My new tank - Page 3

gem · 10/18/2008, 09:45 PM

Hey...where'd you order your baffles from. I went to Lowes to have glass cut and they only carry the really thin sheets of glass, and won't cut thick Plexi either.

D&KSac · 10/18/2008, 10:03 PM

Theres a place in Elk Grove called Maules glass they will cut it to size. I may have misspelled the name of the place but its on Elk Grove Blvd.

rafael13 · 10/18/2008, 10:13 PM

there is a glass shop on Arden way near El Paso, "same price as in 1973" it reads on the window

gem · 10/18/2008, 10:18 PM

Thanks.

Looks good David. Have fun with that plumbing....lots o'pieces!!!

D&KSac · 10/19/2008, 09:26 AM

Oh yeah its gonna be a blast! lol

Reefugee · 10/19/2008, 10:00 AM

Ginger - if you have a glass sump, you will want to use glass baffles. Silicone won't adhere acrylic to glass.

casalt · 10/19/2008, 10:22 AM

Thanks for the pics, feels like I'm there with you now. I love the coloring of that stand, Nice wood! you don't see that too often. Have fun with the plumbing, measure 5 times cut once! lol

ReefnAv · 10/19/2008, 04:08 PM

Looking Good! Really nice tank.. I love that size.

mpoletti · 10/19/2008, 04:41 PM

Dave- Sorry I could not stay and chat. I was in the middle of a water change when my pump started acting up.

reefer334 · 10/19/2008, 06:14 PM

Nice build !!!

I was just looking at the 55 exotic has the led's over the other day and the M. setosa looks awesome in there and I know it has been in there for a while now.

Good luck with the build,

Chris

D&KSac · 10/19/2008, 10:44 PM

Thanks Guys, its coming along. Today I decided to go to Exotic and invest in a new pump wanted something a little more quiet. So I picked up a Reef-flo Snapper to be the heart of my system. Np Mark I didnt really have time today to chit chat. Worked on the plumbing all day. After a couple of trips to home depot. Heres what I got done. Not as much as id have liked but you know how it goes measure 5 times to make 1 cut.

Picture of the Snapper and the start of the return manifold.

Next is of the drain 2x 1" drains coming together to a 2" tee and feeding the sump.

Would have kept going with the return but I found that I was missing 2x 1 1/2" ->1" reducers. So that brought that to a screeching halt when my lovely and very supportive wife said "heck no your not running back to home depot. Youve been at this all day" lol I guess I can understand. Theres always tomarrow.

D&KSac · 10/20/2008, 10:13 PM

After talking to a few people I decided to change my drain a little bit. It was brought to my attention that both the drains running into the skimmer side of the sump would be way to much flow through my skimmer and fuge. So I split up the drains with the option of a allowing more water to get to the skimmer.

Appreciate any imput guys ive thought this out but no doubt there is stuff that could be improved or that just isnt right.

P.Kelly · 10/20/2008, 10:42 PM

I love your plumbing style... Do you call it "glue and some pipe?"

Looking good, glad I could stop by and chat for a bit tonight. Sorry I had to run so quickly.

rafael13 · 10/21/2008, 02:18 AM

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Originally posted by D&KSac
After talking to a few people I decided to change my drain a little bit. It was brought to my attention that both the drains running into the skimmer side of the sump would be way to much flow through my skimmer and fuge. So I split up the drains with the option of a allowing more water to get to the skimmer.

Appreciate any imput guys ive thought this out but no doubt there is stuff that could be improved or that just isnt right.

is that drain going to the return area? really? if you didn't need that much flow through the sump/fuge, then I would use a smaller pump, but since you already have the return pump, that was a really good idea

D&KSac · 10/21/2008, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by petes97
I love your plumbing style... Do you call it "glue and some pipe?"

LOL what a jerk! jk. Really thanks for stopping by bud. Needed another pair of ideas with some ideas. Mark thanks for your help also.

