The 40 Breeder Project(Not Manhattan) - Page 5

jcpatella · 10/03/2007, 09:22 PM

Let's not forget - our wives are the sole providers of something fish will never be able to replace.... Enjoy your tank!

MrMexReefer · 10/03/2007, 09:31 PM

thanks for making the drive last night Joe, hope you love your new pumps buddy. Im dying to see your project filled with some water.

BlakDuc · 10/03/2007, 10:52 PM

So am I juan. Maybe this weekend, maybe sometime next week. The only 2 parts I am missing is the glass for the sump dividers, and 1 1" bulkhead. I gotta talk the wife into letting me have my Visa card back. I might need a ball valve, I gotta check if the one I have "lost" somewhere is a 3/4" or 1". I am going to have to build a shelf for the C/L pump, there is no way that both are going to fit on the ledge behind the sump, and be plumbed in. No biggie, just a small setback. If I raise it up though, I will have less head and will use less PVC. See ya all later, Joe.

FUA · 10/04/2007, 04:44 AM

so what's the surprise

BlakDuc · 10/04/2007, 07:12 AM

If I told you, it wouldn't be a surprize would it?

bues0022 · 10/04/2007, 07:40 AM

Hey Joe, I ended up picking up some acrylic when I was in Minneapolis a few days ago. I have more than enough for my project. We could maybe work something out for it - a frag perhaps? Let me know if you're interested, it's 1/4"

downside: I'll be quite difficult to get ahold of for the next 4 days, I'm getting married on saturday

BlakDuc · 10/04/2007, 07:58 AM

Ryan, let me know how much you have, it may work out for me. I have a couple of things I could frag.

bues0022 · 10/04/2007, 08:04 AM

It's a pretty good sized sheet. I just measured it. It's 35" x 46" Although there are 1/4" holes at locations of 2"x2" in on each corner. When I used it, I just glued a tiny chunk over the hole. I used them all for internal baffles so it didn't matter to me.

BlakDuc · 10/04/2007, 02:08 PM

How much of it are you planning on using?

FUA · 10/04/2007, 02:32 PM

I guess your right

bues0022 · 10/04/2007, 07:18 PM

That was my extra! I already used one sheet of that stuff (I'm pretty bad at acrylic work I found out, and I screwed up alot!). We can work out something for the whole sheet if you'd like. I'm leaving right now and won't be back until Sunday night though. Let me know...if you're able to be patient enough!

BlakDuc · 10/05/2007, 12:26 PM

Awesome, yeah let me know when you get back. I will definatly kick you a frag.

1QuickSubaru · 10/05/2007, 01:26 PM

nice stand!

BlakDuc · 10/05/2007, 02:02 PM

Thanks 1QS

RumLad · 10/05/2007, 02:24 PM

Nice looking build to date.
Are you the least concerned about that chip you took out in the weir making process?
I have heard many a story, all bad, about small nicks and chips that eventually led to a catastrophy.

Also, are you planning on running any type of chiller, or major fans in the canopy? Seems an awful lot of heat from those MH's on that tank size.

BlakDuc · 10/05/2007, 02:51 PM

I have a couple of good fans that I will put in the canopy. That is also why I put the vent in the front. I hope that I don't have to run a chiller. I have never run one to date on any tank I have had. I am not worried about the chip at all. I sanded it out pretty good and the edge is not sharp at all. There are no fractures from it. It was a pretty clean break.

BlakDuc · 10/05/2007, 11:58 PM

Ok, I am not where I want to be on the build, but I will go ahead and update. Here is the finished stand. In these pics, the tile isn't set, but it is set now. I have to cut a couple of pieces and grout it still though.

I got the lights installed in the canopy.

Canopy on the tank

Here is the background with closed loop intakes and external overflow.

Here is my plumbing. I have to redo a lot of it tomorrow because it leaks. a lot. I have never had pvc leak like this thing does. I mean I could probably put it outside in the yard and water the plants with it. Oh well, it will be fixed tomorrow, and hopefully the sump will be plumbed in. Enjoy, Joe.

MrMexReefer · 10/06/2007, 12:03 AM

Insane! I Love it! Sorry about the leaks bro.... but sounds like you got it all under control. Man that is one GREAT looking custom tank. Mucho respecto...

ctreefer · 10/06/2007, 06:28 AM

Lookin great. I like the way you set the tank into the tiles. At first I was wondering where you found a 40 with such a small strip of trim. Cool Beans!

good luck with the plumbing. Glad to read you sanded out that chip.

jcpatella · 10/06/2007, 10:33 AM

Everything's looking great! I'm looking forward to seeing your sump setup.

