/07/2008, 09:01 AM
Why flex for the return? Just a gut feeling, but I would think the hard-plumbed would transfer more energy and give you better flow...
nanoreef16g
03/07/2008, 11:38 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12032586#post12032586 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by FishTri
Why flex for the return? Just a gut feeling, but I would think the hard-plumbed would transfer more energy and give you better flow...

That's what I thought too but I read a couple of threads and I was getting the impression that flex would cut down on the water noise through the pipe.
fraggin
03/07/2008, 11:56 AM
i like it,works great, return pump is throttled back about 50%. quiet as can bee.
rodstar
03/07/2008, 12:02 PM
Nanoreef,

I am in Chester Springs and I have used Spaflex for my tank and love it. I have a ton of leftover plumbing supplies (unions, elbows, couplers, tees, etc) and some spaflex and solid pvc tubing if you want it...

it is mostly 1.5", but there is some 1 inch.
RBU1
03/07/2008, 12:03 PM
Derek,

PLEASE email me that design file for the club to rbu2@verizon.net
THANKS
nanoreef16g
03/08/2008, 08:20 PM
Fraggin and rodstar, thanks so much for the hospitality and the supplies. I went to Home Depot after and got most of the plumbing supplies I needed. I'm now several steps closer to getting the water in the glass...and hopefully not on the floor...
fraggin
03/08/2008, 08:36 PM
NP Jay.
make sure your bulkheads are snug enough too, i had a small drip on one of mine, a few months after it was done.

LMk know when its up, have some macro and a cup of sand if you need it. also sending a pm on those lights.
nanoreef16g
03/09/2008, 06:03 PM
I just got back from Something Fishy. It was everything people say. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, especially Steve. I picked up all my bulkheads and my Loc-Line as well as a Seio 1500 and a skimmer. I was hoping to get my fuge baffles in tonight but unfortunately Lowes closed just as I got there to get the glass. Oh well, there is always tomorrow...
RBU1
03/09/2008, 06:36 PM
Do you still want the spa flex?
nanoreef16g
03/09/2008, 08:46 PM
Yes I do. I won't need quite as much though. Since everything is coming together I'm getting a better idea so maybe more like 10 feet.
RBU1
03/10/2008, 04:55 AM
OK no problem...Just have to figure out a meeting spot. Time is hard to find.....Especially with 2 tanks and a 16 month old!!!!!:D
Mache62
03/10/2008, 04:42 PM
Jay! Welcome to the club! Let me know what I can do to help. I just got dine plumbing a new 75g sump and a 30g fuge after the last one cracked. I have some extra plumbing parts if needed but more importantly some plumbing experience!

Hope to see you at a meeting soon too. This month's is at Angel's house.
fraggin
03/10/2008, 05:11 PM
RBU1 are you coming to the next meeting? i could grab that stuff for nano.
RBU1
03/10/2008, 05:37 PM
I don't think I can make it to Angel's. My brother in law is having a birthday party for my niece. I still have to find out what time the party is. What time is Angel having people over?
nanoreef16g
03/10/2008, 09:50 PM
I finally got the parts together for the fuge and assembled it tonight.
Leak test is getting closer...
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f244/nanoreef16g/100_0020.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f244/nanoreef16g/100_0019.jpg
nanoreef16g
03/10/2008, 09:51 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12058221#post12058221 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Mache62
Jay! Welcome to the club! Let me know what I can do to help. I just got dine plumbing a new 75g sump and a 30g fuge after the last one cracked. I have some extra plumbing parts if needed but more importantly some plumbing experience!

Hope to see you at a meeting soon too. This month's is at Angel's house.

Thanks you so much! How have you been? Haven't seen you in awhile. I'm going to try to make it to this month's meeting. If I can I'll see you there.