Rafael yeah thats the return area.

robertloop · 10/21/2008, 08:28 PM

Looking really good. The snapper is gonna blow all the water outta the tank!! You'll have a nice spa if nothing else.

edit/add....

I have a reeflo dart on my 120 for the closed loop. The cool thing about the reeflo pumps is that you can throttle back the outlet anyway you like. Throttling back also actually reduces amp draw.

D&KSac · 10/21/2008, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by robertloop
Looking really good. The snapper is gonna blow all the water outta the tank!! You'll have a nice spa if nothing else.

edit/add....

I have a reeflo dart on my 120 for the closed loop. The cool thing about the reeflo pumps is that you can throttle back the outlet anyway you like. Throttling back also actually reduces amp draw.

Yeah I was basicly looking for a pump that could do it all. Im trying to minimize the amount of pumps in the sump. I was working on the manifold all evening for the right side return. Im putting in alot of ball valves to be able to direct the flow however I need. Should have it done tomarrow night. Then on to the left side return which is going to be alot more difficult since im going to plumb it through my outside patio wall to feed my chiller then back to the tank.

D&KSac · 10/26/2008, 08:36 PM

Heres an update on whats been happenning I completed the right side return manifold. So all thats left for plumbing is penetrating the wall for the left side return via the chiller. Heres some pictures.

Next Pete and I got to work on the canopy though its not done yet we worked on it all day today and only have a couple more hours on the build then its time for puddy and stain. Still will have to order the doors but thats last.

D&KSac · 10/26/2008, 08:38 PM

These last two pictures the canopy is upside down because we were working on the tank side trim. We had to stop because we had alot of wet glue and claps* not clams (edit) man you can tell im a reefer!

D&KSac · 10/26/2008, 08:46 PM

LOL Im putting our future Pres. to work! He's gotta earn my vote. haha jk Pete he's got some mad skillz. This canopy is gonna look sweet!

gem · 10/26/2008, 09:09 PM

Very nice! Next time I build a canopy...I'm calling Pete! LOL
That's pretty sweet!

Auntbeez · 10/26/2008, 09:49 PM

It looks killer, Pete is quite handy.
How tall is it going to be? It looks big.

P.Kelly · 10/26/2008, 11:09 PM

30"

He wanted a TALL canopy. I just built it. It will have plenty of room in the top section for all kinds of stuff.

Auntbeez · 10/26/2008, 11:36 PM

store stuff on top...thats a good idea.

casalt · 10/27/2008, 12:04 AM

Plumbing and cabinet skills, I need a kitchen remodel done, when you have time of course. Looks good. You have enough room in the canopy for a CAT to hide in.

10/18/2008, 09:45 PM	#51
gem Totally over it Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 2,880	Hey...where'd you order your baffles from. I went to Lowes to have glass cut and they only carry the really thin sheets of glass, and won't cut thick Plexi either. __________________ ~Ginger~ Current Tank Info: 25 gal rimless cube - Slimline LED light.

10/18/2008, 10:03 PM	#52
D&KSac Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Elk Grove Posts: 932	Theres a place in Elk Grove called Maules glass they will cut it to size. I may have misspelled the name of the place but its on Elk Grove Blvd. __________________ Sweetie this is the last thing i need for my tank i swear! David For my Oceanic 156 Build thread click the little red house Current Tank Info: Oceanic Ultimate 156, 40 gal sump/fuge, the rest is under construction.

10/18/2008, 10:13 PM	#53
rafael13 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: sacramento Posts: 1,104	there is a glass shop on Arden way near El Paso, "same price as in 1973" it reads on the window __________________ Dr Chipotle Jr. son of Dr. Chipotle Senior: Evil Scientist PBITAWA would you like to sign my petition to abolish seal clubbing? hey, who am I to judge how seals like to spend a night out?