BlakDuc · 10/06/2007, 08:17 PM

I got the leaks fixed today.I am getting ready to go back out and plumb in the return from the sump. Yay!

BlakDuc · 10/07/2007, 09:27 AM

I got everything plumbed except for 1 of the returns. The one that will feed the skimmer is not done yet. I gotta wait until I get the skimmer. Hopefully tomorrow or Tuesday it will come in. I ran the whole system last night for abour an hour or so. There is 1 very small leak, but it will be easy to fix. TodayI might get started on the canopy lift mechanism. It won't be that hard to do. Once I find my camera, I will take some shots of everything running. The overflow and standpipe works awesome.

bues0022 · 10/08/2007, 10:06 AM

Joe- I'm back in town. Give me a buzz when you're able to make it out this direction. I can give you an address and directions then.

BlakDuc · 10/08/2007, 03:43 PM

Ryan I will give you a call in a little while. Are you going to be around tomorrow in the morning?

bues0022 · 10/08/2007, 05:47 PM

I'll be home all day tomorrow. PM me if you don't have my number. I'm up pretty early, so call me any time.

10/03/2007, 09:22 PM	#101
jcpatella Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 814	Let's not forget - our wives are the sole providers of something fish will never be able to replace.... Enjoy your tank! __________________ Dogs - Man's best friend; entropy's greatest catalyst. Current Tank Info: Biocube 8 on the way!

10/03/2007, 10:52 PM	#103
BlakDuc Fragger Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Waldorf, MD Posts: 4,518	So am I juan. Maybe this weekend, maybe sometime next week. The only 2 parts I am missing is the glass for the sump dividers, and 1 1" bulkhead. I gotta talk the wife into letting me have my Visa card back. I might need a ball valve, I gotta check if the one I have "lost" somewhere is a 3/4" or 1". I am going to have to build a shelf for the C/L pump, there is no way that both are going to fit on the ledge behind the sump, and be plumbed in. No biggie, just a small setback. If I raise it up though, I will have less head and will use less PVC. See ya all later, Joe. __________________ Joe Cude Current Tank Info: IM Fusion 40

10/04/2007, 07:12 AM	#105
BlakDuc Fragger Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Waldorf, MD Posts: 4,518	If I told you, it wouldn't be a surprize would it? __________________ Joe Cude Current Tank Info: IM Fusion 40

10/04/2007, 07:58 AM	#107
BlakDuc Fragger Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Waldorf, MD Posts: 4,518	Ryan, let me know how much you have, it may work out for me. I have a couple of things I could frag. __________________ Joe Cude Current Tank Info: IM Fusion 40

10/04/2007, 02:08 PM	#109
BlakDuc Fragger Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Waldorf, MD Posts: 4,518	How much of it are you planning on using? __________________ Joe Cude Current Tank Info: IM Fusion 40

10/03/2007, 09:31 PM	#102
MrMexReefer Moved On Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,093	thanks for making the drive last night Joe, hope you love your new pumps buddy. Im dying to see your project filled with some water.

10/04/2007, 04:44 AM	#104
FUA Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 863	so what's the surprise

10/04/2007, 07:40 AM	#106
bues0022 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,230	Hey Joe, I ended up picking up some acrylic when I was in Minneapolis a few days ago. I have more than enough for my project. We could maybe work something out for it - a frag perhaps? Let me know if you're interested, it's 1/4" downside: I'll be quite difficult to get ahold of for the next 4 days, I'm getting married on saturday

10/04/2007, 08:04 AM	#108
bues0022 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,230	It's a pretty good sized sheet. I just measured it. It's 35" x 46" Although there are 1/4" holes at locations of 2"x2" in on each corner. When I used it, I just glued a tiny chunk over the hole. I used them all for internal baffles so it didn't matter to me.

10/04/2007, 02:32 PM	#110
FUA Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 863	I guess your right

10/04/2007, 07:18 PM	#111
bues0022 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,230	That was my extra! I already used one sheet of that stuff (I'm pretty bad at acrylic work I found out, and I screwed up alot!). We can work out something for the whole sheet if you'd like. I'm leaving right now and won't be back until Sunday night though. Let me know...if you're able to be patient enough!

