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Unread 10/25/2016, 08:10 PM   #126
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I am covering the overflow box with a piece of black acrylic. I need to drill the holes in it so it stays higher up behind the ghost overflow. This mock up gives a good idea of what it looks like.


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Unread 10/26/2016, 08:40 AM   #127
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And if you can't really see it then I guess it works well


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Unread 10/26/2016, 09:35 AM   #128
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Do understand that the Rubbermade horse troughs will develop leaks after a few years. It seems counterintuitive but I have seen way too many people have to replace them. Just be ready with something secondary under your tanks to hold water in case of a problem.

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Unread 10/26/2016, 09:42 AM   #129
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Well I will put an apex leak detection pad under it. It also has to flow past a open area to get to the floor drain so I will see that when or if it happens.

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Unread 11/02/2016, 10:56 AM   #130
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Did a lot this weekend.
1. added another strand of the LED strips above the fixture that holds up the Kessils
2. drilled holes in the acrylic black plate to cover up the overflow box (looks nice)
3. took the Apex off my old 75 gallon and moved it to the 180.
4. Updated firmware for the apex to 4.4 so I could plug in the WAV pumps
5. had fun watching the WAV pumps.
6. Started messing with the variable speed ports for the Kessil connection.


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Unread 11/02/2016, 11:48 AM   #131
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Someones been busy LOL. Have any pictures of the overflow with the acrylic in place


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Unread 11/02/2016, 12:00 PM   #132
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I will get that tonight. I have been neglecting updates and pictures because there is so much to do. The local fish club is viewing the tank November 8th and I don't even have a fish in it yet. I have been running around trying to get the basement tour ready. I will hopefully solve the Kessil ramp up and down schedule tonight and start putting together the screen tops for the 180.


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Unread 11/02/2016, 12:10 PM   #133
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WOW that deadline is coming in fast! I see why you've been working so hard on so much now


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Unread 11/02/2016, 05:14 PM   #134
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Picture update:



Acrylic external overflow blocking plate in place. Held in place by drilling 2 holes where the bulkheads go through the glass and then tightening them back down over it. It is wedged between the ghost overflow and the glass.

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Unread 11/02/2016, 05:19 PM   #135
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More pictures:

Aquascaping was reworked by me messing around with trying to make the wav pumps do a wave. They are pretty powerful pumps.



New project on the list to do... make this apex cord nest look better. Possibly Remove the drywall to have cords go behind some other kind of wall.



I liked the supernight leds so I got another strand to go above the tank.

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Unread 11/02/2016, 05:26 PM   #136
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Made a little lid for my external overflow box out of scrap acrylic leftovers from the blocking plate.


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Unread 11/02/2016, 05:30 PM   #137
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Non fish related but, I did work on the bar a little bit too...



We don't drink much anymore so don't judge the booze to much... money went more twards the tank anyway.

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Unread 11/02/2016, 05:51 PM   #138
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Figured out how to use the Kessils in a chain... its real simple... gotta put the output to the next input... i don't want to talk about how long it took me to get that correct on all 3...


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Unread 11/02/2016, 07:06 PM   #139
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Looking really good. That black acrylic really did the trick.


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Unread 11/03/2016, 07:15 AM   #140
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Got 1 screen top done... 2 more to go...



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Unread 11/04/2016, 06:21 AM   #141
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Instead of removing the drywall, why don't you just get a board to screw everything to like they did on the BRS tank? Then cords will be hidden and no need to mess with the drywall!

Also, great job on the blocking plate!


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Unread 11/04/2016, 06:55 AM   #142
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Instead of removing the drywall, why don't you just get a board to screw everything to like they did on the BRS tank? Then cords will be hidden and no need to mess with the drywall!

Also, great job on the blocking plate!


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I like that idea... can you post the link to the video you are talking about?


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Unread 11/04/2016, 07:58 AM   #143
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I think he is talking about this one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFrpzpAP3-g


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Unread 11/04/2016, 09:28 AM   #144
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Yep that is happening tonight now... or tomorrow if I get a fish tonight.

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Unread 11/04/2016, 10:32 AM   #145
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What kind of fish?


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Unread 11/04/2016, 12:19 PM   #146
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Well...
Royal Grama would be my first pick but, I may just get a few blue green reef Chromis if they don't have a Royal Grama. Reef Chromis were the first fish in my last tank and they seem to be a good indication of water quality. They are cheap and still sensitive to water quality unlike some cheap damsels that seem to be able to live through anything. I feel like Damsels could possible lure someone into a false sense of security.


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Unread 11/05/2016, 12:18 PM   #147
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Instead of removing the drywall, why don't you just get a board to screw everything to like they did on the BRS tank? Then cords will be hidden and no need to mess with the drywall!

Also, great job on the blocking plate!


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Good idea

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Unread 11/05/2016, 12:20 PM   #148
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Screen tops are done and put in.



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Unread 11/05/2016, 01:46 PM   #149
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I like it nice job!


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Unread 11/06/2016, 08:55 AM   #150
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Don't know if you can see the LSM welll but my wife gave me an early birthday gift to install before the 8th. I put the moon lights next to the Kessils.



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