10/18/2008, 10:18 PM	#54
gem Totally over it Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 2,880	Thanks. Looks good David. Have fun with that plumbing....lots o'pieces!!! __________________ ~Ginger~ Current Tank Info: 25 gal rimless cube - Slimline LED light.

10/19/2008, 09:26 AM	#55
D&KSac Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Elk Grove Posts: 932	Oh yeah its gonna be a blast! lol __________________ Sweetie this is the last thing i need for my tank i swear! David For my Oceanic 156 Build thread click the little red house Current Tank Info: Oceanic Ultimate 156, 40 gal sump/fuge, the rest is under construction.

10/19/2008, 10:00 AM	#56
Reefugee Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 6,105	Ginger - if you have a glass sump, you will want to use glass baffles. Silicone won't adhere acrylic to glass.

10/19/2008, 10:22 AM	#57
casalt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 437	Thanks for the pics, feels like I'm there with you now. I love the coloring of that stand, Nice wood! you don't see that too often. Have fun with the plumbing, measure 5 times cut once! lol __________________ The Dude: I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man. __________ Scott Current Tank Info: 125 truvu gl. w/6 x 85 T5's,90lb LR,85 lb. LS, 55gl sump ,diy stand,ACjr, 2 x 6055's, 2 x korilias, BRS dual filter

10/19/2008, 04:08 PM	#58
ReefnAv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Folsom CA Posts: 1,318	Looking Good! Really nice tank.. I love that size. __________________ - Jeff Current Tank Info: Oceanic Tech 70 and Eco Systems MiniR 14g

10/19/2008, 04:41 PM	#59
mpoletti You'll never walk alone Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 18,245	Dave- Sorry I could not stay and chat. I was in the middle of a water change when my pump started acting up. __________________ -Mark a.) I believe... The curse is a reality b.) Fish poop is your friend c.) Why chase numbers? #CoralsLiketoDisco #ReefSerenity

10/19/2008, 06:14 PM	#60
reefer334 Moved On Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Sacramento in Sunny California Posts: 3,240	Nice build !!! I was just looking at the 55 exotic has the led's over the other day and the M. setosa looks awesome in there and I know it has been in there for a while now. Good luck with the build, Chris

10/19/2008, 10:44 PM	#61
D&KSac Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Elk Grove Posts: 932	Thanks Guys, its coming along. Today I decided to go to Exotic and invest in a new pump wanted something a little more quiet. So I picked up a Reef-flo Snapper to be the heart of my system. Np Mark I didnt really have time today to chit chat. Worked on the plumbing all day. After a couple of trips to home depot. Heres what I got done. Not as much as id have liked but you know how it goes measure 5 times to make 1 cut. Picture of the Snapper and the start of the return manifold. Next is of the drain 2x 1" drains coming together to a 2" tee and feeding the sump. Would have kept going with the return but I found that I was missing 2x 1 1/2" ->1" reducers. So that brought that to a screeching halt when my lovely and very supportive wife said "heck no your not running back to home depot. Youve been at this all day" lol I guess I can understand. Theres always tomarrow. __________________ Sweetie this is the last thing i need for my tank i swear! David For my Oceanic 156 Build thread click the little red house Current Tank Info: Oceanic Ultimate 156, 40 gal sump/fuge, the rest is under construction.

10/20/2008, 10:13 PM	#62
D&KSac Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Elk Grove Posts: 932	After talking to a few people I decided to change my drain a little bit. It was brought to my attention that both the drains running into the skimmer side of the sump would be way to much flow through my skimmer and fuge. So I split up the drains with the option of a allowing more water to get to the skimmer. Appreciate any imput guys ive thought this out but no doubt there is stuff that could be improved or that just isnt right. __________________ Sweetie this is the last thing i need for my tank i swear! David For my Oceanic 156 Build thread click the little red house Current Tank Info: Oceanic Ultimate 156, 40 gal sump/fuge, the rest is under construction.