10/05/2007, 12:26 PM	#112
BlakDuc Fragger Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Waldorf, MD Posts: 4,518	Awesome, yeah let me know when you get back. I will definatly kick you a frag. __________________ Joe Cude Current Tank Info: IM Fusion 40

10/05/2007, 01:26 PM	#113
1QuickSubaru Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 62	nice stand!

10/05/2007, 02:02 PM	#114
BlakDuc Fragger Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Waldorf, MD Posts: 4,518	Thanks 1QS __________________ Joe Cude Current Tank Info: IM Fusion 40

10/05/2007, 02:24 PM	#115
RumLad Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Suburban Chicagoland Posts: 794	Nice looking build to date. Are you the least concerned about that chip you took out in the weir making process? I have heard many a story, all bad, about small nicks and chips that eventually led to a catastrophy. Also, are you planning on running any type of chiller, or major fans in the canopy? Seems an awful lot of heat from those MH's on that tank size. __________________ "If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. " H. D. Thoreau

10/05/2007, 02:51 PM	#116
BlakDuc Fragger Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Waldorf, MD Posts: 4,518	I have a couple of good fans that I will put in the canopy. That is also why I put the vent in the front. I hope that I don't have to run a chiller. I have never run one to date on any tank I have had. I am not worried about the chip at all. I sanded it out pretty good and the edge is not sharp at all. There are no fractures from it. It was a pretty clean break. __________________ Joe Cude Current Tank Info: IM Fusion 40

10/05/2007, 11:58 PM	#117
BlakDuc Fragger Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Waldorf, MD Posts: 4,518	Ok, I am not where I want to be on the build, but I will go ahead and update. Here is the finished stand. In these pics, the tile isn't set, but it is set now. I have to cut a couple of pieces and grout it still though. I got the lights installed in the canopy. Canopy on the tank Here is the background with closed loop intakes and external overflow. Here is my plumbing. I have to redo a lot of it tomorrow because it leaks. a lot. I have never had pvc leak like this thing does. I mean I could probably put it outside in the yard and water the plants with it. Oh well, it will be fixed tomorrow, and hopefully the sump will be plumbed in. Enjoy, Joe. __________________ Joe Cude Current Tank Info: IM Fusion 40

10/06/2007, 12:03 AM	#118
MrMexReefer Moved On Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,093	Insane! I Love it! Sorry about the leaks bro.... but sounds like you got it all under control. Man that is one GREAT looking custom tank. Mucho respecto...

10/06/2007, 06:28 AM	#119
ctreefer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: southern CT Posts: 3,274	Lookin great. I like the way you set the tank into the tiles. At first I was wondering where you found a 40 with such a small strip of trim. Cool Beans! good luck with the plumbing. Glad to read you sanded out that chip.

10/06/2007, 10:33 AM	#120
jcpatella Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 814	Everything's looking great! I'm looking forward to seeing your sump setup. __________________ Dogs - Man's best friend; entropy's greatest catalyst. Current Tank Info: Biocube 8 on the way!

10/06/2007, 08:17 PM	#121
BlakDuc Fragger Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Waldorf, MD Posts: 4,518	I got the leaks fixed today.I am getting ready to go back out and plumb in the return from the sump. Yay! __________________ Joe Cude Current Tank Info: IM Fusion 40

10/07/2007, 09:27 AM	#122
BlakDuc Fragger Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Waldorf, MD Posts: 4,518	I got everything plumbed except for 1 of the returns. The one that will feed the skimmer is not done yet. I gotta wait until I get the skimmer. Hopefully tomorrow or Tuesday it will come in. I ran the whole system last night for abour an hour or so. There is 1 very small leak, but it will be easy to fix. TodayI might get started on the canopy lift mechanism. It won't be that hard to do. Once I find my camera, I will take some shots of everything running. The overflow and standpipe works awesome. __________________ Joe Cude Current Tank Info: IM Fusion 40

10/08/2007, 10:06 AM	#123
bues0022 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,230	Joe- I'm back in town. Give me a buzz when you're able to make it out this direction. I can give you an address and directions then.

10/08/2007, 03:43 PM	#124
BlakDuc Fragger Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Waldorf, MD Posts: 4,518	Ryan I will give you a call in a little while. Are you going to be around tomorrow in the morning? __________________ Joe Cude Current Tank Info: IM Fusion 40

10/08/2007, 05:47 PM	#125
bues0022 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,230	I'll be home all day tomorrow. PM me if you don't have my number. I'm up pretty early, so call me any time.