10/20/2008, 10:42 PM	#63
P.Kelly Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 3,828	I love your plumbing style... Do you call it "glue and some pipe?" Looking good, glad I could stop by and chat for a bit tonight. Sorry I had to run so quickly. __________________ Pete Current Tank Info: Red Sea Reefer 170

10/21/2008, 08:28 PM	#66
robertloop Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Orangevale, CA Posts: 868	Looking really good. The snapper is gonna blow all the water outta the tank!! You'll have a nice spa if nothing else. edit/add.... I have a reeflo dart on my 120 for the closed loop. The cool thing about the reeflo pumps is that you can throttle back the outlet anyway you like. Throttling back also actually reduces amp draw. Last edited by robertloop; 10/21/2008 at 08:39 PM.

10/26/2008, 08:36 PM	#68
D&KSac Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Elk Grove Posts: 932	Heres an update on whats been happenning I completed the right side return manifold. So all thats left for plumbing is penetrating the wall for the left side return via the chiller. Heres some pictures. Next Pete and I got to work on the canopy though its not done yet we worked on it all day today and only have a couple more hours on the build then its time for puddy and stain. Still will have to order the doors but thats last. __________________ Sweetie this is the last thing i need for my tank i swear! David For my Oceanic 156 Build thread click the little red house Current Tank Info: Oceanic Ultimate 156, 40 gal sump/fuge, the rest is under construction.

10/26/2008, 08:38 PM	#69
D&KSac Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Elk Grove Posts: 932	These last two pictures the canopy is upside down because we were working on the tank side trim. We had to stop because we had alot of wet glue and claps* not clams (edit) man you can tell im a reefer! __________________ Sweetie this is the last thing i need for my tank i swear! David For my Oceanic 156 Build thread click the little red house Current Tank Info: Oceanic Ultimate 156, 40 gal sump/fuge, the rest is under construction. Last edited by D&KSac; 10/26/2008 at 08:49 PM.

10/26/2008, 08:46 PM	#70
D&KSac Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Elk Grove Posts: 932	LOL Im putting our future Pres. to work! He's gotta earn my vote. haha jk Pete he's got some mad skillz. This canopy is gonna look sweet! __________________ Sweetie this is the last thing i need for my tank i swear! David For my Oceanic 156 Build thread click the little red house Current Tank Info: Oceanic Ultimate 156, 40 gal sump/fuge, the rest is under construction.

10/26/2008, 09:09 PM	#71
gem Totally over it Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 2,880	Very nice! Next time I build a canopy...I'm calling Pete! LOL That's pretty sweet! __________________ ~Ginger~ Current Tank Info: 25 gal rimless cube - Slimline LED light.

10/26/2008, 09:49 PM	#72
Auntbeez Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ione, CA Posts: 1,550	It looks killer, Pete is quite handy. How tall is it going to be? It looks big. __________________ >BA))'> Current Tank Info: 29g Softies/75g Mixed REEF :) / 135g African Cichlids

10/26/2008, 11:09 PM	#73
P.Kelly Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 3,828	30" He wanted a TALL canopy. I just built it. It will have plenty of room in the top section for all kinds of stuff. __________________ Pete Current Tank Info: Red Sea Reefer 170

10/26/2008, 11:36 PM	#74
Auntbeez Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ione, CA Posts: 1,550	store stuff on top...thats a good idea. __________________ >BA))'> Current Tank Info: 29g Softies/75g Mixed REEF :) / 135g African Cichlids

10/27/2008, 12:04 AM	#75
casalt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 437	Plumbing and cabinet skills, I need a kitchen remodel done, when you have time of course. Looks good. You have enough room in the canopy for a CAT to hide in. __________________ The Dude: I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man. __________ Scott Current Tank Info: 125 truvu gl. w/6 x 85 T5's,90lb LR,85 lb. LS, 55gl sump ,diy stand,ACjr, 2 x 6055's, 2 x korilias, BRS dual filter